/**
 * Shiv Life Insurance - Executive Wealth & Investment Advisory Digital Upgrade
 * Complete Design System, Typography, Spacing Rhythm, Layout Components & Responsiveness
 */

:root {
    --sl-primary: #d92902;
    --sl-primary-hover: #be2401;
    --sl-primary-light: #fdf2f0;
    --sl-primary-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #e83810 0%, #d92902 100%);
    --sl-gold: #f59e0b;
    --sl-gold-light: #fef3c7;
    --sl-secondary: #061527;
    --sl-secondary-light: #0d2847;
    --sl-secondary-card: #0f243e;
    --sl-navy-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%);
    --sl-text-dark: #0f172a;
    --sl-text-muted: #64748b;
    --sl-border: #e2e8f0;
    --sl-bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --sl-bg-white: #ffffff;
    --sl-font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --sl-font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --sl-radius-sm: 8px;
    --sl-radius-md: 14px;
    --sl-radius-lg: 20px;
    --sl-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.04);
    --sl-shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.07);
    --sl-shadow-lg: 0 14px 36px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.1);
    --sl-shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.16);
}

/* Base Resets & Global Spacing */
body {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-body);
    color: #334155;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    color: var(--sl-secondary);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Neutralize legacy awkward line before titles */
.slider-layout2 .item-title:before,
.item-title:before {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

/* Section Header Standards */
.section-header-center {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sl-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.section-tag-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #d92902;
    background: #fdf2f0;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.2);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   1. TOPBAR & NAVIGATION
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-topbar {
    background: #061527;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.top-contact-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-right: 24px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-contact-item i {
    color: #e83810;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.top-contact-item a {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.top-contact-item a:hover {
    color: #e83810;
}

.topbar-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.social-pill {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.social-pill:hover {
    background: #d92902;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Main Navbar */
.modern-navbar-wrap {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.modern-brand-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.modern-brand-logo img {
    max-height: 101px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain;
}

nav#dropdown .modern-menu-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 4px;
}

nav#dropdown .modern-menu-list > li {
    position: relative;
}

nav#dropdown .modern-menu-list > li > a {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    padding: 26px 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

nav#dropdown .modern-menu-list > li > a:hover {
    color: #d92902 !important;
}

/* Premium Dropdown Menus */
nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.modern-dropdown,
nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    min-width: 240px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border-top: 3px solid #d92902 !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: translateY(12px) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li:hover > ul.modern-dropdown,
nav.template-main-menu > ul > li:hover > ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li:after,
nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li a:before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li a i {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #d92902 !important;
    width: 16px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li a:hover {
    background-color: #fdf2f0 !important;
    color: #d92902 !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
}

nav.template-main-menu > ul > li ul.dropdown-menu-col-1 li a:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}

/* Sticky Header Lock Override */
.rt-sticky,
.header-menu.menu-layout1.rt-sticky {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    animation: stickySlideDown 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes stickySlideDown {
    from { transform: translateY(-100%); }
    to { transform: translateY(0); }
}

.rt-sticky .modern-menu-list > li > a {
    padding: 20px 14px !important;
}

.slider-direction {
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   2. BUTTONS
------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-modern-primary {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-modern-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.45);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-modern-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-modern-outline:hover {
    border-color: #d92902;
    color: #d92902 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO SLIDER AREA (Executive Wealth Advisory Layout)
------------------------------------------------------- */
.slider-layout2 {
    position: relative;
    background: #061527;
}

.hero-glass-box {
    max-width: 680px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.94) 0%, rgba(13, 40, 71, 0.88) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 40px 42px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-left: 0;
}

.hero-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fef08a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-title,
.slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-title,
.hero-glass-box .item-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 42px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.hero-glass-box .item-title span {
    color: #e83810;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f56f4e 0%, #d92902 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-paragraph,
.slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-paragraph,
.hero-glass-box .item-paragraph {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
}

/* In-Hero Milestones Strip */
.hero-metrics-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-metric-col {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.hero-metric-col .metric-num {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f59e0b;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-metric-col .metric-txt {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-metric-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.modern-hero-btn-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.45);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.6);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #061527 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   4. EXECUTIVE TRUST RIBBON & 4 PILLARS
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-trust-strip {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%);
    padding: 48px 0;
    border-top: 3px solid #d92902;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.trust-ribbon-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    color: #f56f4e;
    background: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust-strip-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.trust-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.trust-pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-pillar-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.25) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #f56f4e;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-content h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillar-content p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   5. EXECUTIVE ABOUT US SECTION
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-about-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-card-visual {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sl-shadow-lg);
}

.about-card-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 8% !important;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 22px;
}

.about-crest-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.crest-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.crest-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.crest-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
}

.about-badge-floating {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.badge-phone {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-phone a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.about-main-heading {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sl-secondary);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-advantages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.advantage-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.advantage-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.adv-icon {
    color: #10b981;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.advantage-item h5 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.advantage-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-founders-signature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-left: 3px solid #d92902;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.founder-badge .founder-name {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
}

.founder-badge .founder-title {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.founder-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   6. SERVICES & WEALTH SOLUTIONS GRID
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-services-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.services-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.modern-service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 34px 28px 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d92902 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.modern-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35);
}

.service-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fdf2f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card-icon-wrap img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-service-card:hover .service-card-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.modern-service-card:hover .service-card-icon-wrap img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.service-category-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #d92902;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.modern-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.modern-service-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.service-card-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-bullets li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 7px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.service-card-bullets li i {
    color: #10b981;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.service-card-action {
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.service-card-action a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d92902;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card-action a:hover {
    gap: 10px;
    color: #be2401;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   7. EXECUTIVE ACHIEVEMENTS COUNTER SECTION
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-counter-section {
    padding: 85px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.counter-badge-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #fef08a;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.counter-section-title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counter-section-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.counter-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.modern-counter-box {
    padding: 32px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.modern-counter-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.counter-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.counter-number-wrap {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.counter-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.counter-detail {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   8. HARMONIZED FAQS & WEALTH CONSULTATION
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-faq-consult-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-section-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sl-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.faq-section-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modern-accordion .card {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.modern-accordion .card-header {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.modern-accordion .card-header button {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #061527;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.modern-accordion .card-header button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: #d92902;
}

.modern-accordion .card-header button i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.modern-accordion .card-header button:not(.collapsed) i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #d92902;
}

.modern-accordion .card-body {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    padding: 0 22px 22px;
}

/* Consultation Form Card */
.modern-consult-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 38px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.consult-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #fef08a;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modern-consult-card h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modern-consult-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.modern-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.form-label-custom i {
    color: #d92902;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.modern-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modern-form-input option {
    background: #061527;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.modern-form-input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.modern-form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #d92902;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.25);
}

.btn-submit-consult {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 13px 24px;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   9. SENIOR ADVISORY TEAM SECTION
------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-wrap-layout2 {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

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

.team-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.team-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
}

.team-photo-wrap {
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.team-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card-modern:hover .team-photo-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.team-info-wrap {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-info-wrap h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-role {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d92902;
    background: #fdf2f0;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-dept {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   10. TESTIMONIALS SECTION & SLICK FIX
------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-wrap2 {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-box2 {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev,
.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: -15px !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev {
    right: 56px !important;
    left: auto !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next {
    right: 10px !important;
    left: auto !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev:before,
.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next:before {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free" !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev:before {
    content: "\f053" !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next:before {
    content: "\f054" !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev:hover,
.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next:hover,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev:hover,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next:hover {
    background: #d92902 !important;
    border-color: #d92902 !important;
}

.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev:hover:before,
.testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next:hover:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-prev:hover:before,
.testimonial-box2 .slick-next:hover:before {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   11. ASSOCIATED BRANDS / PARTNERS
------------------------------------------------------- */
.modern-partners-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.partners-badge-header {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.partners-logo-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.partner-logo-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 75px;
    min-width: 145px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35);
}

.partner-logo-item img {
    max-height: 44px;
    max-width: 110px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.75;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   12. FOOTER & CONTACT CARDS
------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-contact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
}

.modern-contact-icon {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.modern-contact-icon:before,
.modern-contact-icon:after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

.modern-contact-icon i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free" !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.modern-contact-icon i:before {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free" !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
}

.social-pill i,
.social-pill .fab {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Brands" !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
}

.modern-footer-links a i,
.modern-footer-links a .fas {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free" !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.btn-modern-primary i,
.mobile-floating-actions a i {
    display: inline-block !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
}

.contact-details h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-details p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-details a {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-details a:hover {
    color: #d92902;
}

.modern-footer-title {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.modern-footer-title:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #d92902;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.modern-footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.modern-footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.modern-footer-links a {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modern-footer-links a:hover {
    color: #d92902;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.modern-copyright-bar {
    padding: 22px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
}

.modern-copyright-bar a {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.modern-copyright-bar a:hover {
    color: #d92902;
}

/* Mobile Sticky Action Bar */
.mobile-floating-actions {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #061527;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    z-index: 99999;
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    gap: 12px;
}

.btn-mobile-call {
    flex: 1;
    background: #d92902;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-mobile-whatsapp {
    flex: 1;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* MeanMenu Mobile Drawer */
.mean-container .mean-bar {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav {
    background: #061527 !important;
    margin-top: 48px !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul,
.mean-container .mean-nav ul.modern-menu-list {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li,
.mean-container .mean-nav ul.modern-menu-list > li {
    display: block !important;
    float: left !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    clear: both !important;
    background: #061527 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li a,
.mean-container .mean-nav ul.modern-menu-list > li > a {
    display: block !important;
    float: left !important;
    width: 80% !important;
    padding: 13px 20px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    text-transform: capitalize !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li a:hover,
.mean-container .mean-nav ul.modern-menu-list > li > a:hover {
    background: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15) !important;
    color: #d92902 !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li a.mean-expand {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    line-height: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li a.mean-expand:hover {
    background: #d92902 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li ul,
.mean-container .mean-nav ul li ul.modern-dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    background: #040e1a !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li ul li a {
    padding: 10px 20px 10px 32px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.mean-container .mean-nav ul li ul li a:hover {
    color: #d92902 !important;
    background: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15) !important;
}

.mean-container a.meanmenu-reveal {
    color: #061527 !important;
    border-color: #061527 !important;
}

.mean-container a.meanmenu-reveal span {
    background: #061527 !important;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   13. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    nav#dropdown .modern-menu-list > li > a {
        padding: 24px 10px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .hero-glass-box {
        max-width: 580px;
        padding: 32px 30px;
    }
    
    .slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .hero-glass-box .item-title {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }
    
    .trust-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .team-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .services-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .counter-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .about-card-visual img {
        height: 380px;
    }
    
    .about-advantages-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    /* Hero Banner display big and perfect on tablet */
    .slider-area2,
    .slider-layout2,
    .slider-layout2 .bend,
    .slider-layout2 .bend.niceties,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider {
        min-height: 560px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider .nivo-main-image,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider > img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box img {
        min-height: 560px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        object-position: 75% center !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box {
        min-height: 560px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivo-caption {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-height: 560px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        z-index: 8 !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .slider-content,
    .slider-layout2 .slider-content.s-tb {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-height: 560px !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .title-container,
    .slider-layout2 .title-container.s-tb-c {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 20px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .hero-glass-box {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 20px auto;
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
    
    .slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .hero-glass-box .item-title {
        font-size: 30px !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: auto !important;
        bottom: 14px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        transform: none !important;
        -webkit-transform: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        z-index: 30 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    body {
        padding-bottom: 56px;
    }
    
    .mobile-floating-actions {
        display: flex !important;
    }
    
    .trust-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .services-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .counter-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .team-grid-modern {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .about-founders-signature {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .founder-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    /* -------------------------------------------
       HERO BANNER - BIG & PERFECT IN MOBILE VIEW
    ---------------------------------------------- */
    .slider-area2,
    .slider-layout2,
    .slider-layout2 .bend,
    .slider-layout2 .bend.niceties,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider {
        min-height: 580px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider .nivo-main-image,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider > img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box img {
        min-height: 580px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        object-position: 75% center !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box {
        min-height: 580px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .nivo-caption {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-height: 580px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        z-index: 8 !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .slider-content,
    .slider-layout2 .slider-content.s-tb {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-height: 580px !important;
    }

    .slider-layout2 .title-container,
    .slider-layout2 .title-container.s-tb-c {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 16px 0 45px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-glass-box {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding: 24px 18px 24px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(5, 16, 31, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 29, 53, 0.94) 100%) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }

    .hero-trust-badge {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        padding: 5px 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
        background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45) !important;
        color: #fef08a !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .hero-glass-box .item-title {
        font-size: 25px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-paragraph,
    .slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-paragraph,
    .hero-glass-box .item-paragraph {
        display: block !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        font-weight: 500 !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        color: #f8fafc !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
    }

    .hero-metrics-strip {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-around !important;
        padding: 10px 6px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
    }

    .hero-metric-col {
        text-align: center !important;
        flex: 1 !important;
    }

    .hero-metric-col .metric-num {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
        color: #f59e0b !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
        margin-bottom: 2px !important;
    }

    .hero-metric-col .metric-txt {
        font-size: 10.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    }

    .hero-metric-sep {
        display: block !important;
        width: 1px !important;
        height: 24px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }

    .modern-hero-btn-wrap {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-secondary {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 11px 14px !important;
        font-size: 13px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px) !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }

    /* Slider Dots - Positioned strictly at bottom with zero text overlap */
    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav,
    .slider-area2.slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: auto !important;
        bottom: 14px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        -webkit-transform: none !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        z-index: 30 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav a,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav a,
    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control {
        display: inline-block !important;
        width: 10px !important;
        height: 10px !important;
        margin: 0 5px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
        border: none !important;
        text-indent: -9999px !important;
        transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
        float: none !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav a.active,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav a.active,
    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control.active,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control.active {
        background: #d92902 !important;
        width: 26px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
    }

    .slider-area2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control:after,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-controlNav .nivo-control:after {
        display: none !important;
        content: none !important;
    }
    
    .testimonial-wrap2 .slick-prev,
    .testimonial-wrap2 .slick-next,
    .testimonial-box2 .slick-prev,
    .testimonial-box2 .slick-next {
        bottom: -20px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .slider-area2,
    .slider-layout2,
    .slider-layout2 .bend,
    .slider-layout2 .bend.niceties,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider .nivo-main-image,
    .slider-layout2 .nivoSlider > img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box img,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-slice,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-box,
    .slider-layout2 .nivo-caption,
    .slider-layout2 .slider-content.s-tb {
        min-height: 590px !important;
    }

    .hero-glass-box {
        padding: 18px 14px 20px !important;
    }
    
    .slider-area2 .slider-content .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .slider-layout2 .hero-glass-box .item-title,
    .hero-glass-box .item-title {
        font-size: 23px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary,
    .btn-hero-secondary {
        flex: 1 1 100% !important;
        padding: 11px 14px !important;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   14. INNER PAGES - BREADCRUMB, SIDEBAR & CONTENT LAYOUT
------------------------------------------------------- */
.breadcrumb-wrap {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%) !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.breadcrumb-wrap:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.breadcrumb-img1,
.breadcrumb-img2 {
    display: none !important;
}

.breadcrumb-box {
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.breadcrumb-box .page-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 36px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.breadcrumb-box .page-title:after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 44px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.breadcrumb-box .breadcrumb {
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 10px 0 0 0 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .breadcrumb-wrap {
        margin-top: 55px !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb-box {
        padding: 35px 0 30px 0 !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb-box .page-title {
        font-size: 26px !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb-box .page-title:after {
        margin-top: 8px;
    }
}

.breadcrumb-box .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-box .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--sl-primary) !important;
}

.breadcrumb-box .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

.breadcrumb-box .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item:before {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .breadcrumb-box {
        padding: 35px 0 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .breadcrumb-box .page-title {
        font-size: 26px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }
}

/* Service Inner Pages Layout */
.single-service-wrap1 {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .single-service-wrap1 {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }
}

.widget-financial-service {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 24px 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.04) !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list h3 {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    position: relative !important;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list h3:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list ul li a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.widget-financial-service .financial-list ul li a:hover {
    background: var(--sl-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--sl-primary) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.2) !important;
}

.single-service-box1 .section-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    margin-top: 25px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.single-service-box1 p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.single-service-box1 .service-img {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.single-service-box1 .service-img img {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.08) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
}

.single-service-box1 .background-image1,
.single-service-box1 .background-image2 {
    display: none !important;
}

/* About Page Layout */
.about-wrap-layout1 {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.about-box4 .heading-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-box4 .heading-subtitle:after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-box4 {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.85 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
}

.about-box5 .item-img img {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.12) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.about-box5 .background-image1,
.about-box5 .background-image2,
.about-box5 .background-image3 {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Contact Page Layout */
.contact-wrap1 {
    padding: 60px 0 30px !important;
}

.contact-box1 {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 40px 24px 28px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
}

.contact-box1:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3) !important;
}

.contact-box1 .heading-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.contact-box1 .contact-list,
.contact-box1 .contact-list2 {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.contact-box1 .contact-list li,
.contact-box1 .contact-list2 li {
    display: block !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: unset !important;
    -webkit-box-orient: unset !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.contact-box1 .contact-icon {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -24px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
}

.contact-box1 .contact-icon .item-icon {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.25) !important;
}

.contact-wrap2 {
    padding: 20px 0 60px !important;
}

.contact-box2 iframe {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.08) !important;
}

.contact-box3 {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 36px 30px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.05) !important;
}

.contact-box3 .item-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.contact-box3 .item-heading p {
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.contact-box3 .form-control {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.contact-box3 .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--sl-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15) !important;
}

.contact-box3 .contact-bg-image {
    display: none !important;
}

.contact-box3 input[type="submit"] {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.25) !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.contact-box3 input[type="submit"]:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35) !important;
}

/* FAQ Page Accordion Layout */
.faq-wrap {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.faq-box1 .accordion .card {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03) !important;
}

.faq-box1 .accordion .card-header {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
}

.faq-box1 .accordion .card-header a {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #061527 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.faq-box1 .accordion .card-header a:hover {
    color: var(--sl-primary) !important;
}

/* Gallery Layout */
.gallery-wrap {
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.gallery-box1 .gallery-img img {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.gallery-box1:hover .gallery-img img {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
}

/* ====================================================
   16. MODERN ABOUT US PAGE (about.php) STYLES
======================================================= */

/* Section Spacing & Structure */
.about-section-padding {
    padding: 75px 0 !important;
}

.about-bg-light {
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
}

.about-bg-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #061527 0%, #0d2847 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-bg-dark:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Badges & Eyebrows */
.about-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-eyebrow-primary {
    background: var(--sl-primary-light);
    color: var(--sl-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.2);
}

.about-eyebrow-gold {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #fbbf24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

/* Section Headings */
.about-heading-main {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #061527;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-heading-main.text-white {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.about-heading-main span.text-highlight {
    color: var(--sl-primary);
}

.about-lead-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Trust Metric Badges Strip */
.about-trust-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.04);
}

.about-trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 4px;
}

.about-trust-num {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sl-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: block;
}

.about-trust-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: block;
}

/* Image Frames & Floating Cards */
.about-photo-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.12);
}

.about-photo-frame img.main-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 540px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: block;
    border: 3px solid #ffffff;
}

.about-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-floating-badge .badge-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Services Grid */
.about-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.about-service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03);
}

.about-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
}

.about-service-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: transparent;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.about-service-card:hover:before {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
}

.about-service-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sl-primary-light);
    color: var(--sl-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-service-card:hover .about-service-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-service-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-service-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Founder & Accreditations Showcase (ab1.jpeg & Trophies) */
.founder-card-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.founder-card-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.founder-trophy-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.4);
}

.founder-quote-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--sl-primary);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 24px 0 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.founder-quote-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.founder-awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.award-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.award-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #f59e0b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.award-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Trust Pillars / Why Choose Us */
.about-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.pillar-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sl-primary-light);
    color: var(--sl-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
    background: var(--sl-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #061527;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Associated Partner Brand Logos */
.about-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.partner-card-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 90px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03);
}

.partner-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.3);
}

.partner-card-modern img {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(30%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-card-modern:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Consultation Call to Action Strip */
.about-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0f2c4e 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-card:before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px;
    bottom: -30px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-cta-p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-cta-primary {
    background: var(--sl-primary-gradient);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(217, 41, 2, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-cta-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: var(--sl-font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for About Page */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .about-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .about-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .about-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-section-padding {
        padding: 55px 0 !important;
    }
    .about-heading-main {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    .about-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .about-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .founder-card-frame {
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }
    .about-floating-badge {
        position: relative;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .about-photo-frame {
        margin-top: 35px;
    }
    .about-cta-card {
        padding: 35px 24px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .founder-awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-heading-main {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    .about-cta-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .about-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .btn-cta-primary,
    .btn-cta-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}