:root {
    --dg-purple: #8b5cf6;
    --dg-purple-dark: #7c3aed;
    --dg-purple-soft: #f5f3ff;
    --dg-teal: #14b8a6;
    --dg-dark: #0f172a;
    --dg-bg: #fcfcfd;
    --dg-grid: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --dg-border: #eef2f6;
    --dg-shadow: 0 40px 100px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --dg-mid: #1e293b;
    --dg-muted: #000;
    --dg-card-radius: 22px;
    --orange: #f97316;
    --bg: #0b0f19;
}

*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: var(--dg-bg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.ser_section-padding {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE MARKETING HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_service-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ser_service-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/abstract-circuit-board-pattern-with-blue-lines-white-background-3d-rendering_670147-114635.jpg?w=1480');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.05;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ser_service-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.ser_orb-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--dg-purple);
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

.ser_orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: var(--dg-teal);
    bottom: -150px;
    right: 10%;
}

.ser_orb-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--dg-purple);
    top: 20%;
    right: -50px;
}

.ser_service-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_hero-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    min-height: 85vh;
}

.ser_hero-col-content {
    flex: 1.2;
    min-width: 450px;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.ser_hero-col-visual {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 450px;
    position: relative;
    align-self: stretch;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ser_eyebrow-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
}

.ser_chip-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--dg-purple);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--dg-purple);
    animation: ser_pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes ser_pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.ser_hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 75px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -3.5px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
}

.ser_hero-description {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dg-mid);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 580px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ser_hero-feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.ser_feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.ser_feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
}

.ser_fc-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--dg-purple-soft);
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.ser_fc-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
}

.ser_hero-cta-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ser_theme-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ser_gradient-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.ser_gradient-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(266deg, #f63 -1.18%, #6d2cf9 96.14%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.ser_gradient-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4);
}

.ser_gradient-btn:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.ser_boost-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.ser_boost-text span {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ser_line {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    width: 40px;
}

.ser_hero-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.ser_hero-visual-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 90%;
    height: 85%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.03) 100%);
    border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: ser_blobMorph 15s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ser_blobMorph {
    0%, 100% { border-radius: 40% 60% 60% 40% / 60% 30% 70% 40%; }
    50% { border-radius: 60% 40% 40% 60% / 40% 70% 30% 60%; }
}

.ser_hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_hero-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center bottom;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.ser_hero-image-wrapper:hover img { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02); }

.ser_floating-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    animation: ser_floatingCreative 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ser_node-1 { top: 10%; right: 10%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ser_node-2 { bottom: 25%; left: 5%; animation-delay: 1s; color: var(--dg-teal); }
.ser_node-3 { top: 30%; left: 0%; animation-delay: 2s; width: 55px; height: 55px; background: var(--dg-purple-soft); }
.ser_node-4 { bottom: 10%; right: 20%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes ser_floatingCreative {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROBLEM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_problem-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff; /* Changed to white as requested */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ser_problem-row {
    gap: 0;
}

.ser_problem-visual-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.ser_problem-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Optional subtle shadow for the image */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

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


.ser_problem-header-left {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}


.ser_pc-header img {
    width: 60px;
}
.ser_problem-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 48px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.ser_problem-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ser_problem-grid-2col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.ser_problem-card-modern {
    background: var(--dg-bg);
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ser_problem-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.ser_pc-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ser_p-icon-small {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    color: #ef4444;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ser_problem-card-modern:hover .ser_p-icon-small {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.ser_pc-header h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ser_problem-card-modern p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OVERVIEW SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

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

.ser_overview-title-main {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.ser_overview-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    max-width: 700px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ser_bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(220px, auto));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.ser_bento-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    padding: 35px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.ser_bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
}

.ser_card-main {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #f9f8ff 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ser_card-metric {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.ser_card-pillar { grid-column: span 1; }

.ser_card-icon-large {
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ser_card-main h3 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--dg-dark); }
.ser_card-main p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--dg-mid); margin-bottom: 25px; }

.ser_bento-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.ser_bento-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
}
.ser_bento-list li i { color: var(--dg-teal); }

.ser_metric-body .ser_m-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
}

.ser_metric-teal .ser_m-val { color: var(--dg-teal); }

.ser_metric-body .ser_m-lab {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
}

.ser_pillar-icon-small {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--dg-purple-soft);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ser_card-pillar h4 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--dg-dark); }
.ser_card-pillar p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--dg-dark); }

.ser_card-visual-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESULTS / CASE STUDY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_results-section {
    padding: 130px 0;
    background: var(--dg-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ser_results-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ser_results-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_results-header .ser_eyebrow-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ser_results-header .ser_chip-dot {
    background: var(--dg-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--dg-teal);
}

.ser_results-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.ser_results-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ser_results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_result-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ser_result-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ser_rc-metric {
    font-size: 54px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dg-teal);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dg-teal) 0%, #4ade80 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ser_result-card:nth-child(2) .ser_rc-metric {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dg-purple) 0%, #d946ef 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.ser_rc-industry {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ser_rc-industry i {
    color: var(--dg-purple);
}

.ser_rc-content h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ser_rc-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS / GROWTH BLUEPRINT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_process-section {
    padding: 130px 0;
    background: #fcfcfd; /* Subtle light background */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ser_process-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.ser_process-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.ser_process-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ser_process-steps-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* The connecting line between steps */
.ser_process-steps-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px; /* Align with middle of the circle */
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ser_process-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.ser_ps-number {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.ser_ps-number::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--dg-purple-soft);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ser_process-step:hover .ser_ps-number {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--dg-purple);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ser_process-step:hover .ser_ps-number::after {
    background: var(--dg-purple);
}

.ser_ps-content h4 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ser_ps-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SHOWCASE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_service-showcase {
    padding: 140px 0 180px;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ser_service-showcase::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('https://img.freepik.com/premium-psd/abstract-flowing-gradient-waves-white-background_1144298-303.jpg?w=1480') center center / cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ser_showcase-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 54px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.ser_service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* gap: 40px; */
    margin-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
}

.ser_service-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    /* -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px); */
    padding: 50px 40px;
    /* border-radius: 32px; */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    /* box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03), 
                inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); */
}

/* .ser_service-box:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(50px); } */

.ser_service-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /* border-radius: 32px; */
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.4), rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.4));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0.3;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ser_service-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12);
}

.ser_service-box:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.ser_s-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.ser_s-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* .ser_service-box:hover .ser_s-icon {
    background: var(--dg-purple);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotateY(180deg) scale(1.1);
} */

.ser_service-box:hover .ser_s-icon::before { opacity: 1; }

.ser_service-box h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 18px; color: var(--dg-dark); }
.ser_service-box p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--dg-mid); margin-bottom: 30px; }

.ser_s-link {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ser_s-link i { font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.ser_service-box:hover .ser_s-link i { transform: translateX(8px); }

.ser_showcase-node {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARALLAX CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_parallax-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    /* Use a high-quality placeholder image; the user can replace this url later */
    background-image: url('https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/modern-office-building-with-glass-facade-concept-corporate-success-business-growth_14117-645063.jpg?w=1480');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Dark overlay to ensure text readability against any image */
.ser_parallax-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85); /* Deep dark blue overlay */
    z-index: -1;
}

.ser_parallax-cta-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_parallax-cta .ser_eyebrow-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ser_parallax-cta .ser_chip-dot {
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4ade80;
}

.ser_parallax-title {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ser_parallax-subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ser_parallax-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ser_btn-outline-light {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ser_btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT / LEAD CAPTURE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.ser_contact-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #fcfcfd;
    position: relative;
}

.ser_contact-row {
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Left Column: Info Card */
.ser_contact-info-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dg-dark) 0%, #172554 100%);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    height: 100%;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.ser_contact-info-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ser_contact-info-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ser_contact-info-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_contact-info-header .ser_eyebrow-chip {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ser_contact-info-header .ser_chip-dot {
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4ade80;
}

.ser_contact-info-title {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 46px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.ser_contact-info-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.ser_contact-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ser_contact-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ser_contact-benefits li i {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #4ade80;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Right Column: Form Card */
.ser_contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.ser_form-title {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.ser_form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.ser_form-control, .ser_form-select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dg-dark);
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ser_form-select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 20px center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.ser_form-control:focus, .ser_form-select:focus {
    outline: none;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--dg-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--dg-purple-soft);
}

.ser_form-control::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

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

.ser_form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .ser_bento-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ser_service-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
    .ser_service-box:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(30px); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ser_hero-row { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 50px; }
    .ser_hero-col-content { min-width: 100%; }
    .ser_hero-description { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .ser_hero-cta-wrapper { align-items: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ser_bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .ser_card-main { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
    .ser_service-overview { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_service-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 40px; }
    .ser_service-box:nth-child(even) { transform: none; }
    .ser_service-showcase { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_problem-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_problem-header-left { margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center; }
    .ser_problem-grid-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .ser_problem-visual-wrapper { margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .ser_results-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_results-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 25px; }
    .ser_process-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_process-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .ser_process-steps-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
    .ser_process-steps-container::before { display: none; }
    .ser_process-step { width: 100%; padding: 0; }
    .ser_parallax-cta { padding: 100px 0; background-attachment: scroll; }
    .ser_parallax-title { font-size: 36px; }
    .ser_parallax-subtitle { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .ser_btn-outline-light { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .ser_contact-section { padding: 80px 0; }
    .ser_contact-row { display: block; }
    .ser_contact-info-card { margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center; }
    .ser_contact-info-card::before, .ser_contact-info-card::after { display: none; }
    .ser_contact-benefits li { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ser_service-hero { padding: 60px 0; }
    .ser_hero-title { font-size: 38px; }
    .ser_hero-description { font-size: 18px; }
}







/* ==========================================================================
   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(--orange);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

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

.eyebrow .dot2 {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--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(--dg-purple), var(--orange));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.main-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dg-purple), var(--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(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-dark);
    margin-top: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.rating-tagline {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-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(--dg-purple);
    border-radius: 10px;
}



.card-quote {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--dg-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(--dg-dark);
}

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

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

.r-num {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dg-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(--dg-purple);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--dg-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(--dg-purple);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.faq-dot-pulse::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-purple), var(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

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

.faq-toggle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f3f0ff;
    color: var(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-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(--dg-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.faq-cta-link {
    color: var(--dg-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(--dg-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;
    }
}