@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Raleway:ital,wght@0,100..900;1,100..900&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Euphoria+Script&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Changa+One:ital@1&display=swap');

    :root {
        --deep-space: #0f0c29;
        --cosmic-purple: #302b63;
        --nebula-blue: #24243e;
        --starlight: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        /*--quantum-teal: #00f5d4;*/
        --quantum-teal: #00a6b6;
        /*--plasma-pink: #ff00aa;*/
        --plasma-pink: #802064;
        --color-bg: #ffffff;
        --color-card: #f9fafb;
        --color-accent: #2d294e;
        --color-text: #333333;
        --color-muted: #777777;
        --radius: 12px;
        --shadow-light: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        --transition: 0.3s ease;
        --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        --shadow-strong: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        --pure-white: #ffffff;
        --soft-gray: #f8f9fa;
        --accent-blue: #3a86ff;
        --text-dark: #2d294e;
    }
    
    body {
        margin: 0;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        color: #212529;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .h1,
    .h2,
    .h3,
    .h4,
    .h5,
    .h6,
    h1,
    h2,
    h3,
    h4,
    h5,
    h6 {
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: .5rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .h2,
    h2 {
        font-size: calc(1.325rem + .9vw);
    }

    .h3,
    h3 {
        font-size: calc(1.3rem + .6vw);
    }

    .h4,
    h4 {
        font-size: calc(1.275rem + .3vw);
    }

    .section {
        position: relative;
    }

    @media (min-width: 1200px) {

        .h2,
        h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .h3,
        h3 {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
        }

        .h4,
        h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }
    }

    .futuristic-section {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 3rem;
        min-height: 100vh;
    }

    .futuristic-section>.text-content,
    .futuristic-section>.image-container {
        flex: 0 1 44%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        /*align-items: center;*/
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .image-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .futuristic-section {
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 5rem 1rem;
            /* Optional: Adjust padding for smaller viewports */
            min-height: auto;
            /* Allow height to adjust naturally */
        }

        .futuristic-section>.text-content,
        .futuristic-section>.image-container {
            flex: 1 1 100%;
            max-width: 100%;
            /* Take full width */
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
            /* Space between stacked sections */
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            /* Center text content */
        }

        .image-container {
            gap: 1.5rem;
            /* Adjust gap for vertical stacking */
        }
    }



    /* Text side styling (Original) */
    .text-content {
        max-width: 545px;
        color: #f5f7fa;
        /* Restored light text color */
        z-index: 5;
    }

    .text-content h1 {
        font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 2rem);
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.1;
        letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        margin-bottom: 0.2em;
        /*background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b6fb7, #00a6b6);*/
        background: #2d294e;
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }
    .text-content h1 span{
        background: #2b6fb7;
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .highlight-ai {
        font-weight: 900;
        color: #ff6a00;
        text-shadow: 0 0 14px #ff8a0a88;
    }

    .subheading {
        font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.7rem);
        font-weight: 400;
        color: #2b6fb7;
        /* Restored light text color */
        margin-bottom: 1.25em;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .subtagline {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #2b6fb7;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 2.5em;
        font-style: italic;
    }

    .btn-learn {
        display: inline-block;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2d294e, #2b6fb7);
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1rem;
        text-align:center;
        padding: 0.75em 2.25em;
        border-radius: 40px;
        /*box-shadow: 0 0 16px #00a6b6cc;*/
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        /*text-transform: uppercase;*/
        transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    
    .btn-learn:hover{
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* Image container styling (Restored to original) */
    .image-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
        position: relative;
        perspective: 1400px;
        /*filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 10px rgb(255 106 0 / 0.35));*/
    }

    .image-shape {
        max-width: 400px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 28% 72% 62% 38% / 38% 46% 54% 62%;
        /*box-shadow:*/
        /*    inset 0 0 24px #2b6fb7aa,*/
        /*    0 8px 24px #ff6a0033,*/
        /*    0 0 30px #ff6a0077;*/
        background: linear-gradient(130deg, #2b6fb7 20%, #00a6b6 90%);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.3, 1, 0.4, 1);
        /*filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px #ff6a00bb);*/
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
    }

    .image-shape:hover {
        transform: rotateY(16deg) rotateX(8deg) scale(1.05);
        /*box-shadow:*/
        /*    inset 0 0 28px #2b6fb7ee,*/
        /*    0 14px 35px #00a6b622,*/
        /*    0 0 36px #d6eadd55;*/
    }

    .image-shape img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
        border-radius: inherit;
        display: block;
        /*filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px #2d294e99);*/
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
        backface-visibility: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.3, 1, 0.4, 1);
    }

    .image-shape:hover img {
        transform: translateZ(40px) scale(1.04);
    }

    .connector {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 60%;
        width: 120px;
        height: 8px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2b6fb7, #00a6b6);
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 12px #2b6fb799;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    /* Original Responsive tweaks */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .futuristic-section {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .text-content {
            max-width: 90vw;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .image-container {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            grid-template-rows: 1fr;
            width: 90vw;
            max-width: 600px;
        }

        .connector {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    /* Navigation Logic */
    .scrolljack-nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 60px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 4rem;
        background-color: #342e39;
        z-index: 100;
    }

    @media (max-width: 1292.98px) {
        .scrolljack-nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
    }

    .section-scroll-jack-control {
        display: none;
    }

    @media (min-width: 1292px) {
        .section-scroll-jack-control {
            display: block;
            width: 10.5rem;
            height: 100vh;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            text-align: left;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .section-scroll-jack-control:after {
            content: "";
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #949494, transparent);
            opacity: .5;
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            z-index: -1;
        }
    }

    .section-scroll-jack-control ul {
        list-style-type: none;
        overflow: visible;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    @media (min-width: 1292px) {
        .section-scroll-jack-control ul {
            top: 50%;
            height: auto;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            position: absolute;
        }
    }

    .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    @media (min-width: 1292px) {
        .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li {
            display: block;
            padding-left: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
    }

    .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li a {
        display: inline-block;
        color: #484848;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
        position: relative;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: bold;
        font-family: 'Raleway',Sans-Serif;
    }
    .scrolljack-nav .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li a {
        display: inline-block;
        color: #484848;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;
        position: relative;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: bold;
        font-family: 'Raleway',Sans-Serif;
    }
    .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li a:hover{
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }

    .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li.active a {
        color: #2b6fb7;
    }
    
    .section-scroll-jack-control.dark-bg ul > li > a {
      color: #fff !important; /* white text on dark bg */
    }
    
    .section-scroll-jack-control ul > li > a {
      color: #484848; /* default dark text */
    }

    @media (min-width: 1292px) {
        .section-scroll-jack-control ul>li.active a:before {
            content: "";
            width: .4rem;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: #00a6b6;
            top: 0;
            left: -0.5rem;
            position: absolute;
        }
    }
    


    /* New Hero Section Styling */
    .hero>.custom_container,
    .hero>.container-fluid,
    .hero>.container {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 3;
    }

    .hero .hero-bg img {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .hero .hero-bg::before {
        content: "";
        background: color-mix(in srgb, #faf2f0, transparent 15%);
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 2;
        /* Overlay sits above image */
    }

    .custom_container {
        padding: 0 6%;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 3;
        /* Correction: content sits above overlay */
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .custom_container {
            padding: 0 4%;
        }
    }

    .et_pb_row_1.et_pb_row {
        padding: 10vh 5vw !important;
    }

    .et_pb_text_6,
    .et_pb_text_7,
    .et_pb_text_8 {
        font-family: 'Segoe', Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif;
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 3vw 3vw 48px 3vw !important;
    }

    .highlight-text {
        font-size: 2vw;
        line-height: 1.3em;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 5px 10px;
        color: black;
        text-align: center;
        background: url('../img/bigstroke.png') no-repeat center;
        background-size: contain;
    }

    .bg-lights {
        background-color: color-mix(in srgb, #388da8, transparent 90%);
    }

    /* Responsive styles for new hero section */
    @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
        .highlight-text {
            font-size: 6vw;
        }

        .et_pb_row_1.et_pb_row {
            padding: 5vh 2vw !important;
        }

        .et_pb_text_6,
        .et_pb_text_7,
        .et_pb_text_8 {
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 4vw 4vw 24px 4vw !important;
        }
    }

    @media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767.98px) {
        .highlight-text {
            font-size: 4vw;
        }

        .et_pb_row_1.et_pb_row {
            padding: 7vh 3vw !important;
        }

        .et_pb_text_6,
        .et_pb_text_7,
        .et_pb_text_8 {
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 2.5vw 2.5vw 36px 2.5vw !important;
        }
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .highlight-text {
            font-size: 3vw;
        }

        .et_pb_row_1.et_pb_row {
            padding: 8vh 4vw !important;
        }

        .et_pb_text_6,
        .et_pb_text_7,
        .et_pb_text_8 {
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 2.7vw 2.7vw 40px 2.7vw !important;
        }
    }

    .font-size-largest {
        font-size: 30px;
        line-height: 1.33;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    .brand-third {
        color: #1e1e1e;
    }

    .mar-b-5 {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* --- FIX FOR "What Sets Us Apart" Section --- */

    /* Ensures the desktop layout is correctly aligned */
    .stat-wrapper .row {
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Responsive styles for screens smaller than 992px (tablets and mobile) */
    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .stat-wrapper .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            /* Adjust font size for better mobile readability */
        }

        /* Add vertical space between the stat items when they stack on mobile */
        .stat-wrapper .stat-content {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .stat-wrapper .stat-content:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
    }

    .font-size-big {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    .stats_17 .stat-content {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mar-b-1 {
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .brand-primary {
        color: #fb8b25;
    }

    .brand-secondary {
        color: #1e2a4a;
    }

    .font-size-jumbo {
        font-size: 54px;
        line-height: 1.24;
        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
        -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }

    .no-margin-bottom {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    @media screen and (min-width: 767px) {
        .stats_17 .stat-content {
            display: flex;
        }
    }

    /* Your original CSS, slightly modified for the fix */
    .max-w-7xl {
        max-width: 87.5rem !important;
    }

    .accordion-item {
        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
        border-width: 0 0 0 0;
    }

    .accordion-item.active {
        border-left: 4px solid #2b6fb7;
        /*background-color: #f5f5ff; */
    }

    /* --- FIX FOR OVERLAPPING --- */
    /* Using grid-template-rows for a more robust animation */
    .accordion-content {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-rows: 0fr;
        /* Collapsed by default */
        transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s ease-in-out;
    }

    .accordion-content.show {
        grid-template-rows: 1fr;
        /* Expands to fit content */
    }

    /* The direct child of the grid needs overflow: hidden */
    .accordion-content>div {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* --- End of Fix --- */

    .svg-container {
        opacity: 0;
        /* SVGs are hidden by default */
        transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .content-wrapper {
            flex-direction: column-reverse;
        }
        
    }

    /* Section Container */
    .expertise-section {
        /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
        margin: 50px auto;
        padding: 0 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Section Header Styles */
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1e2a4a;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .section-header p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: #555;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Grid Container */
    .expertise-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }

    /* Grid Item Styles */
    .grid-item {
        position: relative;
        min-height: 250px;
        padding: 25px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Changed to column */
        justify-content: flex-end;
        /* Aligns content to the bottom */
        align-items: flex-start;
        /* Aligns content to the left */
        color: #ffffff;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .grid-item:hover {
        transform: scale(1.03);
        /* Slight zoom effect on hover */
    }

    /* Grid Item Content */
    .grid-content {
        text-align: left;
        /* Ensures text inside is left-aligned */
    }

    .grid-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 0 0 10px 0;
        /* Increased bottom margin */
    }

    /* --- NEW STYLES FOR CREATIVE POINTERS --- */

    /* List Styling */
    .grid-content ul {
        list-style: none;
        /* Removes default bullet points */
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    /* List Item Styling */
    .grid-content li {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
        opacity: 0.9;
        padding-left: 20px;
        /* Creates space for the custom pointer */
        position: relative;
        /* Needed for positioning the pseudo-element */
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        /* Adds space between list items */
    }

    /* Custom Pointer (The Creative Part) */
    .grid-content li::before {
        content: '›';
        /* You can use other characters like '✔', '→', or '•' */
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        font-weight: 900;
        /* Makes the pointer bold */
        color: #ffffff;
        /* Pointer color */
    }

    /* Ensures the last list item has no bottom margin */
    .grid-content li:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }


    /* Specific Colors for Each Grid Item */
    .item-1 {
        background-color: #3d75bc;
    }

    .item-2 {
        background-color: #268a8c;
    }

    .item-3 {
        background-color: #f7b731;
    }

    .item-4 {
        background-color: #e97a28;
    }

    .item-5 {
        background-color: #4a4c51;
    }

    .item-6 {
        background-color: #192b52;
    }

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .expertise-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .expertise-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }

        .section-header p {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .expertise-section {
            padding: 0;
        }
    }
    .icon-wrapper {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      margin-left: 2px;
    }
    
    .animated-icon {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      display: block;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .icon-wrapper {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .animated-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
      }
    }






    /* Service section */
    .opentext-section {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f0c29, #302b63, #24243e);
        background-size: 600% 600%;
        animation: gradientShift 20s ease infinite;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

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

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

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

    /* Background geometric elements */
    .bg-shapes {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        opacity: 0.1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .circle {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .circle-large {
        top: 10%;
        right: 15%;
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .circle-small {
        top: 25%;
        right: 25%;
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .geometric-shapes {
        position: absolute;
        top: 5%;
        right: 5%;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        transform: rotate(45deg);
    }

    .service-container {
        /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .header {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .main-title {
        color: #ffffff;
        font-size: 48px;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .services-wrapper {
        perspective: 1000px;
    }

    .services-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .service-card {
        position: relative;
        padding: 30px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        border: 2px solid transparent;
        border-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #7f00ff, #e100ff) 1;
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
        transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, 1), box-shadow .4s, border-image .4s;
    }

    .service-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        box-shadow: inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
        transform: rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-5deg) translateZ(20px);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        border-image: linear-gradient(45deg, #00ffff, #0072ff) 1;
    }

    .service-title {
        color: #ffffff;
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .service-description {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .main-title {
            font-size: 42px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .opentext-section {
            padding: 30px 15px;
        }

        .main-title {
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .services-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .service-card {
            padding: 25px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .main-title {
            font-size: 28px;
        }

        .service-card {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .service-title {
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .service-description {
            font-size: 13px;
        }
    }

    /* Enhanced animations */
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    .service-card {
        animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(1) {
        animation-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(2) {
        animation-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(3) {
        animation-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(4) {
        animation-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(5) {
        animation-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(6) {
        animation-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(7) {
        animation-delay: 0.1s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(8) {
        animation-delay: 0.2s;
    }

    .service-card:nth-child(9) {
        animation-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    /* Accessibility improvements */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
        .service-card {
            animation: none;
        }

        .service-card:hover {
            transform: none;
        }
    }

    /* Focus states for accessibility */
    .service-card:focus {
        outline: 2px solid #4a90e2;
        outline-offset: 2px;
    }
    .merged-section {
        position: relative;
        background: #fafdff;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0;
        font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    }

    .container-merged {
        display: flex;
        min-height: 540px;
        /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
        margin: 0 auto;
        /*box-shadow: 0 2px 32px 0 rgba(90,155,230,0.07);*/
        border-radius: 24px;
        background: #fff;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .merged-col {
        position: relative;
        flex: 1 1 0px;
        padding: 0px 30px 0 40px;
        background: transparent;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .merged-col.left {
        background: transparent;
        border-right: 1.5px solid #e1edf6;
        /* for more distinction add: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafdff 90%, #e1edf6 100%); */
    }

    .merged-col.right {
        background: transparent;
        position: relative;
    }

    .highlight-text {
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: #2748b7;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .merged-col .highlight-text strong {
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: -1.1px;
    }

    .merged-col.left h3 {
        color: #2b6fb7;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-top: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: 0;
    }

    .merged-col.left p {
        color: #22385c;
        opacity: 0.96;
        font-size: 1.01rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.05em;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .section-title {
        color: #2d294e;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.55rem;
        margin-bottom: 34px;
        margin-top: 6px;
        letter-spacing: -0.7px;
        text-align: left;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .stat-grid {
        display: grid;
        gap: 25px 25px;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
    .btm-grid {
        display: grid;
        gap: 25px 25px;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .stat-item {
        background: rgba(64, 159, 255, 0.045);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 28px 10px 18px 10px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 0.5px 7px 0.5px rgba(64, 159, 255, 0.018);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: 85px;
        position: relative;
        transition: box-shadow 0.24s;
    }

    .stat-item:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 24px 0 rgba(64, 159, 255, 0.08);
        background: rgba(104, 224, 207, .075);
    }

    .stat-item h6 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
        color: #2b6fb7;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin: 0 0 6px 0;
        letter-spacing: -1.2px;
        line-height: 1;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stat-item p {
        color: #2d294e;
        font-size: 1.06rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .stat-item.wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
        padding: 17px 10px 17px 10px;
        background: rgba(246, 211, 101, 0.04);
        margin-top: -7px;
    }

    .stat-item.wide h6 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        color: #2b6fb7;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .stat-item.wide p {
        color: #2d294e;
        font-size: 1.01rem;
    }

    /* SVG Decorations */
    .decor-svg {
        position: absolute;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .svg-top-left {
        top: 22px;
        left: 3%;
        width: 55px;
        height: 55px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .svg-behind-heading {
        top: 2px;
        left: -18px;
        width: 150px;
        height: 85px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .svg-bottom-left {
        left: -22px;
        bottom: 24px;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .svg-top-right {
        top: 32px;
        right: 19px;
        width: 47px;
        height: 47px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .svg-bottom-right {
        bottom: 18px;
        right: -26px;
        width: 92px;
        height: 35px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Ensure text content stacks above SVGs */
    .merged-col>* {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 980px) {
        .container-merged {
            flex-direction: column;
            min-height: unset;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .merged-col {
            padding: 32px 6vw 30px 6vw !important;
            min-width: 0;
        }

        .merged-col.left {
            border-right: none;
            border-bottom: 1.5px solid #e1edf6;
        }

        .stat-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
            gap: 15px 16px;
        }

        .stat-item.wide {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }
        .stat-grid .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
            grid-column: 1 / 3; 
            justify-self: center;
            max-width: 300px; 
          }
    }

    @media (max-width: 660px) {
        .merged-section {
            border-radius: 0;
        }

        .container-merged {
            box-shadow: none;
            border-radius: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .merged-col {
            padding: 22px 3vw 19px 3vw !important;
        }

        .highlight-text,
        .section-title {
            font-size: 1.12rem !important;
        }

        .stat-item h6 {
            font-size: 1.28rem;
        }
        .stat-item.wide {
            grid-column: span 4;
        }
    }

    /* Stat Number Counting Animation */
    .count[data-count] {
        transition: color 0.05s, opacity 0.17s;
    }

    

    .services-portal {
        background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center,
                var(--deep-space) 0%,
                var(--cosmic-purple) 65%,
                var(--nebula-blue) 100%);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 110px 20px;
        /*padding-top: 80px;*/
        font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    }

    .cosmic-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
        gap: 25px;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 10;
    }

    .portal-title {
        color: white;
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
        font-weight: 800;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
        text-align: center;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                var(--quantum-teal),
                #ffffff);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        color: transparent;
        position: relative;
    }

    .portal-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -15px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                var(--quantum-teal),
                var(--plasma-pink));
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .service-node {
        background: rgba(15, 12, 41, 0.4);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 30px;
        border: 1px solid var(--starlight);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .service-node::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        left: -50%;
        width: 200%;
        height: 200%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle,
                rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.15) 0%,
                transparent 70%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
    }

    .service-node:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        border-color: rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.3);
    }

    .service-node:hover::before {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .service-node h3 {
        color: white;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .service-node h3::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -5px;
        left: 0;
        width: 0;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg,
                var(--quantum-teal),
                var(--plasma-pink));
        transition: width 0.4s ease;
    }

    .service-node:hover h3::after {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .service-node p {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        line-height: 1.6;
        font-weight: 300;
    }

    .quantum-ring {
        position: absolute;
        width: 80vw;
        height: 80vw;
        max-width: 800px;
        max-height: 800px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 2px solid rgba(0, 245, 212, 0.1);
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        animation: rotate 120s linear infinite;
    }

    .quantum-ring::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--quantum-teal);
        top: 0;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--quantum-teal);
    }

    .testimonial-section {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 40px;
        margin-top: 40px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .testimonial-section h2 {
        color: white;
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-style: italic;
        color: white;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-author {
        font-weight: bold;
        color: white;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .request-button {
        background: var(--quantum-teal);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 15px 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: bold;
        border-radius: 30px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .request-button:hover {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    @keyframes rotate {
        from {
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
        }

        to {
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
        }
    }

    .stellar-particle {
        position: absolute;
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 50%;
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .cosmic-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .service-node {
            padding: 25px;
        }

        .testimonial-section {
            padding: 20px;
        }
    }

    /* Floating animation for particles */
    @keyframes float {
        0% {
            transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(10px);
        }

        100% {
            transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
        }
    }


    

    .city-solutions {
        padding: 60px 5% 10px;
        background-color: var(--pure-white);
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .section-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 3rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    /*.section-header h2:after {*/
    /*    content: '';*/
    /*    position: absolute;*/
    /*    bottom: -10px;*/
    /*    left: 50%;*/
    /*    transform: translateX(-50%);*/
    /*    width: 80px;*/
    /*    height: 3px;*/
    /*    background-color: var(--accent-blue);*/
    /*}*/

    .section-header p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: #555;
    }

    .simple-text-content {
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .location-text {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: var(--text-dark);
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .city-link {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 12px 25px;
        background-color: var(--accent-blue);
        color: white;
        border-radius: 30px;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .city-link:hover {
        background-color: #2a75e6;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .bubble-decoration {
        position: absolute;
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background-color: rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.1);
        z-index: -1;
    }

    .bubble-1 {
        top: 0;
        left: -50px;
    }

    .bubble-2 {
        bottom: -30px;
        right: -30px;
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }

        .section-header p {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .city-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

        .city-image {
            height: 180px;
        }
    }

    

    .topics-section {
        background: var(--color-bg);
        padding: 2rem;
        /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
        margin: 0 auto;
        /* This centers the section horizontally */
        border-radius: var(--radius);
    }

    /* Header */
    .topics-header {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .topics-title {
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    /* Grid Layout */
    .topics-grid {
        display: flex;
        gap: 2rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .topic-column {
        flex: 1 1 250px;
    }

    /* Column Title */
    .topic-column-title {
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #2b6fb7;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Icons (using icon font or SVG) */
    .icon {
        width: 1.2em;
        height: 1.2em;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .ai-icon {
        background: url('/icons/ai.svg') no-repeat center;
    }

    .cloud-icon {
        background: url('/icons/cloud.svg') no-repeat center;
    }

    .security-icon {
        background: url('/icons/security.svg') no-repeat center;
    }

    /* Topic Cards */
    .topic-card {
        display: block;
        background: var(--color-card);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        text-decoration: none;
        color: inherit;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-light);
        transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    }

    .topic-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
    }

    /* Content */
    .topic-title {
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--color-text);
        margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    }

    .topic-meta {
        font-size: 0.875rem;
        color: var(--color-muted);
    }

    /* Using the CSS variables from the previous design */
    

    /* Footer Container */
    .section-footer {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        /* Centers the buttons horizontally */
        align-items: center;
        /* Aligns items vertically */
        gap: 1.5rem;
        /* Creates space between the buttons */
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
        /* Creates space above the buttons */
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        /* Allows buttons to stack on small screens */
    }

    /* Base Button Style */
    .btn {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-align: center;
        text-decoration: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
        transition: all var(--transition);
    }

    /* Primary Button Style (Solid) */
    .btn-primary {
        background-color: var(--color-accent);
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
        background-color: #0052a3;
        /* A slightly darker shade for hover */
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Secondary Button Style (Outlined) */
    .btn-secondary {
        background-color: transparent;
        color: var(--color-accent);
        border-color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
        background-color: var(--color-accent);
        color: #ffffff;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* --- Promo Section --- */
    .cn-promo-section {
        width: 100%;
        /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
        margin: auto;
    }

    .cn-promo-container {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        /* Transparent background with no shadow or border */
        background-color: transparent;
        box-shadow: none;
        gap: 4rem;
        border: none;
        overflow: visible;
        /* Allow animations to "float" outside the box if needed */
    }

    /* --- Creative SVG Montage Column --- */
    .cn-visualization-wrapper {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 40%;
        background: none;
        /* Removed background */
        align-self: center;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .cn-visualization-wrapper img{
        max-width: 500px;
    }
    .cn-creative-icon {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 190px;
        height: auto;
        justify-self: center;
        color: #3182ce;
        /* Match primary button color */
        opacity: 0.8;
        animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    /* Stagger animation delays for a more natural effect */
    .cn-creative-icon:nth-child(2) {
        animation-delay: -1.5s;
    }

    .cn-creative-icon:nth-child(3) {
        animation-delay: -3s;
    }

    .cn-creative-icon:nth-child(4) {
        animation-delay: -4.5s;
    }

    @keyframes float {
        0% {
            transform: translateY(0px);
        }

        50% {
            transform: translateY(-15px);
        }

        100% {
            transform: translateY(0px);
        }
    }

    /* --- SVG Animations --- */

    /* 1. Consultation Icon Animation */
    .cn-creative-icon .orbiting-dot {
        transform-origin: 50px 50px;
        animation: orbit 6s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes orbit {
        from {
            transform: rotate(0deg);
        }

        to {
            transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
    }

    /* 2. Checklist Icon Animation */
    .cn-creative-icon .sweeping-line {
        stroke-dasharray: 150;
        stroke-dashoffset: 150;
        animation: sweep 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes sweep {
        to {
            stroke-dashoffset: 0;
        }
    }

    /* 3. Roadmap Icon Animation */
    .cn-creative-icon .drawing-path {
        stroke-dasharray: 200;
        stroke-dashoffset: 200;
        animation: drawPath 4s ease-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes drawPath {
        to {
            stroke-dashoffset: 0;
        }
    }

    /* 4. Networking Icon Animation */
    .cn-creative-icon .pulse-circle {
        animation: pulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .cn-creative-icon .network-lines {
        stroke: #3182ce;
        stroke-width: 1.5;
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform-origin: 50% 50%;
        animation: spin 10s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse {
        0% {
            transform: scale(0.95);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        50% {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        100% {
            transform: scale(0.95);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }
    }

    @keyframes spin {
        from {
            transform: rotate(0deg);
        }

        to {
            transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
    }


    /* --- Content Column --- */
    .cn-content-wrapper {
        flex: 1.5;
        padding: 3rem 4rem;
    }

    .cn-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.25;
        color: #2d294e;
        margin: 0 0 1rem;
    }

    .cn-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
        color: #4a5568;
        margin: 0 0 2rem;
        font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* --- Features List --- */
    .cn-features-list {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0 0 2.5rem;
    }

    .cn-feature-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #2d3748;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .cn-feature-item:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .cn-feature-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
        fill: #38a169;
        margin-right: 0.75rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* --- Button Group --- */
    .cn-button-group {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .cn-btn {
        text-decoration: none;
        padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border: 2px solid transparent;
        cursor: pointer;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cn-btn--primary {
        background: #3182ce;
        color: #ffffff;
    }

    .cn-btn--primary:hover {
        background-color: #2b6cb0;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(49, 130, 206, 0.35);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .cn-btn--secondary {
        background-color: transparent;
        color: #3182ce;
        border-color: #e2e8f0;
    }

    .cn-btn--secondary:hover {
        background-color: #ebf8ff;
        border-color: #bee3f8;
        color: #2c5282;
    }

    /* --- Responsive Design --- */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .cn-promo-container {
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .cn-visualization-wrapper {
            width: 100%;
            min-height: auto;
            padding-bottom: 0;
            /* Reduce space when stacked */
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }

        .cn-content-wrapper {
            padding: 2.5rem;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cn-features-list {
            text-align: left;
            /* Keep list items left-aligned */
        }

        .cn-button-group {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .cn-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
        .cn-visualization-wrapper img {
            max-width: 350px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {

        .cn-content-wrapper {
            padding: 2rem 1rem;
        }

        .cn-button-group {
            flex-direction: column;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .cn-btn {
            width: 100%;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .cn-visualization-wrapper img {
            max-width: 280px;
        }
    }

    /* Using variables from the previous design for consistency */
    

    .faq.section {
        padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .light-background {
        background-color: #f9fafb;
    }

    .faq .faq-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #2d294e;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .faq-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2748B7, #40AFFF, #2748B7);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: sweep 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sweep {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}
    .faq .faq-description {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        color: var(--color-muted);
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .faq .faq-image-wrapper {
        position: relative;
    }

    .faq .faq-arrow {
        color: var(--color-accent);
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    .faq .faq-img {
        position: absolute;
        width: 65%;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }

    /* Accordion Item Styling */
    .faq-container {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .faq-item {
        background-color: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #e9ecef;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 1.25rem;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .faq-item:hover {
        border-color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .faq-question {
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin: 0;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: var(--color-text);
        padding-right: 2rem;
        /* Space for the icon */
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .faq-toggle {
        position: absolute;
        top: 1.25rem;
        right: 1.25rem;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        color: var(--color-muted);
        transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.3s ease;
        pointer-events: none;
        /* Let the h3 handle clicks */
    }

    /* --- The Smooth Animation --- */
    .faq-content {
        color: var(--color-muted);
        font-family: var(--font-main);
        line-height: 1.6;
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
        /* Space between question and answer */
        overflow: hidden;

        /* This is the magic for smooth animation */
        display: grid;
        grid-template-rows: 0fr;
        transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s ease-in-out;
    }

    .faq-content p {
        min-height: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }

    /* Active State */
    .faq-item.active {
        border-color: var(--color-accent);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-question {
        color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
        transform: rotate(90deg);
        color: var(--color-accent);
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-content {
        grid-template-rows: 1fr;
        /* Expand to show content */
    }

    /* Responsive Adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
        .faq .faq-image-wrapper {
            display: none !important;
            /* Hide image wrapper on medium and smaller screens */
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
        .faq .faq-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
    }
    
    /*Footer ************/
    .custom-footer {
      background-color: #f8f9fa;
      color: #343a40;
      padding: 48px 32px 16px 32px;
      font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
      border-top: 1px solid #e7e7e7;
    }
    .footer-section{
      /*max-width: 87.5rem;*/
      margin:0 auto;
    }
    .footer-logo-section {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
    .footer-logo {
      width: 180px;
      margin-right: 20px;
    }
    .footer-description {
      max-width: 900px;
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .footer-description a {
      color: #0066b8;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .footer-description a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
    }
    .footer-links-section {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-column {
      min-width: 180px;
    }
    .footer-column h4 {
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: #202124;
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }
    .footer-column ul {
      margin: 0;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }
    .footer-column li {
      padding-bottom: 7px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }
    .footer-column a {
      color: #0066b8;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-column a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
      color: #004080;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid #e7e7e7;
      padding-top: 12px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #68727a;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-links a {
      color: #0066b8;
      text-decoration: none;
      margin: 0 5px;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover {
      text-decoration: underline;
    }
    /* Responsive Styles */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .footer-links-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 18px;
      }
      .footer-logo-section {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }
    }
    
    @media (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1600px) {
        .futuristic-section>.text-content,
        .futuristic-section>.image-container {
            flex: 0 1 41%;
        }
        .container-merged{
            padding: 3% 12%;
        }
        .futuristic-header >.custom_container{
            padding: 0 12%;
        }
        .custom_container{
            padding: 3% 12%;
        }
        .cn-promo-container{
            padding: 3% 12%;
        }
        .footer-section{
            padding: 3% 12%;
        }
        
    }
    @media (min-width: 1601px) {
        .futuristic-section>.text-content,
        .futuristic-section>.image-container {
            flex: 0 1 45%;
        }
        .container-merged{
            padding: 0% 13%;
        }
        .futuristic-header >.custom_container{
            padding: 0% 13%;
        }
        .custom_container{
            padding: 0% 13%;
        }
        .cn-promo-container{
            padding: 0% 13%;
        }
        .footer-section{
            padding: 0% 13%;
        }
        
    }
    @media (max-width: 792px){
        .futuristic-header >.custom_container{
            padding: 0 3%;
        }
    }
    
    

    
    .custom-heading {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;      /* shrink-wrap to text width */
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 3rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      font-weight: normal;
    }
    
    .custom-heading::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
      width: 185%;
      height: 170%;       
      /*background: url('./images/expert-stroke.png') no-repeat center center;*/
      /*background-size: cover;*/
      z-index: -1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .section-header {
      position: relative;   /* creates stacking context */
      z-index: 0;
    }
    
    .custom-heading {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    
    /* Your font spans remain unchanged */
    .font-break {
      font-family: "Changa One", sans-serif;
      font-weight: 400;
      font-style: italic;
    }