:root{
    --navy:#0a1f3c;
    --navy-deep:#06152b;
    --navy-light:#13335c;
    --gold:#e0a83d;
    --gold-bright:#f4c25a;
    --saffron:#ff8a3d;
    --cream:#f6f1e7;
    --paper:#fbf8f1;
    --ink:#0a1f3c;
    --muted:#5c6b80;
    --line:rgba(10,31,60,.10);
    --radius:18px;
  }
  *{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:clip}
  body{
    font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    overflow-x:hidden;
    line-height:1.6;
  }
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.02em}
  ::selection{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep)}

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  nav{
    position:fixed;top:0;left:0;right:0;z-index:100;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;
    padding:18px clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
    transition:all .4s ease;
    background:transparent;
  }
  nav.scrolled{
    background:rgba(251,248,241,.85);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line);
    padding:12px clamp(20px,5vw,60px);
  }
  .logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:700;font-size:23px;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;cursor:pointer}
  .logo-mark{
    width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));
    position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,60,.25);
  }
  .logo-mark::before,.logo-mark::after{
    content:'';position:absolute;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright);
  }
  .logo-mark::before{left:9px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
  .logo-mark::after{right:9px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
  .logo-bridge{position:absolute;width:14px;height:10px;border:2px solid var(--gold-bright);border-bottom:none;border-radius:14px 14px 0 0;top:13px}
  .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:34px}
  .nav-links a{text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);font-size:15px;font-weight:500;position:relative;opacity:.85;transition:opacity .25s}
  .nav-links a:not(.btn)::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-5px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .3s}
  .nav-links a:not(.btn):hover{opacity:1}
  .nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after{width:100%}
  .btn{
    background:var(--navy);color:#fff!important;padding:11px 22px;border-radius:40px;
    font-weight:600;opacity:1!important;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s;
    box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(10,31,60,.22);
  }
  .btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(10,31,60,.32)}
  .btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:var(--navy-deep)!important;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(99,102,241,.4)}
  /* services dropdown */
  .nav-item{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center}
  .nav-trigger{display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;gap:6px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--navy);font-size:15px;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none;opacity:.85;transition:opacity .25s}
  .nav-item:hover .nav-trigger{opacity:1}
  .nav-trigger .chev{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .3s}
  .nav-item:hover .nav-trigger .chev{transform:rotate(180deg)}
  .dropdown{position:absolute;top:100%;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);min-width:280px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:10px;box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(10,31,60,.16);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .25s,transform .25s;z-index:200}
  .dropdown::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-16px;left:0;right:0;height:16px}
  .nav-item:hover .dropdown{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px)}
  .dropdown a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:11px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy);opacity:1;transition:background .2s}
  .dropdown a::after{display:none!important}
  .dropdown a:hover{background:var(--cream)}
  .dropdown a .dd-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--cream);color:var(--navy);transition:background .2s,color .2s}
  .dropdown a:hover .dd-ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:var(--navy-deep)}
  .dropdown a .dd-ico svg{width:18px;height:18px}
  .menu-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none}
  .menu-toggle span{width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--navy);transition:.3s}

  /* ---------- HERO ---------- */
  .hero{
    position:relative;min-height:100vh;
    display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;
    padding:120px clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 60px;
    background:
      radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 80% -10%,rgba(99,102,241,.16),transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(900px 500px at 0% 110%,rgba(6,182,212,.08),transparent 55%),
      var(--paper);
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.4;pointer-events:none;
    background-image:linear-gradient(var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,var(--line) 1px,transparent 1px);
    background-size:54px 54px;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,#000,transparent 70%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,#000,transparent 70%);
  }
  .float-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(50px);opacity:.5;z-index:0}
  .orb1{width:380px;height:380px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--gold),transparent 70%);top:-60px;right:8%;animation:floatA 14s ease-in-out infinite}
  .orb2{width:300px;height:300px;background:radial-gradient(circle,var(--saffron),transparent 70%);bottom:5%;left:-40px;opacity:.32;animation:floatB 18s ease-in-out infinite}
  @keyframes floatA{50%{transform:translate(-30px,40px)}}
  @keyframes floatB{50%{transform:translate(40px,-30px)}}

  .hero-inner{
    position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;align-items:center;
    gap:clamp(24px,4vw,64px);
  }
  .hero-copy{min-width:0}

  /* advocate visual (right column) */
  .hero-visual{
    position:relative;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end;
    align-self:stretch;min-height:60vh;
    opacity:0;animation:advFade 1s .35s ease forwards;
    will-change:transform; /* JS parallax writes transform here */
  }
  @keyframes advFade{to{opacity:1}}
  .hero-visual::before{ /* soft pedestal disc behind the cut-out */
    content:'';position:absolute;z-index:0;
    width:min(88%,400px);aspect-ratio:1/1;border-radius:50%;
    left:50%;top:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%,rgba(99,102,241,.30),rgba(246,241,231,0) 64%);
    filter:blur(6px);
  }
  .advocate-img{
    position:relative;z-index:1;
    width:100%;max-width:460px;height:auto;display:block;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 34px 54px rgba(10,31,60,.30));
    animation:advFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite; /* continuous float */
  }
  @keyframes advFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-20px)}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.advocate-img{animation:none}}
  .pill{
    display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
    padding:7px 16px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;
    color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:28px;
  }
  .pill .dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#1fb574;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(31,181,116,.18);animation:pulse 2s infinite}
  @keyframes pulse{50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(31,181,116,0)}}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(24px,4.27vw,50px);max-width:14ch}
  .hero h1 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;position:relative}
  .hero p{font-size:clamp(17px,2vw,21px);color:var(--muted);max-width:54ch;margin:26px 0 38px}
  .hero-cta{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center}
  .hero-cta a.cta-primary,.hero-cta a.cta-ghost{text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:15px 28px;border-radius:44px;font-weight:600;font-size:16px;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
  .cta-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(99,102,241,.4)}
  .cta-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(99,102,241,.5)}
  .cta-ghost{border:1.5px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
  .cta-ghost:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}

  /* hero trust badge (avatars + rating) */
  .hero-trust{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px}
  .ht-avatars{display:flex}
  .ht-avatars span{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;border:2.5px solid var(--paper);margin-left:-11px;box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(13,17,23,.12)}
  .ht-avatars span:first-child{margin-left:0}
  .ht-avatars span:nth-child(1){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#4F46E5,#818CF8)}
  .ht-avatars span:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#06B6D4,#22D3EE)}
  .ht-avatars span:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#6366F1,#06B6D4)}
  .ht-avatars span:nth-child(4){background:linear-gradient(135deg,#818CF8,#4F46E5)}
  .ht-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;line-height:1.25}
  .ht-text strong{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
  .ht-text span{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}
  .ht-stars{color:#F5A623;letter-spacing:1px;font-size:12.5px}

  .hero-tags{display:flex;gap:30px;margin-top:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .hero-tags span{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:18px;color:var(--navy);opacity:.55;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
  .hero-tags span::before{content:'';width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold)}

  /* reveal */
  .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(36px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
  .d1{transition-delay:.1s}.d2{transition-delay:.2s}.d3{transition-delay:.3s}.d4{transition-delay:.4s}

  /* ---------- SECTION SHELL ---------- */
  section{padding:clamp(48px,5.2vw,72px) clamp(20px,5vw,60px)}
  .wrap{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto}
  .eyebrow{font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:14px}
  .sec-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px);max-width:18ch}
  .sec-head p{color:var(--muted);font-size:18px;max-width:60ch;margin-top:16px}

  /* ---------- SERVICES ---------- */
  .services{background:var(--navy);color:var(--cream);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
  .services .eyebrow{color:var(--gold-bright)}
  .services .sec-head p{color:rgba(246,241,231,.7)}
  .svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:40px}
  .svc-card{
    background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.06),rgba(255,255,255,.02));
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:var(--radius);
    padding:34px 30px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),border-color .4s;
  }
  .svc-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(99,102,241,.14),transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s}
  .svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(99,102,241,.4)}
  .svc-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
  .svc-num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:14px;color:var(--gold-bright);letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:18px;display:block}
  .svc-icon{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:20px;color:var(--navy-deep)}
  .svc-icon svg{width:26px;height:26px}
  .svc-card h3{font-size:24px;margin-bottom:10px;color:#fff}
  .svc-card p{color:rgba(246,241,231,.66);font-size:15px;margin-bottom:20px}
  .svc-card a{color:var(--gold-bright);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center;transition:gap .25s}
  .svc-card a:hover{gap:13px}
  /* secondary services row */
  .svc-sub{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:20px}
  .svc-mini{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;cursor:pointer;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px 22px;transition:border-color .35s,background .35s,transform .35s;
  }
  .svc-mini:hover{border-color:rgba(99,102,241,.4);background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);transform:translateY(-4px)}
  .svc-mini .mini-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(99,102,241,.14);color:var(--gold-bright)}
  .svc-mini .mini-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
  .svc-mini h4{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-weight:600;font-size:17px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:3px}
  .svc-mini p{color:rgba(246,241,231,.6);font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45}

  /* ---------- TRUST STRIP ---------- */
  .trust{padding:clamp(36px,5vw,52px) clamp(20px,5vw,60px);background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
  .trust-inner{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px}
  .trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
  .trust-item .t-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--navy);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(10,31,60,.06)}
  .trust-item .t-ico svg{width:23px;height:23px}
  .trust-item h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.2}
  .trust-item p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}

  /* ---------- STATS ---------- */
  .stats{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:clamp(42px,5vw,64px);padding-bottom:clamp(42px,5vw,64px)}
  .stat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:30px;align-items:start}
  .stat{text-align:center;padding:14px}
  .stat .num{font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:clamp(24px,3.6vw,40px);font-weight:700;white-space:nowrap;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--saffron));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;line-height:1.05}
  .stat .lbl{color:rgba(246,241,231,.7);font-size:14px;margin-top:10px}

  /* ---------- WHY / EXPLORER (CORD layout — white + blue, Poppins) ---------- */
  .why{
    --w-blue:#2563EB;          /* active accent (blue)      */
    --w-blue-soft:#EEF3FF;     /* soft blue tint            */
    --w-ink:#1E2530;           /* dark text / quote surface */
    background:var(--paper);position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  }
  /* Poppins SemiBold across the whole section */
  .why,.why .why-tab,.why .wt-num,.why .wt-title,.why .wt-tag,
  .why .wp-eyebrow,.why .wp-list,.why .wp-quote,.why .wp-attrib,
  .why .sec-head h2,.why .sec-head p,.why-pane h3{
    font-family:'Poppins','Inter',system-ui,sans-serif !important;
  }
  .why .sec-head{text-align:center;margin:0 auto;max-width:720px}
  .why .sec-head h2{color:var(--w-ink);font-weight:600;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .why .sec-head p{color:var(--muted);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .why .eyebrow{color:var(--w-blue)}

  .why-explorer{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(260px,330px) 1fr;gap:22px;margin-top:36px;align-items:stretch}

  /* left rail */
  .why-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:11px}
  .why-tab{
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;width:100%;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:6px;
    padding:14px 16px;color:var(--w-ink);transition:background .3s,border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,transform .3s;
  }
  .why-tab:hover{transform:translateX(2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
  .wt-num{font-weight:600;font-size:24px;line-height:1;color:rgba(30,37,48,.22);min-width:32px;transition:color .3s}
  .wt-main{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:3px;min-width:0}
  .wt-tag{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:10.5px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);transition:color .3s}
  .wt-tag svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex:none}
  .wt-title{font-weight:600;font-size:16px;color:var(--w-ink);transition:color .3s}
  /* active tab — solid blue */
  .why-tab.active{
    background:var(--w-blue);border-color:transparent;
    box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(37,99,235,.26);
  }
  .why-tab.active .wt-num{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
  .why-tab.active .wt-tag{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)}
  .why-tab.active .wt-title{color:#fff}

  /* right stage */
  .why-stage{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;padding:clamp(26px,3vw,40px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);min-height:360px;display:grid}
  .why-pane{grid-area:1/1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);transition:opacity .35s,transform .35s;pointer-events:none}
  .why-pane.active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;pointer-events:auto}
  .wp-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted)}
  .why-pane h3{color:var(--w-ink);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(21px,2.2vw,27px);margin:12px 0 22px}
  .wp-list{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:15px;margin:0 0 24px}
  .wp-list li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:13px;color:var(--w-ink);font-weight:400;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5}
  .wp-list li svg{width:22px;height:22px;flex:none;color:var(--w-blue);margin-top:0}
  /* relevant mini-stats strip — fills the panel */
  .wp-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin:0 0 24px;padding-top:22px;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
  .wp-stat b{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:19px;color:var(--w-blue);line-height:1.1}
  .wp-stat span{display:block;margin-top:5px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.35}
  .wp-quote{margin:0;background:var(--w-ink);border-radius:6px;padding:20px 22px}
  .wp-quote p{color:#93B4FF;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 12px}
  .wp-attrib{font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}

  /* ---------- SECTORS ---------- */
  .sectors{background:var(--cream);padding-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px)}
  .how{padding-top:clamp(34px,4vw,48px)}
  .sectors .wrap{padding:0 clamp(20px,5vw,60px)}
  /* auto-scrolling sector marquee */
  .marquee{position:relative;margin-top:36px;overflow:hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);
    mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
  .marquee-track{display:flex;width:max-content;animation:secMarquee 36s linear infinite}
  .marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
  .marquee-track .chip{flex:0 0 auto;margin-right:14px}
  @keyframes secMarquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
  @media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.marquee-track{animation:none}}
  .chip{
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:40px;
    padding:14px 24px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy);
    display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  }
  .chip:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(10,31,60,.2)}
  .chip .chip-ico{display:grid;place-items:center;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--navy);transition:background .3s,color .3s}
  .chip .chip-ico svg{width:18px;height:18px}
  .chip:hover .chip-ico{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:var(--gold-bright)}

  /* ---------- STEPS ---------- */
  .steps-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;margin-top:40px;position:relative}
  .step{position:relative;padding-top:20px}
  .step .ring{
    width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy-deep);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--saffron));margin-bottom:20px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(99,102,241,.35);
  }
  .step h3{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:8px}
  .step p{color:var(--muted);font-size:15px}

  /* ---------- CTA BAND (2-col + photo) ---------- */
  .cta-band{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);border-radius:0;
    padding:clamp(34px,4vw,52px) clamp(34px,4vw,56px) 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;
    display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;align-items:end;gap:clamp(20px,4vw,44px);
  }
  .cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:420px;height:420px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(99,102,241,.3),transparent 70%);top:-180px;right:-100px}
  .cta-band::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:72px;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron))}
  .cta-content{position:relative;z-index:2;align-self:center;padding-bottom:clamp(34px,4vw,52px)}
  .cta-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold-bright);margin-bottom:14px}
  .cta-band h2{font-size:clamp(27px,4.2vw,42px);max-width:16ch;margin:0;color:#fff;text-align:left}
  .cta-band p{position:relative;z-index:2;color:rgba(226,232,240,.78);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.6;margin:14px 0 28px;max-width:44ch;text-align:left}
  .cta-band .cta-row{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;position:relative;z-index:2}
  .cta-band .cta-row a{text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:0;font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,background .25s,color .25s}
  .cta-band .cta-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(79,70,229,.4)}
  .cta-band .cta-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(79,70,229,.5)}
  .cta-band .cta-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);color:#fff;background:transparent}
  .cta-band .cta-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-3px)}
  .cta-photo{position:relative;z-index:2;align-self:end;display:flex;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-end}
  .cta-photo img{max-height:380px;max-width:100%;width:auto;display:block;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35))}

  /* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:rgba(246,241,231,.7);padding:70px clamp(20px,5vw,60px) 36px}
  .foot-grid{max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
  footer h4{color:#fff;font-family:'Outfit';font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px;font-weight:600}
  footer a{color:rgba(246,241,231,.7);text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-bottom:11px;font-size:15px;transition:color .25s}
  footer a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
  .foot-about p{font-size:15px;max-width:34ch;margin-top:16px}
  .foot-bottom{max-width:1200px;margin:46px auto 0;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;font-size:14px}

  @media(max-width:900px){
    .nav-links{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:290px;flex-direction:column;background:var(--navy);padding:96px 32px;align-items:flex-start;transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .4s;gap:22px;overflow-y:auto}
    .nav-links.open{transform:none}
    .nav-links a{color:#fff;font-size:18px}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex;z-index:120}
    .nav-item{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;width:100%}
    .nav-trigger{color:#fff!important;font-size:18px}
    .nav-trigger .chev{display:none}
    .dropdown{position:static;transform:none!important;opacity:1;visibility:visible;background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;padding:10px 0 0 6px;min-width:0}
    .dropdown::before{display:none}
    .dropdown a{color:rgba(246,241,231,.78);padding:8px 0;font-size:15px}
    .dropdown a:hover{background:transparent}
    .dropdown a .dd-ico{display:none}
    .svc-grid,.steps-grid,.svc-sub{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .why-explorer{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}
    .why-stage{min-height:0}
    .stat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:36px}
    .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .trust-inner{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:28px}
    .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .hero-visual{display:none}
  }
  @media(max-width:560px){
    .trust-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  }

  /* ===================== HEADER POLISH ===================== */
  .logo-mark{box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(10,31,60,.25),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
  .logo{transition:transform .25s}
  .logo:hover{transform:translateY(-1px)}
  @media(min-width:901px){
    nav.scrolled{
      top:12px;left:50%;right:auto;transform:translateX(-50%);
      width:calc(100% - 44px);max-width:1180px;
      padding:10px 16px 10px 22px;border-radius:46px;border:1px solid var(--line);
      background:rgba(251,248,241,.7);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(1.5);
      box-shadow:0 16px 44px rgba(10,31,60,.14);
    }
    /* desktop hero — reduced height */
    .hero{min-height:70vh;padding-top:92px;padding-bottom:52px}
    .hero-visual{min-height:50vh}
    .advocate-img{max-width:420px}
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){
    nav::before{content:'';position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,21,43,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(2px);opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .35s,visibility .35s;z-index:90}
    nav:has(.nav-links.open)::before{opacity:1;visibility:visible}
    .logo{position:relative;z-index:121}
    .nav-links{width:min(84vw,330px);padding:94px 30px 34px;z-index:110;box-shadow:-24px 0 70px rgba(6,21,43,.4)}
    .nav-links .btn{display:block;width:100%;text-align:center;margin-top:16px;padding:15px;font-size:16px}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex !important;position:absolute;top:50%;right:clamp(20px,5vw,60px);transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:122}
    .menu-toggle span{transform-origin:center}
    .nav-links.open ~ .menu-toggle span{background:#fff}
    .nav-links.open ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
    .nav-links.open ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
    .nav-links.open ~ .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
    .dropdown{border-left:2px solid rgba(99,102,241,.45);margin:8px 0 8px 2px;padding-left:14px}
  }
  /* ============ OUR OFFERINGS (tabbed) ============ */
  .offerings{background:var(--paper)}
  .off-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px)}
  .off-head .eyebrow{color:var(--gold)}
  .off-head h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,52px)}
  .off-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.55fr;gap:clamp(22px,3.5vw,52px);align-items:start}
  .off-cats{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
  .off-cat{font-family:inherit;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;font-size:clamp(16px,1.5vw,18px);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:16px;padding:19px 24px;transition:transform .3s,border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s,background .3s,color .3s}
  .off-cat:hover{border-color:rgba(99,102,241,.5);transform:translateX(3px)}
  .off-cat.active{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:0 16px 36px rgba(10,31,60,.24)}
  .off-pane{display:none}
  .off-pane.active{display:block;animation:offIn .45s ease}
  @keyframes offIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(12px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
  .off-subtabs{display:flex;gap:clamp(20px,3vw,34px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);margin-bottom:30px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .off-sub{font-family:inherit;cursor:pointer;background:none;border:none;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,17px);font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);padding:0 0 14px;position:relative;transition:color .25s}
  .off-sub:hover{color:var(--navy)}
  .off-sub.active{color:var(--navy)}
  .off-sub.active::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron))}
  .off-card{display:none;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:clamp(22px,3vw,42px);align-items:center}
  .off-card.active{display:grid;animation:offIn .4s ease}
  .off-visual{position:relative;border-radius:22px;min-height:340px;overflow:hidden;display:grid;place-items:end center;padding-top:22px;
    background:radial-gradient(120% 95% at 50% 12%,#ffffff,var(--cream) 72%);border:1px solid var(--line)}
  .off-visual::before{content:'';position:absolute;z-index:0;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(99,102,241,.22),transparent 70%);top:-90px;right:-60px}
  .off-visual::after{content:'';position:absolute;z-index:0;left:50%;bottom:9%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:60%;height:24px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(10,31,60,.22),transparent 72%);filter:blur(5px)}
  .off-img{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:84%;max-height:92%;width:auto;height:auto;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 26px rgba(10,31,60,.22))}
  .off-visual .v-chip{position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:16px;left:16px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-radius:11px;padding:8px 14px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(10,31,60,.25)}
  .off-text h3{font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,33px);margin-bottom:14px}
  .off-text p{color:var(--muted);font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:28px;max-width:44ch}
  .off-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .off-btn{text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:44px;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,background .25s,color .25s}
  .off-btn.solid{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:var(--navy-deep);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(99,102,241,.38)}
  .off-btn.solid:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(99,102,241,.5)}
  .off-btn.ghost{border:1.5px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy)}
  .off-btn.ghost:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
  @media(max-width:900px){
    .off-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
    .off-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .off-visual{min-height:230px}
  }

  /* floating "Ask NyaySaathi" button → opens the NyaySaathi page */
  .saathi-fab{position:fixed;right:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);bottom:clamp(16px,3vw,28px);z-index:95;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;text-decoration:none;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(99,102,241,.45);
    padding:11px 20px 11px 12px;border-radius:46px;box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(10,31,60,.38);transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s}
  .saathi-fab:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 22px 48px rgba(10,31,60,.48)}
  .saathi-fab .fab-orb{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--navy-deep);
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--saffron));box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(99,102,241,.55)}
  .saathi-fab .fab-orb svg{width:20px;height:20px}
  .saathi-fab .fab-txt b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:700;line-height:1.15}
  .saathi-fab .fab-txt small{display:block;font-size:11.5px;font-weight:500;color:rgba(246,241,231,.66)}
  @media(max-width:560px){.saathi-fab .fab-txt{display:none}.saathi-fab{padding:12px;gap:0}}

/* ===================== HERO PHOTO MOSAIC ===================== */
.hero-visual{align-items:center;min-height:auto}
.hero-visual::before{display:none}
.hero-mosaic{
  display:grid;width:100%;max-width:540px;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  grid-template-rows:repeat(4,1fr);
  grid-template-areas:
    "a a b"
    "a a c"
    "d e c"
    "d e f";
  gap:14px;aspect-ratio:1/1.04;
}
.m-a{grid-area:a}.m-b{grid-area:b}.m-c{grid-area:c}
.m-d{grid-area:d}.m-e{grid-area:e}.m-f{grid-area:f}
.m-tile{
  position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(10,31,60,.18);
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px) scale(.92);
  animation:mosaicIn .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.75,.2,1) forwards;
  transition:box-shadow .4s ease;
  will-change:transform;
}
.m-tile img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.m-tile:hover{box-shadow:0 26px 54px rgba(10,31,60,.30)}
.m-tile:hover img{transform:scale(1.07)}
.m-tile::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 48%,rgba(6,21,43,.36));opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s}
.m-tile:hover::after{opacity:1}
@keyframes mosaicIn{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.m-a{animation-delay:.05s}.m-b{animation-delay:.16s}.m-c{animation-delay:.28s}
.m-d{animation-delay:.40s}.m-e{animation-delay:.52s}.m-f{animation-delay:.64s}

/* glass stat chip on the feature tile */
.m-chip{
  position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:12px;z-index:2;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  padding:8px 13px;border-radius:30px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;
  background:rgba(6,21,43,.46);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(6,21,43,.32);
}
.m-chip .m-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(129,140,248,.22);animation:pulse 2s infinite}

/* solid brand accent blocks */
.m-block{display:grid;place-items:center}
.m-block svg{width:48%;max-width:50px;height:auto;animation:tileFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite}
.m-f svg{animation-duration:7.5s}
.block-navy{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));color:var(--gold-bright)}
.block-gold{background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:var(--navy-deep)}
@keyframes tileFloat{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-7px)}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .m-tile{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
  .m-block svg,.m-chip .m-dot{animation:none}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero .hero-visual{display:flex;margin-top:18px}
  .hero-mosaic{max-width:420px;margin:0 auto}
}

/* ===================== SERVICE CARDS — icon-less, number-led ===================== */
.svc-card{padding:34px 30px 32px}
.svc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;margin-bottom:20px}
.svc-no{
  font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:44px;line-height:1;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--saffron));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;
}
.svc-tag{
  font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold-bright);padding:6px 12px;border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid rgba(129,140,248,.38);background:rgba(129,140,248,.08);
}
/* gradient accent bar grows from the left on hover */
.svc-card::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));
  transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;
  transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.svc-card:hover::after{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* secondary row — icon-less with a sliding arrow */
.svc-mini{justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:22px 24px;align-items:center}
.mini-body h4{margin-bottom:4px}
.mini-arrow{
  flex:0 0 auto;font-size:20px;line-height:1;color:var(--gold-bright);opacity:.7;
  transition:transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),opacity .3s;
}
.svc-mini:hover .mini-arrow{transform:translateX(6px);opacity:1}

/* ===================== HERO — single photo + floating glass cards ===================== */
.hero-visual{align-items:center;min-height:auto}
.hero-stage{position:relative;width:100%;max-width:470px;margin:0 auto}
.hs-photo{
  position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:4/5;
  box-shadow:0 34px 80px rgba(13,17,23,.30);
  opacity:0;animation:hsPhoto 1s .1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.hs-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.hs-photo::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,13,26,0) 50%,rgba(8,13,26,.32))}
@keyframes hsPhoto{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.05)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

.hs-card{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.76);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.5);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(1.5);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-radius:16px;padding:12px 16px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px rgba(13,17,23,.20);
  font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;
  animation:hsCard .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes hsCard{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(16px) scale(.95)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.hs-live{top:24px;left:-26px;font-size:13.5px;animation-delay:.35s}
.hs-live-dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#16c060;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(22,192,96,.22);animation:pulse 2s infinite}
.hs-trans{left:-32px;bottom:78px;animation-delay:.55s}
.hs-trans .hs-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron))}
.hs-trans .hs-ico svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.hs-trans .hs-meta b{display:block;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.2}
.hs-trans .hs-meta small{display:block;font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.hs-stat{right:-22px;top:86px;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:1px;animation-delay:.7s}
.hs-stat b{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif;font-size:27px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.hs-stat b span{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;margin-left:4px;-webkit-text-fill-color:var(--muted);color:var(--muted)}
.hs-stat small{font-size:11.5px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.hs-badge{
  position:absolute;z-index:3;right:-16px;bottom:56px;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:17px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));
  box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(79,70,229,.42);
  animation:hsCard .75s .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.hs-badge svg{width:27px;height:27px}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .hs-photo,.hs-card,.hs-badge{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero .hero-visual{display:flex;margin-top:24px}
  .hero-stage{max-width:360px}
  .hs-live{left:6px}.hs-trans{left:6px;bottom:58px}.hs-stat{right:6px}.hs-badge{right:4px}
}

/* ===================== HERO — animated SVG slider (draft → stamp → scales) ===================== */
.hero-slider{
  position:relative;width:100%;max-width:460px;margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1/1.05;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#ffffff,var(--cream));
  border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(13,17,23,.16);
  opacity:0;animation:hsPhoto 1s .1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.hero-slider::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,70,229,.16),transparent 70%);top:-90px;right:-70px;pointer-events:none}
.hero-slider::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(6,182,212,.14),transparent 70%);bottom:-80px;left:-60px;pointer-events:none}
.slides-track{display:flex;height:100%;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.6,.02,.2,1)}
.slide{flex:0 0 100%;height:100%;position:relative;z-index:1;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:24px;padding:30px}
.scene{width:80%;max-width:300px}
.scene-svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;overflow:visible}
.slide-cap{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);
  background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:30px;padding:9px 17px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.cap-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(79,70,229,.18);animation:pulse 2s infinite}

/* dots */
.slider-dots{position:absolute;bottom:16px;left:0;right:0;z-index:4;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.s-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;background:rgba(13,17,23,.18);transition:width .35s,background .35s}
.s-dot.active{width:26px;border-radius:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron))}

/* ---- SVG scene styling ---- */
.scene-svg .paper{fill:#fff;stroke:rgba(13,17,23,.12);stroke-width:2}
.scene-svg .paper-h{fill:var(--gold)}
.scene-svg .wline,.scene-svg .pline{stroke:rgba(13,17,23,.20);stroke-width:6;stroke-linecap:round}
.scene-svg .pen-body{fill:var(--gold)}
.scene-svg .pen-nib{fill:var(--navy)}
.scene-svg .seal-ring,.scene-svg .seal-ring2{stroke:var(--gold);fill:none}
.scene-svg .seal-ring{stroke-width:4}.scene-svg .seal-ring2{stroke-width:3;stroke:var(--saffron)}
.scene-svg .seal-check{stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:6;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}
.scene-svg .stamp-base,.scene-svg .stamp-grip{fill:var(--navy)}
.scene-svg .stamp-neck{fill:var(--navy-light)}
.scene-svg .ln{stroke:var(--navy);stroke-width:6;stroke-linecap:round;fill:none}
.scene-svg .base-cap{stroke:var(--navy);stroke-width:6;stroke-linecap:round;fill:none}
.scene-svg .thin{stroke:var(--navy);stroke-width:3;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round}
.scene-svg .pan{stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:5;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round}
.scene-svg .pivot{fill:var(--gold)}

/* transform setup for animated parts */
.pen,.stamp,.seal,.scale-beam{transform-box:fill-box}
.pen{transform-origin:center}
.seal{transform-origin:center;opacity:0}
.scale-beam{transform-origin:50% 20%}
.scene-draft .wline{stroke-dasharray:210;stroke-dashoffset:210}

/* ---- trigger animations only on the active slide ---- */
.slide.active .pen{animation:penWrite 4s ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .w1{animation:draw 4s 0s    ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .w2{animation:draw 4s .55s  ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .w3{animation:draw 4s 1.1s  ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .w4{animation:draw 4s 1.65s ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .w5{animation:draw 4s 2.2s  ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .stamp{animation:stampPress 2.8s ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .seal{animation:sealPop 2.8s ease-in-out infinite}
.slide.active .scale-beam{animation:scaleTilt 3s ease-in-out infinite}

@keyframes draw{0%{stroke-dashoffset:210}30%{stroke-dashoffset:0}88%{stroke-dashoffset:0}100%{stroke-dashoffset:210}}
@keyframes penWrite{
  0%{transform:translate(80px,96px) rotate(6deg)}
  14%{transform:translate(168px,96px) rotate(6deg)}
  16%{transform:translate(80px,118px) rotate(6deg)}
  30%{transform:translate(168px,118px) rotate(6deg)}
  32%{transform:translate(80px,140px) rotate(6deg)}
  44%{transform:translate(148px,140px) rotate(6deg)}
  46%{transform:translate(80px,162px) rotate(6deg)}
  60%{transform:translate(168px,162px) rotate(6deg)}
  62%{transform:translate(80px,184px) rotate(6deg)}
  74%{transform:translate(126px,184px) rotate(6deg)}
  86%,100%{transform:translate(150px,150px) rotate(6deg)}
}
@keyframes stampPress{0%,100%{transform:translateY(-14px)}34%{transform:translateY(34px)}50%{transform:translateY(34px)}66%{transform:translateY(-14px)}}
@keyframes sealPop{
  0%,32%{opacity:0;transform:scale(.3) rotate(-13deg)}
  42%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1.18) rotate(-13deg)}
  52%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(-13deg)}
  90%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(-13deg)}
  100%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1) rotate(-13deg)}
}
@keyframes scaleTilt{0%,100%{transform:rotate(-7deg)}50%{transform:rotate(7deg)}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .slide.active .pen,.slide.active .wline,.slide.active .stamp,.slide.active .seal,.slide.active .scale-beam{animation:none}
  .scene-draft .wline{stroke-dashoffset:0}
  .seal{opacity:1}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .hero .hero-visual{display:flex;margin-top:24px}
  .hero-slider{max-width:380px}
}

/* ===================== HERO — resolution journey card ===================== */
.hero-flow{
  position:relative;width:100%;max-width:430px;margin:0 auto;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(1.4);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px) saturate(1.4);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:26px;padding:26px 26px 20px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(13,17,23,.16);
  opacity:0;animation:hsPhoto .9s .1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.hero-flow::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:260px;height:260px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,70,229,.14),transparent 70%);top:-100px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none}
.flow-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:22px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.flow-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;color:var(--ink)}
.fh-dot{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:#16c060;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(22,192,96,.18)}
.flow-id{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);background:rgba(79,70,229,.1);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:20px}

.flow-steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative}
.flow-steps::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:18px;top:18px;bottom:42px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--gold),var(--saffron));opacity:.3}
.fstep{position:relative;display:flex;gap:15px;padding-bottom:20px;z-index:1;
  opacity:0;animation:flowIn .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both}
.fstep:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.30s}
.fstep:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.55s}
.fstep:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.80s}
.fstep:nth-child(4){animation-delay:1.05s;padding-bottom:2px}
.fdot{flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--line)}
.fstep.done .fdot{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));border-color:transparent;color:#fff}
.fdot svg{width:19px;height:19px}
.fstep.live .fdot{border-color:rgba(22,192,96,.55)}
.live-pulse{width:13px;height:13px;border-radius:50%;background:#16c060;animation:pulseRing 1.8s infinite}
.ftext{padding-top:7px}
.ftext b{display:block;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.2;color:var(--ink)}
.ftext small{display:block;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}

.award-dot{border:none !important;background:transparent !important}
.seal-mini{width:40px;height:40px;transform-origin:center;animation:sealStamp .7s 1.25s both}
.sm-ring{stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:2.4;fill:#fff}
.sm-ring2{stroke:var(--saffron);stroke-width:1.5;fill:none}
.sm-check{stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:3;fill:none;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

.flow-foot{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:14px;padding-top:16px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);position:relative;z-index:1}
.flow-foot span{flex:1;text-align:center}
.flow-foot b{display:block;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.flow-foot small{display:block;font-size:10.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;font-weight:500}

@keyframes flowIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
@keyframes pulseRing{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(22,192,96,.5)}70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(22,192,96,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(22,192,96,0)}}
@keyframes sealStamp{0%{opacity:0;transform:scale(1.7) rotate(-20deg)}55%{opacity:1;transform:scale(.9) rotate(-7deg)}100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1) rotate(-7deg)}}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero-flow,.fstep,.seal-mini{animation:none;opacity:1;transform:none}}
@media(max-width:900px){.hero .hero-visual{display:flex;margin-top:24px}.hero-flow{max-width:400px}}

/* ===================== HERO FLOW — borderless & nudged up ===================== */
.hero .hero-visual{align-self:start}
.hero-flow{
  background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;
  backdrop-filter:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
  padding:0;max-width:440px;
}
.hero-flow::before{opacity:.6;top:-60px;right:-40px;width:230px;height:230px}
@media(min-width:901px){ .hero-flow{margin-top:8px} }
@media(max-width:900px){ .hero .hero-visual{align-self:auto} }

/* hero flow — bring back to vertical center */
.hero .hero-visual{align-self:center}
@media(min-width:901px){ .hero-flow{margin-top:0} }

/* ===================== TRUST STRIP — bg removed, softer icon chips ===================== */
.trust{background:transparent;border-bottom:none;border-top:1px solid var(--line)}
.trust .trust-item{gap:16px}
.trust .trust-item .t-ico{
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:14px;border:none;box-shadow:none;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,70,229,.13),rgba(6,182,212,.13));
  color:var(--gold);
}
.trust .trust-item .t-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.trust .trust-item h4{font-size:15.5px}

/* trust strip — icon only, no chip behind it */
.trust .trust-item .t-ico{
  background:transparent;border:none;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;
  width:auto;height:auto;color:var(--gold);
}
.trust .trust-item .t-ico svg{width:32px;height:32px}

/* ===================== SECTORS — informative grid (replaces marquee) ===================== */
.sectors .wrap{position:relative}
.sector-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:14px;margin-top:36px}
.sector-card{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:18px;border-radius:0;
  background:transparent;border:1.5px solid rgba(13,17,23,.16);cursor:default;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1),box-shadow .35s,background .35s,border-color .35s}
.sector-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);background:#fff;border-color:rgba(13,17,23,.28);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.sec-ico{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:13px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(79,70,229,.12),rgba(6,182,212,.12));color:var(--gold);
  transition:background .35s,color .35s}
.sector-card:hover .sec-ico{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:#fff}
.sec-ico svg{width:23px;height:23px}
.sec-meta h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink);margin:0;line-height:1.2;font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif}
.sec-meta p{font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px;line-height:1.35}
/* sectors heading: text left + illustration filling the right space */
.sectors-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(28px,5vw,56px);align-items:center}
.sectors-head .sh-text{min-width:0}
.sh-illu{position:relative}
.sh-illu svg{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;max-width:480px;margin-left:auto}
@media(max-width:980px){.sectors-head{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sh-illu{display:none}}
@media(max-width:900px){.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.sector-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* sectors — icon as transparent outlined circle (no bg) */
.sector-card .sec-ico{
  background:transparent;
  border:1.6px solid rgba(79,70,229,.32);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.sector-card:hover .sec-ico{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));
  border-color:transparent;color:#fff;
}

/* ===================== OUR OFFERINGS — clean branded visual (no stock photos) ===================== */
.off-visual{
  position:relative;min-height:340px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;
  display:grid;place-items:center;padding:0;
  background:radial-gradient(130% 110% at 50% 0%, #ffffff, var(--cream));
  border:1px solid var(--line);
}
.off-visual::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,70,229,.16),transparent 70%);top:-70px;right:-60px;z-index:0}
.off-visual::after{content:'';position:absolute;width:240px;height:240px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(6,182,212,.16),transparent 70%);bottom:-60px;left:-50px;z-index:0}
.off-ico{
  position:relative;z-index:1;width:148px;height:148px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);border:1.5px solid rgba(79,70,229,.2);
  box-shadow:0 22px 50px rgba(13,17,23,.10), inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  animation:offIcoIn .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) both;
}
.off-ico svg{width:64px;height:64px}
@keyframes offIcoIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.85)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}
.off-visual .v-chip{z-index:2;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(79,70,229,.32)}

/* ===================== OFFERINGS — refined category menu ===================== */
.off-cats{gap:8px}
.off-cats .off-cat{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;width:100%;text-align:left;
  background:transparent;border:1px solid transparent;border-radius:15px;padding:15px 18px;
  font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);cursor:pointer;box-shadow:none;
  transition:background .3s,color .3s,transform .3s,box-shadow .3s,border-color .3s;
}
.off-cats .off-cat .oc-ico{flex:0 0 auto;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold);transition:color .3s}
.off-cats .off-cat .oc-ico svg{width:22px;height:22px}
.off-cats .off-cat .oc-label{flex:1;line-height:1.25}
.off-cats .off-cat .oc-arrow{flex:0 0 auto;width:18px;height:18px;color:var(--gold);opacity:0;transform:translateX(-6px);transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s}
.off-cats .off-cat:hover{background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateX(4px)}
.off-cats .off-cat:hover .oc-arrow{opacity:.55;transform:none}
.off-cats .off-cat.active{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-light));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;
  box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(13,17,23,.22);transform:none;
}
.off-cats .off-cat.active .oc-ico{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.off-cats .off-cat.active .oc-arrow{opacity:1;transform:none;color:#fff}

/* ===================== OUR OFFERINGS — banner slider (Apna-style) ===================== */
.off-slider{position:relative;margin-top:36px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:30px}
.off-track{display:flex;transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.6,.02,.2,1)}
.off-slide{flex:0 0 100%;min-width:100%}
.ob-card{
  position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;align-items:end;
  gap:clamp(16px,3vw,40px);min-height:400px;overflow:hidden;border-radius:30px;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,rgba(79,70,229,.10),rgba(6,182,212,.07)),#ffffff;
  border:1px solid var(--line);padding-left:clamp(20px,4vw,52px);
}
.ob-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(79,70,229,.14),transparent 70%);top:-120px;right:-80px;pointer-events:none}
.ob-photo{position:relative;align-self:end;justify-self:center;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;height:100%;z-index:1}
.ob-photo img{max-height:380px;max-width:100%;width:auto;object-fit:contain;display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 36px rgba(13,17,23,.18))}
.ob-chip{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:34px;z-index:2;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:#fff;
  padding:8px 16px;border-radius:30px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.02em;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(79,70,229,.34)}
.ob-text{align-self:center;z-index:1;padding:50px clamp(24px,4vw,56px) 50px 0}
.ob-eyebrow{display:inline-block;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);background:rgba(79,70,229,.1);padding:6px 13px;border-radius:30px;margin-bottom:18px}
.ob-text h3{font-family:'Plus Jakarta Sans','Inter',sans-serif;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.08;color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:15px}
.ob-text p{font-size:16px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6;max-width:48ch;margin-bottom:20px}
.ob-feats{list-style:none;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:11px 26px;margin:0 0 28px}
.ob-feats li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink)}
.ob-feats li svg{width:18px;height:18px;flex:none;color:var(--gold)}
.ob-btns{display:flex;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}

/* arrows */
.off-arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:6;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);
  display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer;color:var(--ink);transition:background .25s,color .25s,transform .25s}
.off-arrow:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron));color:#fff;border-color:transparent;transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.07)}
.off-arrow svg{width:20px;height:20px}
.off-arrow.prev{left:16px}.off-arrow.next{right:16px}

/* dots */
.off-dots{position:absolute;bottom:18px;left:0;right:0;z-index:6;display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px}
.off-dots button{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(13,17,23,.22);transition:width .35s,background .35s}
.off-dots button.active{width:26px;border-radius:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--saffron))}

@media(max-width:780px){
  .ob-card{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:center;text-align:center;padding:0 18px;min-height:0}
  .ob-card::before{display:none}
  .ob-text{order:1;padding:36px 8px 6px;align-self:auto}
  .ob-text p{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .ob-feats{justify-content:center}
  .ob-btns{justify-content:center}
  .ob-photo{order:2;justify-self:center}
  .ob-photo img{max-height:240px}
  .ob-chip{left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%)}
  .off-arrow{display:none}
}

/* ============ MOBILE SPACING TIGHTEN (reduce big gaps between sections) ============ */
@media(max-width:600px){
  section{padding-top:46px;padding-bottom:46px}
  .stats{padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px}
  .trust{padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px}
  .cta-band{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;padding:34px 22px 0}
  .cta-content{align-self:auto;padding-bottom:30px}
  .cta-band h2,.cta-band p{text-align:center;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .cta-band .cta-row{justify-content:center}
  .cta-photo img{max-height:280px}
  .services .sec-head,.sec-head{margin-bottom:0}
  .svc-grid,.steps-grid,.why-explorer{margin-top:28px}
  .off-slider{margin-top:26px}
  .hero-tags{margin-top:30px}
  .marquee{margin-top:30px}
}