/* ==========================================================================
   Shree Vaishnav Manpower Resources Management Services - Master Style System
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --primary-red: #C5161D;
  --primary-red-hover: #A00F15;
  --primary-dark-red: #8B0000;
  --accent-gold: #D97706;
  --accent-gold-light: #FBBF24;
  
  --bg-dark-navy: #0A0F1D;
  --bg-dark-card: #131A2E;
  --bg-light-gray: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-card-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #F8FAFC;
  --text-gold: #F59E0B;
  
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-dashed-red: #C5161D;
  --border-dark: #1E293B;
  
  /* Shadows & Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-red-glow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.35);
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

/* Page Banner Subheading & Height Optimization */
.page-banner {
  padding: 45px 0 !important;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  font-size: 2.2rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.page-banner p {
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

/* Typography Utility */
.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 750px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-red) 0%, var(--primary-dark-red) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red-glow);
}

.btn-primary::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   Header & Navbar
   ========================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--bg-dark-navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-info {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
}

.top-info span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.top-info i {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.3);
}

.brand-text h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-text p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Nav Dropdown Styling for Our Cities */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 160px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================
   Hero Slider Section
   ========================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  height: 85vh;
  min-height: 550px;
  max-height: 750px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}

.slider-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s ease;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.65);
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.7) 0%, rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  text-align: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.85);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  display: none !important;
}

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dot.active {
  width: 35px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
}

/* Bottom Peak Divider */
.hero-bottom-peak {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -30px;
  z-index: 20;
  text-align: center;
}

.peak-shape {
  width: 60px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--bg-light-gray);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 0% 100%, 100% 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================
   3 Pillars Section (Speed, Values, Principles)
   ========================================== */
.pillars-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
  padding-top: 60px;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px dashed var(--border-dashed-red);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-style: solid;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFF;
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pillar-desc strong {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* ==========================================
   About Us Section
   ========================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-text strong {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.about-single-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-single-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================
   Animated Stats Counter Banner
   ========================================== */
.stats-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A0F1D 0%, #172138 100%);
  padding: 35px 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.stat-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark, #0F172A);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================
   S.V Facility Management Services Grid
   ========================================== */
.services-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.3);
}

.service-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.service-content {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-card-btn-group {
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-card-btn-read {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.service-card-btn-read:hover {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-btn-wa {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #25D366;
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.service-card-btn-wa:hover {
  background: #1DA851;
  border-color: #1DA851;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-btn {
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-btn {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.92), rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.95)), 
              url('../images/slider-2.webp') center/cover no-repeat fixed;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  border-style: solid;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.4);
}

.why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   Management / Directors Section
   ========================================== */
.directors-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
}

.directors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 35px;
}

.director-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.director-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.director-img {
  width: 42%;
  min-height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.director-info {
  width: 58%;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.director-role {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.director-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.director-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   Call-to-Action Hotline Banner
   ========================================== */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B 0%, #D97706 50%, #B8860B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 35px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.3);
}

.cta-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.cta-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-phone i {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.cta-phone:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: var(--bg-dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================
   24x7 Assistance Form & FAQ Section
   ========================================== */
.contact-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.2);
}

select.form-control option {
  background: var(--bg-dark-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-container h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-header {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.faq-icon {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
  background: var(--bg-light-gray);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
  max-height: 200px;
  padding: 15px 20px 20px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Bottom Gallery Strip
   ========================================== */
.gallery-strip {
  background: var(--bg-light-gray);
  padding: 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-img-item {
  width: 280px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.gallery-img-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-img-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================
   All Services Bar Above Footer
   ========================================== */
.all-services-footer-bar {
  background: var(--bg-light-gray, #F8FAFC);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 45px 0;
  color: var(--text-dark, #0F172A);
}

.all-services-footer-bar .all-services-title,
.all-services-footer-bar h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark, #0F172A) !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.all-services-footer-bar .all-services-title i,
.all-services-footer-bar h3 i {
  color: var(--primary-red) !important;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.all-services-grid-4col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.all-services-grid-4col h4 {
  color: var(--text-dark, #0F172A) !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-red);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.all-services-grid-4col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.all-services-grid-4col a {
  color: var(--text-muted, #475569) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.all-services-grid-4col a i {
  color: var(--primary-red) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.all-services-footer-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red) !important;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .all-services-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .all-services-grid-4col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer & Floating WhatsApp Button
   ========================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark-navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding-top: 70px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-col h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.whatsapp-float i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: #FFF;
}

/* Services Page Custom Styles & Micro-Animations */
.services-headline {
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.services-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-page-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.service-page-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.service-card-img-box {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-page-card:hover .service-card-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-red);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.title-underline {
  width: 45px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}

.service-page-card:hover .title-underline {
  width: 75px;
  background: var(--primary-red);
}

.service-card-desc {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-action-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-red);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-page-card:hover .service-action-btn {
  background: var(--primary-red);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.3);
}

/* Modal Popup Window */
.booking-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}

.booking-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.booking-modal.active .modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.close-modal:hover {
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

.modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.modal-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 22, 29, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Interactive Micro-Animations & Dynamic Hover Effects */

/* 1. Red Features Cards Hover Animation ("Why Hire Us?") */
.red-features-grid > div {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.red-features-grid > div::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.red-features-grid > div:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.red-features-grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.45) !important;
}

.red-features-grid > div i {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.red-features-grid > div:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.3) rotate(8deg);
}

/* 2. White Cards on Dark Section Hover Animation ("Why Choose SV Manpower?") */
.sv-reasons-grid > div {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sv-reasons-grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25) !important;
  border-top-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}

.sv-reasons-grid > div i {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.sv-reasons-grid > div:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.25) translateY(-4px);
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* 3. Stats Counter Cards Hover Effect */
.stats-cards-grid > div {
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.stats-cards-grid > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: var(--primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.2) !important;
}

.stats-cards-grid > div i {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.stats-cards-grid > div:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* 4. Patient Care Bullet List Interactive Hover */
.patient-services-list li {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.patient-services-list li:hover {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.patient-services-list li span {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.patient-services-list li:hover span {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.3);
  color: var(--primary-red);
}

/* 5. Image Zoom & Float Animation */
.patient-care-img-wrapper, .patient-services-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.patient-care-img-wrapper img, .patient-services-img-wrapper img {
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.patient-care-img-wrapper:hover img, .patient-services-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 6. FAQ Accordion Item Glow */
.faq-header {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-header:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Scroll Reveal Classes */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-page-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
  .red-features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
  .sv-reasons-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
}

/* Comprehensive Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    clip-path: circle(0% at 100% 0);
    transition: clip-path 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    clip-path: circle(150% at 100% 0);
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Dropdown Fixes */
  .nav-dropdown {
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 12px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }

  /* Mobile Header Brand Logo Specific Fixes */
  .brand-logo {
    gap: 8px !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    max-width: calc(100% - 50px) !important;
  }

  .logo-badge {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    min-height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }

  .brand-text h1 {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
  }

  .brand-text p {
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0px !important;
  }
  
  /* Mobile Hero Slider Height & Buttons Fixes */
  .hero-slider {
    height: 380px !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
  }

  .hero-content {
    padding: 0 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.80rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-btns {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-btns .btn {
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    flex: 1 !important;
    max-width: 165px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
  }

  /* Headings h1-h6 Responsive Font Sizes */
  h1 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.45rem !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; }
  h4 { font-size: 1.05rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; }
  h5 { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
  h6 { font-size: 0.88rem !important; }

  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 1.7rem !important; margin-bottom: 6px !important; }
  .page-banner p { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
  .why-use-main-title { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
  .process-title { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.55rem !important; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.6rem !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; }

  /* Section & Container Margins and Paddings (All 4 Sides) */
  .section-padding { padding: 40px 0 !important; }
  .container { padding-left: 14px !important; padding-right: 14px !important; }

  /* 1-Column Mobile Grids for S.V Facility Management Services, Why Choose Us, Key Advantages & About Us */
  .services-grid,
  .services-page-grid,
  .why-choose-grid,
  .red-features-grid,
  .key-advantages-grid,
  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .about-main-card,
  .vm-card {
    padding: 25px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  /* Other 2-Column Mobile Grids */
  .why-use-grid,
  .process-steps-grid,
  .sv-reasons-grid,
  .stats-grid,
  .stats-cards-grid,
  .contact-cards-grid,
  .all-services-grid-4col,
  .cook-gallery-grid,
  .mobile-2col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Button row formatting for 1-column service cards */
  .services-grid .service-card-btn-group,
  .services-page-grid .service-card-btn-group {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }

  .about-grid, .directors-grid, .contact-faq-grid, .footer-grid { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; 
    gap: 25px !important; 
  }
  .director-card { flex-direction: column !important; }
  .director-img, .director-info { width: 100% !important; }
  .cta-container { flex-direction: column !important; text-align: center !important; }
}

/* ==========================================
   Why Use Shree Vaishnav Manpower Section
   ========================================== */
.why-use-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 65px 0;
}

.why-use-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-use-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.why-use-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-use-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.why-use-img-wrapper {
  width: 150px;
  height: 135px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top-right-radius: 90px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 90px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.why-use-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.why-use-content {
  padding: 18px 24px 18px 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.why-use-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-use-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-use-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .why-use-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
  .why-use-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .why-use-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .why-use-content {
    padding: 10px 4px 4px 4px;
  }
  .why-use-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .why-use-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.38;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   Work Process - Trust & Safety Section
   ========================================== */
.process-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 85px 0;
}

.process-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F97316;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-subtitle::before,
.process-subtitle::after {
  content: '----';
  margin: 0 8px;
  color: #F97316;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.process-desc {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-flow-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

/* Central Hub Node */
.process-central-hub {
  position: relative;
  width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hub-inner-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284C7 0%, #2563EB 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.process-central-hub:hover .hub-inner-badge {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
}

.hub-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #38BDF8;
  animation: pulseIcon 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseIcon {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); }
}

/* Flow SVG Lines */
.process-flow-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 140px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.flow-line {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #CBD5E1;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
  animation: strokeDash 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes strokeDash {
  to {
    stroke-dashoffset: -100;
  }
}

/* Steps Grid */
.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Step Card Base */
.process-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px 22px 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.process-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

/* Step Badge Circle */
.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Step Card Icon & Text */
.process-card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Hover Animation Effects */
.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(6deg);
}

.process-card:hover .step-badge {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.15);
}

/* Individual Color Themes */
/* Step 1: Blue */
.step-blue::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3B82F6, #60A5FA); }
.step-blue .step-badge { border-color: #3B82F6; }
.step-blue .step-num { color: #3B82F6; }
.step-blue .process-card-icon { color: #2563EB; }
.step-blue:hover { border-color: #93C5FD; }

/* Step 2: Purple */
.step-purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8B5CF6, #A78BFA); }
.step-purple .step-badge { border-color: #8B5CF6; }
.step-purple .step-num { color: #8B5CF6; }
.step-purple .process-card-icon { color: #7C3AED; }
.step-purple:hover { border-color: #C4B5FD; }

/* Step 3: Teal */
.step-teal::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06B6D4, #67E8F9); }
.step-teal .step-badge { border-color: #06B6D4; }
.step-teal .step-num { color: #06B6D4; }
.step-teal .process-card-icon { color: #0891B2; }
.step-teal:hover { border-color: #A5F3FC; }

/* Step 4: Orange */
.step-orange::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F97316, #FDBA74); }
.step-orange .step-badge { border-color: #F97316; }
.step-orange .step-num { color: #F97316; }
.step-orange .process-card-icon { color: #EA580C; }
.step-orange:hover { border-color: #FDBA74; }

/* Responsive Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 24px;
  }
  .process-flow-svg {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-slider {
    height: 340px !important;
    min-height: 340px !important;
    max-height: 370px !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.20rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn {
    padding: 7px 8px !important;
    font-size: 0.70rem !important;
    max-width: 145px !important;
  }

  .logo-badge {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-width: 34px !important;
    min-height: 34px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  .brand-text h1 {
    font-size: 0.80rem !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }
  .brand-text p {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
  }

  .process-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 30px 10px !important;
  }
  .process-card {
    padding: 22px 8px 12px 8px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
  .process-card-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .process-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    line-height: 1.38 !important;
  }
  .process-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .process-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  }
}