/* ==========================================================================
   SHANTHI METAL CORPORATION - UNIFIED MASTER STYLESHEET
   Stainless Steel Utensils Manufacturers and Wholesalers
   Mint Street, Park Town, Chennai - 600003
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Metallic Navy & Dark Palette */
  --bg-dark: #070d18;
  --bg-surface: #0c1527;
  --bg-card: rgba(12, 21, 39, 0.75);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(19, 33, 58, 0.9);
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-light-alt: #f0f6fc;

  /* Chrome / Steel Gradients */
  --steel-100: #f8fafc;
  --steel-200: #e2e8f0;
  --steel-300: #cbd5e1;
  --steel-400: #94a3b8;
  --steel-500: #64748b;
  --steel-600: #475569;
  --steel-800: #1e293b;
  --steel-900: #0f172a;

  /* Metallic Silver Gradient */
  --grad-silver: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #cbd5e1 45%, #94a3b8 75%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  --grad-chrome: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #94a3b8 40%, #e2e8f0 70%, #64748b 100%);
  --grad-dark-surface: linear-gradient(145deg, #101c34 0%, #070d18 100%);

  /* Royal Metallic Blue Palette (From Official Logo) */
  --accent-gold: #0077ff;
  --accent-gold-light: #e0f2fe;
  --accent-gold-dark: #0055cc;
  --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #0099ff 0%, #0066cc 50%, #0044bb 100%);

  /* Brand Blue & Steel Metallics */
  --brand-blue: #0066cc;
  --brand-blue-bright: #0088ff;
  --brand-blue-cyan: #38bdf8;
  --brand-blue-dark: #0047ab;
  --grad-brand-metallic: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #0077ff 35%, #0052cc 70%, #003399 100%);
  --grad-steel-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #e2e8f0 0%, #38bdf8 40%, #0066cc 80%, #0f172a 100%);

  /* Trust & Status */
  --primary: #0066cc;
  --primary-glow: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
  --success: #10b981;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-steel: #e2e8f0;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-dark-muted: #475569;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-subtle: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.12);
  --border-glow: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
  --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.37);
  --shadow-card: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  --shadow-silver: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);

  /* Dimensions & Radius */
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* --- Base & Reset --- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #090d16;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #94a3b8, #475569);
  border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --- Layout Utility Classes --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.flex-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Section Header Styles */
.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-badge.light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: var(--steel-300);
}

/* Metallic Underline Accent */
.title-underline {
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  margin: 15px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

.title-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-gold);
}

/* --- Keyframe Animations --- */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-25deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(250%) skewX(-25deg);
  }
}

@keyframes floatSlow {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(2deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  }
}

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

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

@keyframes bannerSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px);
  }

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

@keyframes bannerScale {
  from {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

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

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

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

/* --- Interactive Metallic Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Shimmer overlay for buttons */
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-25deg);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  animation: shimmer 1.2s infinite;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-steel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #cbd5e1 50%, #94a3b8 100%);
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-steel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #000000;
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #090d16;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--steel-800);
  color: var(--steel-900);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--steel-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- Top Header Bar --- */
.top-bar {
  background: #090d16;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
}

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-info-item i,
.top-info-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-info-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.badge-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

/* --- Main Navigation Header --- */
.main-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-height);
}

/* Brand Logo Image */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96); */
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  /* box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); */
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: block;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  /* background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4); */
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Backward compatibility placeholders */
.logo-symbol {
  display: none;
}

.logo-text {
  display: none;
}

/* Nav Menu Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #004fc1;
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: #004fc1;
  ;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54);
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #090d16;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 100px 30px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  color: var(--steel-200);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BANNER CAROUSEL (INDEX PAGE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT)
   - Auto sliding images
   - Centered text
   - "Contact Us" button below text
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  min-height: 600px;
  max-height: 850px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090d16;
}

.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.carousel-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, transform 1s ease-in-out;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.slide-image-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.slide-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  animation: bannerScale 8s linear infinite alternate;
}

/* Dramatic Industrial Dark Metallic Overlay */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.8) 0%,
      rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.5) 50%,
      rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.9) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Centered Banner Content - Explicit Requirement */
.hero-content-centered {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 8px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  animation: bannerSlideIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  animation: bannerSlideIn 0.9s 0.1s ease-out backwards;
}

.hero-title .highlight-text {
  background: var(--grad-silver);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title .highlight-gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--steel-200);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  animation: bannerSlideIn 1s 0.2s ease-out backwards;
}

/* Below the text contact us button & action buttons */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: bannerSlideIn 1s 0.3s ease-out backwards;
}

.btn-banner-contact {
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.45);
  animation: pulseGlow 3s infinite;
}

.btn-banner-contact:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.65);
}

/* Banner Carousel Navigation Arrows */
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-btn.prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.carousel-btn.next {
  right: 30px;
}

/* Carousel Indicator Dots */
.carousel-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 42px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Slide Auto Progress Bar */
.carousel-progress-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* --- Floating Steel Elements Decoration --- */
.floating-element {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.18;
  animation: floatSlow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* --- Highlights / Core Strengths Section --- */
.strengths-section {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #070d18 0%, #0c172c 100%);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: 85px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  width: 100%;
}

.strengths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.strength-card {
  background: rgba(11, 19, 36, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.strength-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  transition: height var(--transition-smooth);
}

.strength-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.strength-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.strength-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-blue-bright);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.strength-card:hover .strength-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.strength-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.strength-info h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.strength-info p {
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Welcome To Shanthi Metal Section (Company Introduction)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Unique Keyframe Animations --- */
@keyframes welcomeAuraPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15) rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

@keyframes welcomeSheenSweep {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-160%) skewX(-25deg);
  }

  35%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(260%) skewX(-25deg);
  }
}

@keyframes badgeFloatA {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(-1.2deg);
  }
}

@keyframes badgeFloatB {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1.2deg);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseDotLive {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.7);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 79, 193, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 79, 193, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes cornerGlowFrame {

  0%,
  100% {
    border-color: #004fc1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.35);
  }

  50% {
    border-color: #d4af37;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  }
}

.welcome-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9fd 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.08);
}

.welcome-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  gap: 65px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Content */
.welcome-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.welcome-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.22);
  padding: 7px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.welcome-pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background: #004fc1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDotLive 2s infinite;
}

.welcome-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #004fc1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.welcome-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.text-gradient-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004fc1 0%, #002f78 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.welcome-lead {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: var(--steel-800);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.welcome-lead strong {
  color: #004fc1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.welcome-description {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--steel-600);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* 2x2 Highlights Mini Grid */
.welcome-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.welcome-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.welcome-highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.12);
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.1) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 100%);
  color: #004fc1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.welcome-highlight-item:hover .highlight-icon {
  background: #004fc1;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.highlight-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.highlight-text strong {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.highlight-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--steel-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.welcome-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Right Visual Wrap */
.welcome-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 24px;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow */
.welcome-aura-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 110%;
  height: 110%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.18) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 42%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: welcomeAuraPulse 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.welcome-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16), 0 0 32px rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.welcome-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Corner Accents */
.welcome-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  border: 3px solid #004fc1;
  animation: cornerGlowFrame 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.welcome-corner-accent.top-left {
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-top-left-radius: 16px;
}

.welcome-corner-accent.bottom-right {
  bottom: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 16px;
}

.welcome-img-container {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  background: #090d16;
}

.welcome-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.welcome-image-card:hover .welcome-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Metallic light sweep */
.welcome-sheen-sweep {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: welcomeSheenSweep 5.5s infinite;
}

/* Floating Glassmorphism Badges */
.welcome-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), 0 0 18px rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.25);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.welcome-floating-badge:hover {
  border-color: #0066cc;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
}

/* Badge 1: 25+ Years Legacy */
.badge-experience {
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  animation: badgeFloatA 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Badge 2: 10,000+ Partners */
.badge-trust {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -18px;
  animation: badgeFloatB 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Badge 3: 100% SS Quality Pill */
.badge-quality {
  bottom: 30px;
  right: -12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.95) 0%, rgba(0, 47, 120, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: badgeFloatA 4.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.floating-badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.floating-badge-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.floating-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.quality-shield-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #090d16;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --- Products / Categories Grid (Tilt Effect) --- */
.products-section {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.product-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.product-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.product-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.product-card:hover .product-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.product-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
}

.product-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.product-grade {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.product-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.product-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.product-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.product-feature-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--steel-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* --- Animated Stats / Counter Section --- */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090d16 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.stat-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.stat-number-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--grad-silver);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --- About Teaser Section --- */
.about-teaser {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-images-composition {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.about-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  background: #090d16;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  max-width: 220px;
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  margin-top: 5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 25px 0 35px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--steel-800);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.check-item i,
.check-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --- Testimonials Section --- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--bg-light-alt);
}

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

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--steel-800);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.client-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel-800);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.client-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.client-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--steel-500);
}

/* --- Call To Action Box --- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090d16 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: spinSlow 20s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-banner h3 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--steel-200);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-contact-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 25px;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-contact-strip span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cta-contact-strip span i,
.cta-contact-strip span svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE SPECIFIC BANNER HEADERS (About, Services, Gallery, Contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-header-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: #090d16;
  padding: 100px 0 70px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-header-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.25;
}

.page-header-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: blur(2px);
}

.page-header-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.95) 100%);
}

.page-header-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-header-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.4rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.page-header-desc {
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-history-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.history-text h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--steel-900);
}

.history-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--steel-700);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.history-text p {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.value-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px 30px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090d16, #1e293b);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
}

.value-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Manufacturing Process Timeline */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.process-step {
  background: var(--grad-dark-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
}

.process-step h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 35px;
}

.service-card-detailed {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card-detailed:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.service-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090d16;
}

.service-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.service-card-detailed:hover .service-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.1) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-tag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(0, 79, 193, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-header {
  padding: 22px 28px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090d16 0%, #172439 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #004fc1;
}

.service-card-header h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-body p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--steel-800);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.service-features-list li i,
.service-features-list li svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* Bulk Order Estimator Box */
.estimator-box {
  background: var(--grad-dark-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.estimator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.estimator-info h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.estimator-info p {
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE STYLES (Filterable + Lightbox)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--steel-700);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--steel-900);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: #090d16;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 25px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  background: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.95) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item-tag {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-item-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
  display: flex;
  animation: bannerSlideIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.lightbox-img-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE STYLES (Accurate Credentials & Working Form)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
}

.contact-info-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.contact-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #090d16;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-details h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-card-details p,
.contact-card-details a {
  color: var(--steel-600);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-card-details a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* Form Container */
.contact-form-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-form-container h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-container p {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--steel-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Google Map Container */
.map-embed-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.map-embed-box iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--bg-light);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 20px 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--steel-900);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
  background: #fafafa;
}

.faq-body-inner {
  padding: 0 25px 20px;
  color: var(--steel-600);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: #090d16;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 3000;
  transform: translateY(120px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.toast-notice i,
.toast-notice svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS (WhatsApp & Quick Call)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 990;
}

.float-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.float-whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
}

.float-call {
  background: var(--primary);
}

.float-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 65px;
  background: #090d16;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.float-btn:hover .float-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
  background: #070a12;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-about p {
  color: var(--steel-400);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--steel-400);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--steel-400);
}

.footer-contact-item i,
.footer-contact-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--steel-500);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--steel-400);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (PERFECT RESPONSIVE REQUIREMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

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

  .strengths-section {
    padding: 65px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .about-row,
  .about-history-grid,
  .estimator-grid,
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about-floating-badge {
    right: 15px;
    bottom: -15px;
  }

  .welcome-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .welcome-main-img {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .badge-experience {
    top: -12px;
    right: 5px;
  }

  .badge-trust {
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 868px) {

  .nav-menu,
  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .carousel-btn {
    display: none;
    /* Swipe & dots on mobile */
  }

  .hero-banner-section {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 580px;
    max-height: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-carousel,
  .carousel-slides-wrapper,
  .hero-slide {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 580px;
  }

  .hero-content-centered {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 580px;
    padding: 35px 18px 75px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    max-width: 95%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 92%;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 290px;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .btn-banner-contact {
    padding: 13px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 18px;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .carousel-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-banner-section {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  .hero-carousel,
  .carousel-slides-wrapper,
  .hero-slide {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  .hero-content-centered {
    min-height: 560px;
    padding: 30px 16px 72px 16px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    max-width: 270px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    padding: 11px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .btn-banner-contact {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .strengths-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .strengths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .strength-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .strength-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .strength-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .strength-info p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .welcome-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .welcome-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .welcome-highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .welcome-visual-wrap {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .welcome-main-img {
    height: 310px;
  }

  .welcome-floating-badge {
    padding: 9px 14px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .floating-badge-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .floating-badge-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .badge-experience {
    top: -10px;
    right: -4px;
  }

  .badge-trust {
    bottom: -12px;
    left: -4px;
  }

  .badge-quality {
    display: none;
  }

  .welcome-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .welcome-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 80px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    max-width: 160px;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }

  .estimator-box {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .stat-box {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }

  .floating-actions {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
  }

  .float-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}