/* ═══════════════════════════════
           GLOBAL
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        :root {
            --blue-deep:   #01355a;
            --blue-mid:    #0168a6;
            --blue-bright: #0d8fe0;
            --blue-sky:    #1aaee8;
            --white:       #ffffff;
            --text-dark:   #0a2540;
            --text-muted:  #4a6280;
            --btn-bg:      #013a5e;
            --btn-hover:   #012d49;
            --drop-shadow: 0 14px 44px rgba(1,53,90,0.16);
            --transition:  0.26s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        * { box-sizing: border-box; }
        body { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; margin: 0; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           HEADER OUTER (Blue Gradient)
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .site-header {
            z-index: 999;
            /* background: linear-gradient(
                130deg,
                var(--blue-deep) 0%,
                var(--blue-mid)  48%,
                var(--blue-bright) 78%,
                var(--blue-sky) 100%
            ); */
            padding: 15px 20px;
        }

        /* ── reset Bootstrap navbar padding ── */
        .site-header .navbar { padding: 0; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           WHITE PILL CONTAINER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .header-container {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 6px 20px !important;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(1,78,126,0.22), 0 3px 16px rgba(1,53,90,0.09);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           BRAND / LOGO
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .navbar-brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-dark) !important;
            text-decoration: none;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .navbar-brand .brand-accent { color: var(--blue-mid); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           CUSTOM HAMBURGER TOGGLER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .navbar-toggler {
            border: none !important;
            padding: 7px;
            border-radius: 9px;
            background: transparent;
            box-shadow: none !important;
            outline: none !important;
            transition: background var(--transition);
        }

        .navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none !important; }
        .navbar-toggler:hover { background: rgba(1,104,166,0.08); }

        .toggler-bar {
            display: block;
            width: 22px;
            height: 2px;
            border-radius: 2px;
            background: var(--text-dark);
            transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
            margin: 5px 0;
        }

        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(1) {
            transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
        }
        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(2) {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scaleX(0);
        }
        .navbar-toggler[aria-expanded="true"] .toggler-bar:nth-child(3) {
            transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           NAV LINKS
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
            font-size: 13.5px !important;
            font-weight: 600 !important;
            color: var(--text-dark) !important;
            padding: 7px 12px !important;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
            letter-spacing: 0.15px;
            white-space: nowrap;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
        .navbar-nav .nav-link:focus,
        .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown.show > .nav-link {
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.08) !important;
            color: var(--blue-mid) !important;
        }

        /* ── Remove Bootstrap's default caret ── */
        .dropdown-toggle::after { display: none !important; }

        /* ── Custom chevron SVG ── */
        .nav-chevron {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 13px;
            height: 13px;
            opacity: 0.60;
            transition: transform var(--transition), opacity 0.2s;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Chevron rotate: desktop hover */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .nav-link .nav-chevron {
                transform: rotate(180deg);
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        /* Chevron rotate: mobile Bootstrap .show class */
        .nav-item.dropdown.show > .nav-link .nav-chevron {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           DROPDOWN MENU
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu {
            border: 1px solid rgba(1,104,166,0.11) !important;
            border-radius: 14px !important;
            box-shadow: var(--drop-shadow) !important;
            padding: 8px !important;
            min-width: 215px;

        }

        /* Animate when Bootstrap adds .show */
        .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu.show {
            animation: dropFadeIn var(--transition);
        }

        @keyframes dropFadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98); }
            to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0)   scale(1); }
        }

        /* Desktop: also show on hover (smooth) */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu:not(.show) {
                display: block !important;
                animation: dropFadeIn var(--transition);
            }
        }

        /* Dropdown items */
        .navbar-nav .dropdown-item {
            display: flex !important;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 13.5px !important;
            font-weight: 500 !important;
            color: var(--text-dark) !important;
            padding: 9px 12px !important;
            border-radius: 9px !important;
            transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
        }

        .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover,
        .navbar-nav .dropdown-item:focus {
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.07) !important;
            color: var(--blue-mid) !important;
        }

        /* Icon box inside dropdown item */
        .di-box {
            width: 28px;
            height: 28px;
            border-radius: 7px;
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.09);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            font-size: 13px;
            transition: background var(--transition);
        }

        .dropdown-item:hover .di-box,
        .dropdown-item:focus .di-box {
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.16);
        }

        /* Divider */
        .dropdown-divider {
            border-color: rgba(1,104,166,0.10) !important;
            margin: 6px 8px !important;
        }

        /* ── Language link globe icon ── */
        .globe-svg {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            opacity: 0.62;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           CONTACT US BUTTON
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .btn-contact {
            display: inline-block;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-bg) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 100%);
            color: var(--white) !important;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 9px 22px;
            text-decoration: none !important;
            transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(1,53,90,0.26);
            white-space: nowrap;
            letter-spacing: 0.2px;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .btn-contact:hover {
            transform: translateY(-1px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(1,53,90,0.32);
            color: var(--white) !important;
        }

        .btn-contact:active { transform: translateY(0); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           MOBILE OVERRIDES
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .site-header { padding: 8px 12px; }
            .header-container { padding: 8px 14px !important; }

            /* Collapse expands inside pill: smooth */
            .navbar-collapse { transition: height 0.28s ease !important; }

            .navbar-nav { padding: 10px 0 8px; gap: 2px; }

            .navbar-nav .nav-link {
                padding: 10px 14px !important;
                font-size: 14px !important;
                justify-content: space-between;
                border-radius: 10px;
            }

            /* Mobile dropdown: flat card look */
            .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu {
                border: none !important;
                border-radius: 10px !important;
                background: rgba(1,104,166,0.04) !important;
                box-shadow: none !important;
                padding: 4px 0 4px 10px !important;
                margin-top: 2px !important;
                animation: none !important;
            }

            .navbar-nav .dropdown-menu.show {
                animation: none !important;
            }

            .navbar-nav .dropdown-item {
                font-size: 13.5px !important;
                padding: 8px 10px !important;
                border-radius: 8px !important;
            }

            /* Contact button full-width on mobile */
            .btn-contact {
                display: block;
                text-align: center;
                border-radius: 12px;
                padding: 12px 20px;
                font-size: 14px;
                margin-top: 8px;
                margin-bottom: 4px;
            }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           HERO SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .hero-section {
                padding: 90px 0 260px;
            background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f8ff 0%, #e8f4fd 55%, #daeef9 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }
        .hero-section .text-highlight {
            color: #f8eaae;
        }
        .hero-section .bg-banner-box {
            background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 48%, var(--blue-bright) 78%, var(--blue-sky) 100%);
            padding: 60px 20px;
            border-radius: 30px;
        }

        /* Decorative background blob */
        .hero-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -100px;
            right: -120px;
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,142,224,0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .hero-section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -80px;
            left: -80px;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,104,166,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Badge */
        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
                background: rgb(1 104 166 / 53%);
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 22px;
            letter-spacing: 0.2px;
        }

        .badge-dot {
            width: 7px;
            height: 7px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--blue-mid);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Title */
        .hero-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #ffffff;
            line-height: 1.13;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }



        /* Description */
        .hero-text {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: #ffffff;
            line-height: 1.72;
            margin-bottom: 34px;
            max-width: 480px;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* CTA Buttons */
        .btn-hero-primary {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5f3fc 0%, #ebf5fd 100%);
            color: #014978 !important;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 13px 30px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(1, 53, 90, 0.26);
            border: none;
        }

        .btn-hero-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(1,53,90,0.34);
            color: #014978 !important;
        }

        .btn-hero-outline {
            background: transparent;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 11px 28px;
            text-decoration: none;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            border: 2px solid #ffffff;
        }

        .btn-hero-outline:hover {
            background: var(--blue-mid);
            color: white !important;
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        /* Stats Row */
        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0;
            margin-top: 44px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .stat-item { text-align: left; padding: 0 24px; }
        .stat-item:first-child { padding-left: 0; }

        .stat-num {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
            line-height: 1;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .stat-sep {
            width: 1px;
            height: 38px;
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.18);
        }

        /* Hero Image Side */
        .hero-img-col {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .hero-img-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            max-width: 480px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hero-img-shape {
            position: absolute;
            top: -22px;
            right: -22px;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 26px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ddf0fd, #def0fd);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-img {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            border-radius: 26px;
            box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(1,53,90,0.20);
            display: block;
            object-fit: cover;
            max-height: 500px;
        }

        /* Floating Cards */
        .float-card {
            position: absolute;
            z-index: 3;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 14px;
            padding: 11px 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(1,53,90,0.16);
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            min-width: 148px;
        }

        .float-card-top {
            top: -32px;
            right: -30px;
        }

        .float-card-bottom {
            bottom: -18px;
            left: -18px;
        }

        .fc-label {
            font-size: 10.5px;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .fc-value {
            font-size: 19px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin: 1px 0;
        }

        .fc-sub-green {
            font-size: 11px;
            color: #16a34a;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .fc-sub-blue {
            font-size: 11px;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .hero-img-col { margin-top: 50px; }
            .hero-img-wrapper { max-width: 380px; }
            .float-card-top  { top: -12px; right: -10px; }
            .float-card-bottom { bottom: -12px; left: -10px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .hero-stats { gap: 4px; }
            .stat-item { padding: 0 16px; }
            .float-card { min-width: 130px; padding: 9px 12px; }
            .fc-value { font-size: 16px; }
        }
        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           ASPIRATIONS SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .aspirations-section {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 40px 0;
            margin-top: -259px;
        }

        /* Background decorative elements */




        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           IMAGES COLUMN (LEFT)
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .aspirations-images {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .portrait-card {
            width: 100%;
            height: 480px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;

            transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
            animation: portraitReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) backwards;
        }

        .portrait-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
        .portrait-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
        .portrait-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
        .portrait-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

        @keyframes portraitReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.9);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
            }
        }

        .portrait-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);

        }

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

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           CONTENT COLUMN (RIGHT)
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .aspirations-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            background: #FDFAEC;
            color: #000;
            padding: 50px 34px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            z-index: 100;
        }

        .aspirations-heading {
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--black);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            letter-spacing: -0.4px;
            animation: contentFadeIn 0.8s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
        }

        .aspirations-text {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--black);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            max-width: 500px;
            font-weight: 400;
            animation: contentFadeIn 0.8s ease-out 0.3s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes contentFadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .know-more-link {
            display: inline-block;
            color: var(--black);
            text-decoration: underline;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 15px;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            animation: contentFadeIn 0.8s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
        }

        .know-more-link::after {
            content: '→';
            margin-left: 8px;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: transform var(--transition);
        }

        .know-more-link:hover {
            opacity: 0.85;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .know-more-link:hover::after {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .aspirations-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .aspirations-images {
                margin-bottom: 50px;
                order: 2;
            }

            .aspirations-content {
                order: 1;
            }

            .aspirations-heading {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
                margin-bottom: 24px;
            }

            .aspirations-text {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .aspirations-section {
                padding: 50px 20px;
            }

            .aspirations-images {
                gap: 12px;
                margin: 0px;
            }

            .portrait-card {
                width: 80px;
                height: 240px;
            }

            .aspirations-heading {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .aspirations-text {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                max-width: 100%;
            }
            .portrait-card {
                width: 100%;
                height: 210px;
                border-radius: 18px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .aspirations-section {
                padding: 40px 16px;
            }

            .aspirations-images {
                gap: 10px;
            }

            

            .aspirations-heading {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                line-height: 1.3;
            }

            .aspirations-text {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                margin-bottom: 24px;
            }
        }
 /* ═══════════════════════════════
           GROWTH STORY SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .growth-story-section {
            min-height: 100vh;
            padding: 100px 0;

            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .growth-story-section .stat-label{
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           IMAGE COLLAGE CONTAINER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .collage-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 700px;
        }

        /* Base image card styling */
        .collage-image {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(1,53,90,0.15);
            transition: all var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
            background: var(--white);
        }

        .collage-image:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(1,53,90,0.22);
        }

        .collage-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Individual image positions and sizes */
        .img-1 {
            width: 185px;
            height: 250px;
            top: 200px;
            left: 0;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.1s backwards;
        }

        .img-2 {
                width: 340px;
                height: 190px;
            top: 0px;
            left: 190px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
        }

        .img-3 {
                width: 180px;
                height: 130px;
                top: 108px;
                right: 505px;
             animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s backwards;
        }

        .img-4 {
            width: 160px;
            height: 160px;
            top: 0;
                right: 240px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.4s backwards;
        }

        .img-5 {
            width: 180px;
            height: 230px;
            top: 95px;
            right: 20px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.5s backwards;
        }

        .img-6 {
            width: 260px;
            height: 200px;
            bottom: 0px;
            left: 40px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
        }

        .img-7 {
                width: 125px;
            height: 125px;
            bottom: 31px;
            left: 435px;
             animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s backwards;
        }

        .img-8 {
                width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            bottom: -14px;
            right: 355px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.4s backwards;
        }

        .img-9 {
            width: 170px;
            height: 170px;
            bottom: 100px;
            right: 60px;
            animation: slideIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.5s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes slideIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: scale(0.8) translateY(20px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           CENTER STATISTICS BOX
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .stats-box {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            z-index: 10;
            /* background: var(--white); */
            /* padding: 48px 42px; */
            border-radius: 24px;
            /* box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(1,53,90,0.16); */
            text-align: center;
            animation: statsFloat 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s backwards;
            /* max-width: 580px;
            width: 90%; */
        }

        @keyframes statsFloat {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
            }
        }

        .stats-title {
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            display: block;
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 40px 30px;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .stat-card {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            animation: statCardEnter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) backwards;
        }

        .stat-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
        .stat-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .stat-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
        .stat-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }

        @keyframes statCardEnter {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(15px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 32px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .stat-separator {
            width: 1px;
            height: 60px;
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.15);
            position: absolute;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
            .growth-story-section {
                padding: 80px 0;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .collage-wrapper {
                height: 600px;
            }

            .img-1 { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
            .img-2 {
                width: 220px; height: 130px;
            }
            .img-3 { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
            .img-4 { width: 140px; height: 140px; }
            .img-5 { width: 150px; height: 150px; }
            .img-6 { width: 210px; height: 160px; }
            .img-7 { width: 130px; height: 130px; }
            .img-8 { width: 160px; height: 160px; }
            .img-9 { width: 140px; height: 140px; }

            .stats-box {
                padding: 36px 30px;
                width: 85%;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 28px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                gap: 30px 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .growth-story-section {
                padding: 60px 20px;
            }

            .collage-wrapper {
                height: 500px;
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }

            .img-1 { width: 140px; height: 140px; top: 20px; left: 10px; }
            .img-2 { width: 180px; height: 110px; top: 50px; left: 180px; }
            .img-3 { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: 100px; right: 220px; }
            .img-4 { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 20px; right: 80px; }
            .img-5 { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: 150px; right: 10px; }
            .img-6 { width: 180px; height: 140px; bottom: 30px; left: 20px; }
            .img-7 { width: 110px; height: 110px; bottom: 60px; left: 240px; }
            .img-8 { width: 140px; height: 140px; bottom: 10px; right: 180px; }
            .img-9 { width: 120px; height: 120px; bottom: 80px; right: 40px; }

            .stats-box {
                position: relative;
                transform: translate(0, 0);
                top: auto;
                left: auto;
                width: 90%;
                margin: 0 auto;
                padding: 32px 24px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 24px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                gap: 24px 16px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .growth-story-section {
                padding: 50px 0px;
            }

            .collage-wrapper {
                height: 450px;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }

            .img-1 { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
            .img-2 { width: 150px; height: 90px; }
            .img-3 { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
            .img-4 { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
            .img-5 { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
            .img-6 { width: 150px; height: 120px; }
            .img-7 { width: 90px; height: 90px; }
            .img-8 { width: 120px; height: 120px; }
            .img-9 { width: 100px; height: 100px; }

            .stats-box {
                padding: 28px 20px;
                width: 95%;
            }

            .stats-title {
                font-size: 12px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 20px;
            }

            .stat-label {
                font-size: 12px;
            }

            .stats-grid {
                gap: 20px 12px;
            }
             .stats-box {
                padding: 24px 16px 0;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .collage-wrapper {
                height: 350px;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }

            .img-1 { width: 90px; height: 90px; top: 10px; left: 5px; }
            .img-2 { width: 130px; height: 80px; top: 40px; left: 140px; }
            .img-3 { width: 90px; height: 90px; top: 80px; right: 180px; }
            .img-4 { width: 85px; height: 85px; top: 10px; right: 60px; }
            .img-5 { width: 90px; height: 90px; top: 120px; right: 5px; }
            .img-6 { width: 130px; height: 100px; bottom: 20px; left: 10px; }
            .img-7 { width: 75px; height: 75px; bottom: 40px; left: 190px; }
            .img-8 { width: 100px; height: 100px; bottom: 10px; right: 150px; }
            .img-9 { width: 85px; height: 85px; bottom: 60px; right: 10px; }

           

            .stats-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 16px 8px;
            }

            .stat-number {
                font-size: 18px;
            }

            .stat-label {
                font-size: 11px;
            }
        }
        .solutions-section {

                background: #f8eaae3d;
            padding: 80px 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;

            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Background blobs */
        .solutions-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -200px;
            right: -200px;
            width: 600px;
            height: 600px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: floatBlob 15s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        @keyframes floatBlob {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(30px); }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           LEFT CONTENT WRAPPER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .left-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding-right: 40px;
            animation: contentFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) backwards;
        }

        @keyframes contentFadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(-40px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--black);
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            letter-spacing: -0.4px;
        }

        .title-highlight {
            color: #0168a6;
            display: block;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .section-description {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 480px;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .pattern-decoration {
            width: 244px;
            height: 244px;
            opacity: 0.3;
            margin-top: 40px;
            animation: patternReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes patternReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
            }
            to {
                opacity: 0.3;
            }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RIGHT SLIDER WRAPPER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .slider-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
            width: 100%;
            height: 700px;
        }

        /* Swiper Container */
        .solutions-swiper {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           SLIDE STYLES
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .solution-slide {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            align-items: flex-end;
        }

        .slide-image-container {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(1,53,90,0.25);
        }

        .slide-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .solution-slide:hover .slide-image {
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           OVERLAY CARD (GLASS MORPHISM)
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .overlay-card {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            right: 0;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 380px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212,212,212,0.5);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 24px 32px;
            animation: cardSlideUp 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes cardSlideUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .card-title {
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #024f7f;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: 0.2px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }

        .card-description {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           SWIPER PAGINATION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .swiper-pagination {
            position: absolute !important;
            bottom: 20px !important;
            left: 50% !important;
            transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
            z-index: 10 !important;
        }

        .swiper-pagination-bullet {
            width: 10px !important;
            height: 10px !important;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4) !important;
            opacity: 1 !important;
            margin: 0 6px !important;
            transition: all var(--transition) !important;
        }

        .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
            background: var(--white) !important;
            transform: scale(1.3);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
            .solutions-section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }

            .slider-wrapper {
                height: 600px;
            }

            .left-content {
                padding-right: 30px;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }

            .overlay-card {
                max-width: 340px;
                padding: 20px 24px;
                bottom: 30px;
                right: 10px;
            }

            .card-title {
                font-size: 14px;
                margin-bottom: 6px;
            }

            .card-description {
                font-size: 12px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .solutions-section {
                padding: 50px 20px;
                min-height: auto;
            }

          

            .slider-wrapper {
                height: 500px;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }

            .left-content {
                padding-right: 0;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .section-description {
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .overlay-card {
                max-width: 300px;
                padding: 18px 20px;
                bottom: 20px;
                right: 5px;
            }

            .pattern-decoration {
                width: 180px;
                height: 180px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .solutions-section {
                padding: 40px 16px;
            }

        

            .slider-wrapper {
                height: 420px;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .section-description {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .overlay-card {
                max-width: 260px;
                padding: 16px 18px;
                bottom: 16px;
                right: 0;
            }

            .card-title {
                font-size: 13px;
            }

            .card-description {
                font-size: 11px;
            }

            .pattern-decoration {
                width: 140px;
                height: 140px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .slider-wrapper {
                height: 350px;
            }

            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            .overlay-card {
                max-width: 240px;
                padding: 14px 16px;
            }

            .card-title {
                font-size: 12px;
            }

            .card-description {
                font-size: 10.5px;
            }

            .pattern-decoration {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
            }
        }

/* Image Zoom Effect (Ken Burns) */
.swiper-slide .slide-image {
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: transform 5s ease-in-out;
}

.swiper-slide-active .slide-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Overlay Card Text Animation */
.swiper-slide .overlay-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) 0.3s;
}

.swiper-slide-active .overlay-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Optional: Slider Wrapper Height Adjustments for Vertical sliding */
.slider-wrapper {
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.solutions-swiper {
    height: 100%;
}

        /* --- Digital Lending Section Styles --- */
        .digital-lending-section {
            padding: 4rem 0; /* md:py-16 equivalent */
        }

        .lending-card-wrapper {
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem; /* Default padding for mobile */
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .lending-title {
            color: #072126;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .btn-know-more {
            color: #072126;
            border: 1px solid #01588f;
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding: 10px 35px;
            font-weight: 500;
            background: transparent;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .btn-know-more:hover {
            background-color: #0d6efd; /* Bootstrap Primary Blue */
            color: #ffffff;
            border-color: #0d6efd;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .platform-logo-link {
            display: inline-block;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            border-radius: 20px; /* Matches the image rounded corners */
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .platform-logo-link:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .platform-logo {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 235px; /* Same as your w-[235px] */
            height: auto;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }

        /* Large Screen Adjustments */
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .lending-card-wrapper {
                padding: 3.5rem 5rem; /* lg:px-24 py-[56px] equivalent */
            }
        }
/* Testimonial Section Styling */
        .testimonial-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .section-heading {
            color: #454545;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        /* Swiper Container */
        .testimonial-swiper {
            padding: 20px 0 60px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Unique Slide Layout */
        .testimonial-wrapper {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            max-width: 850px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Overlapping Image */
        .testimonial-img-box {
            z-index: 2;
            margin-right: -60px; /* Overlap trick */
            position: relative;
        }

        .testimonial-img-box img {
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            filter: grayscale(100%); /* Black and white initially */
            transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            border: 6px solid #ffffff;
        }

        /* Interactive Hover Effect */
        .testimonial-wrapper:hover .testimonial-img-box img {
            filter: grayscale(0%); /* Turns colorful on hover */
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Content Card (Glass/Soft Blue Effect) */
        .testimonial-content {
            background: #f4f8fb; /* Soft Light Blue */
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 50px 50px 50px 90px; /* Extra left padding for overlap */
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            flex: 1;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 87, 141, 0.05);
        }

        /* Quote Icon Overlay */
        .quote-icon {
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px;
            left: 30px;
            color: #d1dde6;
        }

        .customer-name {
            color: #00578D;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            margin-bottom: 2px;
        }

        .customer-role {
            color: #6c757d;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .customer-review {
            color: #5c5c5c;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        /* Custom Navigation Arrows */
        .swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
            color: #00578D;
            background: #ffffff;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .swiper-button-next:hover, .swiper-button-prev:hover {
            background: #00578D;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .swiper-button-next::after, .swiper-button-prev::after {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .testimonial-wrapper {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 0 15px;
            }

            .testimonial-img-box {
                margin-right: 0;
                margin-bottom: -50px; /* Pull content card up */
            }

            .testimonial-img-box img {
                width: 140px;
                height: 140px;
            }

            .testimonial-content {
                padding: 70px 25px 30px 25px; /* Top padding increased for image */
            }

            .quote-icon {
                left: 50%;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
                top: 50px;
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            /* Hide arrows on mobile, use swipe instead */
            .swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
                display: none;
            }
        }
        .partners-section {
            background-color: #f4f8fb; /* Soft light blue/grey from your image */
            padding: 80px 0;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        /* Heading Styling */
        .section-heading {
            color: #454545;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        /* Partner Card Styling (Matches image_bf89c9.png) */
        .partner-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 24px;
            height: 180px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 30px;
            text-decoration: none;
            /* Soft, airy shadow to match the image */
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        }

        /* Hover Animation - Makes it Attractive & Interactive */
        .partner-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px); /* Lifts up */
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(0, 87, 141, 0.1); /* Adds a slight blueish shadow */
        }

        /* Logo Styling */
        .partner-logo {
            max-width: 140px;
            max-height: 70px;
            object-fit: contain;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            filter: brightness(1);

        }

        .partner-card:hover .partner-logo {
            transform: scale(1.08); /* Slight zoom on logo */
            filter: brightness(1);
        }

        /* Grid Spacing customization */
        .partners-grid {
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .partner-card {
                height: 140px;
                border-radius: 20px;
                padding: 20px;
            }
            .partner-logo {
                max-width: 110px;
                max-height: 50px;
            }
            .partners-section {
                padding: 50px 0;
            }
        }
.custom-footer {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a192f 0%, #112240 100%);
            color: #a8b2d1;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
            border-top: 4px solid #f8eaae; /* Gold Accent Border */
        }

        /* Typography */
        .footer-heading {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .custom-footer p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        /* Links Styling with Smooth Animation */
        .footer-link {
            color: #a8b2d1;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            position: relative;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }



        .footer-link:hover {
            color: #f8eaae;
        }

        .footer-link:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .email-link {
            color: #ffffff; /* Cyan accent for emails */
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .email-link:hover {
            color: #ffffff;
            text-decoration: underline;
        }

        /* Social Icons */
        .social-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 25px;
        }

        .social-icon-btn {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: #ffffff;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            background: transparent;
        }

        .social-icon-btn:hover {
            background-color: #f8eaae;
            color: #0a192f;
            border-color: #f8eaae;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .social-icon-btn svg {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            fill: currentColor;
        }

        /* Logo Area */
        .footer-brand {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-brand img {
            height: 45px;
        }

        .copyright-text {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(168, 178, 209, 0.7);
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .footer-col {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }
 /* ═══════════════════════════════
           ABOUT BANNER SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
         .about-banner {
            min-height: 100vh;
                background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 48%, var(--blue-bright) 78%, var(--blue-sky) 100%);
                padding: 100px 0 60px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;

        }

        /* Animated background elements */
        .about-banner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -150px;
            left: -150px;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: floatBlob 18s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        .about-banner::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -100px;
            right: -100px;
            width: 450px;
            height: 450px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,53,90,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: floatBlob 20s infinite ease-in-out reverse;
        }

        @keyframes floatBlob {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
            50% { transform: translateY(40px); }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           LEFT CONTENT SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .about-banner .about-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            padding-right: 40px;
        }

        .about-banner .about-heading {
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            letter-spacing: -0.8px;
            animation: headingReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) backwards;
        }



        .about-banner .heading-white {
            color: var(--white);
            display: block;
        }

        @keyframes headingReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(40px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .about-banner .about-description {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 500px;
            font-weight: 400;
            animation: textReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.1s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes textReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .about-banner .about-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--yellow);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 15px;
            transition: all var(--transition);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
            animation: ctaReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes ctaReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(20px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .about-banner .about-cta:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .about-banner .about-cta i {
            transition: transform var(--transition);
        }

        .about-banner .about-cta:hover i {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        /* Decorative dots */
        .about-banner .dots-pattern {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 300px;
            height: 300px;
            opacity: 0.15;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: dotsReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes dotsReveal {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
            }
            to {
                opacity: 0.15;
            }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RIGHT IMAGE GRID (ASYMMETRIC)
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .about-banner .images-container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 3;
            width: 100%;
            height: 700px;
            perspective: 1200px;
        }

        /* Floating image cards */
        .about-banner .floating-image {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(1,53,90,0.25);
            transition: all var(--transition);
            cursor: pointer;
            background: var(--white);
            border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        }



        .about-banner .floating-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }



        /* Image positions and sizes */
        .about-banner .img-1 {
            width: 240px;
            height: 240px;
            top: 0;
            left: 80px;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.15s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-2 {
            width: 280px;
            height: 200px;
            top: 120px;
            left: 0;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.25s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-3 {
            width: 200px;
            height: 240px;
            top: 20px;
            right: 234px;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.35s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-4 {
            width: 220px;
            height: 220px;
            top: 0;
            right: -17px;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.45s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-5 {
            width: 240px;
            height: 164px;
            top: 295px;
             right: 112px;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.55s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-6 {
            width: 200px;
            height: 200px;
            bottom: 145px;
    left: 157px;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.65s backwards;
        }

        .about-banner .img-7 {
            width: 180px;
            height: 180px;
                bottom: 23px;
            right: 0;
            animation: floatImage 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.75s backwards;
        }

        @keyframes floatImage {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: scale(0.8) translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
            }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE DESIGN
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
            .about-banner {
                padding: 80px 0;
            }

            .about-banner .images-container {
                height: 600px;
            }

            .about-heading {
                font-size: 3.5rem;
                margin-bottom: 24px;
            }

            .about-description {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }

            .img-1 { width: 220px; height: 220px; top: 10px; left: 60px; }
            .img-2 { width: 240px; height: 180px; top: 100px; left: 0; }
            .img-3 { width: 180px; height: 220px; top: 60px; right: 160px; }
            .img-4 { width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 0; right: 0; }
            .img-5 { width: 220px; height: 160px; bottom: 30px; right: 80px; }
            .img-6 { width: 180px; height: 180px; bottom: 10px; left: 30px; }
            .img-7 { width: 160px; height: 160px; bottom: 0; right: 10px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .about-banner {
                padding: 60px 20px;
                min-height: auto;
            }

            .about-content {
                padding-right: 0;
                margin-bottom: 50px;
            }

            .about-banner .images-container {
                height: 500px;
                width: 100%;
            }

            .about-banner .about-heading {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .about-banner .about-description {
                max-width: 100%;
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .about-banner .img-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; top: 0; left: 40px; }
            .about-banner .img-2 { width: 220px; height: 160px; top: 80px; left: -20px; }
            .about-banner .img-3 { width: 160px; height: 200px; top: 40px; right: 140px; }
            .about-banner .img-4 { width: 180px; height: 180px; top: 0; right: 0; }
            .about-banner .img-5 { width: 200px; height: 140px; bottom: 20px; right: 60px; }
            .about-banner .img-6 { width: 160px; height: 160px; bottom: 0; left: 20px; }
            .about-banner .img-7 { width: 140px; height: 140px; bottom: 0; right: 0; }

            .about-banner .dots-pattern {
                width: 200px;
                height: 200px;
            }
            .collage-wrapper {
                height: 100%;
                margin-bottom: 0px;
            }
                .collage-image {
                width: 100%;
                height: 100%;
                top: 0;
                left: 0;
                position: relative;
                        margin-bottom: 7px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
            .about-banner {
                padding: 50px 16px;
            }

            .about-heading {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .about-description {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }

            .about-banner .images-container {
                height: 450px;
            }

            .about-banner .img-1 { width: 160px; height: 160px; top: 0; left: 20px; }
            .about-banner .img-2 { width: 180px; height: 130px; top: 60px; left: -30px; }
            .about-banner .img-3 { width: 130px; height: 160px; top: 20px; right: 120px; }
            .about-banner .img-4 { width: 150px; height: 150px; top: 0; right: 0; }
            .about-banner .img-5 { width: 160px; height: 110px; bottom: 10px; right: 40px; }
            .about-banner .img-6 { width: 130px; height: 130px; bottom: -10px; left: 10px; }
            .about-banner .img-7 { width: 110px; height: 110px; bottom: 0; right: -10px; }

            .about-banner .dots-pattern {
                width: 150px;
                height: 150px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .about-banner .about-heading {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .about-banner .about-description {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }

            .about-banner .about-cta {
                padding: 12px 24px;
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .about-banner .images-container {
                height: 380px;
            }

            .about-banner .img-1 { width: 140px; height: 140px; top: 0; left: 10px; }
             .about-banner .img-2 { width: 150px; height: 110px; top: 50px; left: -40px; }
             .about-banner .img-3 { width: 110px; height: 140px; top: 10px; right: 100px; }
            .about-banner .img-4 { width: 130px; height: 130px; top: 0; right: 0; }
            .about-banner .img-5 { width: 140px; height: 95px; bottom: 0; right: 30px; }
            .about-banner .img-6 { width: 110px; height: 110px; bottom: -20px; left: 0; }
            .about-banner .img-7 { width: 95px; height: 95px; bottom: 0; right: -10px; }

            .about-banner .dots-pattern {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
            }
        }
/* Vision Section Container */
.vision-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 120px 0;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4f8 0%, #f8fbfd 50%, #f0f8ff 100%); */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background with Dots */
.vision-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.dot-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Animated Blobs */
.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blob-1 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-bright));
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-sky), var(--blue-mid));
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(30px); }
}

/* Vision Content */
.vision-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    animation: contentReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) backwards;
}

@keyframes contentReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Accent Lines */
.accent-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue-mid), transparent);
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    animation: lineReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.1s backwards;
}

.accent-line:last-of-type {
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    animation: lineReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.3s backwards;
}

@keyframes lineReveal {
    from {
        width: 0;
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        width: 60px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Vision Title */
.vision-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    animation: titleReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.15s backwards;
}

@keyframes titleReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Vision Description */
.vision-description {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    animation: textReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s backwards;
}

@keyframes textReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(25px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Vision Features Grid */
.vision-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    animation: featureReveal 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.35s backwards;
}

@keyframes featureReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1, 104, 166, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.feature-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-color: var(--blue-mid);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(1, 104, 166, 0.12);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-bright));
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(1, 104, 166, 0.3);
}

.feature-item h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
═══════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .vision-section {
        padding: 100px 0;
    }

    .vision-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .vision-description {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .vision-features {
        gap: 24px;
        margin-top: 50px;
    }

    .blob-1 {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
    }

    .blob-2 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .vision-section {
        padding: 80px 20px;
    }

    .vision-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .vision-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .accent-line {
        width: 50px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .accent-line:last-of-type {
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .vision-features {
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: 45px;
    }

    .feature-item {
        padding: 20px 14px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .feature-item h4 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .vision-section {
        padding: 60px 16px;
    }

    .vision-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .vision-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .accent-line {
        width: 45px;
        height: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .accent-line:last-of-type {
        margin-top: 18px;
    }

    .vision-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr));
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .feature-item {
        padding: 18px 12px;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .blob-1 {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        top: -50px;
        right: -50px;
    }

    .blob-2 {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
        bottom: -40px;
        left: -40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .vision-section {
        padding: 50px 14px;
    }

    .vision-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .vision-description {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .accent-line {
        width: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .accent-line:last-of-type {
        margin-top: 16px;
    }

    .vision-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 32px;
    }

    .feature-item {
        flex-direction: row;
        padding: 16px 12px;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 16px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .feature-item h4 {
        font-size: 12px;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════
   ACCESSIBILITY
═══════════════════════════════ */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .vision-content,
    .vision-title,
    .vision-description,
    .accent-line,
    .vision-features,
    .blob {
        animation: none;
    }
}
   .working-section {
            background: #FDFAEC;
            padding: 80px 0 90px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }



        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           SECTION HEADER
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .section-tag {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 11.5px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--gold-light);
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .section-title-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
        }

        .title-line {
            flex: 1;
            max-width: 80px;
            height: 2px;
            border-radius: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.35));
        }

        .title-line.right {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.35), transparent);
        }

        .section-main-title {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--white);
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            text-align: center;
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           GOAL CARDS
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .goal-card {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 490px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
        }

        /* Card lift on hover */
        .goal-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow:
                0 0 0 2px rgba(245,166,35,0.55),
                0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
        }

        /* ── Background image ── */
        .goal-card-img {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            object-position: center top;
            transition: transform 0.55s ease;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .goal-card:hover .goal-card-img {
            transform: scale(1.06);
        }

        /* ── Yellow chevron shape ── */
        .goal-card-chevron {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; right: 0;
            width: 62%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(
                165deg,
                rgba(255,193,7,0.90)  0%,
                rgba(245,166,35,0.88) 50%,
                rgba(212,136,10,0.82) 100%
            );
            /* Creates a left-pointing arrow/chevron: the point faces left into the card */
            clip-path: polygon(20% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 20% 100%, 55% 50%);
            z-index: 2;
            transition: opacity var(--transition), clip-path var(--transition);
        }

        .goal-card:hover .goal-card-chevron {
            opacity: 1;
            clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 18% 100%, 52% 50%);
        }

        /* ── Bottom dark gradient for text readability ── */
        .goal-card-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 68%;
            background: linear-gradient(
                to top,
                rgba(1,21,42,0.95)   0%,
                rgba(1,30,60,0.75)   40%,
                rgba(1,53,90,0.20)   75%,
                transparent          100%
            );
            z-index: 3;
        }

        /* ── Card number badge ── */
        .card-number-badge {
            position: absolute;
            top: 18px;
            left: 20px;
            z-index: 5;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
            backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
            padding: 4px 11px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
            transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
        }

        .goal-card:hover .card-number-badge {
            background: rgba(245,166,35,0.25);
            color: var(--gold-light);
            border-color: rgba(245,166,35,0.40);
        }

        /* ── Card category tag ── */
        .card-category {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 100px;
            left: 22px;
            right: 75%;           /* Stay in the left portion, away from chevron */
            z-index: 5;
            font-size: 10.5px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--gold-light);
        }

        /* ── Card content (title + description) ── */
        .goal-card-content {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0; left: 0;
            width: 78%;         /* Stay in image area, not overlapping chevron */
            padding: 0 22px 26px;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        .goal-card-title {
            font-size: 1.45rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.25;
            margin: 0 0 8px;
            letter-spacing: -0.2px;
        }

        .goal-card-desc {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin: 0 0 14px;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* ── Read More link ── */
        .card-read-more {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #fff;
            text-decoration: none;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            transition: gap var(--transition), color var(--transition);
        }

        .card-read-more .arrow {
            display: inline-block;
            transition: transform var(--transition);
        }

        .goal-card:hover .card-read-more .arrow {
            transform: translateX(5px);
        }

        .card-read-more:hover { color: #fff; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           CTA ROW
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .btn-view-all {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            font-size: 14.5px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: background var(--transition),
                        border-color var(--transition),
                        transform var(--transition),
                        box-shadow var(--transition);
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        .btn-view-all:hover {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATION
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(32px);
            transition: opacity 0.55s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
        }

        .reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
        .reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
        .reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.34s; }

        .reveal.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE
        ═══════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
            .working-section { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
            .goal-card { height: 420px; }
            .goal-card-content { width: 82%; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .working-section { padding: 50px 0 60px; }
            .section-main-title { font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 1.8px; }
            .title-line { max-width: 40px; }
            .goal-card { height: 400px; }
            .goal-card-content { width: 85%; }
            .goal-card-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
        }
.badges-section {
            /* background: linear-gradient(160deg, #eef4fb 0%, #f4f8fd 50%, #eaf2f9 100%); */
            padding: 88px 0 80px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* subtle dot grid */
        .badges-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1,104,166,0.06) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
            background-size: 28px 28px;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* decorative top arc */
        .badges-section::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -200px; left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 700px; height: 400px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.04);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════
           HEADER
        ═══════════════════════ */
        .section-tag {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 2.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.08);
            padding: 5px 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .section-tag-dot {
            width: 6px; height: 6px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--blue-mid);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .section-heading {
            font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            letter-spacing: -0.4px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .heading-underline {
            display: block;
            width: 52px;
            height: 4px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
            margin: 0 auto 14px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════
           BADGE CARDS
        ═══════════════════════ */
        .badge-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border-radius: 22px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(1,104,166,0.10);
            padding: 36px 28px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: transform var(--transition),
                        box-shadow var(--transition),
                        border-color var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* top accent bar */
        .badge-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue-mid), var(--blue-deep));
            border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
            transition: background var(--transition);
        }

        .badge-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(1,53,90,0.14);
            border-color: rgba(1,104,166,0.22);
        }

        .badge-card:hover::before {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
        }

        /* badge image wrapper */
        .badge-img-wrap {
            width: 150px;
            height: 150px;
            margin: 0 auto 22px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: transform var(--transition);
        }

        .badge-card:hover .badge-img-wrap {
            transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-1deg);
        }

        .badge-img-wrap svg {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(1,53,90,0.18));
        }

        /* badge text */
        .badge-name {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .badge-desc {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.55;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        /* verified pill */
        .badge-verified {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #16a34a;
            background: rgba(22,163,74,0.09);
            padding: 5px 13px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,0.20);
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════
           TRUST STRIP
        ═══════════════════════ */
        .trust-strip {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0;
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid rgba(1,104,166,0.10);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 18px 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .trust-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            padding: 6px 24px;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .trust-item i {
            font-size: 18px;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .trust-sep {
            width: 1px;
            height: 28px;
            background: rgba(1,104,166,0.15);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
            .trust-sep { display: none; }
            .trust-item { padding: 6px 14px; }
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════
           DISCLAIMER BOX
        ═══════════════════════ */
        .disclaimer-wrap {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid rgba(1,104,166,0.10);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 22px 28px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .disclaimer-label {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 1.8px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .disclaimer-text {
            font-size: 0.875rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            line-height: 1.75;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .disclaimer-text a {
            color: var(--blue-mid);
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: underline;
            text-underline-offset: 2px;
            transition: color var(--transition);
        }

        .disclaimer-text a:hover { color: var(--blue-deep); }

        /* ═══════════════════════
           SCROLL REVEAL
        ═══════════════════════ */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(28px);
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
        .reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
        .reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
        .reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.20s; }

        .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }


    /* Card Container */
    .custom-product-card {
        background-color: #f4f8fb; /* Soft light blue/grey from reference image */
        border-radius: 24px;
        padding: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
        margin-top: 30px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .custom-product-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 87, 141, 0.08);
    }

    /* Image Section styling */
    .product-image-container {
        position: relative;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 380px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .product-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Decorative Yellow Shape (Mimics the logo outline overlay in your image) */
    .yellow-geometric-shape {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 60%;
        background-color: rgba(253, 197, 0, 0.85); /* Si-Creva Yellow */
        /* Modern geometric clip-path to look like a brand element */
        clip-path: polygon(30% 0%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
        z-index: 2;
        mix-blend-mode: multiply;
        transition: 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Content Box */
    .product-info-box {
        padding: 40px 50px;
    }

    .category-tag {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #8fa0b5;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .product-heading {
        color: #1a202c;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .product-description {
        color: #4a5568;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    /* Beautiful Bullet Points */
    .product-highlights {
        list-style: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .product-highlights li {
        color: #2d3748;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .product-highlights li svg {
        color: #00578D; /* Primary Blue */
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-top: 2px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Custom CTA Button */
    .btn-custom-primary {
        background-color: #00578D;
        color: #ffffff;
        padding: 12px 35px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: inline-block;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 87, 141, 0.2);
    }

    .btn-custom-primary:hover {
        background-color: #ffd700; /* Yellow hover */
        color: #00578D;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(253, 197, 0, 0.3);
    }

    /* Responsive Adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .custom-product-card {
            padding: 15px;
        }
        .product-image-container {
            min-height: 250px;
        }
        .product-info-box {
            padding: 30px 15px;
        }
        .product-heading {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }
    }

    .branches-section {
        background-color: #f6f9fc;
        padding: 80px 0;

    }

    /* Headings */
    .branches-title {
        color: #2c3135;
        font-weight: 300;
        font-size: 3rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    /* Clean Card Style */
    .branch-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 30px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 25px;
        height: 100%;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Hover Magic */
    .branch-card:hover {
        box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 87, 141, 0.08);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        border-color: #dce7f3;
    }

    /* The Circular Icon Box */
    .branch-icon {
        background: #eef6fc; /* Very light blue circular background */
        color: #00578D; /* Brand Blue */
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
        min-width: 65px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .branch-icon svg {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    /* Typography inside the card */
    .branch-details h4.city-name {
        color: #00578D;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .branch-details h5.company-name {
        color: #333333;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .branch-details p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #555555;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* Responsive adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .branches-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
        .branch-card { padding: 20px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px;}
        .branch-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; min-width: 50px; }
        .branch-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
    }
      /* Section Spacing */
        .regulatory-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #fbfcff; /* Very faint blue/white background */
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        /* Typography */
        .regulatory-title {
            color: #0070B3; /* Deep Blue */
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .regulatory-subtitle {
            color: #5c5c5c;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        /* Pill Tabs Styling (Overriding standard bootstrap for custom look) */
        .nav-pills {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .btn-pill {
            border-radius: 50px !important;
            border: 1.5px solid #0070B3 !important;
            color: #0070B3 !important;
            background-color: transparent !important;
            padding: 8px 24px !important;
            font-weight: 500 !important;
            transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
        }

        /* Active State for Tabs */
        .nav-pills .nav-link.active, .btn-pill:hover {
            background-color: #0070B3 !important;
            color: #ffffff !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 112, 179, 0.2);
        }

        /* Policy Card Styling */
        .policy-card {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            background: #ffffff;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            text-decoration: none;
            height: 100%;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
        }

        .policy-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 112, 179, 0.08);
            border-color: rgba(0, 112, 179, 0.1);
        }

        /* Circular Icon Container */
        .icon-circle {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            min-width: 60px;
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .icon-circle img {
            width: 28px;
            height: auto;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        /* Text & Underline Match */
        .policy-name {
            color: #333333;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1.4;
            text-decoration: underline;
            text-decoration-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            text-underline-offset: 4px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease, text-decoration-color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .policy-card:hover .policy-name {
            color: #0070B3;
            text-decoration-color: #0070B3;
        }

        /* Responsive Adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .regulatory-title { font-size: 2rem; }
            .policy-card { padding: 16px; gap: 16px; }
            .icon-circle { width: 50px; height: 50px; min-width: 50px; }
        }
.faq-page-heading {
            color: #0070B3;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           LEFT SIDEBAR NAVIGATION
           ----------------------- */
        .sidebar-menu {
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px; /* Sticks to top while scrolling right side */
        }

        .sidebar-menu a {
            display: block;
            color: #454545;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            padding: 12px 10px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .sidebar-menu a:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .sidebar-menu a:hover {
            color: #0070B3;
            padding-left: 15px; /* Slight nudge effect */
            background-color: rgba(0, 112, 179, 0.05);
            border-radius: 6px;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           RIGHT SIDE FAQ CONTENT
           ----------------------- */
        .faq-category-card {
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            /* Smooth scroll target offset */
            scroll-margin-top: 100px;
        }

        /* Category Header */
        .faq-category-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .category-icon {
            width: 55px;
            height: 55px;
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .category-icon img {
            width: 26px;
            height: auto;
        }

        .category-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #202020;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Accordion Custom Styling */
        .accordion-item {
            border: none;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .accordion-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .accordion-button {
            padding: 18px 10px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: rgba(32, 32, 32, 0.9);
            background-color: transparent !important;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            color: #0070B3;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .accordion-button::after {
            /* Custom darker arrow */
            filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.5);
        }

        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
            filter: none;
        }

        .accordion-body {
            padding: 0 10px 20px 10px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .sidebar-menu {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            .faq-page-heading {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        .lap-faq-wrapper {

            background-color: #ffffff;
            color: #454545;
        }

        /* Page Heading */
        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-page-heading {
            color: #0070B3;
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            text-transform: capitalize;
        }

        /* -----------------------
           LEFT SIDEBAR NAVIGATION
           ----------------------- */
        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-sidebar-nav {
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 20px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px; /* Sticks to top while scrolling */
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-sidebar-nav a {
            display: block;
            color: #454545;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            padding: 14px 15px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-sidebar-nav a:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-sidebar-nav a:hover {
            color: #0070B3;
            padding-left: 22px; /* Smooth slide effect */
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        }

        /* -----------------------
           RIGHT SIDE FAQ CONTENT
           ----------------------- */
        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-topic-card {
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* For smooth scrolling offset */
        }

        /* Category Header */
        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-topic-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-topic-icon {
            width: 55px;
            height: 55px;
            background-color: #f5f9fc;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-topic-icon img {
            width: 26px;
            height: auto;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-topic-title {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #454545;
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Accordion Custom Styling */
        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-item {
            border: none;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-item:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-button {
            padding: 18px 10px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.9);
            background-color: transparent !important;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            color: #0070B3;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-button::after {
            filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.5); /* Dim arrow when closed */
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
            filter: none; /* Blue arrow when opened */
        }

        .lap-faq-wrapper .accordion-body {
            padding: 0 10px 20px 10px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: rgba(69, 69, 69, 0.75);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-sidebar-nav {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }
            .lap-faq-wrapper .lap-page-heading {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-Step Loan Form Styles (Ref: image_608ee4.jpg)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 2. Main Form Box (Left Side) --- */
.form-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 40px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.sign-up__title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* --- 3. Input Fields & Labels --- */
.input-single {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
}

.input-single .label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-control, .form-select {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #0F3326;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 51, 38, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #9ca3af;
}

/* --- 4. Error States (Matching the image exactly) --- */
.is-invalid {
    border-color: #dc3545 !important;
    /* Adds the red exclamation icon inside the input */
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%23dc3545' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0 1A8 8 0 1 0 8 0a8 8 0 0 0 0 16z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M7.002 11a1 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 1-2 0zM7.1 4.995a.905.905 0 1 1 1.8 0l-.35 3.507a.552.552 0 0 1-1.1 0L7.1 4.995z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right calc(0.375em + 0.1875rem) center;
    background-size: calc(0.75em + 0.375rem) calc(0.75em + 0.375rem);
}

.val-error {
    color: #dc3545;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: left;
}

/* --- 5. Navigation Buttons (NEXT & SUBMIT) --- */
.btn-next, #finalSubmitBtn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--btn-bg) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(1, 53, 90, 0.26);
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-next:hover, #finalSubmitBtn:hover {
transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(1, 53, 90, 0.32);
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Hide the icons in the button to match the minimalist look of the image */
.btn-next i, #finalSubmitBtn i {
    display: none;
}

/* --- 6. Sidebar Steps (Right Side) --- */
.hero-steps-right {
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero-step {
        background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f0f8ff 0%, #e8f4fd 55%, #daeef9 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hide icons in the sidebar to match the clean look of the image */
.hero-step i {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Active Step Styling */
.hero-step.active {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    /* background: blue !important; */
    background: linear-gradient(130deg, var(--blue-deep) 0%, var(--blue-mid) 48%, var(--blue-bright) 78%, var(--blue-sky) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .apply-loan-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .form-box {
        padding: 25px !important;
    }
}