/* ==========================================================================
   ACCOUNTING SERVICES — CSS
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --ap-purple: #8b5cf6;
    --ap-purple-dark: #6d28d9;
    --ap-orange: #f97316;
    --ap-teal: #14b8a6;
    --ap-dark: #0f172a;
    --ap-muted: #6b7280;
    --ap-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, .07);
    --ap-bg: #f8fafc;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.as_hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #0a0a14;
    padding: 150px 0 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Full-bleed video */
.as_hero_video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay for text legibility */
.as_video_overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 11, 26, .92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, .75) 60%, rgba(8, 11, 26, .80) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Everything on top of the overlay */
.as_hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Remove orb/grid since we now use video */
.as_orb,
.as_grid_overlay {
    display: none;
}

/* ── Eyebrow chip ── */
.as_chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.as_chip_dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--ap-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--ap-orange);
    animation: as_dot_pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes as_dot_pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: .6;
    }
}

.as_chip_badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-orange));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* ── Headline ── */
.as_hero_title {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 58px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.as_grad_text {
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.as_grad_text_2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-teal), var(--ap-purple));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ── Subtitle ── */
.as_hero_sub {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.as_hero_btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}


.as_ghost_circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ap-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    transition: all .3s;
}

/* ── Trust row ── */



.as_trust_row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 15px 0px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.165, .84, .44, 1);
    cursor: default;
    justify-content: center;
}

.as_trust_item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.as_trust_num {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-orange));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.as_trust_lbl {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.as_trust_divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RIGHT — SERVICE BOXES GRID
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.as_hero_right {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 120px;
}

.as_services_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Base service box */
.as_svc_box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.165, .84, .44, 1);
    cursor: default;
}

.as_svc_box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .22);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

/* Icon */
.as_svc_icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Colour variants */
.as_svc_purple .as_svc_icon {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .25);
    color: #c4b5fd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .35);
}

.as_svc_orange .as_svc_icon {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, .20);
    color: #fdba74;
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, .35);
}

.as_svc_teal .as_svc_icon {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, .20);
    color: #5eead4;
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, .35);
}

.as_svc_indigo .as_svc_icon {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, .20);
    color: #a5b4fc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, .35);
}

/* Top border accent lines */
.as_svc_purple {
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .55);
}

.as_svc_orange {
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, .55);
}

.as_svc_teal {
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, .55);
}

.as_svc_indigo {
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, .55);
}

/* Text */
.as_svc_name {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.as_svc_desc {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .62);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Tag badge */
.as_svc_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
}

.as_svc_purple .as_svc_tag {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .18);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, .35);
    color: #c4b5fd;
}

.as_svc_orange .as_svc_tag {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, .15);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, .35);
    color: #fdba74;
}

.as_svc_teal .as_svc_tag {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, .15);
    border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, .35);
    color: #5eead4;
}

.as_svc_indigo .as_svc_tag {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, .15);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, .35);
    color: #a5b4fc;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .as_hero {
        padding: 100px 0 80px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .as_services_grid {
        gap: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .as_hero {
        padding: 90px 0 60px;
    }

    .as_hero_title {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

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

    .as_svc_box {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .as_services_grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT OVERVIEW SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.as_about_section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 110px 0 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* ── LEFT visual ── */
.as_about_visual {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0 60px 10px;
}

.as_about_blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, .1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -30px;
    left: -60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Main stat card */
.as_about_stat_card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f172a, #1e1b4b);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15, 23, 42, .18);
    max-width: 360px;
    text-align: center;
}

.as_about_stat_icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-purple-dark));
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, .4);
}

.as_about_stat_big {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(56px, 8vw, 80px);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -4px;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-orange));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.as_about_stat_label {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.as_about_stat_sub {
    font-size: .82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Floating achievement badges */
.as_about_badge {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: as_badge_float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.as_about_badge i {
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.as_about_badge_top {
    top: 10px;
    right: -10px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.as_about_badge_bottom {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes as_badge_float {

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

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

/* ── RIGHT content ── */
.as_about_eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.as_about_dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 92, 246, .2);
}

.as_about_title {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.as_about_lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.as_about_para {
    font-size: .95rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Feature list */
.as_about_features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.as_about_feat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.as_about_feat:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, .25);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.as_about_feat_icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.as_feat_purple {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .1);
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .2);
}

.as_feat_orange {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, .1);
    color: var(--ap-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, .2);
}

.as_feat_teal {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, .1);
    color: var(--ap-teal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, .2);
}

.as_about_feat_name {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: .9rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.as_about_feat_sub {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .as_about_section {
        padding: 80px 0 90px;
    }

    .as_about_stat_card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .as_about_badge_top {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .as_about_features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR SERVICES SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.as_svc_section {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Left image */
.as_svc_img_wrap {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 600px;
    background: url('https://gudfin-demo.pbminfotech.com/html-demo/images/demo-1/bg/service-left-bg.png') bottom right no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-left: 10%;
}

.as_svc_person_img {
    max-width: 130%;
    margin-left: -15%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Right content */
.as_svc_content_wrap {
    padding: 20px 4% 20px 8%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.as_svc_heading_block {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.as_svc_main_title {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

/* The Grid */
.as_svc_cards_grid {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

/* Standard Card */
.as_svc_card {
    padding: 36px 32px;
    height: 100%;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all .3s;
    position: relative;
}

/* Remove right borders on last column (desktop) and bottom borders on last row */
.col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(3n) .as_svc_card {
    border-right: none;
}

.col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(n+4) .as_svc_card {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.as_svc_card:hover {
    background: #fafbfe;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(139, 92, 246, .15);
}

.as_svc_card_icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    transition: transform .3s;
}

.as_svc_card:hover .as_svc_card_icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.as_card_icon_purple {
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .2);
}

.as_card_icon_orange {
    color: var(--ap-orange);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, .2);
}

.as_card_icon_teal {
    color: var(--ap-teal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(20, 184, 166, .2);
}

.as_svc_card_name {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.as_svc_card_desc {
    font-size: .85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.as_svc_card_link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: .85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: gap .3s;
}

.as_svc_card_link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--ap-orange);
}

/* CTA Card (Dark) */
.as_svc_cta_card {
    background: #0f172a !important;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.as_svc_cta_heading {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #fff;
}

.as_svc_cta_btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: .88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .3s;
}

.as_svc_cta_btn i {
    color: var(--ap-orange);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.as_svc_cta_btn:hover {
    background: var(--ap-orange);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.as_svc_cta_btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .as_svc_content_wrap {
        padding-left: 3%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .as_svc_section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .as_svc_content_wrap {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .as_svc_img_wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Reset borders for 2-column layout */
    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(3n) .as_svc_card {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    }

    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(2n) .as_svc_card {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(n+4) .as_svc_card {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    }

    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-last-child(-n+2) .as_svc_card {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* Reset borders for 1-column layout */
    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:nth-child(2n) .as_svc_card {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .col-md-6.col-lg-4 .as_svc_card {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    }

    .col-md-6.col-lg-4:last-child .as_svc_card {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   CASE STUDIES SECTION (STICKY SCROLL)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* Override global overflow hidden that breaks sticky (Keep for general safety) */
html,
body,
.page-wrapper {
    overflow-x: clip !important;
}

.as_case_studies {
    padding: 120px 0;
    /* background: #f8fafc; */
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Prevent swiper bleed */
}

.as_case_wrap {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Stacking Container -> Swiper Slide */
.as_case_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    height: auto;
}

.as_case_img_box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
}

.as_case_img_box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.as_case_number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    color: #fff;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.as_case_content {
    padding: 20px 10px 10px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.as_case_title {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.as_case_client {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.as_case_client_logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.as_case_prob {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.as_case_prob p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.as_case_prob strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.as_case_outcome {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.as_outcome_box {
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.as_outcome_white {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.as_outcome_teal {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1);
    color: var(--ap-teal);
}

.as_outcome_teal p {
    color: var(--ap-teal);
}

.as_outcome_dark {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Custom Swiper Navigation */
.as_case_studies .swiper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 60px;
    /* Space for arrows */
}

.as-case-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.as-case-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--ap-purple);
}

.as-case-prev {
    left: 0;
}

.as-case-next {
    right: 0;
}

/* Desktop adjustments */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .as_case_card {
        height: 500px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .as_case_content {
        padding: 30px 0 0 0;
    }

    .as_case_img_box {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .as_case_studies .swiper {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }

    .as-case-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

    /* Hide arrows on very small screens to save space, rely on swipe */
    .as-case-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    .as_case_studies .swiper {
        padding: 0;
    }
}



.service-section-one {
    position: relative;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #ECF0F4 43%, #ECF0F400 100%);
}

.service-section-one::before {
    background-image: url('https://gudfin-demo.pbminfotech.com/html-demo/images/demo-1/bg/service-right-pattarn.png');
    --background-overlay: '';
    background-position: 100% 0px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: .5;
}

.service-section-one .service-left-img {
    padding-left: 80px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
    width: max-content;
    position: relative;
}

.service-section-one .service-left-img::before {
    background-image: url('https://gudfin-demo.pbminfotech.com/html-demo/images/demo-1/bg/service-left-bg.png');
    background-position: bottom right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}


/* ══ SECTION ══ */
.as_section {
    /* background: var(--ap-bg); */
    padding: 80px 0 70px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* .as_section::before {
      content:'';
      position:absolute; top:-200px; left:-150px;
      width:500px; height:500px; border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(139,92,246,.07) 0%,transparent 70%);
      pointer-events:none;
    } */
/* .as_section::after {
      content:'';
      position:absolute; bottom:-150px; right:-100px;
      width:400px; height:400px; border-radius:50%;
      background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(20,184,166,.06) 0%,transparent 70%);
      pointer-events:none;
    } */

/* ══ EYEBROW ══ */
.as_eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.as_dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    animation: as_blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes as_blink {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .3
    }
}

/* ══ HEADING ══ */
.as_main_title {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.as_main_title span {
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.as_subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.as_subtitle::before,
.as_subtitle::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--ap-muted);
    opacity: .25;
}

/* ══ STEPS ROW ══ */
.as_steps_row {
    margin-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

/* ══ CARD ══ */
.as_card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .08);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.as_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, .14);
}

/* banner */
.as_banner {
    padding: 13px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* .as_card--1 .as_banner { background:var(--ap-purple); }
    .as_card--2 .as_banner { background:var(--ap-teal); }
    .as_card--3 .as_banner { background:var(--ap-orange); } */
.as_card--1 .as_banner {
    background: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

.as_card--2 .as_banner {
    background: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

.as_card--3 .as_banner {
    background: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

.as_card--4 .as_banner {
    background: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

.as_num {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.as_ctitle {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

/* icon zone */
.as_icon_zone {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 26px 16px 18px;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.as_icon_zone svg {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .09));
}

.as_sep {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, .07), transparent);
    margin: 0 18px;
}

/* bullets */
.as_body {
    padding: 18px 20px 24px;
}

.as_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.as_list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #374151;
    padding: 5px 0 5px 20px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.as_list li::before {
    content: '▸';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.as_card--1 .as_list li::before {
    color: var(--ap-purple);
}

.as_card--2 .as_list li::before {
    color: var(--ap-teal);
}

.as_card--3 .as_list li::before {
    color: var(--ap-orange);
}

.as_card--4 .as_list li::before {
    color: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

.as_list li b {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
}

/* arrow connector */
.as_col_item {
    position: relative;
}


/* ══ TRUST BAR ══ */
.as_trust_box {
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    padding: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.as_trust_box_inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.as_trust_col {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 250px;
    position: relative;
}

.as_trust_col:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px dashed rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
}

.as_trust_img_area {
    height: 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
}

.as_t_img {
    max-height: 140px;
    max-width: 95%;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
}

.as_trust_txt_area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), #5b21b6);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 15px;
    min-height: 85px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.as_tname {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.as_tdesc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ══ ANIMATIONS ══ */
.as_fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.as_fade.as_in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.as_d1 {
    transition-delay: .05s
}

.as_d2 {
    transition-delay: .15s
}

.as_d3 {
    transition-delay: .25s
}

.as_d4 {
    transition-delay: .35s
}

.as_d5 {
    transition-delay: .45s
}

@media(max-width:991px) {

    .as_trust_box_inner {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .as_trust_col:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
    }
}



/* ══ SECTION ══ */
.as_tools_section {
    padding: 72px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f4ff 0%, #faf5ff 45%, #f0fdfa 100%);
}

.as_tools_section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://img.freepik.com/free-vector/geometric-round-shape-white-backdrop-banner-presentation_1017-49809.jpg?t=st=1774504693~exp=1774508293~hmac=1ab1acb61e2b25cc5a71e117c5a4b71f93096510f1effeba778a1a8f128664ec&w=1480') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* dot pattern */
.as_tools_section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, .11) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Keep above background image */
}

/* Keep section elements above background cover */
.as_tools_section>.container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* blobs */
.as_blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(55px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.as_blob--1 {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -160px;
    left: -120px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .14);
}

.as_blob--2 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    bottom: -120px;
    right: -80px;
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, .13);
}

.as_blob--3 {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    top: 40%;
    left: 58%;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, .09);
}

/* ══ TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT ══ */
.as_two_col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ══ LEFT COLUMN — heading + grid ══ */
.as_left_col {}

/* ══ BADGE ══ */
.as_tools_badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .22);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.as_tools_badge span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    animation: as_pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes as_pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1)
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .3;
        transform: scale(1.6)
    }
}

/* ══ HEADING ══ */
.as_tools_h {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'Ubuntu', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.as_tools_h em {
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.as_tools_p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    max-width: 400px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ══ TOOLS GRID ══ */
.as_tools_grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ══ TOOL CARD ══ */
.as_tcard {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.as_tcard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
}

.as_tcard--qb:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(42, 171, 68, .22);
    border-color: rgba(42, 171, 68, .45);
}

.as_tcard--tally:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0, 112, 205, .22);
    border-color: rgba(0, 112, 205, .45);
}

.as_tcard--zoho:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(231, 72, 39, .22);
    border-color: rgba(231, 72, 39, .45);
}

.as_tcard--xero:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(19, 180, 176, .22);
    border-color: rgba(19, 180, 176, .45);
}

.as_tcard--sage:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0, 152, 121, .22);
    border-color: rgba(0, 152, 121, .45);
}

.as_tcard--wave:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(56, 116, 203, .22);
    border-color: rgba(56, 116, 203, .45);
}

.as_tcard--fresh:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(32, 142, 69, .22);
    border-color: rgba(32, 142, 69, .45);
}

.as_tcard--myob:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(139, 92, 246, .22);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, .45);
}

.as_tcard--busy:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(249, 115, 22, .22);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, .45);
}

.as_tcard--clear:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(20, 184, 166, .22);
    border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, .45);
}

.as_tcard--netsuite:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(210, 35, 42, .22);
    border-color: rgba(210, 35, 42, .45);
}

.as_tcard--ms365:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(0, 120, 215, .22);
    border-color: rgba(0, 120, 215, .45);
}

/* icon image wrapper */
.as_tic {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.as_tic img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* fallback colored bg per brand */
.as_tic--qb {
    background: rgba(42, 171, 68, .1);
}

.as_tic--tally {
    background: rgba(0, 112, 205, .1);
}

.as_tic--zoho {
    background: rgba(231, 72, 39, .1);
}

.as_tic--xero {
    background: rgba(19, 180, 176, .1);
}

.as_tic--sage {
    background: rgba(0, 152, 121, .1);
}

.as_tic--wave {
    background: rgba(56, 116, 203, .1);
}

.as_tic--fresh {
    background: rgba(32, 142, 69, .1);
}

.as_tic--myob {
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .1);
}

.as_tic--busy {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, .1);
}

.as_tic--clear {
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, .1);
}

.as_tic--netsuite {
    background: rgba(210, 35, 42, .1);
}

.as_tic--ms365 {
    background: rgba(0, 120, 215, .1);
}

.as_tname_tool {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ══ RIGHT COLUMN — image ══ */
.as_right_col {
    position: relative;
}

.as_img_wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, .18), 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    max-height: 600px;
}

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

/* decorative ring behind image */
.as_img_ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -16px;
    border-radius: 36px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(139, 92, 246, .22);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* floating badge on image */
.as_img_badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, .12);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.as_img_badge_dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 197, 94, .2);
    animation: as_pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.as_img_badge_text {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
}

/* ══ STATS ══ */
.as_stats {
    margin-top: 28px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.as_stat {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, .1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, .05);
}

.as_stat_n {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-teal));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.as_stat_l {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ══ FADE ══ */
.as_fade {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}

.as_fade.as_in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.as_d1 {
    transition-delay: .1s
}

.as_d2 {
    transition-delay: .2s
}

.as_d3 {
    transition-delay: .3s
}

/* ══ RESPONSIVE ══ */
@media(max-width:991px) {
    .as_two_col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .as_right_col {
        order: -1;
    }

    .as_img_wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        max-height: 360px;
    }

    .as_tools_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }

    .as_stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width:575px) {
    .as_tools_grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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





/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.testi-section {
    padding: 100px 0px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}


.top-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ap-orange);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
}

.eyebrow .dot2 {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ap-orange);
}

.eyebrow .dot3 {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e5e7eb;
}

.eyebrow::before,
.eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-orange));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.main-title {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.main-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-orange));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.lets-talk-col {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.arc-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: -4px;
}

.arc-row svg {
    width: 68px;
    opacity: 0.40;
}

.lets-talk-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.lets-talk-text {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.contact-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    background: var(--ap-dark);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lets-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    max-width: 320px;
    text-align: right;
}

.testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 270px 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.rating-card_testi {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f3f0ff 0%, #ede9fe 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 30px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.10);
}

.rating-card_testi::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://expert-themes.com/html/ithub/ithub/assets/images/background/pattern-20.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: bottom right;
    background-size: 180px;
    opacity: 0.20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.big-rating {
    font-size: 96px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dark);
    letter-spacing: -6px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.avatar-stack {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.av {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid #fff;
    margin-right: -11px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.av1 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #6d28d9);
    z-index: 4;
}

.av2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #fb923c);
    z-index: 3;
}

.av3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6, #0d9488);
    z-index: 2;
}

.av4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e, #e11d48);
    z-index: 1;
}

.client-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    margin-top: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.client-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.rating-tagline {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testi-right {
    background-image: url('https://expert-themes.com/html/ithub/ithub/assets/images/background/pattern-23.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: top left;
    background-size: cover;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 32px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 34px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

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

.card-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    border-radius: 10px;
}



.card-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex: 1;
}

.card-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.c-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.c-avatar-fb {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.author-info .c-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
}

.author-info .c-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
}

.card-rating {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.r-num {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
}

.stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
}

.st {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: #FFD700;
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
}

.st.dim {
    background: #E5E7EB;
}

.nav-row {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ap-purple);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-orb-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05);
    top: -100px;
    left: -150px;
}

.faq-orb-2 {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.04);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -100px;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.faq-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-dot-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-dot-pulse::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--ap-purple);
    opacity: 0;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.faq-title-grad {
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.faq-title-bar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ap-purple), var(--ap-teal));
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: auto;
}

.faq-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f0eeff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--ap-purple);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.02));
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 24px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question span {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ap-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question span {
    color: var(--ap-purple);
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f3f0ff;
    color: var(--ap-purple);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--ap-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-footer-cta {
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.faq-footer-cta p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ap-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-cta-link {
    color: var(--purple);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.faq-cta-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--ap-purple-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

@media(max-width:1100px) {
    .testi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    }
}

@media(max-width:991px) {
    .testi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .rating-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .lets-talk-col {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .faq-question span {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .faq-answer {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:576px) {
    .testi-section {
        padding: 70px 0 0;
    }

    .big-rating {
        font-size: 72px;
    }

    .main-title {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
}

.as_body p {
    color: #000;
    line-height: normal;
    font-size: 14px;
}