@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,100;0,200;0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,100;1,200;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');

/* ROOT VARIABLES */
:root {
  --primary-yellow: #ff9800;
  /* --primary-yellow: #ffc107; */

  --dark-slate: #ffffff;
  /* OK */
  --bg-blueprint: #f8f9fa;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;

  --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
  --text-light: #6c757d;

  --border-light: #eaeaea;
}

.vx-f-20 {
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* GLOBAL */
body {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.75) !important;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-top: 69px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5 {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.text-warning {
  color: #ff9800 !important;
}

/* HERO SECTION - Enhanced Depth */
.hero-section {
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9)),
    url("assets/home-bg.jpg") no-repeat center/cover;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Animated Border Bottom for Headers */
/* h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  margin-top: 10px;
} */

/* IMPROVED BLUEPRINT GRID */
.blueprint-bg {
  /* background-color: var(--bg-blueprint);
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); */
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  position: relative;
}

/* FEATURE CARDS - Glassmorphism & Glow */
.feature-card {
  background: #fbfbfb;
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  color: #000;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* TOP ACCENT LINE */
.feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: #ff9800;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  background: #fff9e6;
  border-color: #ff9800;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* BADGE */
.company-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: #ff9800;
  color: #000;
  font-size: 10px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* LOGO */
.feature-card img {
  width: 50px;
  filter: grayscale(30%);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.feature-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* TEXT */
.review-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* COMPANY NAME */
.company-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* LOCATION */
.company-location {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #888;
}

/* RATING */
.rating {
  color: #ff9800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}


/* info card */
/* SECTION */
.bg-light-contrast {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #fff3e0);
}

/* CARD */
.info-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.4s;
}

/* LEFT COLOR STRIP */
.info-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d);
  border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ICON */
.info-icon {
  min-width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin-left: 30px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ff9800;
  font-size: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* TEXT CONTENT */
.info-card h4 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.info-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* OPTIONAL GLOW EFFECT */
.info-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  bottom: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* STATS - Neon Glow */
.stat h2 {
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
}

/* PREMIUM BUTTON */
.btn-yellow {
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 14px 35px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-yellow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background: #000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-yellow:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

section.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Smooth Horizontal Rule */
footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 40%,
      rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.08),
      transparent 60%);
}

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar-custom {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1030;
  padding: 19px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  /* backdrop-filter: blur(10px); */
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo {
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: #000;
}

/* NAV LINKS */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  color: #555;
}

.nav-link {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #333;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-yellow) !important;
}

/* UNDERLINE ANIMATION */
.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -5px;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

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

/* ACTIVE STATE */
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-yellow) !important;
}

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

/* --- REFINED PREMIUM INDUSTRIAL COLORS --- */

/* Gives a sense of heavy machinery and high-end tech */
.bg-dark-alt {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

/* This mimics the look of raw aluminium/steel sheets */
.bg-light-contrast {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  position: relative;
}

.bg-light-contrast::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Instead of flat yellow, we use a 'Glowing Ember' effect */
.bg-cta-yellow {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffc107 0%, #e6ac00 100%);
  color: #000;
  position: relative;
  border: none;
}

.bg-cta-yellow h2 {
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 0px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.bg-cta-yellow .text-white-50 {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}


/* Optional: nicer scrollbar */
.testimonial-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

.testimonial-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-scroll-wrapper {
  padding: 15px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
}

.testimonial-scroll-wrapper .row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
}

/* .testimonial-scroll-wrapper .col-md-3 {
  flex: 0 0 25%;
  max-width: 25%;
}

.testimonial-scroll-wrapper .col-sm-12 {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-scroll-wrapper .col-lg-3 {
  flex: 0 0 25%;
  max-width: 25%;
} */

/* Gallery Item Hover Effects */
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

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

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

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  font-family: "Oswald", sans-serif;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.shadow-hover {
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.shadow-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* 4. Frosted Carbon (Refined bg-glass) */
.bg-glass {
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light); */
}

/* FORMS - Dark Mode Refinement */
.form-control {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: #000;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
  box-shadow: none;
  /* color: white; */
}

/* SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION */
section {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition:
    opacity 1s ease,
    transform 1s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Contact Card Styling */
/* SECTION */
.contact-section {
  /* background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, #fff3e0); */
}

/* LEFT INFO */
.contact-info {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-info h3 {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-info p {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* INFO BOX */
.info-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.info-box i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #ff9800;
}

.info-box h6 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.info-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
}

/* FORM */
.contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* INPUTS */
.form-control {
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: #ff9800;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.2);
}

/* FILE UPLOAD */
.file-upload {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.file-upload label {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.file-upload input {
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* BUTTON */
.submit-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #fb8c00);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4);
}

/* CHECKBOX */
.form-check label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #475569;
}

.map-container {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  display: block;
}

/* Review Logo */
.review-logo {
  /* width: 50px;
  height: 50px; */
  object-fit: contain;
  /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */
  /* makes logo white */
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 50px;
}

/* Star Rating */
.rating {
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.services-slider {
  /* background: #0b0b0b; */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 400px;
}

/* SLIDE BASE */
.service-slide {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

/* ACTIVE SLIDE */
.service-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* EXIT LEFT */
.service-slide.exit {
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* IMAGE STYLE */
.slide-img {
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* TEXT */
.service-slide h2 {
  color: white;
}

.service-slide p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.stack-section {
  background-color: var(--dark-slate);
}

.stack-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
  /* Space between containers */
}

.stack-card-container {
  height: 90vh;
  /* Determines how long the scroll lasts for each card */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stack-card {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  /* Where the card sticks on the screen */
  width: 100%;
  /* max-width: 1000px; */
  height: 500px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Image styling */
.stack-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Micro-copy styling */
.x-small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Adjustments for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stack-card {
    height: auto;
    top: 80px;
  }

  .stack-card-container {
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

/* --- COMPANY ROADMAP STYLING --- */
.roadmap-timeline {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* The Vertical Center Line */
.roadmap-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05), rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3), rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05));
  z-item: 1;
}

/* Base Card Styling */
.roadmap-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.roadmap-card h3 {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Hover effect */
.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.2);
}

/* Positioning the labels */
.roadmap-number {
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* --- Handling The Connector Graphic --- */
/* Base graphic dot on the line */
.roadmap-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--dark-slate);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-yellow);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Responsive fixes for mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .roadmap-timeline::before {
    left: 15px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .roadmap-item {
    padding-left: 40px;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    /* Forces vertical on mobile */
  }

  .roadmap-item::after {
    left: 15px;
  }

  .roadmap-item.right-item,
  .roadmap-item.left-item {
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .text-md-end {
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .roadmap-card {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

.snake-container {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

/* The Card Styling */
.snake-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  /* Squircle style */
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.snake-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.05);
}

.snake-card span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Desktop SVG Path */
.snake-line-desktop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments: stack normally without the complex line */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .snake-container .row {
    flex-direction: row !important;
  }

  .snake-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

/* --- UNIQUE TEAM SHOWCASE STYLING --- */

.team-scroll-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 20px 0 40px 0;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--primary-yellow) transparent;
}

/* Horizontal track logic */
.team-row-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 25px;
}

.team-card-item {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  /* Fixed width for each card */
  max-width: 300px;
}

.team-member-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  white-space: normal;
  /* Allows bio text to wrap */
}

.team-member-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--primary-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* Squircle Image Logic for Vaxa Aesthetic */
.team-avatar-box {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Premium Squircle Clip Path */
  clip-path: path('M32.5,0 H97.5 C130,0 130,0 130,32.5 V97.5 C130,130 130,130 97.5,130 H32.5 C0,130 0,130 0,97.5 V32.5 C0,0 0,0 32.5,0 Z');
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-yellow);
}

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

.team-member-card:hover .team-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar specifically for the Team section */
.team-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}

.team-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-card-item {
    flex: 0 0 260px;
  }
}

/* Styling for the content below gallery images */
.x-small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Ensure the background of the content block matches your dark theme */
.bg-dark-alt {
  background: #121420;
  /* Matches your --dark-slate */
}

.gallery {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.gallery:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gallery img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --- ENHANCED SHEETS & PLATES --- */

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1d2e;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Effect: Zoom Image */
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Content for Side Images (Smaller Cards) */
.gallery-mini-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), transparent);
  color: #000;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-mini-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Featured Center Item Overlay */
.gallery-main-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 20, 32, 0.9) 10%, transparent 70%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-item:hover .gallery-main-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 20, 32, 0.95) 20%, transparent 80%);
}

/* Modern Spec Tags */
.overlay-badge {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.spec-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Masonry Height Fixes */
.featured-item {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 450px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-item {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

/* --- FABRICATION SECTION REFINEMENT --- */

.fab-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.fab-card img {
  height: 300px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.8);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.fab-card:hover img {
  filter: brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.fab-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--primary-yellow);
  color: #000;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.bg-outline-warning {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
  color: var(--primary-yellow);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.fab-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Oswald', sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-section {
  background: #0f172a;
}

.service-box {
  background: #1e293b;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.service-box h5 {
  color: #fff;
}

.service-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

[class^="card-"] {
  /* background: #fff; */
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  transition: 0.4s;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Icon common */
.icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  /* background: rgba(248, 249, 250, 1); */
  background: #ff9800;
  color: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: -30px auto 10px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-one h5 {
  margin-top: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
  color: #1c1f25;
}

.card-one p {
  color: #504b47;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* ================= CARD 1 ================= */
.card-one:hover .img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.card-one:hover .icon-box {
  background: #ff9800;
  color: white;
}

.why-us-section {
  background: url('assets/why-choose.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay for readability */
.why-us-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  /* adjust opacity */
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Icon Circle */
.icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  min-width: 50px;
  /* important for flex */
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.icon-circle i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #ff9800;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* Text */
.title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f8f9fa;
}

.desc {
  /* color: #666; */
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.feature-item:hover .icon-circle {
  background: #ff9800;
  border-color: #ff9800;
}

.feature-item:hover .icon-circle i {
  color: #fff;
}

.vx-raodmap {
  background: url('assets/factory-worker-protective-uniform-hardhat-operating-industrial-machine-production-line.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay for readability */
.vx-raodmap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  /* adjust opacity */
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Button Style */
.btn-more {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: #ff9800;
  /* background: #ff9800; */
  border: 1px solid #ff9800;
  border-radius: 25px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Animation */
.btn-more::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: #ff9800;
  transition: 0.4s;
  z-index: -1;
}

.btn-more:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-more:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-more span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Optional pulse animation */
.btn-more:hover {
  /* transform: scale(1.05); */
}

/* footer========================================================= */
.service-tag {
  background-color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
  color: #555;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.service-tag:hover {
  background-color: #ff9800;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(52, 152, 219, 0.2);
}

.footer-new {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 100px;
}

/* FLOATING STATS */
.stats-wrapper {
  margin-top: -70px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
  padding: 25px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.stat-card h2 {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

/* FOOTER CONTENT */
.footer-content {
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
}

.logo {
  color: #ff9800;
}

.footer-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-content ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-content ul li a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer-content ul li a:hover {
  color: #ff9800;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

/* SOCIAL */
.social a {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  background: #1e293b;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.social a:hover {
  background: #ff9800;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* BOTTOM */
.footer-bottom {
  background: #020617;
  font-size: 14px;
}


/* service========================================= */
.service-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020617, #0f172a, #ff9800);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  /* background: url('assets/factory-worker-protective-uniform-hardhat-operating-industrial-machine-production-line.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 120px 0;
  position: relative; */
}

/* .service-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7);
}

.service-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
} */

.service-hero h1 {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-hero h1 span {
  color: #ff9800;
}

.service-hero p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* foli mill======================================= */
/* SECTION */
.timeline-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  /* background: #f8fafc; */
}

/* TIMELINE */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
}

/* CENTER LINE */
.timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ff9800;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ITEM (IMPORTANT FIX) */
.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  /* ✅ REQUIRED */
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;

  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* LEFT ENTRY */
.timeline-item:not(.reverse) {
  transform: translateX(-80px);
}

/* RIGHT ENTRY */
.timeline-item.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
  transform: translateX(80px);
}

/* ACTIVE */
.timeline-item.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* LEFT (IMAGE) */
.timeline-left {
  width: 45%;
  padding: 10px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-left img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* BLACK OVERLAY */
.timeline-left::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  /* lighter by default */
  transition: 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* ✅ important */
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-left::after {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  /* darker on hover */
}

/* IMAGE ZOOM */
/* .timeline-item:hover .timeline-left img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
} */

/* CENTER DOT */
.timeline-center {
  width: 10%;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-center::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: #ff9800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.timeline-right {
  width: 45%;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  /* LIGHT GRADIENT */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1a2f, #1e293b, #c97a00);
  background-size: 400% 400%;

  /* ANIMATION */
  animation: gradientMove 8s ease infinite;

  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-right {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* TEXT */
.timeline-right h4 {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    /* ✅ FIX for mobile */
  }

  .timeline-item.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .timeline-left,
  .timeline-right {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .timeline-center {
    width: 100%;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-center::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

/* service card============================================= */
.product-card {
  background-color: #1e1e30;
  border: 1px solid #2e2e45;
  border-top: 3px solid #d4960e;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* CARD HOVER */
/* .product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
} */

/* IMAGE CONTAINER */
.product-card .card-img-col {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 260px;
}

/* IMAGE FIX */
.product-card .card-img-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1);
  /* FIXED */
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* IMAGE ZOOM ON HOVER */
.product-card:hover .card-img-col img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* DARK OVERLAY */
.product-card .card-img-col::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* IMPORTANT FIX */
}

/* SHOW OVERLAY */
.product-card:hover .card-img-col::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* RIGHT GRADIENT FADE */
.product-card .card-img-col::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #1e1e30);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* TITLE */
.product-card .card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* TEXT */
.product-card .card-text {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #9898b0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* SPEC */
.spec-item {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d4960e;
}

.card-points {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.card-points li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #b0b0c3;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Custom Icon */
.card-points li::before {
  content: "✔";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: #d4960e;
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* about us=================================== */
/* SECTION */
.company-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  /* background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #fff3e0); */
}

/* WRAPPER */
.company-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* LEFT BOX */
.company-year {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* decorative glow */
.company-year::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
}

/* YEAR TEXT */
.company-year h2 {
  font-size: 52px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.company-year p {
  font-size: 16px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.company-content {
  flex: 2;
  min-width: 300px;
}

/* TITLE */
.company-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.company-title::after {
  content: "";
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #ff9800;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.company-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* LIST (TIMELINE STYLE) */
.company-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 15px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* vertical line */
.company-list::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffe0b2;
}

/* list items */
.company-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #334155;
}

/* orange dots */
.company-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 6px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: #ff9800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.2);
}

/* FOOTER */
.company-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* expertise section========================== */
/* SECTION */
.expertise-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #fff7e6);
}

/* TITLE */
.expertise-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.expertise-title::after {
  content: "";
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #d4960e;
  display: block;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
}

/* GRID */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

/* CARD */
.expertise-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.4s;
  border-top: 4px solid #d4960e;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* HOVER */
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ICON CIRCLE */
.expertise-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(212, 150, 14, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* TITLE */
.expertise-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* DESCRIPTION */
.expertise-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* LIST */
.expertise-list {
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.expertise-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #334155;
}

.expertise-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: #d4960e;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* SUB LIST */
.sub-list {
  margin-left: 15px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* infra-unique============================================ */
/* SECTION */
.infra-unique {
  /* background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff, #fff3e0); */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* TITLE */
.main-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.subtitle {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: auto;
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* PROCESS FLOW */
.process-flow {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

/* vertical line */
.process-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(#ff9800, #ffe0b2);
}

/* ITEM */
.process-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ICON */
.process-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: #ff9800;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4);
}

/* CONTENT CARD */
.process-content {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: 0.3s;
  flex: 1;
}

.process-item:hover .process-content {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* TEXT */
.process-content h5 {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.process-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #475569;
}

/* MACHINE BOX */
.machine-box {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* MACHINE GRID */
.machine-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.machine-grid span {
  background: #fff3e0;
  color: #e65100;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  border: 1px solid #ffe0b2;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.machine-grid span:hover {
  background: #ff9800;
  color: #fff;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE PANEL */
.capacity-wrapper {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* BIG CARD */
.capacity-card.big {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #ffb74d);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.capacity-card.big h1 {
  font-size: 48px;
  margin: 0;
}

.capacity-card.big span {
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* SMALL CARD */
.capacity-card.small {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.capacity-card.small h2 {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* careers-section =========================================== */
/* SECTION */
.careers-modern {
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #fff3e0); */
}

/* MAIN BOX */
.careers-box {
  /* max-width: 700px; */
  margin: auto;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

/* GRADIENT BORDER EFFECT */
.careers-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #ffcc80);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
}

/* TEXT */
.careers-box .title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.subtitle {
  color: #ff9800;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.careers-box .desc {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* FEATURES GRID */
.features {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* FEATURE BOX */
.feature {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 150px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.feature span {
  font-size: 22px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.feature p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #334155;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: #ff9800;
  color: #fff;
}

.feature:hover p {
  color: #fff;
}

/* BUTTON */
.apply-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9800, #fb8c00);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.4);
}

.apply-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Glow */
.apply-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255, 193, 7, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  filter: blur(100px);
}

/* Glass Card */
.apply-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.apply-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Button Hover */
.btn-warning {
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-warning:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .apply-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-custom {
    padding: 19px 0;
  }
}

/* swiper=============================================== */

.swiper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.swiper-slide {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  background: #444;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.swiper-slide img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.button-prev {
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--swiper-navigation-top-offset, 50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 50px;
  margin-top: calc(0px - (var(--swiper-navigation-size)/ 2));
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.button-next {
  right: 0%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 10px;
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--swiper-navigation-top-offset, 50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 50px;
  margin-top: calc(0px - (var(--swiper-navigation-size)/ 2));
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.button-prev:hover {
  background: #ff9800;
}

.button-next:hover {
  background: #ff9800;
}

.sticky {
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-slide {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-left: 4px solid #ff9800;
  /* box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); */
  height: 224px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;

  transition: 0.3s;
}

.roadmap-slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(212, 150, 14, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.roadmap-slide h5 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.roadmap-slide p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
}

/* Hover effect */
.roadmap-slide:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* dropdown ============================================ */
/* DROPDOWN BASE */
.custom-dropdown .mega-menu {
  width: 600px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  background: #020617;
  /* deep dark */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: 0.3s;
  display: block;
  visibility: hidden;
  position: absolute;
}

/* SHOW */
.custom-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ITEM BOX */
.dropdown-box {
  display: block;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #0f172a;
  /* replaced */
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* TITLE */
.dropdown-box h6 {
  color: #fe9900;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

/* TEXT */
.dropdown-box p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #cbd5f5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.dropdown-box:hover {
  background: #020617;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border: 1px solid #fe9900;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(254, 153, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ICON ROTATION */
.nav-link i {
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.custom-dropdown:hover .nav-link i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #fe9900;
}

/* TOP GRADIENT LINE */
.mega-menu::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #fe9900, #ffb84d);
}