/*
Theme Name: Vertex Growth Partners
Theme URI: https://vertexgrowth.com.au
Author: Vertex Growth Partners
Author URI: https://vertexgrowth.com.au
Description: High-performance, custom-built WordPress Theme & Elementor compatible design for Vertex Growth Partners Chartered Accountants.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: vertex-growth
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   Vertex Growth Partners - Custom Styling System (Enhanced v5)
   Layout Reference: Gupta McCormick (guptamccormick.com)
   Content Source: Vertex Growth (vertexgrowth.com.au)
   Color Palette: Primary (#002459), Secondary (#1c754c), Accent (#9fec3a)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --clr-navy-dark: #00183b;
  --clr-navy-primary: #002459;
  --clr-navy-light: #063170;
  
  --clr-green-dark: #124d32;
  --clr-green-primary: #1c754c;
  --clr-green-light: #28a068;

  --clr-lime-accent: #9fec3a;
  --clr-lime-glow: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.35);
  --clr-lime-subtle: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.12);

  --clr-whatsapp: #25D366;

  --clr-bg-dark: #020d20;
  --clr-bg-card: rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.65);
  --clr-bg-light: #ffffff;
  --clr-bg-offwhite: #f8fafc;
  --clr-card-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  --clr-text-white: #ffffff;
  --clr-text-muted: #a3b8cc;
  --clr-text-dark: #002459;
  --clr-text-body: #334155;

  --font-main: 'Archivo', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Marcellus', 'Archivo', serif, sans-serif;

  --transition-fast: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-dark);
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.heading-span {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  display: inline-block;
}

.heading-span-green {
  color: var(--clr-green-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Layout Wrappers */
.container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

/* Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c754c 0%, #002459 50%, #124d32 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.announcement-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.announcement-badge {
  background: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.announcement-text {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1.05); }
}

/* WhatsApp Sticky Button */
.whatsapp-sticky-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--clr-whatsapp);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  animation: whatsapp-blink 3s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-sticky-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.whatsapp-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-whatsapp);
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 75px;
  background: #00183b;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-lime-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-sticky-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes whatsapp-blink {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: brightness(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(1.15); box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--clr-lime-accent); }
}

/* Mouse Spotlight Effect Styling */
.spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--y, -1000px);
  left: var(--x, -1000px);
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--clr-lime-glow) 0%, rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.2) 40%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.spotlight-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.spotlight-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px var(--clr-lime-subtle);
}

.spotlight-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-lime {
  background-color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px var(--clr-lime-glow);
}

.btn-lime:hover {
  background-color: #b2ff4d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.5);
}

.btn-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--clr-navy-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-spotlight:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

/* Header Navigation (Exact Logo Image Only & Vertex Menu Structure) */
.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(0, 24, 59, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
}

.header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  background: rgba(0, 15, 40, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

/* Submenu Dropdown (Vertex Growth Menu Reference) */
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 270px;
  background: #001638;
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-green-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--clr-green-primary);
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Tall Video Banner Hero Section */
.hero-video-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 95vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 8rem;
  padding-bottom: 7rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 24, 59, 0.92) 0%, rgba(0, 15, 36, 0.88) 55%, rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.78) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 4.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-right {
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

/* WHITE BACKGROUND SECTIONS */
.section-white {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
  color: var(--clr-text-dark);
}

.section-offwhite {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-offwhite);
  color: var(--clr-text-dark);
}

.section-white .section-title,
.section-offwhite .section-title {
  color: var(--clr-navy-primary);
}

.section-white .section-intro,
.section-offwhite .section-intro {
  color: var(--clr-text-body);
}

.white-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.white-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-green-primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.12);
}

.white-card .process-step-title,
.white-card .value-title {
  color: var(--clr-navy-primary);
}

.white-card .process-step-desc,
.white-card .value-desc {
  color: var(--clr-text-body);
}

.white-card .process-number {
  background: var(--clr-navy-primary);
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

.white-card:hover .process-number {
  background: var(--clr-green-primary);
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
}

/* Live Process Style Switcher & Views */
.process-style-switcher {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.switcher-btn-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.style-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.style-tab-btn.active, .style-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #002459;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.25);
}

.process-style-view {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeInView 0.4s ease forwards;
}

.process-style-view.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInView {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* STYLE 1: Glassmorphic Bento Grid */
.bento-process-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.bento-featured-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002459 0%, #001638 60%, #1c754c 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-featured-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-featured-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bento-step-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  background: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.bento-active-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.bento-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-featured-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.bento-featured-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bento-outcome-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.bento-selectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.bento-selector-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.04);
}

.bento-selector-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-selector-card:hover, .bento-selector-card.active {
  border-color: var(--clr-green-primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.1);
}

.bento-selector-card.active {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-lime-accent);
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.selector-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.selector-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-green-primary);
}

.selector-icon {
  color: var(--clr-navy-primary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-selector-card:hover .selector-icon,
.bento-selector-card.active .selector-icon {
  color: var(--clr-green-primary);
}

.selector-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.selector-short {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* STYLE 2: Connected Stepper Timeline */
.section-subtitle-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-green-primary);
  background: rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.2);
}

.process-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.process-timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c754c 0%, #002459 50%, #9fec3a 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 3px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.process-stepper-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.process-node {
  position: relative;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid #002459;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step-item:hover .process-node {
  border-color: #1c754c;
  background: #002459;
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.3);
}

.process-node-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: -8px;
  background: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.process-icon-box {
  color: #002459;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-item:hover .process-icon-box {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

.process-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.process-step-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: transparent;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-item:hover .process-step-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.process-step-item:hover .process-step-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c754c, #9fec3a);
}

.step-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #1c754c;
  background: rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* STYLE 3: Expanding Accordion Cards */
.accordion-process-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.accordion-panel {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002459 0%, #001638 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.accordion-panel:hover, .accordion-panel.active {
  flex: 2.5;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002459 0%, #1c754c 100%);
  border-color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.3);
}

.accordion-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.accordion-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

.accordion-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

.accordion-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

.accordion-footer {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Vision & Mission Section */
.vision-mission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #00183b 0%, #002459 100%);
}

.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.vm-card {
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.7) 0%, rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.3) 100%);
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vm-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* CAROUSEL CONTROLS & INFINITE LOOPING STYLES */
.carousel-header-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.carousel-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Team Carousel Section */
.team-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-dark);
}

.team-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.team-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.team-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.35rem);
  min-width: 260px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.5);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--clr-lime-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.team-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.team-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.team-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Core Values Section */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Blog Carousel Section */
.blog-section {
  background-color: var(--clr-bg-dark);
}

.blog-carousel-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.blog-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.35rem);
  min-width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-img-container {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-container img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

/* Capabilities & Feature Section */
.capabilities-section {
  background-color: #011636;
}

.capabilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.cap-card {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.cap-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.2);
}

.cap-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
}

.cap-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.services-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-item-card {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-item-card:hover {
  background: var(--clr-green-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.service-item-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
}

.service-arrow {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

/* Light Mode Team & Blog Sections (Alternating Layout) */
.team-section-light {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.team-section-light .section-title {
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
}

.team-card-light {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.06);
}

.team-card-light .team-name {
  color: #002459 !important;
}

.team-card-light .team-role {
  color: #1c754c !important;
}

.blog-section-light {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.blog-section-light .section-title {
  color: var(--clr-navy-dark);
}

.blog-card-light {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.06);
}

.blog-card-light .blog-card-title {
  color: #002459 !important;
}

.blog-card-light .blog-excerpt {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.blog-card-light .blog-meta {
  color: #1c754c !important;
}

.blog-card-light .blog-link {
  color: #1c754c !important;
}

.blog-card-light .blog-link:hover {
  color: #002459 !important;
}

/* High-Impact CTA Banner Section (Dark Gradient Background) */
.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002459 0%, #001638 50%, #1c754c 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.2);
}

.cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001a40 0%, #002459 60%, #0c3b24 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c754c 0%, #9fec3a 100%);
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  max-width: 650px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Footer Styling */
.footer {
  background-color: #000f24;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo-img {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.accreditation-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.accreditation-badges img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.office-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.office-icon {
  color: var(--clr-lime-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
  .process-stepper-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .process-timeline-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .team-card, .blog-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .values-grid, .capabilities-grid, .vm-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .accordion-process-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .accordion-panel {
    flex: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    min-height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }
  .accordion-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .accordion-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu, .header-right {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .process-stepper-grid, .values-grid, .capabilities-grid, .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-card, .blog-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FORM INPUTS & CARD IMAGE HEADERS
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-dark, #002459);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 8px);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: #1e293b;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #1c754c;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(28, 117, 76, 0.15);
}

.card-img-header {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

.spotlight-card:hover .card-img-header img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE FEATURED IMAGES & SPLIT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 36, 89, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(159, 236, 58, 0.25);
  max-height: 480px;
}

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

.split-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .split-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}