/* ============================================================
   SKILLBULLS GLOBAL — Design System
   Trust & Authority · Accessible & Ethical · Blue / White
   Fonts: Lexend (display) · Source Sans 3 (body)
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Brand */
  --navy:        #243040;   /* logo wordmark / headings / dark sections */
  --navy-900:    #1a2431;
  --navy-800:    #243040;
  --navy-700:    #33465c;
  --blue:        #007FAF;   /* logo mark / primary accent / CTA */
  --blue-600:    #0071a0;
  --blue-700:    #005f88;
  --blue-400:    #33a0c8;
  --blue-200:    #a9d6e8;
  --blue-tint:   #eaf4f9;   /* very light blue wash */
  --blue-tint-2: #f4f9fc;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --bg:          #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:      #f5f9fc;
  --card:        #ffffff;
  --fg:          #1c2733;   /* body text */
  --fg-soft:     #4a5b6b;   /* secondary text */
  --muted:       #6b7a89;
  --border:      #e2ebf1;
  --border-soft: #eef4f8;

  /* Semantic */
  --ring:        #007FAF;
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 2px rgba(36,48,64,.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(36,48,64,.05);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 12px rgba(36,48,64,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(36,48,64,.04);
  --shadow-lg:   0 18px 40px -12px rgba(36,48,64,.18);
  --shadow-blue: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(0,127,175,.45);

  /* Type */
  --font-display: 'Lexend', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 4px;  --space-2: 8px;  --space-3: 12px; --space-4: 16px;
  --space-6: 24px; --space-8: 32px; --space-12: 48px; --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px; --space-24: 96px;

  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --container: 1200px;
  --header-top-h: 130px;
  --header-subnav-h: 48px;
  --header-h: 178px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--fg);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--blue-700); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--ring);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute; left: -999px; top: 0; z-index: 2000;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 0; color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section { padding: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: #dbe6ef; }
.section--navy h1, .section--navy h2, .section--navy h3, .section--navy h4 { color: #fff; }
.section--blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-700) 100%);
  color: #eaf6fb;
}
.section--blue h1, .section--blue h2, .section--blue h3 { color: #fff; }

.grid { display: grid; gap: 28px; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ---------- Section heading kit ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue-700);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ""; width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 2px;
}
.section--navy .eyebrow, .section--blue .eyebrow { color: #7cc7e2; }
.section--navy .eyebrow::before, .section--blue .eyebrow::before { background: #7cc7e2; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem); }
.section-head p { color: var(--fg-soft); font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.section--navy .section-head p, .section--blue .section-head p { color: #b9cbdb; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem;
  padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent; transition: all .22s var(--ease);
  min-height: 48px; white-space: nowrap; line-height: 1;
}
.btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.btn-primary { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--blue-700); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-secondary { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--navy-900); color:#fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--border); }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-tint); }
.btn-ghost-light { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:#fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); color:#fff; }
.btn-white { background:#fff; color: var(--blue-700); }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--blue-tint); color: var(--blue-700); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 1.05rem; min-height: 56px; }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(36, 48, 64, 0.08);
}

/* Header Top Tier */
.header-top {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.header-top-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  height: var(--header-top-h);
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.header-top-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.header-top .brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.header-top .brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.header-top .brand img {
  height: 120px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.header-top-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

.header-top-right .btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -3px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.4);
}

.header-top-right .btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -3px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.55);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-toggle span::before { position: absolute; top: -7px; }
.nav-toggle span::after { position: absolute; top: 7px; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span::after { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* Header Sub-Navbar */
.header-subnav {
  position: relative;
  background: #007faf;
}

.header-subnav > .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.subnav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--header-subnav-h);
  gap: 16px;
}

.subnav-inner .btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #007faf;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.subnav-inner .btn:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 4px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 4px 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-links li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.18s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 0px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--blue-tint-2) 55%, var(--blue-tint) 100%);
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.hero::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 88% 8%, rgba(0,127,175,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(500px 380px at 4% 96%, rgba(36,48,64,.06), transparent 60%);
}
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1360px;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 44px;
      align-items: self-start;
}
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:#fff;
  border:1px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 7px 15px; border-radius: 999px; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
  font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--navy-700); margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-badge .dot { width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,127,175,.15); }
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero h1 .accent { color: var(--blue); }
.hero-lead { font-size: clamp(1.08rem, 1.7vw, 1.28rem); color: var(--fg-soft); max-width: 40ch; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.hero-actions { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 34px; }
.hero-stats { display:flex; gap: 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats .stat strong { display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--navy); font-weight:700; }
.hero-stats .stat span { font-size:.86rem; color: var(--muted); }
/* Hero Slider */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 235, 241, 0.8);
  background: var(--navy-900);
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 67px;
}

.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.6;
  min-height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--navy-900);
}

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

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.55s ease-in-out, transform 0.55s ease-in-out;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

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

.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.hero-slide-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 40px 22px 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(20, 32, 48, 0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide-caption span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  background: rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-slider:hover .slider-btn,
.slider-btn:focus-visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.slider-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.slider-prev { left: 14px; }
.slider-next { right: 14px; }

.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 7px;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
  width: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ---------- About Preview Section ---------- */
.about-preview {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0 40px 0px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.about-preview .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}

.about-preview-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px var(--border);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  background: var(--navy-900);
}

.about-img-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.about-img-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -6px rgba(36, 48, 64, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-badge-card .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.about-badge-card .lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-700);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-preview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-preview-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.about-preview-content h2 .accent {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.about-highlight-item:hover {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.highlight-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.about-highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.about-highlight-item span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.about-action .btn {
  padding: 12px 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Simple hero (interior pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; overflow:hidden; color:#e8f1f7;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy) 45%, var(--blue-700) 130%);
  padding: clamp(72px, 10vw, 130px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 92px);
}
.page-hero::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 85% 10%, rgba(0,127,175,.5), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(400px 300px at 6% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.07), transparent 60%);
}
.page-hero .container { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width: 880px; }
.page-hero .eyebrow { color:#7cc7e2; }
.page-hero .eyebrow::before { background:#7cc7e2; }
.page-hero h1 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.page-hero p { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem); color:#bcd2e2; max-width: 60ch; margin-bottom: 0; }
.breadcrumb { display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; font-size:.85rem; color:#9fb8c9; margin-bottom: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
.breadcrumb a { color:#9fb8c9; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color:#fff; }
.breadcrumb span { color:#6f8698; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card {
  background: var(--card); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), border-color .25s var(--ease);
  height: 100%;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--blue-200); }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.28rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card p { color: var(--fg-soft); margin-bottom: 0; }
.card-ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 13px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background: var(--blue-tint); color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card-ico svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; }
.card--navy { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy-700); color:#c8d6e2; }
.card--navy h3 { color:#fff; }
.card--navy p { color:#a9bccb; }
.card--navy .card-ico { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color:#7cc7e2; }

/* Partnership gradient cards */
.card--partnership-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #243040 0%, #005f88 120%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #d1e0ec;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card--partnership-gradient::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8 0%, #007faf 100%);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.card--partnership-gradient:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -6px rgba(0, 95, 136, 0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
}

.card--partnership-gradient .card-ico {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #7dd3fc;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.card--partnership-gradient:hover .card-ico {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card--partnership-gradient h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card--partnership-gradient p {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.card--partnership-gradient .partnership-action-wrap {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

.card--partnership-gradient .partnership-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.card--partnership-gradient .partnership-action-link svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.card--partnership-gradient .partnership-action-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.card--partnership-gradient:hover .partnership-action-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  width: 44px; height:44px; border-radius: 11px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background: var(--blue); color:#fff; margin-bottom: 18px; flex-shrink:0;
}

/* ---------- Why SkillBulls Section (Pro UI) ---------- */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fdfefe 0%, #f4f8fb 100%);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Layers: Dot Matrix + Ambient Orbs */
.why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.13) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.06) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  background-position: 0 0, 16px 16px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 50%, black 25%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.why-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(650px 350px at 8% 12%, rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.08), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(650px 380px at 92% 88%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.09), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(400px 250px at 50% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent 70%);
}

.why-bg-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-decor-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.15);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-decor-circle-1 {
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -120px;
  animation: whyRotateSlow 60s linear infinite;
}

.why-decor-circle-2 {
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  bottom: -160px;
  right: -140px;
  animation: whyRotateReverse 75s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes whyRotateSlow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes whyRotateReverse {
  from { transform: rotate(360deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.why-decor-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.7), 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.15);
}

.why-decor-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.04) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.06) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-decor-shape.shape-1 {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  top: 14%;
  right: 5%;
  transform: rotate(25deg);
}

.why-decor-shape.shape-2 {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 4%;
  transform: rotate(-18deg);
}

.why-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-section .section-head {
  max-width: 820px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.why-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.12);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.why-ico {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-ico svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.why-card:hover .why-ico {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.28);
}

.why-step {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover .why-step {
  color: var(--blue-400);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.why-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.why-card p {
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Feature list two-col compare */
.compare-list { list-style:none; display:grid; gap: 2px; }
.compare-row {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; align-items:center; gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.compare-row:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0; }
.compare-row:last-child { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius); }
.compare-row + .compare-row { border-top: 0; }
.compare-row .others { color: var(--muted); text-align:right; }
.compare-row .us { color: var(--navy); font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font-display); }
.compare-row .vs {
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-tint);
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center; font-family:var(--font-display);
}

/* Flow / process chain */
.flow { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 14px; align-items:stretch; justify-content:center; }
.flow-step {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; color: var(--navy);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap: 10px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.flow-step .n { color: var(--blue); font-size:.8rem; }
.flow-arrow { display:grid; place-items:center; color: var(--blue-400); }
.section--navy .flow-step { background: var(--navy-700); border-color: var(--navy-700); color:#fff; }

/* Ecosystem Background Section with bg-image.png */
.ecosystem-bg-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(150deg, rgb(16 26 40 / 43%) 0%, rgba(22, 40, 60, 0.88) 50%, rgb(0 95 136 / 31%) 100%),
    url(../assets/bg-image.png);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ecosystem-bg-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- Our Strategic Platforms Section (Pro UI) ---------- */
.platforms-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 104px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.platforms-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.platforms-section .section-head {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.platforms-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.platform-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.platform-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.platform-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.12);
}

.platform-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.platform-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f7fb 100%);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}

@media (min-width: 981px) {
  .platform-card--featured {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 24px 32px;
  }
  .platform-card--featured .platform-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .platform-card--featured .platform-card-body p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .platform-card--featured .platform-card-footer {
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

.platform-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.platform-ico {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.platform-ico svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-ico {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.28);
}

.platform-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-badge {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue-700);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}

.platform-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.platform-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-card-body h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.platform-card-body p {
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.platform-card-footer {
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.platform-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: gap 0.2s var(--ease), color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.platform-action svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.platform-card:hover .platform-action {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* ---------- Ecosystem Partners Page Styles ---------- */
.partners-network-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}

.partners-network-section .container,
.partners-featured-section .container,
.partner-benefits-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.partner-categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.partner-cat-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partner-cat-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.partner-cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.12);
}

.partner-cat-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.partner-cat-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.partner-cat-ico {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-cat-ico svg {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
}

.partner-cat-card:hover .partner-cat-ico {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.28);
}

.partner-cat-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--blue-200);
}

.partner-cat-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.partner-cat-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.partner-cat-card p {
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Featured Collaborator Chips Grid */
.partners-featured-section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.partner-trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.partner-trust-chip {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-trust-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.12);
}

.pt-ico {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.pt-ico svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.partner-trust-chip:hover .pt-ico {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.pt-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pt-info strong {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.pt-info span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Partner Benefits Section */
.partner-benefits-section {
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}

.partner-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.partner-benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partner-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.p-benefit-ico {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  color: #38bdf8;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.p-benefit-ico svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.partner-benefit-card:hover .p-benefit-ico {
  background: #38bdf8;
  color: #0c1824;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

.partner-benefit-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.partner-benefit-card p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------- Industry Photo Cards Slider (Pro UI) ---------- */
.industries-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.industries-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.industry-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 36px 0 0;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.industry-carousel-track-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  padding: 16px 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.industry-carousel-track-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari */
}

.industry-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
}

.industry-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 215px;
  width: 215px;
  background: #007faf;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.1);
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.industry-photo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.3);
}

.ind-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  font-size: 0;
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
}

.ind-card-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.industry-photo-card:hover .ind-card-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ind-card-title-bar {
  background: #007faf;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  min-height: 64px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  border-radius: 0 0 18px 18px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: background-color 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.industry-photo-card:hover .ind-card-title-bar {
  background: #092135;
}

/* Slider Controls */
.ind-slider-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.ind-slider-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.ind-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.35);
}

.ind-slider-prev {
  margin-right: 12px;
}

.ind-slider-next {
  margin-left: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .industry-photo-card {
    flex: 0 0 160px;
    width: 160px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .ind-card-title-bar {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-height: 52px;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
  }
  .ind-card-img-wrap {
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
  }
  .ind-slider-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .ind-slider-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
  .ind-slider-prev {
    margin-right: 6px;
  }
  .ind-slider-next {
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
}

/* Pillar / vertical tags */
.tag-grid { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap: 10px; }
.tag {
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 9px 18px; font-weight:600; font-size:.92rem; color: var(--navy-700);
  font-family: var(--font-display); transition: all .2s var(--ease);
}
.tag:hover { border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: var(--blue-tint); }
.section--navy .tag, .section--blue .tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color:#e2eef5; }

/* Stat band */
.stat-band { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.stat-band .stat { text-align:center; }
.stat-band .stat strong {
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem); color: var(--blue); line-height:1;
}
.section--navy .stat-band .stat strong, .section--blue .stat-band .stat strong { color:#7cc7e2; }
.stat-band .stat span { display:block; margin-top:8px; color: var(--fg-soft); font-size:.95rem; }
.section--navy .stat-band .stat span { color:#a9bccb; }

/* Leadership */
.leader-card { background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); height:100%; transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease); }
.leader-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.leader-photo {
  height: 190px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--blue-700) 120%); position:relative;
}
.leader-initials { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:700; font-size: 3rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); }
.leader-body { padding: 24px; }
.leader-body h3 { font-size: 1.24rem; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.leader-role { color: var(--blue-700); font-weight:600; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.leader-body p { color: var(--fg-soft); font-size:.96rem; margin-bottom:0; }

/* ---------- Vision & Mission Slider ---------- */
.vision-mission-section {
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.vision-mission-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.vm-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.25);
}

.vm-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 240px;
}

.vm-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease-in-out, transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  display: flex;
}

.vm-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
  position: relative;
}

.vm-card {
  width: 100%;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(32px, 5vw, 64px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #162436 0%, #0c1824 45%, #005f88 120%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.vm-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(450px 250px at 85% 15%, rgba(0, 160, 230, 0.22), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(350px 200px at 10% 90%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent 70%);
}

.vm-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vm-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #7dd3fc;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.vm-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7dd3fc;
  background: rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.25);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(125, 211, 252, 0.3);
}

.vm-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.3rem);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vm-card p {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #d1e3f2;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Controls */
.vm-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid #ffffff;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.vm-slider:hover .vm-btn {
  opacity: 1;
}

.vm-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--blue);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.vm-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.vm-prev { left: 16px; }
.vm-next { right: 16px; }

.vm-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vm-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.vm-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vm-card {
    padding: 32px 20px 48px;
  }
  .vm-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  .vm-btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .vm-prev { left: 8px; }
  .vm-next { right: 8px; }
  .vm-dots {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
  }
}
/* Value / mission split */
.split { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items:stretch; }
.split-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px; color:#fff; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-700) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.split-visual h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.6rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.split-visual p { color:#e0f1f8; margin-bottom:0; line-height: 1.6; }
.split-visual::after { content:""; position:absolute; right:-40px; top:-40px; width:200px; height:200px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); pointer-events: none; }
.split-ico {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #7dd3fc;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), background 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.split-visual:hover .split-ico {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.split-ico svg {
  width: 23px;
  height: 23px;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline { position:relative; display:grid; gap: 0; margin-left: 8px; }
.timeline-item { position:relative; padding: 0 0 34px 40px; border-left: 2px solid var(--border); }
.timeline-item:last-child { border-left-color: transparent; padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline-item::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-9px; top:2px; width:16px; height:16px;
  border-radius:50%; background: var(--blue); border:3px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--blue-200);
}
.timeline-item h4 { font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item p { color: var(--fg-soft); margin-bottom:0; }

/* Accordion / FAQ */
.accordion { border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow:hidden; background:#fff; }
.acc-item + .acc-item { border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.acc-trigger {
  width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  padding: 22px 24px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy); display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px;
}
.acc-trigger:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.acc-icon { flex-shrink:0; width:24px; height:24px; position:relative; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); color: var(--blue); }
.acc-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .acc-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.acc-panel { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition: max-height .35s var(--ease); }
.acc-panel-inner { padding: 0 24px 24px; color: var(--fg-soft); }

/* Forms */
.form-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.field { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap: 7px; }
.field.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:.9rem; color: var(--navy); }
.field label .req { color: var(--blue); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size:1rem; padding: 13px 15px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px; background:#fff; color: var(--fg);
  transition: border-color .18s var(--ease), box-shadow .18s var(--ease); width:100%;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,127,175,.14);
}
.field .hint { font-size:.82rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Contact info items */
.contact-item { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-item .ci-ico { flex-shrink:0; width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:11px; background: var(--blue-tint); color:var(--blue); display:grid; place-items:center; }
.contact-item .ci-ico svg { width:22px; height:22px; }
.contact-item h4 { margin-bottom:3px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.contact-item p, .contact-item a { color: var(--fg-soft); margin:0; font-size:.98rem; }

/* ---------- News Cards (Pro UI) ---------- */
.news-grid {
  gap: 28px;
}

.news-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.1);
}

/* Standard & Newsroom Icon Thumbnails */
.news-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0f7fb 0%, #e2eff8 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  color: var(--blue-700);
}

.news-thumb::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.news-thumb svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  max-width: 52px !important;
  max-height: 52px !important;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), color 0.35s var(--ease), opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumb::before {
  transform: scale(1.3);
  background: rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.15);
}

.news-card:hover .news-thumb svg {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  color: var(--blue);
  opacity: 1;
}

.news-tag {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue-700);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.news-body a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.news-body a svg {
  width: 15px !important;
  height: 15px !important;
  max-width: 15px !important;
  max-height: 15px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.news-body a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-700);
}

.news-body a:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.news-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #111d2b;
}

.news-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.news-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.1) 0%, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.news-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.news-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.news-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.news-meta-dot {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.news-read-time {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.news-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.news-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.news-body p {
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.news-card-footer {
  padding-top: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.news-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--blue);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.news-action-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.news-card:hover .news-action-link {
  color: var(--blue-700);
}

.news-card:hover .news-action-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* CTA band */
.cta-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy) 40%, var(--blue-700) 130%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: clamp(48px, 7vw, 84px) 32px;
}
.cta-band::before { content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: radial-gradient(500px 300px at 82% 10%, rgba(0,127,175,.55), transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(400px 260px at 10% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), transparent 60%); }
.cta-band > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cta-band h2 { color:#fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-band p { color:#c4d6e4; font-size:1.12rem; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 30px; }
.cta-actions { display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

/* Lead bullets */
.check-list { list-style:none; display:grid; gap: 14px; }
.check-list li { display:flex; gap:13px; align-items:flex-start; color: var(--fg-soft); }
.check-list .ck { flex-shrink:0; width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:50%; background: var(--blue-tint); color: var(--blue); display:grid; place-items:center; margin-top:1px; }
.check-list .ck svg { width:15px; height:15px; }
.section--navy .check-list li { color:#c8d6e2; }
.section--navy .check-list .ck { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:#7cc7e2; }

/* Prose lead */
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); color: var(--navy); line-height:1.5; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; }
.text-block p { color: var(--fg-soft); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.pull { border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); padding: 6px 0 6px 24px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; color: var(--navy); font-weight:500; line-height:1.4; margin: 8px 0; }

/* ---------- Strategic Alliances Section (Pro UI) ---------- */
.alliances-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f6fa 100%);
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 60px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alliances-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(550px 280px at 20% 0%, rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.06), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(550px 280px at 80% 100%, rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.05), transparent 70%);
}

.alliances-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.alliances-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.alliances-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.alliances-badge .dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.2);
}

.alliances-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.alliances-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5-Column Grid */
.alliances-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.alliance-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alliance-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.alliance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.15);
}

.alliance-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.alliance-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.alliance-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alliance-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.3);
}

.alliance-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-tag {
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue-700);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
}

.alliance-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.alliance-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-body h4 {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.alliance-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.alliance-card-footer {
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.alliance-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--blue);
  transition: gap 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.alliance-action svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-action {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.alliance-card:hover .alliance-action svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer { background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy) 40%, var(--blue-700) 130%); color:#9db2c4; padding: 72px 0 32px; }
.footer-top { display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.footer-brand img { height: 100px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand p { color:#FFFFFF; font-size:.96rem; max-width: 34ch; }
.footer-col h4 { color:#fff; font-size:.95rem; font-family:var(--font-display); letter-spacing:.03em; margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform:uppercase; }
.footer-col ul { list-style:none; display:grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer-col a { color:#9db2c4; font-size:.95rem; }
.footer-col a:hover { color:#FFFFFF; }
.footer-social { display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:22px; }
.footer-social a { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); display:grid; place-items:center; color:#c1d2e0; transition: all .2s var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--blue); color:#fff; }
.footer-social svg { width:19px; height:19px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); padding-top: 26px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; font-size:.88rem; color:#FFFFFF; }
.footer-bottom a { color:#7c93a8; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color:#fff; }

/* ---------- Reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal { opacity:0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.reveal[data-delay="1"] { transition-delay:.08s; }
.reveal[data-delay="2"] { transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal[data-delay="3"] { transition-delay:.24s; }
.reveal[data-delay="4"] { transition-delay:.32s; }

/* ---------- Inline SVG sizing (text-link arrows etc.) ---------- */
a svg, p svg { width: 1.05em; height: 1.05em; vertical-align: -.14em; }
.acc-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.card-num svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

/* ---------- Utilities ---------- */
.center { text-align:center; }
.mt-0 { margin-top:0; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom:0; }
.max-70 { max-width: 70ch; }
.mx-auto { margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header-subnav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .header-top-container { max-width: var(--container); }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .hero-visual { min-height: auto; max-width: 680px; width: 100%; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .alliances-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .split, .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 32px 20px; }
  .compare-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap:12px; padding:16px; font-size:.95rem; }
  .about-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .alliances-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .platforms-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .platform-card--featured { grid-column: span 2; }
  .partner-categories-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
  .partner-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partner-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header-top-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    height: 90px;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .header-top-left { display: none; }
  .header-top .brand { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .header-top .brand img { height: 75px; }
  .header-top-right .btn { display: none; }
  .mobile-nav { top: 90px; }
  .hero-slider { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; min-height: 220px; }
  .slider-btn { opacity: 0.95; width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .slider-btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
  .slider-prev { left: 8px; }
  .slider-next { right: 8px; }
  .hero-slide-caption { padding: 24px 14px 10px; }
  .hero-slide-caption span { font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
  .slider-dots { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; }
  .about-preview { padding: 48px 0; }
  .about-badge-card { bottom: 12px; right: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .about-badge-card .num { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .about-badge-card .lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .about-preview-content h2 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .about-lead { font-size: 0.96rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .about-highlights { gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .about-highlight-item { padding: 12px 14px; gap: 12px; }
  .highlight-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .highlight-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
  .about-action .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap:32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 22px; }
  .btn { width:100%; }
  .hero-actions .btn, .cta-actions .btn { width:100%; }
  .flow { flex-direction:column; }
  .flow-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); }
  .alliances-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .alliances-section { padding: 42px 0; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .why-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .platforms-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .platform-card--featured { grid-column: span 1; }
  .partner-categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .partner-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
  .partner-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
}

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0 0 0 0;
  top: var(--header-top-h);
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 24px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: none; }
.mobile-nav a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active {
  color: var(--blue);
  background: var(--blue-tint);
}
.mobile-nav .btn { margin-top: 18px; width: 100%; }

/* ---------- CII Alliance Gallery Section (Dedicated UI) ---------- */
.cii-gallery-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  padding: clamp(60px, 7vw, 90px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.cii-gallery-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.cii-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.cii-gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  background: #101c29;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cii-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px var(--blue-200);
}

.cii-gallery-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 0;
}

.cii-gallery-card:hover .cii-gallery-bg {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cii-gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.3) 0%, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.2) 35%, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.cii-gallery-card:hover .cii-gallery-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.15) 0%, rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.25) 35%, rgba(11, 21, 33, 0.95) 100%);
}

.cii-gallery-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.cii-gallery-tag {
  background: rgba(16, 26, 40, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.cii-gallery-ico {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.cii-gallery-ico svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
}

.cii-gallery-card:hover .cii-gallery-ico {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  background: var(--blue);
}

.cii-gallery-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cii-gallery-content h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cii-gallery-meta {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cii-gallery-meta svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  color: #38bdf8;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .cii-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .cii-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .cii-gallery-card {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Key Initiatives Section ---------- */
.initiatives-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fafd 100%);
  padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 90px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.initiatives-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(650px 320px at 15% 10%, rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.05), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(650px 320px at 85% 90%, rgba(0, 95, 136, 0.04), transparent 70%);
}

.initiatives-section .container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.initiatives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.initiative-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 28, 41, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.initiative-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--blue) 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.initiative-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.12);
}

.initiative-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.initiative-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.initiative-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue-tint);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.initiative-icon svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}

.initiative-card:hover .initiative-icon {
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 127, 175, 0.3);
}

.initiative-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: var(--bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.initiative-card:hover .initiative-num {
  color: var(--blue-700);
  border-color: var(--blue-200);
  background: var(--blue-tint);
}

.initiative-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #d97706;
  background: #fef5e7;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.initiative-card:hover .initiative-badge {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #f59e0b;
}

.initiative-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.initiative-category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--blue-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.initiative-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.initiative-card:hover .initiative-title {
  color: var(--blue);
}

.initiative-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--fg-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}


@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .initiatives-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .initiatives-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .initiative-card {
    padding: 20px 18px 18px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; }
}