/**
 * ============================================================================
 * BALWANT WIRES - MASTER CORPORATE STYLESHEET (CSS3)
 * ============================================================================
 * Pure CSS3 styling. No frameworks, no Tailwind, no Bootstrap.
 * Fully compatible with standard shared hosting (Hostinger, cPanel, Apache/Nginx).
 */

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

/* ============================================================================
   1. CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN TOKENS
   ============================================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Palette */
  --color-navy-dark: #071328;
  --color-navy-primary: #0B1B3D;
  --color-navy-light: #132A5C;
  --color-royal-blue: #1A4DB2;
  --color-royal-bright: #2563EB;
  
  --color-gold-light: #FDE047;
  --color-gold-primary: #D4AF37;
  --color-gold-dark: #B48216;
  --color-gold-amber: #F59E0B;
  
  --color-steel-light: #F8FAFC;
  --color-steel-slate: #E2E8F0;
  --color-steel-mid: #94A3B8;
  --color-steel-dark: #475569;
  --color-charcoal: #1E293B;
  
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-black: #000000;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.12), 0 4px 8px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.16), 0 8px 16px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.08);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  --shadow-blue: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 77, 178, 0.28);
  
  /* Layout Spacing & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  --container-max-width: 1280px;
  --header-height: 94px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 76px;
}

/* ============================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE ELEMENTS
   ============================================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

/* Executive Gold Luxury Hairline */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996515 0%, #D4AF37 25%, #FFF099 50%, #D4AF37 75%, #996515 100%);
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dynamic Reading Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-indicator {
  position: fixed;
  top: 3px;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-primary), var(--color-gold-light));
  z-index: 9998;
  transition: width 0.08s ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Premium Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #071328;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #1A3462;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 2px solid #071328;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background-color: var(--color-steel-light);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Typography Headings */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Section Common */
.section {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-dark h2, 
.section-dark h3, 
.section-dark h4 {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.section-dark p {
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-steel {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

/* Section Header / Eyebrow */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-dark .section-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
}

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

/* ============================================================================
   3. BUTTONS & CTAS
   ============================================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-gold-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-royal-blue);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26, 77, 178, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-royal-bright);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(26, 77, 178, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============================================================================
   4. TOP BAR & STICKY NAVIGATION
   ============================================================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

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

.top-bar-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.top-bar-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.transparent-header {
  position: fixed;
  background: transparent;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.site-header.solid-header {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.navbar {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 68px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 68px;
  max-height: 68px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 260px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo {
  height: 56px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo img {
  height: 56px;
  max-height: 56px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.15rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-light), var(--color-gold-primary));
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 32px;
  height: 22px;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(9.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

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

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-9.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 1005;
  transition: right var(--transition-base);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

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

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1002;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active,
.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================================
   5. HERO SECTION (HIGH-IMPACT INDUSTRIAL STEEL)
   ============================================================================ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.82) 50%, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.65) 100%),
    url('/assets/images/indian_plant_machinery_1788245158409.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-tag-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title span.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--color-steel-slate) 40%, var(--color-gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.hero-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.hero-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.scroll-mouse {
  width: 20px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel {
  width: 4px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollWheel 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 12px); }
}

/* Page Hero Banner (for subpages: About, Products, etc.) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 3rem) 0 4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.88) 100%),
    url('/assets/images/indian_factory_engineers_1788245082990.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.page-hero-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.page-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================================
   6. TRUST & STATS COUNTER SECTION
   ============================================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.stat-number-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-suffix {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================================
   7. ABOUT SPLIT SECTION
   ============================================================================ */
.split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #e2e8f0 0%,
    #f1f5f9 35%,
    #cbd5e1 50%,
    #f1f5f9 65%,
    #e2e8f0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
}

.image-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.image-frame.loaded::before,
.image-frame.is-loaded::before {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: none;
}

.image-frame img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.image-frame img.is-loaded,
.image-frame.loaded img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.image-frame-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 240px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.image-frame-badge h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.image-frame-badge p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  margin: 0;
}

.features-check-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem 0;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================================
   8. PRODUCTS SECTION & CARDS
   ============================================================================ */
.products-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.filter-tab {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.filter-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.filter-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.products-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(min(100%, 310px), 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.product-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.product-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #e2e8f0 0%,
    #f1f5f9 35%,
    #cbd5e1 50%,
    #f1f5f9 65%,
    #e2e8f0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
}

.product-card-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.product-card-img-wrap.loaded::before,
.product-card-img-wrap.is-loaded::before {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: none;
}

.product-card-img-wrap img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.product-card-img-wrap img.is-loaded,
.product-card-img-wrap.loaded img {
  opacity: 1;
}

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

.product-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.9);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 3;
}

.product-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.75rem;
  right: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 3;
}

.product-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.product-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.product-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.product-card-features {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.product-card-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.product-card-feature-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.product-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ============================================================================
   9. WHY CHOOSE BALWANT WIRES (6 PILLARS)
   ============================================================================ */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-royal-blue);
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-primary) 0%, var(--color-royal-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.2);
}

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

.why-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================================
   10. APPLICATIONS / INDUSTRIES SHOWCASE
   ============================================================================ */
.applications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.application-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.application-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.application-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.95) 0%, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: background var(--transition-base);
}

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

.application-card:hover .application-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.98) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.7) 100%);
}

.application-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.application-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.application-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================================
   11. QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY (PROCESS TIMELINE)
   ============================================================================ */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-gold-primary), var(--color-royal-blue));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.timeline-content {
  width: 44%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-content-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.timeline-node {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============================================================================
   12. INFRASTRUCTURE & MANUFACTURING PLANT
   ============================================================================ */
.infra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.infra-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.infra-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.infra-card-img {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #e2e8f0 0%,
    #f1f5f9 35%,
    #cbd5e1 50%,
    #f1f5f9 65%,
    #e2e8f0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
}

.infra-card-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.infra-card-img.loaded::before,
.infra-card-img.is-loaded::before {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: none;
}

.infra-card-img img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.infra-card-img img.is-loaded,
.infra-card-img.loaded img {
  opacity: 1;
}

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

.infra-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.infra-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.infra-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================================
   13. GALLERY & LIGHTBOX
   ============================================================================ */
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #e2e8f0 0%,
    #f1f5f9 35%,
    #cbd5e1 50%,
    #f1f5f9 65%,
    #e2e8f0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
}

.gallery-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-item.loaded::before,
.gallery-item.is-loaded::before {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: none;
}

.gallery-item img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-item img.is-loaded,
.gallery-item.loaded img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 3;
}

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

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

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.gallery-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-cat-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.lightbox-modal.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-close,
.lightbox-prev,
.lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover,
.lightbox-prev:hover,
.lightbox-next:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.lightbox-close {
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-prev {
  left: 2rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.lightbox-next {
  right: 2rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* ============================================================================
   14. CALL TO ACTION (FULL WIDTH BANNER)
   ============================================================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-navy-primary) 50%, var(--color-royal-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 400px;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-text {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.cta-text h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-text p {
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================================
   15. CONTACT SECTION & FORMS
   ============================================================================ */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-info-panel h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-text p,
.contact-info-text a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  margin: 0;
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-text a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.direct-connect-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-panel h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-form-panel p {
  color: var(--color-steel-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: #DC2626;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: var(--color-steel-light);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-royal-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 77, 178, 0.12);
}

.form-control.error {
  border-color: #DC2626;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #DC2626;
  display: none;
}

.form-error-msg.show {
  display: block;
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-status-alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none;
}

.form-status-alert.success {
  display: block;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.form-status-alert.error {
  display: block;
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* ============================================================================
   16. PRODUCT DETAILS PAGE & TECHNICAL SPEC TABLES
   ============================================================================ */
.spec-table-wrap {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.spec-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.spec-table th, 
.spec-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.spec-table th {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 32%;
}

.spec-table td {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.spec-table tr:last-child td,
.spec-table tr:last-child th {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background-color: var(--color-steel-light);
}

.product-detail-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.product-detail-gallery {
  position: sticky;
  top: calc(var(--header-height) + 2rem);
}

.product-detail-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ============================================================================
   17. MODAL DIALOGUES (ENQUIRY / GET A QUOTE)
   ============================================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-header {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.modal-header h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

/* ============================================================================
   18. FLOATING QUICK-CONTACT & LIVE CHAT BUTTONS
   ============================================================================ */
.floating-contact-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.floating-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.floating-btn svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

/* Mock Live Chat Button */
.floating-btn-chat {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B365D 0%, #0A192F 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.6), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}

.floating-btn-chat:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.floating-btn-chat:hover svg {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.floating-btn-online-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 3px;
  right: 3px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border: 2px solid #0A192F;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.floating-btn-online-pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  animation: liveChatPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes liveChatPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.floating-btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
}

.floating-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #20BA5A;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.floating-btn-call {
  background: var(--color-royal-blue);
}

.floating-btn-call:hover {
  background: var(--color-royal-bright);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 77, 178, 0.45);
}

.floating-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 64px;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.floating-btn:hover .floating-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  right: 68px;
}

/* Interactive Live Chat Prompt Balloon */
.live-chat-prompt-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 12px);
  right: 0;
  width: 290px;
  background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--color-white);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.95);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1001;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.live-chat-prompt-card.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.live-chat-prompt-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.live-chat-agent-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.live-chat-agent-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.live-chat-agent-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.live-chat-agent-text span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #34D399;
}

.live-chat-agent-text span::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981;
}

.live-chat-prompt-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.live-chat-prompt-close:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.live-chat-prompt-body {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.live-chat-prompt-action {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.live-chat-prompt-action:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

/* Modal Live Chat Banner */
.modal-live-chat-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-royal-blue);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.modal-live-chat-notice svg {
  color: var(--color-royal-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================================
   19. FOOTER (DARK NAVY INDUSTRIAL)
   ============================================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.footer-top {
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-col-brand p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background: #040B17;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

/* ============================================================================
   20. SCROLL REVEAL & UTILITY ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

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

@keyframes skeletonShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: -200% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

@keyframes skeletonWave {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

@keyframes skeletonPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
}

/* ============================================================================
   21. SKELETON LOADING SYSTEM & SHIMMER UTILITIES (CSS-ONLY)
   ============================================================================ */
.skeleton {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-steel-slate);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #e2e8f0 0%,
    #f1f5f9 35%,
    #cbd5e1 50%,
    #f1f5f9 65%,
    #e2e8f0 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.skeleton::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.skeleton-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.skeleton-title {
  width: 75%;
  height: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skeleton-text {
  width: 100%;
  height: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skeleton-text-sm {
  width: 60%;
  height: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skeleton-badge {
  width: 90px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.skeleton-btn {
  width: 130px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.skeleton-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Standalone Skeleton Product Card */
.product-card-skeleton {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-card-skeleton .skeleton-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
}

.product-card-skeleton .skeleton-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.product-card-skeleton .skeleton-features {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.product-card-skeleton .skeleton-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Standalone Skeleton Gallery Item */
.gallery-item-skeleton {
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Accessibility: Reduced Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .skeleton,
  .product-card-img-wrap,
  .gallery-item,
  .infra-card-img,
  .image-frame,
  .skeleton::before,
  .product-card-img-wrap::before,
  .gallery-item::before,
  .infra-card-img::before,
  .image-frame::before {
    animation: none !important;
    background: var(--color-steel-slate) !important;
  }
  
  .product-card-img-wrap img,
  .gallery-item img,
  .infra-card-img img,
  .image-frame img {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================================
   22. BINDING WIRE & MAKING PROCESS IMAGE SLIDER
   ============================================================================ */
.bw-slider-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #071328 0%, #0B1B3D 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bw-slider-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4), transparent);
}

.bw-slider-wrapper {
  background: #0d1f42;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.bw-slider-topbar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bw-slider-heading-wrap {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.bw-slider-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.bw-slider-main-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bw-slider-main-subtitle {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Step navigation tab strip */
.bw-steps-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--color-gold-primary) rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.bw-steps-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}
.bw-steps-nav::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.bw-step-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-step-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.bw-step-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-dark), var(--color-gold-primary));
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.bw-step-btn .bw-step-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.bw-step-btn.active .bw-step-num {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

/* Slider Stage (2 columns) */
.bw-slider-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: #09152e;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}

.bw-slider-stage:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Image Container Column */
.bw-stage-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.bw-img-container {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #0f244c 0%,
    #17346b 35%,
    #0f244c 50%,
    #17346b 65%,
    #0f244c 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeletonShimmer 1.8s infinite linear;
}

.bw-img-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 50%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: skeletonWave 1.8s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bw-img-container.loaded::before {
  display: none;
}

.bw-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bw-slide-img.is-loaded,
.bw-img-container.loaded .bw-slide-img {
  opacity: 1;
}

.bw-slider-stage:hover .bw-slide-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.bw-img-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 3;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bw-img-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-img-zoom-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.bw-stage-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #94a3b8;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.bw-stage-counter span#bwCounterCurrent {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Technical Details Column */
.bw-stage-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.bw-badge-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.bw-slide-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.bw-slide-subtitle {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.bw-slide-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Technical Specs Cards */
.bw-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.bw-spec-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.bw-spec-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.bw-spec-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Highlight Box */
.bw-highlight-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}

.bw-highlight-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.bw-highlight-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.bw-stage-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slider Bottom Controls Bar */
.bw-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem 0 0 0;
}

.bw-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.bw-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.bw-progress-container {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.bw-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-dark), var(--color-gold-light));
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.bw-progress-bar.running {
  animation: bwProgress linear forwards;
}

@keyframes bwProgress {
  from { width: 0%; }
  to { width: 100%; }
}

.bw-autoplay-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.bw-play-pause-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-play-pause-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Thumbnails Strip */
.bw-thumbnails-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.bw-thumb-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-thumb-item:hover,
.bw-thumb-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.bw-thumb-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.bw-thumb-item.active .bw-thumb-img-wrap {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.bw-thumb-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.bw-thumb-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  background: rgba(7, 19, 40, 0.85);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.bw-thumb-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.bw-thumb-item.active .bw-thumb-label {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.bw-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.bw-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.bw-lightbox-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.bw-lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
}

.bw-lightbox-dialog img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 70vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
}

.bw-lightbox-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: #071328;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.bw-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.bw-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* ============================================================================
   22. INTERSECTION OBSERVER SECTION FADE-IN ANIMATION SYSTEM
   ============================================================================ */
/* Applies to all observed sections and major layout blocks */
section.section-fade-init,
.section-fade-init,
.reveal,
.section-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* When intersecting / triggered by Intersection Observer */
section.section-fade-init.is-visible,
.section-fade-init.is-visible,
.reveal.revealed,
.section-reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Graceful Stagger for Grid Children when Section Becomes Visible */
.is-visible .product-card,
.is-visible .feature-card,
.is-visible .stat-card,
.is-visible .timeline-step,
.is-visible .infra-card,
.is-visible .cert-card,
.is-visible .gallery-item,
.revealed .product-card,
.revealed .feature-card,
.revealed .stat-card,
.revealed .timeline-step,
.revealed .infra-card,
.revealed .cert-card,
.revealed .gallery-item {
  animation: smoothChildFadeUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(1),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(1),
.is-visible .stat-card:nth-child(1),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(2),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(2),
.is-visible .stat-card:nth-child(2),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.12s; }

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(3),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(3),
.is-visible .stat-card:nth-child(3),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.19s; }

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(4),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(4),
.is-visible .stat-card:nth-child(4),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(5),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(5),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.33s; }

.is-visible .product-card:nth-child(6),
.is-visible .feature-card:nth-child(6),
.revealed .product-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.40s; }

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

/* Accessibility: Respect Reduced Motion Preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  section.section-fade-init,
  .section-fade-init,
  .reveal,
  .section-reveal,
  .is-visible .product-card,
  .is-visible .feature-card,
  .is-visible .stat-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================================
   23. HERO IMAGE SHOWCASE SLIDER - CLEAN PHOTOGRAPHY DESIGN
   ============================================================================ */
.hero-media-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.hero-image-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(520px, 82vh, 860px);
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  outline: none;
  background-color: #030813;
}

/* Image Slides Track */
.hero-image-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-image-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-slide-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-image-slide.active .hero-slide-photo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Soft atmospheric vignette for clean contrast without blocking photos */
.hero-image-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at center,
    rgba(3, 8, 19, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(3, 8, 19, 0.35) 60%,
    rgba(3, 8, 19, 0.75) 100%
  ),
  linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(3, 8, 19, 0.5) 0%,
    transparent 20%,
    transparent 75%,
    rgba(3, 8, 19, 0.85) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Navigation Arrow Controls */
.hero-slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4, 11, 23, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.hero-slider-prev {
  left: 2rem;
}

.hero-slider-next {
  right: 2rem;
}

/* Minimalist Floating Caption (Bottom-Left) */
.hero-slider-caption-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.25rem;
  left: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 8;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(4, 11, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.45rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  animation: captionFade 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes captionFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-caption-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hero-caption-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem 0;
}

.hero-caption-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-caption-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Bottom Controls Bar (Counter & Pagination Indicators) */
.hero-slider-bottom-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.25rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(4, 11, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Slide Counter */
.hero-slider-counter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.hero-counter-divider {
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-counter-total {
  color: var(--color-steel-slate);
}

/* Indicator Dots with Animated Fill */
.hero-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-dot-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-dot-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-dot-btn.active .hero-dot-bar {
  width: 44px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.hero-dot-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-dark), var(--color-gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.hero-dot-fill.animating {
  animation: dotProgressFill linear forwards;
}

@keyframes dotProgressFill {
  0% { width: 0%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* Auto-Play Toggle */
.hero-play-pause-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-play-pause-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.hero-toggle-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981;
}

.hero-play-pause-toggle.paused .hero-toggle-pulse {
  background: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #F59E0B;
}

/* ============================================================================
   CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE & EXECUTIVE DESK STYLES
   ============================================================================ */
.executive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .executive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.executive-card-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.executive-card-sticky:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.executive-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: #0B1B3D;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.executive-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.executive-card-sticky:hover .executive-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.executive-img-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.7) 60%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.executive-img-overlay-badge h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.executive-img-overlay-badge .exec-title {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.executive-meta-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.executive-entity {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.executive-associate {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.executive-points-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.executive-points-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.executive-points-list li i,
.executive-points-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Executive Letter Body */
.executive-letter-body {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .executive-letter-body {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.creed-banner-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.creed-header-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.creed-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
}

.executive-letter-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.executive-letter-content p strong {
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.executive-signoff {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.signoff-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.signoff-designation {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.signoff-company {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.signoff-associate {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
}

.signature-stamp {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.signature-svg-mock {
  font-family: 'Brush Script MT', cursive, 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  font-style: italic;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Operational Nexus Cards */
.nexus-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nexus-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.nexus-card {
  background: var(--color-steel-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-steel-slate);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nexus-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nexus-city {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.nexus-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-steel-mid);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}