/* =============================================
   EPF/HR AT EASE — Master Stylesheet
   Design Language: White Desert–inspired editorial
   High-Contrast & Highly-Readable Typography Edition
   ============================================= */

/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
    /* Surfaces */
    --warm-white: #F9F8F5;
    --pure-white: #FFFFFF;
    --deep-navy: #151F33;
    --dark-bg: #090B12;
    --card-dark: #121A2A;
    --pale-neutral: #EAE8E1;

    /* High-contrast Typography Colors */
    --text-primary: #151F33;
    --text-body: #2C384E;
    --text-secondary: #4B5870;
    --text-light-primary: #FFFFFF;
    --text-light-body: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    --text-light-secondary: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    --text-light-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);

    /* Antique Gold System (WCAG High Contrast) */
    --antique-gold: #966E28;            /* For light backgrounds */
    --antique-gold-hover: #7E5B1E;
    --gold-light: #DFC285;              /* For dark backgrounds */
    --gold-bright: #F0D7A0;
    --gold-border: rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.4);

    /* Typography */
    --font-display: 'Oswald', 'Arial Narrow', sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter Tight', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;

    /* Sizing & Spacing */
    --container-max: 1440px;
    --container-padding: clamp(24px, 5vw, 80px);
    --section-gap: clamp(90px, 12vh, 160px);
    --header-height: 80px;
}

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

html {
    font-size: 18px; /* Larger base font for immediate visibility */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    .reveal-text,
    .reveal-image,
    .hero__title,
    .hero__statement,
    .photo-break__image {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
        clip-path: none !important;
    }
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul { list-style: none; }

button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

::selection {
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

/* ---------- Thin Vertical Grid Lines ---------- */
.grid-lines {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.05;
}

.grid-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* ---------- Typography & Reveal Safety ---------- */
/* Guaranteed visibility so no fonts stay hidden or transparent */
.reveal-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.reveal-image {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    transition: clip-path 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--deep-navy);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-color: var(--deep-navy);
}
.btn--outline:hover {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.btn--outline-sm {
    background: rgba(18, 26, 42, 0.5);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn--outline-sm:hover {
    background: var(--pure-white);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.header--scrolled .btn--outline-sm {
    color: var(--pure-white);
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold);
}
.header--scrolled .btn--outline-sm:hover {
    background: var(--antique-gold-hover);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold-hover);
}

.btn--outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.btn--outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--pure-white);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.btn--gold {
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold);
}
.btn--gold:hover {
    background: var(--antique-gold-hover);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold-hover);
}

.btn--gold-lg {
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold);
    padding: 20px 48px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}
.btn--gold-lg:hover {
    background: var(--antique-gold-hover);
    border-color: var(--antique-gold-hover);
}

/* ---------- HEADER ---------- */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    height: var(--header-height);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.75) 0%, rgba(9, 11, 18, 0) 100%);
}

.header--scrolled {
    background: rgba(249, 248, 245, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.header__nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0 clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 44px);
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.header__left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: calc(50% - 75px);
    min-width: 0;
}

.header__menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(8px, 0.95vw, 15px);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header__menu li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header__link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(11px, 0.82vw, 12.5px);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-block;
}

.header--scrolled .header__link {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    text-shadow: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.header__link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.header__link:hover::after { width: 100%; }
.header__link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.header--scrolled .header__link:hover { color: var(--antique-gold); }

.header__center {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -32%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.header__logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.header__logo-epf {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.4s;
    line-height: 1;
}

.header--scrolled .header__logo-epf {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.header__logo-ease {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transition: color 0.4s;
    margin-top: 3px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.header--scrolled .header__logo-ease {
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.header__right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-left: auto;
    z-index: 3;
}

.header__burger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 7px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.header__burger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--pure-white);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.header--scrolled .header__burger span {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
}

.header__burger.active span:first-child {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(3.5px, 3.5px);
}
.header__burger.active span:last-child {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(3.5px, -3.5px);
}

/* ---------- MOBILE MENU ---------- */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: var(--warm-white);
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu__inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 120px var(--container-padding) 60px;
}

.mobile-menu__nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-menu__link {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 7vw, 56px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    padding: 12px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.08);
}

.mobile-menu__link::before {
    content: attr(data-index);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    min-width: 24px;
}

.mobile-menu__footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.mobile-menu__tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mobile-menu__phone {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--dark-bg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero__media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.hero__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 30%;
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.75) 0%,
        rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.35) 30%,
        rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.25) 55%,
        rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.85) 100%
    );
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 40px) var(--container-padding) 40px;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero__editorial {
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Pills from Slide 1 */
.hero__pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero__pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    background: rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero__category {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero__statement {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero__statement em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* Key quote box from Carousel Slide 1 */
.hero__quote-box {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding: 12px 0 12px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    background: rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    max-width: 520px;
}

.hero__quote-line {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.hero__quote-line--bold {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* Pan-India Banner from Slide 1 */
.hero__support-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero__support-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero__support-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero__explore {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.hero__explore-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    background: rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.6);
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hero__explore-link:hover {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero__explore-link--sec {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.hero__explore-line {
    display: block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
}

.hero__explore-link:hover .hero__explore-line {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
}

.hero__title-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: clamp(20px, 3vh, 40px);
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(72px, 15vw, 240px);
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero__bottom-fade {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 120px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, var(--warm-white) 100%);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---------- SECTION COMMON ---------- */
.section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: var(--section-gap) 0;
    scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px);
}

.section__container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.section__label-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vh, 70px);
}

.section__number {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.section__label-divider {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.3);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.section__label-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.section__label-row--light .section__number { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section__label-row--light .section__label-divider { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
.section__label-row--light .section__label-text { color: var(--text-light-secondary); }

/* ---------- SECTION 01: INTRODUCTION ---------- */
.section--intro {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
    padding-top: clamp(80px, 10vh, 140px);
}

.intro__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px);
}

.intro__tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.intro__lead-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--antique-gold);
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.intro__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(28px, 4vh, 48px);
}

.intro__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.intro__body p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.25vw, 20px);
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-body);
    max-width: 720px;
}

.intro__body p + p {
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.intro__highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: clamp(40px, 6vh, 60px);
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.intro__stat-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.intro__stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 02: EXECUTIVE CAROUSEL / DOSSIER ---------- */
.section--carousel {
    background-color: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    padding: clamp(80px, 11vh, 140px) 0;
}

.section--carousel .section__number { color: var(--gold-light); }
.section--carousel .section__label-divider { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
.section--carousel .section__label-text { color: var(--text-light-secondary); }

.carousel-section__header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.carousel-section__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 72px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.carousel-section__title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.carousel-section__subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--text-light-secondary);
    max-width: 580px;
}

/* Controls */
.carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.carousel-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    min-width: 70px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Slide Tabs */
.carousel-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.carousel-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.carousel-tab {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.carousel-tab.active,
.carousel-tab:hover {
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* Carousel Stage */
.carousel-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 580px;
}

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

/* Individual Slide Card (Exact Presentation Format) */
.carousel-card {
    display: none;
    background: var(--card-dark);
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.carousel-card.active {
    display: block;
}

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

.carousel-card__header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.carousel-card__brand {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.carousel-card__page-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.carousel-card__body {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.carousel-card__footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-footer__lead { font-weight: 500; }
.carousel-footer__phone {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Slide 1 Details */
.slide1-cover {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.slide1-cover__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px);
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.slide1-cover__tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.slide1-cover__pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-pill {
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-light);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slide1-cover__category {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.slide1-cover__quote-box {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding: 10px 0 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    width: 100%;
}

.slide1-quote-p1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.slide1-quote-p2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.slide1-cover__highlight-box {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.slide1-hl-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.slide1-hl-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.slide1-cover__swipe-cue {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Slide 2 Details */
.slide-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slide-heading--gold {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.slide2-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.slide2-pillar {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.3);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding: 18px 22px;
}

.slide2-pillar--full {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.slide2-pillar__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slide2-pillar__desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.slide2-checklist-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 26px);
}

.slide2-checklist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 28px;
}

.slide2-check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.check-icon {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Slide 3 & 4 Details */
.slide-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    background: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 14px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.slide-service-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.3);
    padding: 24px 28px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-service__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.slide-service__num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.slide-service__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.slide-service__sub {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 17px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-left: 36px;
}

.slide-service__list {
    padding-left: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slide-service__list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.slide-service__fee-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    background: rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    margin-left: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.slide-service__fee-badge--gold {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
}

.slide-service__fee-note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    padding-left: 36px;
}

/* Slide 5 Details */
.slide5-models {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.slide5-model-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    gap: 20px;
}

.slide5-model-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.slide5-model-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

.slide5-model-pricing {
    text-align: right;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.slide5-pricing-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.slide5-pricing-fee {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.slide5-industries-box {
    background: rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    padding: 18px 24px;
}

.slide5-industries-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slide5-industries-list {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Slide 6 Details */
.slide6-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.slide6-headline--gold { color: var(--gold-light); }

.slide6-profile-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-light);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.slide6-profile-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.slide6-profile-designation {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.slide6-profile-memberships {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-light-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.slide6-phone-badge a {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    background: rgba(185, 154, 100, 0.25);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.slide6-phone-badge a:hover {
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.slide6-cta-banner {
    display: block;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    padding: 18px 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.slide6-cta-banner:hover {
    background: var(--pure-white);
}

.slide6-guarantees {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.slide6-guarantee-row {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}
.slide6-guarantee-row strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

.slide6-guarantee-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.slide6-guarantee-badges .pipe { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ---------- SECTION 03: EXPERTISE ---------- */
.section--expertise {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
    position: relative;
}

.expertise__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vh, 88px);
    max-width: 700px;
}

.expertise__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.expertise__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.expertise__item {
    padding: clamp(36px, 3.8vw, 60px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.4s;
}

.expertise__item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(150, 110, 40, 0.04);
}

.expertise__item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.expertise__item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.expertise__index {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.expertise__divider {
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.expertise__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.8vw, 26px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.expertise__desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* ---------- PHOTO BREAK ---------- */
.photo-break {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 5;
}

.photo-break__image-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.photo-break__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.photo-break__text {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.65);
    z-index: 2;
    padding: var(--container-padding);
}

.photo-break__content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.photo-break__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.photo-break__caption {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 04: SERVICES (ACCORDION) ---------- */
.section--services {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

.services__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vh, 88px);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.services__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.accordion__item {
    border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.accordion__item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.12);
}

.accordion__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(26px, 3.2vw, 42px) 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.accordion__header:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

.accordion__header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    flex: 1;
}

.accordion__index {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.accordion__title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 28px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.accordion__header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 48px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 20px;
}

.accordion__fee {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    background: rgba(150, 110, 40, 0.12);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(150, 110, 40, 0.3);
}

.accordion__icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.accordion__item.active .accordion__icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion__body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.accordion__item.active .accordion__body {
    max-height: 600px;
}

.accordion__body-inner {
    padding: 0 0 clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px) clamp(40px, 5vw, 76px);
}

.accordion__body-text {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.accordion__subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.accordion__list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-body);
    padding: 8px 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.accordion__list li::before {
    content: '▸';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 8px;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.accordion__note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 05: ENGAGEMENT MODELS ---------- */
.section--engagement {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.engagement__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vh, 88px);
    max-width: 720px;
}

.engagement__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.engagement__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px) 0;
    border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    gap: 40px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.engagement__item:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.engagement__item-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    flex: 1;
}

.engagement__item-index {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.engagement__item-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.engagement__item-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.engagement__item-right {
    text-align: right;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.engagement__item-sub {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.engagement__item-fee {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.3vw, 20px);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 06: WHY INDIA'S BUSINESSES TRUST US ---------- */
.section--trust {
    background-color: var(--warm-white);
}

.trust__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 5vh, 64px);
    max-width: 820px;
}

.trust__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

/* 5 Core Pillars Grid */
.trust__pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.trust__card {
    background: var(--pure-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--antique-gold);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.trust__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.trust__card:nth-child(1),
.trust__card:nth-child(2),
.trust__card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.trust__card:nth-child(4),
.trust__card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 3;
}

.trust__card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.trust__card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.trust__card-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-body);
}

/* Checklist Box */
.trust__checklist-wrap {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    padding: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}

.trust__checklist-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.trust__checklist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 40px;
}

.trust__check-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 16px;
}

.trust__check-icon {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.trust__check-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 07: INDUSTRIES ---------- */
.section--industries {
    background-color: var(--pure-white);
}

.industries__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 76px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: clamp(48px, 7vh, 88px);
    max-width: 600px;
}

.industries__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.industries__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
}

.industries__item {
    padding: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 68px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 48px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.4s;
}

.industries__item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(150, 110, 40, 0.04);
}

.industries__item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.industries__item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.industries__item:nth-child(n+7) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.industries__item-number {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.industries__item-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 1.9vw, 28px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.industries__item--more {
    background-color: rgba(150, 110, 40, 0.06);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 08: LEADERSHIP PROFILE ---------- */
.section--profile {
    background-color: var(--pale-neutral);
}

.profile__layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: clamp(48px, 7vw, 120px);
    align-items: center;
}

.profile__image-area {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 400px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.profile__monogram {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: clamp(90px, 12vw, 160px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.profile__name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 78px);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.profile__credentials {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.profile__credential {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(19px, 1.6vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.profile__credential:first-child {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.profile__credential-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    margin: 18px 0;
}

.profile__statement p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text-body);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 09: WHY WORK WITH US (STORYTELLING) ---------- */
.section--why {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
}

.why__photo-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.why__photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.why__photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.8) 0%, rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.95) 100%);
}

.why__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: var(--section-gap);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-gap);
}

.why__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 96px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: clamp(56px, 8vh, 100px);
}

.why__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.why__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px 60px;
}

.why__point {
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why__point-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why__point-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 10: CONTACT ---------- */
.section--contact {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--deep-navy);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.contact__bg-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.contact__bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.96) 0%, rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.94) 100%);
}

.contact__container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: var(--section-gap);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-gap);
}

.contact__content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.contact__label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact__heading {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 7vw, 92px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact__heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.contact__statement {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 24px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-light-body);
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.contact__details {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact__detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact__detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 1.5vw, 22px);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.contact__detail-value:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.contact__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--dark-bg);
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vh, 72px) 0 clamp(28px, 3.5vh, 44px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.footer__container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.footer__top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer__brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer__logo-epf {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.footer__logo-ease {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer__tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 19px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer__divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.footer__bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer__credit {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.footer__credit strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer__right {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer__link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer__link:hover { color: var(--gold-bright); }

.footer__legal {
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer__legal p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

/* ---------- SIDE TAB ---------- */
.side-tab {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 98;
}

.side-tab__trigger {
    background: var(--deep-navy);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-right: none;
    padding: 18px 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.side-tab__trigger:hover {
    background: var(--antique-gold);
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.side-tab__text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
}

/* ---------- ENQUIRY PANEL ---------- */
.enquiry-panel {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 200;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.enquiry-panel.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.enquiry-panel__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(9, 11, 18, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.enquiry-panel__content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(460px, 92vw);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    padding: 60px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.enquiry-panel.active .enquiry-panel__content {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.enquiry-panel__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.enquiry-panel__inner {
    padding-top: 30px;
}

.enquiry-panel__label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.enquiry-panel__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 32px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.enquiry-panel__title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--antique-gold);
}

.enquiry-panel__details {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.enquiry-panel__detail-row {
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.enquiry-panel__detail-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.enquiry-panel__detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.enquiry-panel__detail-value {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
}

.enquiry-panel__actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.enquiry-panel__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

.enquiry-panel__footer {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1);
}

.enquiry-panel__footer-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--deep-navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.enquiry-panel__footer-text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================= */

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .header__left {
        max-width: none;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
    }
    .header__menu { display: none; }
    .header__burger { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

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

    .expertise__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .expertise__item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1); }
    .expertise__item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }

    .trust__pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .trust__pillars-grid .trust__card:nth-child(n) {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    .trust__pillars-grid .trust__card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    .trust__checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .slide2-checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }

    .why__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

    .profile__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; }

    .engagement__item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .engagement__item-right {
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
    }

    .slide2-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .slide2-pillar--full { grid-column: span 1; }
    .slide5-model-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .slide5-model-pricing { text-align: left; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --header-height: 70px; }

    .header__enquire {
        padding: 7px 14px;
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .grid-lines { display: none; }

    .hero__content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .hero__explore { margin-top: 0; }
    .hero__title { font-size: clamp(60px, 15vw, 130px); }

    .expertise__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .expertise__item { border-right: none !important; }

    .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .industries__item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(21, 31, 51, 0.1); }
    .industries__item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }

    .trust__pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .trust__pillars-grid .trust__card:nth-child(n) { grid-column: auto !important; }
    .slide2-checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }

    .why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .profile__layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .profile__image-area { max-width: 280px; }

    .contact__details {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .contact__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .contact__actions .btn {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer__top,
    .footer__bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 18px;
    }
    .footer__right {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .accordion__header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .accordion__header-right {
        margin-left: 36px;
        align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .side-tab { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero__statement { font-size: 26px; }
    .hero__title { font-size: clamp(48px, 16vw, 84px); }

    .industries__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .industries__item { border-right: none !important; }

    .header__right { display: none !important; }

    .header__logo-epf { font-size: 17px; }
    .header__logo-ease { font-size: 11px; }

    .intro__highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .carousel-section__header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* ---------- PRINT STYLES ---------- */
@media print {
    .header,
    .side-tab,
    .enquiry-panel,
    .mobile-menu,
    .grid-lines,
    .hero__bottom-fade,
    .contact__actions,
    .carousel-nav-btn {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        color: #000000 !important;
        font-size: 12pt;
    }

    .section {
        padding: 24pt 0 !important;
        page-break-inside: avoid;
    }

    .carousel-card {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 24pt;
        page-break-inside: avoid;
        background: #FFFFFF !important;
        color: #000000 !important;
        border: 1pt solid #CCCCCC !important;
    }
}