/* =============================================
   SKN CONSULTANCY – style.css
   Design System + Full Page Styles
   ============================================= */

/* ---- DESIGN TOKENS ---- */
:root {
	--accent: #c30008;
	--accent-dark: #8f0006;
	--accent-light: #e63940;
	--navy: #0b193c;
	--navy-dark: #060f24;
	--text-dark: #0f172a;
	--text-body: #334155;
	--text-light: #64748b;
	--text-muted: #94a3b8;
	--bg-white: #ffffff;
	--bg-light: #f8fafc;
	--bg-dark: #0b193c;
	--bg-dark2: #060f24;
	--border: #e2e8f0;
	--shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.04);
	--shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.08);
	--shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.12);
	--radius-sm: 6px;
	--radius-md: 12px;
	--radius-lg: 20px;
	--radius-pill: 999px;
	--transition: 0.3s ease;
	--font: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
	box-sizing: border-box;
	margin: 0;
	padding: 0;
}
html {
	scroll-behavior: smooth;
	font-size: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
	html {
		zoom: 1.15;
	}
}
body {
	font-family: var(--font);
	color: var(--text-body);
	background: var(--bg-white);
	line-height: 1.6;
	-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img {
	max-width: 100%;
	display: block;
}
a {
	text-decoration: none;
	color: inherit;
}
ul {
	list-style: none;
}
address {
	font-style: normal;
}

/* ---- CONTAINER ---- */
.container {
	max-width: 1240px;
	width: 100%;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ---- NARROW CONTAINER (80% WIDTH) ---- */
.container2,
.container--narrow {
	width: 80%;
	max-width: 1240px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 0 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.container2,
	.container--narrow {
		width: 90%;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.container,
	.container2,
	.container--narrow {
		padding: 0 16px;
	}
	.container2,
	.container--narrow {
		width: 95%;
	}
}

/* ---- SECTION PADDING ---- */
.section-pad {
	padding: 64px 0;
}
.bg-light {
	background: var(--bg-light);
}

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	text-align: center;
	gap: 6px;
	padding: 10px 22px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	cursor: pointer;
	border: 2px solid transparent;
	transition:
		background var(--transition),
		color var(--transition),
		border-color var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition),
		box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.btn:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn__arrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-weight: 400;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	line-height: 1;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn--primary {
	background: var(--accent);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
	background: var(--accent-dark);
	border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.btn--dark-pill {
	background: var(--navy);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn--dark-pill:hover {
	background: var(--navy-dark);
	border-color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn--light-pill {
	background: #ffffff;
	color: var(--navy);
	border-color: #ffffff;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.btn--light-pill:hover {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border-color: #f8fafc;
	color: var(--accent);
}

.btn--outline-dark {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	border-color: var(--text-dark);
}
.btn--outline-dark:hover {
	background: var(--text-dark);
	color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline-accent {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--accent);
	border-color: var(--accent);
}
.btn--outline-accent:hover {
	background: var(--accent);
	color: #fff;
}

.btn--outline-white {
	background: transparent;
	color: #fff;
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.btn--outline-white:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	border-color: #fff;
}

/* ---- SECTION LABELS (centred heading style) ---- */
.section-header {
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.section-label {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.section-label-line {
	width: 48px;
	height: 3.5px;
	background: var(--accent, #e0311a);
	border-radius: 2px;
	margin: 6px 0 16px 0;
}
.section-header .section-label-line {
	margin: 6px auto 0;
}

/* ---- SECTION TAG (left-aligned, red) ---- */
.section-tag {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--accent);
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ---- LINK ARROW ---- */
.link-arrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--accent);
	margin-top: 24px;
	gap: 4px;
	transition:
		gap var(--transition),
		color var(--transition);
}
.link-arrow:hover {
	gap: 8px;
	color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* ---- SCROLL REVEAL ---- */
.reveal {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(28px);
	transition:
		opacity 0.65s ease,
		transform 0.65s ease;
}
.reveal.is-visible {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =============================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================= */
.navbar {
	position: fixed;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	z-index: 1000;
	background: rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.85);
	backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	transition:
		background var(--transition),
		border-color var(--transition),
		box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
	background: rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.98);
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.navbar__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 24px;
	height: 78px;
}
.navbar__logo {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}
.navbar__logo-img {
	height: 60px;
	width: auto;
	filter: none;
	display: block;
}

.navbar__nav {
	flex: 1;
}
.navbar__nav-list {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	justify-content: center;
}
.navbar__link {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
	transition:
		color var(--transition),
		background var(--transition);
}
.navbar__link:hover {
	color: #fff;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.navbar__link.active {
	color: #fff;
	background: var(--accent);
}

/* ---- MEGA DROPDOWN ---- */
.navbar__item--has-dropdown {
	position: relative;
}
.dropdown-arrow {
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	margin-left: 4px;
	display: inline-block;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.navbar__item--has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow,
.navbar__item--has-dropdown.dropdown-open .dropdown-arrow {
	transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mega-dropdown {
	position: absolute;
	top: 100%;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(12px);
	width: 620px;
	background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.96);
	backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	border-radius: 14px;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
	padding: 24px 28px;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition:
		opacity 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease,
		visibility 0.25s ease;
	z-index: 1000;
	text-align: left;
}

.navbar__item--has-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown,
.navbar__item--has-dropdown.dropdown-open .mega-dropdown {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
}

.mega-dropdown__inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
}

.mega-dropdown__title {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	padding-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mega-dropdown__list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 4px;
}

.mega-dropdown__list a {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
	padding: 5px 10px;
	border-radius: 6px;
	display: block;
	transition:
		color 0.2s ease,
		background 0.2s ease,
		transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mega-dropdown__list a:hover {
	color: #ffffff;
	background: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.2);
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

.navbar__cta {
	margin-left: auto;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hamburger */
.navbar__hamburger {
	display: none;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 5px;
	background: none;
	border: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 4px;
	margin-left: auto;
}
.navbar__hamburger span {
	display: block;
	width: 24px;
	height: 2px;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 2px;
	transition: var(--transition);
}

/* =============================================
   HERO
   ============================================= */
.hero {
	position: relative;
	min-height: 640px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	padding-top: 78px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: #fff;
}
.hero__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: #0b193c;
}
.hero__video {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center bottom;
	display: block;
}

/* Static Banner Image Fallback / Alternative Option:
   To switch back to the image banner, use <div class="hero__bg hero__bg--image"></div> in index.html */
.hero__bg--image {
	background-image: url('images/photos/hero_banner.jpg');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center bottom;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero__overlay {
	display: block;
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to right,
		rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%,
		rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 35%,
		rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 55%,
		transparent 70%
	);
	z-index: 0;
}
.hero__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
	width: 100%;
	padding-top: 32px;
	padding-bottom: 44px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	align-items: center;
}
.hero__content {
	max-width: 620px;
	margin-left: 0;
	margin-right: auto;
	margin-top: 0;
	text-align: left;
}

.hero__tag {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero__headline {
	font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.18;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	text-align: left;
}
.hero__founder {
	margin: 14px 0 12px;
	text-align: left;
}
.hero__founder-name {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.96rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #c40000;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hero__founder-title {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.hero__bio {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	max-width: 580px;
	text-align: left;
}

.hero__feature-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 8px;
	margin: 20px 0 24px;
	max-width: 480px;
}
.hero__feature-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	padding: 0;
	background: transparent;
	border: none;
	box-shadow: none;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.hero__feature-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero__feature-icon {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #d4e5f7;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		background-color 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.hero__feature-card:hover .hero__feature-icon {
	background: #c3dcf5;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}
.hero__feature-icon img,
.hero__feature-icon svg {
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.hero__feature-label {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0f172a;
	line-height: 1.2;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 105px;
}

.hero__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-top: 24px;
}
.hero__actions .btn {
	background: #ffffff !important;
	color: #000000 !important;
	border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
	transition:
		background-color 0.25s ease,
		color 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease !important;
}
.hero__actions .btn:hover {
	background: #022454 !important;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	border-color: #022454 !important;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.25) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.hero__feature-cards {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 10px;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   STATS & ABOUT SHARED WRAPPER
   ============================================= */
.stats-about-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 10;
	margin-top: 0;
	background-image: url('images/photos/about_skn.png');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center top;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* =============================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================= */
.stats-bar {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 10;
	margin-top: -32px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	padding: 0;
}
.stats-bar__inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
	padding: 16px 24px;
}
.stat-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	padding: 12px 32px;
	flex: 1;
	min-width: 180px;
	justify-content: center;
}
.stat-item__icon {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-icon-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.stat-item__text {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.stat-item__number {
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.1;
}
.stat-item__label {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-light);
	font-weight: 500;
}
.stat-divider {
	width: 1px;
	height: 56px;
	background: var(--border);
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* EXACT DESIGN FOR ABOUT SKN CONSULTANCY FROM IMAGE */
.about-feature-card {
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.about-feature-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.08);
	border-color: #b8d5f3 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.about-hero-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: 32px !important;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.about-feature-cards {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
		gap: 12px !important;
	}
}


/* =============================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================= */
.about {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	background-color: var(--bg-light);
	min-height: 480px;
}
.about__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image: url('images/photos/about_skn.png');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: right center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	z-index: 0;
}
.about__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to right,
		rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.98) 0%,
		rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.92) 48%,
		rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.35) 75%,
		transparent 100%
	);
	z-index: 1;
}
.about__inner {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

/* ABOUT PAGE 2-COLUMN GRID */
.about-page-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}
.about-page-grid__img-wrap {
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.12);
	border: 1px solid rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.08);
}
.about-page-grid__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	max-height: 420px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.about-page-grid__img-wrap:hover .about-page-grid__img {
	transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.about-page-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 32px;
	}
}
.about-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 16px;
	margin-top: 36px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.about-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 24px 18px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
	transition:
		box-shadow var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition);
}
.about-card:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.about-card__icon {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-card__icon img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.about-card__title {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.3;
	text-align: center;
}
.about-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =============================================
   CONSULTING VERTICALS (V2 TABBED DESIGN)
   ============================================= */
.consulting-verticals-v2 {
	background: #f0f5fa;
	padding: 70px 0 80px;
}
.verticals-v2__headline {
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: #0b193c;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* TAB SWITCHER ROW */
.verticals-v2__tabs {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-top: 28px;
	margin-bottom: 32px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.verticals-v2__tab {
	background: #d4e5f7;
	color: #022454;
	border: 1px solid #b8d5f3;
	padding: 12px 26px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition:
		background 0.25s ease,
		color 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.verticals-v2__tab:hover {
	background: #c2dcfa;
	color: #022454;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.verticals-v2__tab.active {
	background: #022454;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #022454;
	font-weight: 900;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.28);
}

/* MAIN CARD CONTAINER */
.verticals-v2__content-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	overflow: hidden;
	padding: 40px 48px;
}

/* TAB PANELS */
.verticals-v2__panel {
	display: none;
}
.verticals-v2__panel.active {
	display: block;
	animation: fadeInPanel 0.35s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInPanel {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(8px);
	}
	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
}

.verticals-v2__panel-inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: center;
}

.verticals-v2__title {
	font-size: 1.55rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #000000;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	line-height: 1.25;
}

.verticals-v2__list-wrap {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 14px 28px;
	margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.verticals-v2__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 12px;
}
.verticals-v2__list li {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 20px;
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.45;
}
.verticals-v2__list li::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 6px;
	width: 10px;
	height: 10px;
	background: #dcdcdc;
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.verticals-v2__list li.verticals-v2__item-with-icon {
	display: flex !important;
	align-items: center !important;
	gap: 12px !important;
	padding-left: 0 !important;
}
.verticals-v2__list li.verticals-v2__item-with-icon::before {
	display: none !important;
	content: none !important;
}
.verticals-v2__item-icon {
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.verticals-v2__list li.verticals-v2__item-with-icon span {
	display: inline-block;
	line-height: 1.3;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
}

/* LEARN MORE RED BUTTON */
.btn--red-card {
	background: #c40000;
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 10px 24px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	transition:
		background 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.btn--red-card:hover {
	background: #a30000;
	color: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(196, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* RIGHT IMAGE SLIDER */
.verticals-v2__panel-right {
	border-radius: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	background: #ffffff;
	position: relative;
}
.verticals-v2__slider {
	position: relative;
	width: 100%;
	height: 330px;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: 14px;
}
.verticals-v2__slider-track {
	display: flex;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
	will-change: transform;
}
.verticals-v2__slide {
	flex: 0 0 100%;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}
.verticals-v2__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

/* SLIDER ARROWS */
.verticals-v2__slider-btn {
	position: absolute;
	top: 50%;
	transform: translateY(-50%);
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
	color: #0f172a;
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	line-height: 1;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	z-index: 5;
	opacity: 0;
	transition:
		opacity 0.25s ease,
		background 0.25s ease,
		color 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.verticals-v2__slider:hover .verticals-v2__slider-btn {
	opacity: 1;
}
.verticals-v2__slider-btn--prev {
	left: 12px;
}
.verticals-v2__slider-btn--next {
	right: 12px;
}
.verticals-v2__slider-btn:hover {
	background: #c40000;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #c40000;
	transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* SLIDER DOTS */
.verticals-v2__slider-dots {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: 12px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	display: flex;
	gap: 6px;
	z-index: 5;
}
.verticals-v2__dot {
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	border: none;
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition:
		background 0.3s ease,
		width 0.3s ease,
		border-radius 0.3s ease;
}
.verticals-v2__dot.active {
	background: #ffffff;
	width: 20px;
	border-radius: 10px;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.verticals-v2__panel-inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 24px;
	}
	.verticals-v2__content-card {
		padding: 24px 20px;
	}
	.verticals-v2__list-wrap {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 12px;
	}
	.verticals-v2__slider {
		height: 220px;
	}
	.verticals-v2__slider-btn {
		opacity: 0.85;
		width: 32px;
		height: 32px;
		font-size: 1.2rem;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   SKN FOUNDATION SECTION
   ============================================= */
.skn-foundation {
	background: #f8fafc;
	padding: 80px 0;
}
.skn-foundation__header {
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	text-align: center;
}
.skn-foundation__header .section-label-line {
	margin: 8px auto 0 auto;
}
.skn-foundation__card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	padding: 44px 48px;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.skn-foundation__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: start;
}
.skn-foundation__profile {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	background: #f1f5f9;
	padding: 28px 22px;
	border-radius: 16px;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.skn-foundation__img-wrap {
	width: 180px;
	height: 220px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.15);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	border: 3px solid #ffffff;
}
.skn-foundation__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}
.skn-foundation__name {
	font-size: 1.12rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0b193c;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.skn-foundation__title {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #64748b;
	line-height: 1.45;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.skn-foundation__badges {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	width: 100%;
}
.foundation-badge {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #022454;
	background: #d4e5f7;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	text-align: center;
	border: 1px solid #b8d5f3;
}

.skn-foundation__content {
	color: #334155;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.75;
}
.skn-foundation__para {
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.skn-foundation__para strong {
	color: #0b193c;
}
.skn-foundation__awards-box {
	background: #f0f7ff;
	border-left: 4px solid #c30008;
	padding: 20px 24px;
	border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
	margin: 22px 0;
}
.skn-foundation__awards-heading {
	font-size: 0.96rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0b193c;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.skn-foundation__awards-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 10px 20px;
}
.skn-foundation__awards-list li {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 20px;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #334155;
}
.skn-foundation__awards-list li::before {
	content: '✔';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 0;
	color: #c30008;
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.skn-foundation__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 32px;
	}
	.skn-foundation__card {
		padding: 28px 22px;
	}
	.skn-foundation__awards-list {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* BOTTOM CTA BUTTON FOR VERTICALS */
.verticals-v2__bottom-cta {
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 36px;
}
.btn--pill-red {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background-color: #c40000;
	color: #ffffff;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	padding: 12px 32px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	text-decoration: none;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(196, 0, 0, 0.35);
	transition:
		background-color 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.btn--pill-red:hover {
	background-color: #a30000;
	color: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(196, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* ABOUT CARD LINK */
.about-card__link {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #e0311a;
	text-decoration: none;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	margin-top: 4px;
	transition:
		color 0.2s ease,
		gap 0.2s ease;
}
.about-card__link:hover {
	color: #b80323;
	gap: 8px;
}

/* =============================================
   OLD CONSULTING VERTICALS (PRESERVED)
   ============================================= */
.consulting-verticals {
	position: relative;
	background-image: url('images/photos/consulting_background.jpg');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.consulting-verticals::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(240, 245, 252, 0.82);
	z-index: 0;
}
.consulting-verticals .container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.verticals__headline {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.verticals-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 28px;
	margin-top: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.verticals-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}
.vertical-card {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 28px 32px 32px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.06);
	transition:
		transform var(--transition),
		box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.vertical-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.vertical-card__header {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	padding-bottom: 16px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.vertical-card__icon-wrap {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vertical-card__icon-wrap img,
.vertical-card__icon-wrap svg {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.vertical-card__title {
	font-size: 1.28rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #1b2537;
	letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vertical-card__columns {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 16px 28px;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
	flex: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
	.vertical-card__columns {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 10px;
	}
}
.vertical-card__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}
.vertical-card__list li {
	font-size: 0.86rem;
	color: #334155;
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 16px;
	line-height: 1.4;
	font-weight: 600;
}
.vertical-card__list li::before {
	content: '•';
	color: var(--accent, #e0311a);
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: -2px;
}
.vertical-card__action {
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 4px;
}
.btn--vertical-red {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background-color: var(--accent, #e0311a);
	color: #ffffff;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	padding: 10px 20px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition:
		background-color 0.2s ease,
		transform 0.2s ease;
	border: none;
}
.btn--vertical-red:hover {
	background-color: var(--accent-dark, #b80323);
	color: #ffffff;
	transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.about__actions {
	margin-top: 24px;
}

/* ---- ACADEMIC SERVICES CARDS ---- */
.service-card--academic {
	border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.service-card__num {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--accent);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.about__image {
	width: 100%;
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES SECTION (TABS & CHECKERED CARDS)
   ============================================= */
.services-tabs {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-top: 24px;
	margin-bottom: 34px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.services-tab {
	background: #d4e5f7;
	color: #022454;
	border: 1px solid #b8d5f3;
	padding: 12px 28px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.services-tab:hover {
	background: #c2dcfa;
	color: #022454;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.services-tab.active {
	background: #022454;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #022454;
	font-weight: 800;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.28);
}
.services-panel {
	display: none;
}
.services-panel.active {
	display: block;
	animation: fadeInPanel 0.35s ease forwards;
}

.services-grid-v2 {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 22px 18px;
}

.svc-card {
	position: relative;
	height: 440px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	border-radius: 4px;
	overflow: hidden;
	text-decoration: none;
	background: transparent;
	border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	box-shadow: none;
	transition:
		transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
		border-color 0.65s ease;
}

/* The Full-Bleed Card Image covering 100% */
.svc-card__img-wrap {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	z-index: 2;
	overflow: hidden;
	clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
	transition:
		clip-path 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
		opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
		transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.svc-card__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
	display: block;
	transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Card Content Underneath (revealed on hover) */
.svc-card__top {
	padding: 28px 24px 16px;
	z-index: 1;
	transition: color 0.5s ease;
}

.svc-card__category {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	display: block;
	color: #475569;
}

.svc-card__title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.35;
	margin: 0;
	color: #0b1e38;
}

/* Hidden description by default, smoothly floats in on hover */
.svc-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: #334155;
	margin-top: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 0;
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(12px);
	transition:
		opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.15s,
		transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.15s;
}

/* Bottom Right Expand CTA */
.svc-card__action {
	position: absolute;
	right: 22px;
	bottom: 22px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	align-items: center;
	z-index: 1;
	opacity: 0;
	pointer-events: none;
	transform: translateY(10px);
	transition:
		opacity 0.5s ease 0.2s,
		transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) 0.2s;
}

.svc-card__action span {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #002350;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.svc-card__action:hover span {
	color: #cf1e25;
}

/* =============================================
   HOVER STATE (FULL-BLEED IMAGE DIAGONAL WIPE)
   ============================================= */
.svc-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: none;
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__img-wrap {
	opacity: 0;
	clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 100% 100%);
	transform: translate(16px, 16px) scale(0.94);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__desc {
	opacity: 1;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

.svc-card:hover .svc-card__action {
	opacity: 1;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Dynamic text layered over image (Accenture card style) */
.svc-card--text-overlay {
	background: #ffffff;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__top {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__img-wrap {
	z-index: 1;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__action {
	z-index: 3;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__category {
	color: #0b1e38;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.09em;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__title {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.28;
	color: #0b1e38;
}

.svc-card--text-overlay .svc-card__img-wrap::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		180deg,
		rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.82) 0%,
		rgba(238, 245, 252, 0.42) 38%,
		transparent 65%
	);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.services-cta-wrap {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	margin-top: 36px;
}

.btn--explore-services {
	background: #cf1e25;
	color: #ffffff !important;
	padding: 12px 30px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 6px;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition:
		background 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(207, 30, 37, 0.3);
}

.btn--explore-services:hover {
	background: #b5151c;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(207, 30, 37, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.services-grid-v2 {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 18px;
	}
	.svc-card {
		height: 420px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.services-grid-v2 {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 16px;
	}
	.svc-card {
		height: 420px;
	}
	.svc-card__top {
		padding: 24px 20px 14px;
	}
	.svc-card__desc {
		font-size: 0.82rem;
		line-height: 1.5;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES (LEGACY / SERVICES PAGE GRID)
   ============================================= */
.services__subheadline {
	margin-top: 14px;
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
}
.service-category {
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.service-category:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.service-category__header {
	margin-bottom: 24px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}
.service-category__badge {
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	line-height: 1;
}
.service-category__title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin: 0;
}
.services__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.services__grid--5col {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.service-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 28px 20px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	gap: 12px;
	transition:
		box-shadow var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition),
		border-color var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	border-color: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.3);
}
.service-card__icon {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.service-card__icon img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.service-card__title {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.4;
	text-align: center;
}
.service-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.6;
	text-align: center;
	flex: 1;
}
.services__cta {
	text-align: center;
}

/* =============================================
   EXPERTISE
   ============================================= */
.expertise {
	position: relative;
	background-image: url('images/photos/sciences.png');
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.expertise::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	pointer-events: none;
}
.expertise__intro {
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.expertise__headline {
	font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.25;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.expertise__sub {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	max-width: 560px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	line-height: 1.7;
}
.expertise__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}
.expertise-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 24px 16px;
	text-align: center;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	transition:
		box-shadow var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition);
}
.expertise-card:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.expertise-card__img {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 80px;
	height: 60px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.expertise-card__img img {
	max-width: 100%;
	max-height: 100%;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.expertise-card__title {
	font-size: 0.83rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =============================================
   INDUSTRIES
   ============================================= */
.industries__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}
.industry-tile {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 24px 16px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 14px;
	text-align: center;
	transition:
		box-shadow var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition),
		border-color var(--transition);
	cursor: default;
}
.industry-tile:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	border-color: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.3);
}
.industry-tile__img-wrap {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.industry-tile__img {
	max-width: 100%;
	max-height: 90px;
	width: auto;
	height: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.industry-tile:hover .industry-tile__img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}
.industry-tile__caption {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =============================================
   INDUSTRIES WE SERVE PAGE GRID & CARDS
   ============================================= */
.industries-serve-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
	margin-top: 36px;
}

.industry-serve-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 28px 24px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.industry-serve-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.08);
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.industry-serve-card__icon-wrap {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: #f0f5fa;
	border: 1px solid #d4e5f7;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.industry-serve-card__icon-wrap img {
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	object-fit: contain;
}

.industry-serve-card__title {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0b1e38;
	line-height: 1.35;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.industry-serve-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.industry-serve-card__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: auto 0 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
	padding-top: 14px;
}

.industry-serve-card__list li {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #334155;
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 16px;
}

.industry-serve-card__list li::before {
	content: '•';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	color: #cf1e25;
	font-weight: bold;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.industries-serve-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 20px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.industries-serve-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 16px;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================= */
.why__grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}
.why-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: var(--radius-md);
	padding: 28px 20px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
	text-align: center;
	align-items: center;
	transition:
		box-shadow var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.why-card__icon {
	width: 56px;
	height: 56px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.06);
	border-radius: 50%;
}
.why-card__icon img {
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.why-card__title {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.why-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =============================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================= */
.cta-band {
	background: var(--bg-light);
	padding: 40px 0 80px;
}
.cta-band__inner {
	background: var(--navy);
	border-radius: 20px;
	padding: 56px 40px;
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 1040px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.25);
}
.cta-band__tag {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	letter-spacing: 0.14em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cta-band__headline {
	font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.65rem);
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #fff;
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-band__sub {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	line-height: 1.65;
	max-width: 580px;
	margin: 0 auto 32px;
}
.cta-band__actions {
	display: flex;
	gap: 14px;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================= */
.footer {
	background: #041638;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	color: #ffffff;
}
.footer__inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 1fr;
	gap: 36px;
	padding: 60px 24px 44px;
	align-items: flex-start;
}
.footer__brand {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
}
.footer__logo {
	height: 76px;
	width: auto;
	object-fit: contain;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer__col-title {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #e52e19;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	line-height: 1.2;
}
.footer__links {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.footer__link {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
	text-decoration: none;
	line-height: 1.35;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer__link:hover {
	color: #ffffff;
}
.footer__bottom {
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	padding: 22px 0;
}
.footer__bottom-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 16px;
}
.footer__copy {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	margin: 0;
}
.footer__legal {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.footer__legal-link {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.footer__legal-link:hover {
	color: #ffffff;
}

/* =============================================
   PAGE HERO & SUBPAGE STYLES
   ============================================= */
.page-hero {
	position: relative;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091736 0%, #10224a 100%);
	padding: 120px 0 60px;
	text-align: center;
	color: #fff;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.contact__bg {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-size: cover;
	background-position: center;
	background-repeat: no-repeat;
	z-index: 1;
}
.page-hero__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(9, 23, 54, 0.55);
	z-index: 2;
}
.page-hero .container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 3;
}
.page-hero__tag {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #e0311a;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.06em;
	margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.page-hero__title {
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero__desc {
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
	max-width: 680px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ABOUT LEADER GRID */
.about-leader-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: center;
}
.stat-box-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 16px;
}
.stat-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 24px 16px;
	text-align: center;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.stat-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--accent);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-card p {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	font-weight: 500;
}

/* DETAIL SERVICE BLOCKS */
.detail-service-block {
	display: flex;
	gap: 24px;
	padding: 28px;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.04);
	align-items: flex-start;
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.detail-service-block:hover {
	border-color: rgba(195, 0, 8, 0.3);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.08);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.detail-service-block__icon {
	width: 54px;
	height: 54px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background: rgba(195, 0, 8, 0.07);
	border: 1px solid rgba(195, 0, 8, 0.12);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 12px;
}
.detail-service-block__icon img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}
.detail-service-block__content {
	flex: 1;
}
.detail-service-block__content h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--navy);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	line-height: 1.35;
}
.detail-service-block__content p {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.65;
}
.detail-service-block__list {
	margin-top: 8px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
}
.detail-service-block__list li {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 10px;
	line-height: 1.55;
}
.detail-service-block__list li::before {
	content: '•';
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 900;
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	line-height: 1;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 1px;
}

/* CONTACT GRID */
.contact-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
	gap: 40px;
	align-items: start;
}
.contact-form-wrap {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 24px 28px;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.contact-direct-query {
	background: #f0f5fa;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
	border-radius: 8px;
	padding: 12px 16px;
	margin-top: 18px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 12px;
}
.contact-direct-query__icon {
	color: var(--accent);
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 2px;
}
.contact-direct-query__label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.03em;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-direct-query__details {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 2px;
}
.contact-direct-query__details a {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-direct-query__details a:hover {
	text-decoration: underline;
}
.contact-form__title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-form__subtitle {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.form-group {
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.form-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
	.form-row {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 12px;
	}
}
.form-label {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 8px 12px;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	font-family: inherit;
	transition:
		border-color 0.2s ease,
		box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
	outline: none;
	border-color: var(--accent);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.12);
}
.form-textarea {
	resize: vertical;
	min-height: 80px;
}
.form-submit {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 10px;
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	justify-content: center;
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 4px;
}

/* FORM STATUS ALERT BOX */
.form-status {
	padding: 14px 18px;
	border-radius: 8px;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	display: none;
	transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
	animation: fadeInStatus 0.3s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.form-status--success {
	display: block !important;
	background-color: #ecfdf5;
	color: #065f46;
	border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-status--error {
	display: block !important;
	background-color: #fef2f2;
	color: #991b1b;
	border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

@keyframes fadeInStatus {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(-8px);
	}
	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
}

/* CONTACT MAP CARD */
.contact-map-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 24px 28px;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	height: 100%;
}
.contact-map__title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-map__subtitle {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.contact-map__img-holder {
	border-radius: 10px;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	background: #f8fafc;
	margin-top: auto;
}
.contact-map-img {
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	display: block;
	object-fit: cover;
}

/* OFFICE LOCATIONS CARDS GRID */
.office-locations-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 20px;
}
.office-card--full {
	grid-column: span 2;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.office-locations-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.office-card--full {
		grid-column: span 1;
	}
}

.office-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 14px;
	padding: 22px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.office-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	border-color: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.3);
}

.office-card--full .office-card__inner {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
	gap: 24px;
	align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.office-card--full .office-card__inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 12px;
	}
}

.office-card__title {
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 8px;
	border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--accent);
	padding-bottom: 4px;
	display: inline-block;
}
.office-card__person {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.office-card__role {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--accent);
	background: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.08);
	padding: 2px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.office-card__contact {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-top: 6px;
}
.office-card__address {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.about-leader-grid,
	.contact-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.detail-service-block {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	.navbar__item--has-dropdown {
		width: 100%;
	}
	.mega-dropdown {
		position: static;
		width: 100%;
		max-height: 0;
		overflow: hidden;
		padding: 0 12px;
		opacity: 0;
		visibility: hidden;
		transform: none;
		border: 1px solid transparent;
		box-shadow: none;
		background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
		border-radius: 10px;
		transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
	}
	.navbar__item--has-dropdown.dropdown-open .mega-dropdown {
		max-height: 1400px;
		opacity: 1;
		visibility: visible;
		pointer-events: auto;
		padding: 16px 14px;
		margin-top: 6px;
		margin-bottom: 8px;
		border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
		transform: none;
	}
	.mega-dropdown__inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 16px;
	}
}
.footer__tagline {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer__socials {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	margin-top: 16px;
}
.footer__social-link {
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border-radius: 50%;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	transition:
		background var(--transition),
		color var(--transition),
		transform var(--transition);
}
.footer__social-link:hover {
	background: var(--accent);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__col-title {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--accent);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer__links {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.footer__link {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__link:hover {
	color: #fff;
}
.footer__address {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	line-height: 1.6;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
}
.footer__address strong {
	color: #fff;
}
.footer__contact-item {
	display: flex;
	align-items: flex-start;
	gap: 8px;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.footer__contact-item svg {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	margin-top: 3px;
	color: var(--accent);
}

.footer__bottom {
	background: var(--navy-dark);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	padding: 20px 24px;
}
.footer__bottom-inner {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 12px;
}
.footer__copy {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.footer__legal {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
}
.footer__legal span {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.footer__legal-link {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
	transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer__legal-link:hover {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 1600px) {
	.hero {
		min-height: 580px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.services__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.expertise__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	}
	.why__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	}
	.footer__inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
		gap: 40px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.about__inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 32px;
	}
	.industries__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.navbar__nav {
		display: none;
	}
	.navbar__nav.open {
		display: flex;
	}
	.navbar__inner {
		height: 72px;
	}
	.navbar__logo-img {
		height: 52px;
	}
	.navbar__cta {
		display: none;
	}
	.navbar__hamburger {
		display: flex;
	}
	.navbar__nav {
		position: absolute;
		top: 72px;
		left: 0;
		right: 0;
		background: var(--bg-dark);
		border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
		padding: 16px 24px 24px;
		flex-direction: column;
		box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
	}
	.navbar__nav-list {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
		gap: 4px;
	}
	.navbar__link {
		display: block;
		padding: 10px 12px;
		width: 100%;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
	.section-pad {
		padding: 56px 0;
	}
	.about-cards {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.services__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.expertise__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.why__grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.industries__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.stat-item {
		padding: 12px 16px;
	}
	.stat-divider {
		display: none;
	}
	.hero__content {
		max-width: 100%;
		margin-left: 0;
		margin-right: 0;
		margin-top: 0;
	}
	.hero__overlay {
		background: linear-gradient(
			to bottom,
			rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%,
			rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 60%,
			rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 100%
		);
	}
	.hero__actions {
		flex-direction: column;
	}
	.hero__actions .btn {
		text-align: center;
		justify-content: center;
	}
	.footer__inner {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 32px;
	}
	.footer__bottom-inner {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: flex-start;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.expertise__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.why__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.industries__grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   EXPERTS SECTION & SLIDER STYLES
   ============================================= */
.expert-section {
	padding: 60px 0 80px;
	background: #f8fafc;
}
.expert-section--bg {
	background: #ffffff;
}

/* =============================================
   EXPERTISE PAGE OPTION 1: FILTER TABS & STACKED CARDS
   ============================================= */
.expert-filter-bar {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.expert-filter-tab {
	background: #ffffff;
	color: #022454;
	border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
	padding: 10px 24px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.expert-filter-tab:hover {
	border-color: #022454;
	background: #f1f5f9;
}

.expert-filter-tab.active {
	background: #022454;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #022454;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.25);
}

/* HOMEPAGE OPTION 1: TABBED SWITCHER & UNIFIED EXPERTS GRID */
.expert-home-tab-bar {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.expert-home-tab {
	background: #ffffff;
	color: #022454;
	border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
	padding: 10px 24px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-family: var(--font);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.25s ease;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.expert-home-tab:hover {
	border-color: #022454;
	background: #f1f5f9;
}

.expert-home-tab.active {
	background: #022454;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #022454;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.25);
}

.home-experts-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 24px;
}

.home-expert-card {
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 28px 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.home-expert-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.09);
	border-color: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.35);
}

.home-expert-card.hidden {
	display: none !important;
}

.home-expert-card__avatar-wrap {
	width: 100px;
	height: 100px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 3px solid #f1f5f9;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.home-expert-card__avatar {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: top center;
}

.home-expert-card__body {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	width: 100%;
	flex: 1;
}

.home-expert-card__name {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0f172a;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.home-expert-card__title {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.45;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	display: -webkit-box;
	-webkit-line-clamp: 2;
	line-clamp: 2;
	-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.home-expert-card__tags {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 6px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	margin-top: auto;
}

.home-expert-card__tag {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #022454;
	background: #f0f5fa;
	border: 1px solid #d4e5f7;
	padding: 3px 8px;
	border-radius: 4px;
}

.home-expert-card__exp-badge {
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #c40000;
	background: #fef2f2;
	border: 1px solid #fecaca;
	padding: 3px 12px;
	border-radius: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
	.home-experts-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
		gap: 20px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.home-experts-grid {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 16px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.home-experts-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.expert-vertical-list {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 28px;
}

.expert-vertical-card {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
	gap: 32px;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 18px;
	padding: 32px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	transition:
		transform 0.25s ease,
		box-shadow 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.expert-vertical-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-3px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.08);
	border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.expert-vertical-card.hidden {
	display: none !important;
}

.expert-vertical-card__left {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
}

.expert-vertical-card__img-wrap {
	width: 170px;
	height: 170px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 4px solid #f1f5f9;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	background: #f8fafc;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}

.expert-vertical-card__img-wrap--placeholder {
	background: #e2e8f0;
}

.expert-vertical-card__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
}

.expert-vertical-card__badge {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	padding: 4px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__badge--tech {
	background: #e0f2fe;
	color: #0369a1;
}

.expert-vertical-card__badge--academic {
	background: #fef3c7;
	color: #b45309;
}

.expert-vertical-card__exp {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #c40000;
	background: #fef2f2;
	border: 1px solid #fecaca;
	padding: 4px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__right {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}

.expert-vertical-card__name {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #0f172a;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__title {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.45;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__bio {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__expertise {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__tag {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #022454;
	background: #f0f5fa;
	border: 1px solid #d4e5f7;
	padding: 5px 12px;
	border-radius: 6px;
}

.expert-vertical-card__actions {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-top: auto;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 840px) {
	.expert-vertical-card {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 24px;
		padding: 24px;
	}
	.expert-vertical-card__left {
		flex-direction: row;
		flex-wrap: wrap;
		justify-content: flex-start;
		gap: 16px;
		text-align: left;
	}
	.expert-vertical-card__img-wrap {
		width: 100px;
		height: 100px;
		margin-bottom: 0;
	}
}

.expert-block {
	margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.expert-block:last-child {
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.expert-block__cta {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	padding-right: 56px;
	margin-top: 20px;
}

.expert-section__header {
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.expert-section__title {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #1e293b;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	position: relative;
	display: inline-block;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}
.expert-section__title::after {
	content: '';
	display: block;
	width: 50px;
	height: 3.5px;
	background: #e0311a;
	margin: 10px auto 0;
	border-radius: 2px;
}

/* SLIDER WRAPPER & TRACK */
.expert-slider-wrapper {
	position: relative;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	margin-top: 24px;
}
.expert-slider-container {
	overflow: hidden;
	width: 100%;
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 10px 4px 16px;
}
.expert-slider-track {
	display: flex;
	gap: 24px;
	transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
	will-change: transform;
}

/* SLIDER CONTROL BUTTONS */
.slider-btn {
	width: 44px;
	height: 44px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
	color: #1e293b;
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	line-height: 1;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	cursor: pointer;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	transition:
		background 0.25s ease,
		color 0.25s ease,
		border-color 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease;
	z-index: 10;
}
.slider-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
	background: #e0311a;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #e0311a;
	transform: scale(1.08);
}
.slider-btn:disabled,
.slider-btn.disabled {
	opacity: 0.35;
	cursor: not-allowed;
	transform: none;
	background: #f1f5f9;
	border-color: #e2e8f0;
	color: #94a3b8;
}

/* PAGINATION DOTS */
.slider-dots {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-top: 20px;
}
.slider-dot {
	width: 10px;
	height: 10px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #cbd5e1;
	border: none;
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition:
		background 0.3s ease,
		width 0.3s ease,
		border-radius 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-dot.active {
	background: #e0311a;
	width: 26px;
	border-radius: 10px;
}

/* EXPERT CARD (1 ROW FLEX SLIDER & ACADEMIC GRID) */
.expert-card {
	flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 72px) / 4);
	background: #ffffff;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
	transition:
		transform 0.3s ease,
		box-shadow 0.3s ease,
		border-color 0.3s ease;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	position: relative;
	box-sizing: border-box;
}
.expert-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
	border-color: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.35);
}

.expert-card__img-wrap {
	width: 100%;
	height: 248px;
	background: #e2e8f0;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
}
.expert-card__img-wrap--placeholder {
	background: #cbd5e1
		url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='%2394a3b8' viewBox='0 0 24 24'%3E%3Cpath d='M12 12c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm0 2c-2.67 0-8 1.34-8 4v2h16v-2c0-2.66-5.33-4-8-4z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")
		center center / 80px no-repeat;
}
.expert-card__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: top center;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.expert-card:hover .expert-card__img {
	transform: scale(1.06);
}

.expert-card__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
	backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.expert-card:hover .expert-card__overlay {
	opacity: 1;
}
.expert-card__view-btn {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #ffffff;
	background: #e0311a;
	padding: 8px 18px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.4);
}

.expert-card__body {
	padding: 20px 16px 22px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
	flex: 1;
}
.expert-card__name {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0f172a;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.expert-card__title {
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.expert-card__expertise {
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.5;
	text-align: center;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	flex: 1;
}
.expert-card__expertise-text {
	font-size: 0.76rem;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin: 0;
}
.expert-card__expertise-text strong {
	color: #0f172a;
	font-weight: 700;
}

.expert-card__exp-badge {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #e0311a;
	background: #fef2f2;
	border: 1px solid #fecaca;
	padding: 4px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.expert-card__link {
	font-size: 0.82rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: #e0311a;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 4px;
	transition:
		color 0.2s ease,
		gap 0.2s ease;
	margin-top: auto;
}
.expert-card__link:hover {
	color: #b80323;
	gap: 8px;
}

/* ACADEMIC EXPERTS GRID */
.academic-experts-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 360px));
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 24px;
	margin-top: 24px;
}
.academic-experts-grid .expert-card {
	flex: none;
	max-width: 100%;
	width: 100%;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS FOR SLIDER */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
	.expert-card {
		flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
	}
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
	.expert-card {
		flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
	}
	.academic-experts-grid .expert-card {
		flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
	}
	.slider-btn {
		width: 38px;
		height: 38px;
		font-size: 1.3rem;
	}
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
	.expert-card {
		flex: 0 0 100%;
	}
	.academic-experts-grid .expert-card {
		flex: 0 0 100%;
		max-width: 100%;
	}
	.expert-slider-wrapper {
		gap: 4px;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   MODAL POPUP STYLES
   ============================================= */
.expert-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2000;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 24px;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition:
		opacity 0.35s ease,
		visibility 0.35s step-end;
	will-change: opacity, visibility;
}
.expert-modal.is-open {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transition:
		opacity 0.35s ease,
		visibility 0s;
}

.expert-modal__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.75);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.expert-modal__container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 10;
	background: #ffffff;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 820px;
	max-height: 90vh;
	overflow-y: auto;
	border-radius: 20px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
	transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
	opacity: 0;
	transition:
		transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
		opacity 0.35s ease;
	will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.expert-modal.is-open .expert-modal__container {
	transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
	opacity: 1;
}

.expert-modal__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 16px;
	right: 20px;
	z-index: 20;
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #f0f3f8;
	border: none;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition:
		background 0.2s ease,
		color 0.2s ease;
}
.expert-modal__close:hover {
	background: var(--accent);
	color: #ffffff;
}

.expert-modal__content {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
	gap: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
	.expert-modal__content {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

.expert-modal__left {
	background: var(--bg-dark);
	color: #ffffff;
	padding: 32px 24px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	text-align: center;
}
.expert-modal__brand {
	margin-bottom: 22px;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: flex-start;
	align-items: center;
	width: 100%;
}
.expert-modal__logo {
	height: 48px;
	width: auto;
}
.expert-modal__avatar-wrap {
	width: 120px;
	height: 120px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	overflow: hidden;
	border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.expert-modal__avatar {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: top center;
}
.expert-modal__badge {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	background: rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.2);
	color: var(--accent-light);
	border: 1px solid rgba(224, 49, 26, 0.4);
	padding: 4px 12px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.expert-modal__name {
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #ffffff;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}
.expert-modal__title {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.expert-modal__linkedin {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	margin-top: auto;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
	transition:
		background 0.25s ease,
		transform 0.25s ease;
}
.expert-modal__linkedin:hover {
	background: #0077b5;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.expert-modal__linkedin-icon {
	width: 22px;
	height: 22px;
	display: block;
}

.expert-modal__stats {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	width: 100%;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-top: 0;
	padding-top: 14px;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.stat-pill {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
}
.stat-pill strong {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	color: var(--accent-light);
	font-weight: 800;
}
.stat-pill span {
	font-size: 0.68rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.expert-modal__right {
	padding: 36px 32px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
}
.expert-modal__section-title {
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 0.04em;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	padding-bottom: 6px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
	display: inline-block;
}
.expert-modal__bio {
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.expert-modal__tags {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	gap: 8px;
	margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.expert-modal__tag {
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	background: var(--bg-light);
	color: var(--text-dark);
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
}

.expert-modal__cta-wrap {
	margin-top: auto;
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================
   HOMEPAGE ABOUT SKN CONSULTANCY
   ============================================= */
.about--alt-bg {
	background: #f4f8fc;
	padding: 70px 0 80px;
}

.about-dual-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
	gap: 48px;
	align-items: center;
}

.about-tag {
	display: block;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #cf1e25;
	letter-spacing: 0.05em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-heading {
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem);
	font-weight: 900;
	color: #0b193c;
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-subheading {
	font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #cf1e25;
	margin-bottom: 18px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-text {
	font-size: 0.94rem;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.about-text--last {
	font-size: 0.94rem;
	color: #334155;
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-tri-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 14px;
}

.about-tri-card {
	background: #eaf2fa;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 16px 14px;
	border: 1px solid #d4e5f7;
}

.about-tri-card__icon {
	width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #0b2545;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-tri-card__title {
	font-size: 0.84rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0b193c;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
	line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-tri-card__desc {
	font-size: 0.72rem;
	color: #576b88;
	line-height: 1.4;
	margin: 0;
}

.about-media-box {
	border-radius: 20px;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(11, 25, 60, 0.1);
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 340px;
}

.about-media-box__img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.about-dual-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 32px;
	}
	.about-tri-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
	.about-media-box {
		min-height: 280px;
	}
}

/* =============================================
   SUB-SERVICE DETAIL PAGES
   ============================================= */
.service-lead-text {
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 20px;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.service-body-text {
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-cards--2col {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
	margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.about-cards--2col {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
	}
}

.service-sidebar-card {
	background: #f8fafc;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 32px;
}

.service-sidebar-card__title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--text-dark);
	margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-sidebar-card__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 16px;
}

.service-sidebar-card__list--tight {
	gap: 14px;
}

.service-sidebar-card__item {
	display: flex;
	gap: 12px;
	align-items: flex-start;
}

.service-sidebar-card__item--center {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
}

.service-sidebar-card__icon {
	color: var(--accent);
	font-weight: 800;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}

.standards-badges-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--text-dark);
}

.standards-badge {
	padding: 10px;
	background: #fff;
	border-radius: 8px;
	text-align: center;
	border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.service-timeline {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 14px;
}

.service-timeline__item {
	padding-left: 16px;
	border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICES OVERVIEW PAGE
   ============================================= */
.service-card .link-arrow {
	margin-top: 8px;
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT PAGE OVERVIEW
   ============================================= */
.about-overview-p {
	margin-top: 16px;
	margin-bottom: 16px;
	color: var(--text-body);
	line-height: 1.7;
	font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.about-overview-p--last {
	margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* =============================================
   INDUSTRIES PAGE
   ============================================= */
.section-header--center {
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.section-label-line--center {
	margin: 12px auto 0;
}

.section-header__subtext {
	color: var(--text-body);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	margin-top: 14px;
	line-height: 1.6;
}


/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================= */
.contact__bg--image {
	background-image: url('images/photos/contact_us.jpg');
}

.contact-query-link--email {
	color: #cf1e25;
}

.contact-query-link--phone {
	color: #002350;
}

.skn-foundation__para--lead {
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	color: #1e293b;
}

.skn-foundation__para--spaced {
	margin-top: 20px;
}

.skn-foundation__action--spaced {
	margin-top: 24px;
}

.expert-section__header {
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 820px;
	margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.expert-section__desc {
	color: var(--text-body);
	font-size: 0.98rem;
	margin-top: 14px;
	line-height: 1.65;
}

.expert-block__cta--center {
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 40px;
	justify-content: center;
	padding-right: 0;
}

/* =============================================
   SERVICE DETAIL MODAL POPUP
   ============================================= */
.service-modal {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 2000;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	padding: 24px;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	pointer-events: none;
	transition:
		opacity 0.35s ease,
		visibility 0.35s step-end;
	will-change: opacity, visibility;
}
.service-modal.is-open {
	opacity: 1;
	visibility: visible;
	pointer-events: auto;
	transition:
		opacity 0.35s ease,
		visibility 0s;
}

.service-modal__overlay {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: rgba(10, 17, 36, 0.75);
	backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
	transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.service-modal__container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 10;
	background: #ffffff;
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 680px;
	max-height: 90vh;
	overflow-y: auto;
	border-radius: 18px;
	box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
	border: 1px solid rgba(2, 36, 84, 0.12);
	transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
	opacity: 0;
	transition:
		transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
		opacity 0.35s ease;
	will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.service-modal.is-open .service-modal__container {
	transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
	opacity: 1;
}

.service-modal__close {
	position: absolute;
	top: 18px;
	right: 18px;
	z-index: 20;
	width: 38px;
	height: 38px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #f1f5f9;
	border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	line-height: 1;
	color: #0b1e38;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.service-modal__close:hover {
	background: #cf1e25;
	color: #ffffff;
	border-color: #cf1e25;
	transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.service-modal__content {
	padding: 36px 36px 30px;
}

.service-modal__header {
	border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
	padding-bottom: 18px;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-modal__header-meta {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 14px;
	margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service-modal__icon-wrap {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	background: #eef5fc;
	border: 1px solid #c8ddf2;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	flex-shrink: 0;
}
.service-modal__icon-wrap img {
	width: 26px;
	height: 26px;
	object-fit: contain;
}

.service-modal__badge {
	display: inline-block;
	background: #022454;
	color: #ffffff;
	font-size: 0.74rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 5px 12px;
	border-radius: 20px;
}

.service-modal__title {
	font-size: 1.35rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: #0b1e38;
	line-height: 1.3;
	margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.service-modal__desc {
	font-size: 0.92rem;
	color: #475569;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin: 0;
}

.service-modal__body {
	margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.service-modal__subheading {
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: #cf1e25;
	margin: 0 0 14px 0;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 8px;
}
.service-modal__subheading::after {
	content: '';
	flex: 1;
	height: 1px;
	background: #e2e8f0;
}

.service-modal__list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 10px;
}

.service-modal__list li {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 28px;
	font-size: 0.93rem;
	line-height: 1.55;
	color: #1e293b;
	font-weight: 500;
}

.service-modal__list li::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 4px;
	top: 8px;
	width: 8px;
	height: 8px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #cf1e25;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(207, 30, 37, 0.15);
}

.service-modal__footer {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: flex-end;
	gap: 12px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	padding-top: 18px;
	border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
	.service-modal {
		padding: 16px;
	}
	.service-modal__content {
		padding: 28px 20px 24px;
	}
	.service-modal__title {
		font-size: 1.15rem;
	}
	.service-modal__footer {
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: stretch;
	}
	.service-modal__footer .btn {
		width: 100%;
		justify-content: center;
		text-align: center;
	}
}