/* ==========================================================
       DESIGN TOKENS  (navy · gold · white — light, airy, SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    :root{
      --navy:        #0698E9;
      --navy-2:      #2E83B2;
      --navy-deep:   #0698E9;
      --gold:        #007A33;
      --gold-2:      #86F4AC;
      --gold-deep:   #006628;
      --accent-red:  #E1261C;
      --ink:         #183142;
      --muted:       #5D6F7C;
      --soft:        #F7FAFC;
      --soft-2:      #EDF3F7;
      --line:        #DDE8EF;
      --shadow-sm:   0 8px 24px -12px rgba(13,90,135,.16);
      --shadow-md:   0 24px 55px -28px rgba(13,90,135,.26);
      --shadow-lg:   0 40px 90px -40px rgba(13,90,135,.38);
      --r-md:        16px;
      --r-lg:        22px;
      --ease:        cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.25,1);
      --font-head:   "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
      --font-body:   "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
    }

    html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:130px; }
    body{ font-family:var(--font-body); color:var(--ink); background:#fff; overflow-x:hidden; }
    h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,.font-head{ font-family:var(--font-head); }
    ::selection{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep); }
    img{ max-width:100%; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar{ width:10px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track{ background:var(--soft); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:linear-gradient(var(--navy),var(--navy-2)); border-radius:20px; border:2px solid var(--soft); }

    /* ==========================================================
       UTILITIES
    ========================================================== */
    .section-pad{ padding:clamp(72px,8vw,112px) 0; }
    .text-gold{ color:var(--gold)!important; }
    .text-navy{ color:var(--navy)!important; }
    .bg-soft{ background:var(--soft)!important; }
    .small-caps{ text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.3em; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; }
    .lead-copy{ color:var(--muted); font-size:1.03rem; line-height:1.9; }

    .eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; color:var(--gold-deep); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.3em; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; }
    .eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:38px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
    .eyebrow.centered::after{ content:""; width:38px; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(-90deg,var(--gold),transparent); }
    .eyebrow.light{ color:var(--gold-2); }

    .sec-title{ font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.2vw,2.6rem); font-weight:600; line-height:1.2; color:var(--navy); letter-spacing:-.01em; }
    .sec-title .em{ color:var(--accent-red); font-style:italic; font-weight:500; }
    .on-dark .sec-title{ color:#fff; }

    /* centred section heading */
    .sec-head{ text-align:center; margin-bottom:3.2rem; }
    .sec-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.2vw,2.6rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); }
    .sec-head .u-line{ width:64px; height:3px; border-radius:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-red),var(--gold)); margin:1rem auto 0; }

    /* ==========================================================
       BUTTONS
    ========================================================== */
    .btn{ border-radius:12px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.01em; transition:all .35s var(--ease); }
    .btn-gold{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold) 55%,var(--gold-deep)); color:#0B1530; border:none; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -12px rgba(200,162,77,.6); }
    .btn-gold:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(200,162,77,.7); color:#0B1530; filter:brightness(1.04); }
    .btn-navy{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy)); color:#fff; border:none; box-shadow:0 14px 30px -14px rgba(10,30,63,.55); }
    .btn-navy:hover{ transform:translateY(-3px); color:var(--gold-2); box-shadow:0 22px 44px -16px rgba(10,30,63,.6); }
    .btn-ghost-light{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); color:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); }
    .btn-ghost-light:hover{ background:#fff; color:var(--navy); transform:translateY(-3px); }
    .btn-outline-navy{ border:1.5px solid var(--navy); color:var(--navy); background:transparent; }
    .btn-outline-navy:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold-2); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-pill{ border-radius:60px; padding:.8rem 1.9rem; }
    .link-arrow{ color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; text-decoration:none; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem; transition:gap .3s var(--ease); background:none; }
    .link-arrow:hover{ gap:.85rem; color:var(--navy); }

    /* ==========================================================
       PRELOADER
    ========================================================== */
    #preloader{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:2000; background:var(--navy-deep); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:1.4rem; transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), visibility .7s; }
    #preloader.done{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; }
    .loader-mark{ width:74px; height:74px; border-radius:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-deep)); display:grid; place-items:center; font-family:var(--font-head); font-weight:700; font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--navy-deep); animation:pulseMark 1.6s var(--ease) infinite; }
    @keyframes pulseMark{ 0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,162,77,.45);} 70%{box-shadow:0 0 0 26px rgba(200,162,77,0);} 100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(200,162,77,0);} }
    .loader-bar{ width:180px; height:3px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; }
    .loader-bar span{ display:block; height:100%; width:40%; background:var(--gold); border-radius:10px; animation:loadSlide 1.2s var(--ease) infinite; }
    @keyframes loadSlide{ 0%{transform:translateX(-100%);} 100%{transform:translateX(450%);} }
    .loader-text{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); letter-spacing:.4em; font-size:.68rem; text-transform:uppercase; }

    /* ==========================================================
       STICKY HEADER (topbar + navbar combined)
    ========================================================== */
    .sticky-header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1030; width:100%; }

    /* ==========================================================
       TOP BAR
    ========================================================== */
    .topbar{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; font-size:.8rem; padding:.5rem 0; transition:all .4s var(--ease); max-height:60px; overflow:hidden; }
    .topbar a{ color:#fff; text-decoration:none; transition:color .3s; }
    .topbar a:hover{ color:var(--gold-2); }
    .topbar .social-dot{ width:25px; height:25px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-grid; place-items:center; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); font-size:.72rem; transition:all .3s; }
    .topbar .social-dot:hover{ background:var(--gold); border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep)!important; transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .topbar.hide{ max-height:0; padding:0; opacity:0; }

    /* ==========================================================
       NAVBAR — solid white, minimal (SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    .gx-navbar{ position:relative; top:0; z-index:1030; padding:.9rem 0; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); transition:all .4s var(--ease); }
    .sticky-header.scrolled .gx-navbar{ padding:.5rem 0; box-shadow:0 14px 40px -22px rgba(10,30,63,.28); }
    .gx-navbar .navbar{ position:relative; }
    .gx-navbar .nav-link{ color:var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.09rem; padding:.55rem .8rem!important; position:relative; transition:color .3s; }
    .gx-navbar .nav-link::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:.8rem; right:.8rem; bottom:.1rem; height:2px; background:var(--accent-red); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
    .gx-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,.gx-navbar .nav-link.active::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
    .gx-navbar .nav-link.active{ color:var(--navy)!important; }

    .brand-mark{ width:62px; height:62px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:transform .4s var(--ease); flex-shrink:0; }
    .brand-mark svg{ width:62px; height:62px; display:block; overflow:visible; }
    .navbar-brand:hover .brand-mark{ transform:scale(1.05); }
    .brand-text{ color:var(--navy); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1.02; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.02em; }
    .brand-sub{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.56rem; letter-spacing:.28em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); margin-top:.38rem; }
    .navbar-toggler{ border:1px solid rgba(10,30,63,.25); border-radius:10px; padding:.45rem .6rem; }
    .navbar-toggler:focus{ box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(200,162,77,.35); }
    .navbar-toggler-icon{ background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%230A1E3F' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e"); }

    /* dropdowns + mega menu */
    .gx-navbar .dropdown-menu{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); padding:.7rem; margin-top:12px; }
    .gx-navbar .dropdown-menu::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:-16px; left:0; right:0; height:16px; }
    .gx-navbar .dropdown-item{ border-radius:10px; padding:.55rem .9rem; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink); transition:all .25s; }
    .gx-navbar .dropdown-item:hover{ background:var(--soft); color:var(--navy); padding-left:1.15rem; }
    .gx-navbar .dropdown-item i{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
    @media (min-width:992px){
      .gx-navbar .dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu{ display:block; animation:dropIn .35s var(--ease); }
      @keyframes dropIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(12px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
      .gx-navbar .nav-item.mega{ position:static; }
      .gx-navbar .nav-item.mega .dropdown-menu{ left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); width:min(1060px,94vw); padding:1.6rem; border-radius:0 0 22px 22px; }
      .gx-navbar .nav-item.mega:hover .dropdown-menu{ animation:megaIn .35s var(--ease); }
      @keyframes megaIn{ from{opacity:0; transform:translate(-50%,12px);} to{opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,0);} }
    }
    .mega-head{ font-size:.66rem; letter-spacing:.24em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--gold-deep); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:.8rem; }
    .mega-feature{ border-radius:16px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; min-height:250px; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
    .mega-feature::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,15,36,.05),rgba(6,15,36,.88)); }
    .mega-feature > div{ position:relative; z-index:1; }

    /* ==========================================================
       HERO SLIDESHOW — image-dominant (SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    .hero-slide{ min-height:86vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; padding:120px 0 130px; }
    .hero-slide::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,15,36,.18) 0%,rgba(6,15,36,.08) 45%,rgba(6,15,36,.42) 100%); }
    .hero-panel{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:640px; background:rgba(6,152,233,.76); backdrop-filter:blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-left:5px solid var(--accent-red); border-radius:0 var(--r-lg) var(--r-lg) 0; padding:2.1rem 2.3rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
    .hero-panel h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,3rem); font-weight:600; color:#fff; line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
    .hero-panel h1 .em{ color:#fff; font-style:italic; font-weight:500; }
    .hero-panel p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; margin:1rem 0 1.4rem; }
    .hero .carousel-indicators{ justify-content:flex-end; left:auto; right:4%; bottom:42px; margin-right:0; }
    .hero .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target]{ width:32px; height:4px; border-radius:10px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.35); border:none; transition:all .4s; }
    .hero .carousel-indicators .active{ width:52px; background:var(--gold); }
    .hero-ctrl{ position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:5; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); color:#fff; display:grid; place-items:center; transition:all .35s var(--ease); }
    .hero-ctrl:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:#fff; border-color:var(--gold); }
    .hero-ctrl.prev{ left:2rem; } .hero-ctrl.next{ right:2rem; }
    @media (max-width:991px){ .hero-ctrl{ display:none; } .hero-panel{ border-radius:var(--r-lg); margin-right:1rem; } }

    /* ==========================================================
       STATEMENT + SIGNATURE (SDR-like intro)
    ========================================================== */
    .statement{ text-align:center; }
    .statement h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.9rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.3; }
    .statement h2 .em{ color:var(--accent-red); font-style:italic; }
    .signature{ font-family:"Caveat", cursive; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.4vw,3rem); color:var(--navy); transform:rotate(-2.5deg); display:inline-block; }

    /* ==========================================================
       GENERIC CARDS
    ========================================================== */
    .gx-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); transition:all .5s var(--ease); }
    .gx-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.4); }
    .icon-chip{ width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:16px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--navy); background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,162,77,.18),rgba(200,162,77,.05)); border:1px solid rgba(200,162,77,.35); transition:all .45s var(--ease); }
    .zoom-wrap{ overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
    .zoom-wrap img{ transition:transform 1.1s var(--ease); width:100%; object-fit:cover; }
    .zoom-wrap:hover img{ transform:scale(1.07); }

    /* ==========================================================
       SERVICES — SDR-style numbered cards
    ========================================================== */
    .svc-card{ position:relative; height:100%; padding:2rem 1.7rem 1.6rem; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; transition:all .5s var(--ease); display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
    .svc-num{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:3.4rem; font-weight:600; line-height:1; color:rgba(10,30,63,.1); transition:color .5s var(--ease); }
    .svc-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:1.04rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); margin:.9rem 0 .6rem; transition:color .4s; }
    .svc-card p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75; flex-grow:1; transition:color .4s; }
    .svc-card .link-arrow{ transition:color .4s; }
    .svc-card::after{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0; height:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent-red),var(--gold)); transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
    .svc-card:hover{ background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy)); transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:var(--navy); }
    .svc-card:hover::after{ transform:scaleX(1); }
    .svc-card:hover .svc-num{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.86); }
    .svc-card:hover h3{ color:#fff; }
    .svc-card:hover p{ color:#fff; }
    .svc-card:hover .link-arrow{ color:var(--gold-2); }

    /* ==========================================================
       BELIEVE — numbered mission / vision (SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    .believe-item{ display:flex; gap:1.4rem; padding:1.6rem; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-md); background:#fff; height:100%; transition:all .45s var(--ease); }
    .believe-item:hover{ border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.45); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .believe-num{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:2.6rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--gold); line-height:1; }
    .believe-item h5{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; color:var(--navy); font-size:1.02rem; }
    .believe-item p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; margin:0; }

    /* ==========================================================
       CALL NOW BAND (SDR-like phone CTA)
    ========================================================== */
    .call-band{ background:radial-gradient(900px 500px at 85% -20%,rgba(200,162,77,.16),transparent 60%),var(--navy-deep); position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
    .call-band::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size:26px 26px; }
    .call-icon{ width:84px; height:84px; margin:0 auto 1.4rem; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:2rem; color:var(--navy-deep); background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-2),var(--gold-deep)); box-shadow:0 0 0 12px rgba(200,162,77,.12); animation:pulseMark 2.2s var(--ease) infinite; }
    .call-number{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--gold-2); letter-spacing:.01em; text-decoration:none; display:inline-block; transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
    .call-number:hover{ transform:scale(1.03); color:#fff; }

    /* ==========================================================
       SECTORS — image cards (SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    .sector-card{ height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden; }
    .sector-card .zoom-wrap{ height:200px; }
    .sector-card .zoom-wrap img{ height:200px; }
    .sector-card h3{ font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700; font-size:1.02rem; color:var(--navy); }
    .sector-card p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }
    .sector-more{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding:.9rem 1.5rem; margin-top:auto; }
    .sector-chip{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:#fff; border-radius:60px; padding:.55rem 1.15rem; font-size:.84rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); transition:all .35s var(--ease); }
    .sector-chip i{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
    .sector-chip:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }

    /* ==========================================================
       WHY US / DARK PANEL
    ========================================================== */
    .navy-panel{ background:radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 85% -10%,rgba(200,162,77,.14),transparent 60%),radial-gradient(900px 500px at -10% 110%,rgba(16,41,90,.9),transparent 60%),var(--navy-deep); position:relative; }
    .navy-panel::before{ content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.05) 1px,transparent 1px); background-size:28px 28px; pointer-events:none; }
    .why-item{ display:flex; gap:1.1rem; padding:1.2rem; border-radius:var(--r-md); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); background:rgba(255,255,255,.03); transition:all .4s var(--ease); height:100%; }
    .why-item:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.4); transform:translateX(6px); }
    .why-item .icon-chip{ width:48px; height:48px; font-size:1.15rem; flex-shrink:0; border-radius:14px; background:rgba(200,162,77,.12); color:var(--gold-2); border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.3); }
    .why-item:hover .icon-chip{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep); }
    .why-item h6{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.98rem; }
    .why-item p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:.83rem; margin:0; line-height:1.7; }
    .check-list li{ list-style:none; display:flex; gap:.7rem; align-items:flex-start; color:rgba(255,255,255,.78); font-size:.93rem; padding:.35rem 0; }
    .check-list i{ color:var(--gold-2); margin-top:.2rem; }

    /* ==========================================================
       ACHIEVEMENTS — counters strip (SDR-like)
    ========================================================== */
    .ach-item{ text-align:center; padding:1.4rem 1rem; position:relative; }
    .ach-item:not(:last-child)::after{ content:""; position:absolute; right:0; top:18%; height:64%; width:1px; background:var(--line); }
    @media (max-width:767px){ .ach-item:nth-child(2)::after{ display:none; } }
    .ach-icon{ width:60px; height:60px; margin:0 auto .9rem; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.4rem; color:var(--gold-deep); background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(200,162,77,.35); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); transition:all .4s var(--ease); }
    .ach-item:hover .ach-icon{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold-2); transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }
    .ach-num{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:clamp(2rem,3vw,2.6rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); line-height:1; }
    .ach-label{ color:var(--muted); font-size:.86rem; font-weight:500; margin-top:.4rem; }

    /* ==========================================================
       TEAM / LEADERS
    ========================================================== */
    .team-card{ overflow:hidden; }
    .team-photo{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; height:330px; }
    .team-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform 1s var(--ease); }
    .team-card:hover .team-photo img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
    .team-social{ position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0; display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:.55rem; padding:1.1rem; background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(6,15,36,.9)); transform:translateY(100%); transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
    .team-card:hover .team-social{ transform:translateY(0); }
    .team-social a{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); color:#fff; font-size:.82rem; backdrop-filter:blur(6px); transition:all .3s; }
    .team-social a:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep); transform:translateY(-4px); }
    .team-role{ color:var(--gold-deep); font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; }

    /* ==========================================================
       TESTIMONIALS
    ========================================================== */
    .testi-quote{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2vw,1.45rem); font-style:italic; font-weight:400; color:var(--navy); line-height:1.8; }
    .testi-avatar{ width:62px; height:62px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; border:3px solid var(--gold); }
    .testi-stars{ color:var(--gold); letter-spacing:.2em; }
    .testi-mark{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:6rem; line-height:.6; color:rgba(200,162,77,.3); }
    .testi-ctrl{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:#fff; color:var(--navy); display:grid; place-items:center; transition:all .3s; }
    .testi-ctrl:hover{ background:var(--navy); color:var(--gold-2); border-color:var(--navy); }

    /* ==========================================================
       PUBLICATIONS
    ========================================================== */
    .filter-btn{ border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:#fff; color:var(--muted); border-radius:60px; padding:.5rem 1.25rem; font-size:.84rem; font-weight:600; transition:all .35s var(--ease); }
    .filter-btn:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-deep); transform:translateY(-2px); }
    .filter-btn.active{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:#fff; box-shadow:0 12px 26px -12px rgba(10,30,63,.5); }
    .search-wrap{ position:relative; }
    .search-wrap i{ position:absolute; left:1.1rem; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); color:var(--muted); }
    .search-wrap input{ padding-left:2.8rem; border-radius:60px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); height:48px; }
    .search-wrap input:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,162,77,.15); }
    .pub-card{ height:100%; display:flex; flex-direction:column; overflow:hidden; }
    .pub-card .zoom-wrap{ height:190px; }
    .pub-card .zoom-wrap img{ height:190px; }
    .pub-cat{ position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2; background:rgba(6,15,36,.75); backdrop-filter:blur(8px); color:var(--gold-2); font-size:.64rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; padding:.35rem .8rem; border-radius:60px; }
    .pub-title{ font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; line-height:1.45; }
    .page-link{ border-radius:10px!important; margin:0 .2rem; border:1.5px solid var(--line); color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; width:44px; height:44px; display:grid; place-items:center; transition:all .3s; }
    .page-link:hover{ border-color:var(--gold); color:var(--gold-deep); background:#fff; }
    .page-item.active .page-link{ background:var(--navy); border-color:var(--navy); color:#fff; }
    .page-item.disabled .page-link{ opacity:.4; }
    .breadcrumb{ --bs-breadcrumb-divider:'›'; font-size:.82rem; }
    .breadcrumb-item a{ color:var(--muted); text-decoration:none; }
    .breadcrumb-item a:hover{ color:var(--gold-deep); }
    .breadcrumb-item.active{ color:var(--navy); font-weight:600; }

    /* ==========================================================
       FAQ
    ========================================================== */
    .accordion-item{ border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--r-md)!important; overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:1rem; background:#fff; }
    .accordion-button{ font-weight:600; color:var(--navy); padding:1.2rem 1.5rem; font-size:.98rem; }
    .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){ background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(200,162,77,.1),transparent); color:var(--navy); box-shadow:none; }
    .accordion-button:focus{ box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,162,77,.18); border:none; }
    .accordion-button::after{ background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23A9842F'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e"); }
    .accordion-body{ color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; font-size:.93rem; }

    /* ==========================================================
       CAREERS
    ========================================================== */
    .job-card{ border-left:4px solid var(--gold); }
    .job-badge{ font-size:.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; padding:.35rem .85rem; border-radius:60px; background:var(--soft); color:var(--navy); border:1px solid var(--line); }
    .benefit-tile{ text-align:center; padding:1.7rem 1rem; border-radius:var(--r-md); background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); height:100%; transition:all .4s var(--ease); }
    .benefit-tile:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.4); }
    .benefit-tile .icon-chip{ margin:0 auto .9rem; width:52px; height:52px; font-size:1.25rem; }

    /* ==========================================================
       ALLIANCES MARQUEE
    ========================================================== */
    .marquee{ overflow:hidden; position:relative; -webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent); mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 12%,#000 88%,transparent); }
    .marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; animation:marquee 30s linear infinite; }
    .marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
    @keyframes marquee{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }
    .partner-logo{ font-family:var(--font-head); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600; color:#B9C3D6; white-space:nowrap; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.6rem; transition:color .3s; margin-right:4.5rem; }
    .partner-logo:hover{ color:var(--navy); }
    .partner-logo i{ color:var(--gold); font-size:1rem; }

    /* ==========================================================
       CONTACT
    ========================================================== */
    .contact-info-card{ display:flex; gap:1.1rem; align-items:flex-start; padding:1.3rem 1.5rem; border-radius:var(--r-md); background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); transition:all .4s var(--ease); }
    .contact-info-card:hover{ transform:translateX(6px); border-color:rgba(200,162,77,.45); box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm); }
    .form-control,.form-select{ border-radius:12px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); padding:.75rem 1rem; font-size:.94rem; }
    .form-control:focus,.form-select:focus{ border-color:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(200,162,77,.15); }
    .map-wrap{ border-radius:var(--r-lg); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border:1px solid var(--line); }
    .map-wrap iframe{ width:100%; height:400px; border:0; display:block; filter:saturate(.9); }

    /* ==========================================================
       FOOTER
    ========================================================== */
    footer{ background:var(--navy-deep); color:#fff; position:relative; }
    footer::before{ content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent); }
    .footer-head{ color:#fff; font-size:.76rem; letter-spacing:.26em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:1.3rem; position:relative; padding-bottom:.8rem; }
    .footer-head::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:34px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); }
    .footer-link{ color:#fff; text-decoration:none; font-size:.9rem; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55rem; padding:.28rem 0; transition:all .3s var(--ease); }
    .footer-link i{ font-size:.6rem; color:var(--gold); }
    .footer-link:hover{ color:var(--gold-2); transform:translateX(5px); }
    .footer-social a{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:12px; display:grid; place-items:center; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:#fff; transition:all .35s var(--ease); }
    .footer-social a:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep); transform:translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg); border-color:var(--gold); }
    .footer-bottom{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
    .newsletter-input{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16); color:#fff; border-radius:60px 0 0 60px; padding:.8rem 1.3rem; }
    .newsletter-input::placeholder{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
    .newsletter-input:focus{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); border-color:var(--gold); color:#fff; box-shadow:none; }
    .newsletter-btn{ border-radius:0 60px 60px 0!important; }
    footer .brand-text{ color:#fff; }
    footer .brand-sub{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

    /* ==========================================================
       BACK TO TOP
    ========================================================== */
    #backToTop{ position:fixed; bottom:26px; right:26px; z-index:1040; width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-2),var(--navy)); color:var(--gold-2); font-size:1.1rem; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:translateY(18px); transition:all .45s var(--ease); }
    #backToTop.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateY(0); }
    #backToTop:hover{ background:var(--gold); color:var(--navy-deep); transform:translateY(-5px); }

    /* ==========================================================
       REVEAL ANIMATIONS
    ========================================================== */
    .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(40px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease); will-change:opacity,transform; }
    .reveal-left{ transform:translateX(-48px); }
    .reveal-right{ transform:translateX(48px); }
    .reveal-zoom{ transform:scale(.94); }
    .revealed{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){ .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; } }

    /* modal / toast polish */
    .modal-content{ border-radius:var(--r-lg); border:none; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg); }
    .modal-header{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
    .toast{ border-radius:14px; border:none; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
    .toast-success{ background:var(--navy); color:#fff; }