/* CSS Reset & Variables */
:root {
    --primary: #2563eb;
    --primary-hover: #1d4ed8;
    --secondary: #1d4ed8;
    --text-dark: #0f172a;
    --text-light: #64748b;
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    /* More subtle border */
    --shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --radius: 0.75rem;
    /* Slightly more rounded */
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

body {
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Buttons & Links */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    /* Refined padding */
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 400;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    /* Added to unify height with outline buttons */
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    height: 3.25rem;
    /* Explicit height for perfect consistency */
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    /* Reduced premium spacing */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-4 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Header & Navigation */
/* Header & Navigation Mobile Fixes */
.header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
    background: #000000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-right: 3rem;
}

.logo img {
    height: 25px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}
  .mobserv{
        display: none;

    }
    .deskser{
display: flex;
    }
#menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}
  .mobilemenu{
            cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: #000000;
    margin: 6px 0;
    transition: 0.4s;
    }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .header {
        border-radius: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    #menu-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        /*width: 40px;*/
        height: 40px;
        color: #ffffff;
        order: 3;
    }
    .mobserv{
        display: flex !important;

    }
    .deskser{
display: none; !important;
    }

    .nav-actions .btn-primary {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #000000;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: bottom left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-item.show .nav-link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-link i {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item.show .nav-link i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

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

.nav-icon-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-icon-btn i {
    width: 1.125rem;
    height: 1.125rem;
}

.nav-icon-btn.search-btn {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-icon-btn.search-btn span {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.nav-icon-btn.search-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #2563eb;
    /* aabans Green */
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-icon-btn.search-btn:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Mega Menu Refinement */
.nav {
    position: static;
    /* Allows absolute children to position relative to .header if needed, or we keep it relative to .nav if we want container width */
}

.header .container {
    position: relative;
    /* All mega menus will be relative to this container */
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1rem);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* Prevents interaction when hidden */
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-item.show .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}



/* EY 3-Column Mega Menu */
.ey-mega-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr 1.5fr ;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #24242A;
    /* EY Dark Color */
    color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.mega-menu.ey-style {
    background-color: #24242A;
    border: none;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
    /* Maintain primary accent on top */
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Column 1: Description */
.ey-mega-desc {
    padding: 3rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ey-mega-desc h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ey-mega-desc p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.ey-mega-desc .btn-outline {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ey-mega-desc .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
}

/* Column 2: Categories */
.ey-mega-categories {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ey-cat-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.ey-cat-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.ey-cat-btn.active {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    /* EY Yellow */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.ey-cat-btn i {
    width: 1.2rem;
    height: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Column 3: Panels */
.ey-mega-panels {
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #2E2E36;
    /*padding: 3rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);*/
    /* Slightly lighter dark panel */
}
/* Column 4: Panels */
.ey-mega-panels4 {
    padding: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #2E2E36;
    /* Slightly lighter dark panel */
}

.ey-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 3rem;
    left: 3rem;
    right: 3rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ey-panel.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.ey-panel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ey-panel-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ey-panel-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ey-panel-list li a {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ey-panel-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    /* EY Yellow hover */
}

/* Animations for panel items */
.ey-panel-list li {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.ey-panel.active .ey-panel-list li:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

/* Hero Section */
/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 12rem 0 10rem;
    background-image: url('images/hero-bg-ultra.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Brighter blue for contrast */
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 850px;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #a855f7, #60a5fa);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shine 4s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.2));
}

@keyframes shine {
    to {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

.hero-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-tech-stack {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-tech-stack span {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    /* Brighter text for readability */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.tech-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.tech-icons i {
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
    color: #60a5fa;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-icons i:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.hero-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 35px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 5;
}

.floating-card i {
    color: #60a5fa;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1.5rem;
}

.floating-card span {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.floating-card.c1 {
    top: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.floating-card.c2 {
    bottom: 20%;
    left: -10%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
}

.decorative-blob {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blob-1 {
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
}

.blob-2 {
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

/* Premium Content Containers */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.premium-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.premium-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

.premium-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.premium-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* AI Section Theme (Dark) */
.section-ai {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
}

.section-ai .section-title {
    color: var(--white);
}

.section-ai .section-subtitle {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.section-ai .premium-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.section-ai .premium-card h3 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.section-ai .premium-card p {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.section-ai .premium-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

/* Geometric Patterns */
.bg-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Feature Box (AI Section) */
.feature-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.feature-box:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 3.5rem;
    height: 3.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.feature-icon i {
    width: 1.75rem;
    height: 1.75rem;
}

.feature-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* Responsive Footer Padding Fix */
.footer {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle Class */
.nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    /*background-color: var(--black);*/
    padding: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

#menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

/* Why Choose Us & Benefit Cards */
.benefit-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: var(--bg-light);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.header.scrolled {
    /* Sticky behavior disabled as per request */
}

.benefit-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* CTA & Global Utility Mixins */
.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--white);
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* --- INNER PAGE STYLES --- */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7), rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.7)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1451187580459-43490279c0fa?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1920');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumbs span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* About Page Specifics */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image img {
    border-radius: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-item p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Blog Styles */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-card-img {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 2rem;
}

span.blog-date {
    padding: 10px !important;
    display: block;
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Blog Detail */
.blog-detail-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-content {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.blog-content h2,
.blog-content h3 {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-content p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-content img {
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

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


.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mt-2 {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.py-2 {
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.d-block {
    display: block;
}

.btn-white {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Premium Footer and Spacing Polish */
.hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s ease, height 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:active::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* Responsive Polish */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-sticky-content {
   
    height: 60vh !important;
   }
    .mega-menu {
        width: 90vw;
        left: 5vw;
        transform: translateX(0) translateY(10px);
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .nav-item:hover .mega-menu {
        transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mega-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .logo {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .grid-4,
    .grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .feature-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* --- NEW DIVERSE LAYOUTS --- */

.expertise-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.expertise-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.expertise-item.active-exp .expertise-body {
    max-height: 500px;
    /* Large enough to fit content */
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Process Flow (Strategies) */
.process-flow {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.process-flow::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 170px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 0%,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 20%,
            var(--primary) 50%,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 80%,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: neural-pulse 3s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes neural-pulse {
    0% {
        background-position: 100% 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: -100% 0;
    }
}

.step-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-circle {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px) saturate(160%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
}

.step-item:hover .step-circle {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    right: 5px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.step-circle i {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-item:hover .step-circle i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4));
}

/* Bento Grid (Our Reach) 2.0 */
.bento-reach {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 280px;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.bento-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.bento-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.bento-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-1deg);
}

.bento-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8), transparent 60%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.bento-item:hover .bento-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.85), transparent 70%);
}

.bento-label {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    width: fit-content;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.bento-item:hover .bento-label {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.bento-overlay h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transform: translateY(5px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.bento-item:hover .bento-overlay h4 {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.bento-1 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-2 {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-3 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-4 {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

/* Infinite Marquee (Clients) */
.marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-container::before,
.marquee-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--white), transparent);
}

.marquee-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--white), transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: inline-flex;
    animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.marquee-content img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(1) opacity(0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.marquee-content img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0) opacity(1);
}

/* Premium CTA Split */
.cta-premium {
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #020617 0%, #0f172a 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 6rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-image {
    flex: 1;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1550751827-4bd374c3f58b?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1200');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 50%;
    clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.cta-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #020617 0%, rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .process-flow {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .process-flow::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .bento-reach {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: 300px;
    }

    .bento-1,
    .bento-2 {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .cta-premium {
        flex-direction: column;
        margin: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .cta-image {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 300px;
        clip-path: none;
    }

    .cta-content {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* --- PREMIUM FOOTER REDESIGN --- */
.footer {
    background: #020617;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 8rem 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 2px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)) 1;
}

.footer h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-brand p {
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer ul li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer ul li a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* --- BLOG DETAILS REFINEMENT --- */
.blog-detail-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 8fr 4fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Sidebar Styling */
.sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #ffffff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.search-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.search-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    outline: none;
}

.recent-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.recent-post-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.recent-post-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.recent-post-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.recent-post-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.recent-post-info:hover h4 {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.recent-post-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.category-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.category-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.category-list a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-list a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Related Posts Section */
.related-posts-section {
    margin-top: 8rem;
    padding-top: 6rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.related-posts-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* --- SERVICE TEMPLATE STYLES --- */
.service-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-hover) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    transform: rotate(-10deg);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.1);
}

.tech-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.tech-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.tech-item:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.tech-item i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.benefit-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.benefit-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .service-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}



.social-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.social-icon i,
.social-icon svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    /* Ensure webfonts are sized correctly */
    stroke: #ffffff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.social-icon.linkedin:hover {
    background: #0077b5;
    border-color: #0077b5;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.3);
}

.social-icon.twitter:hover {
    background: #000000;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-icon.facebook:hover {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-color: #1877f2;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.3);
}

.footer-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    margin: 0rem 0 1rem;
}

.copyright {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer {
        padding: 6rem 0 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* aabans-STYLE PREMIUM SECTIONS                                          */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

:root {
    --aabans-blue: #007CB0;
    --aabans-teal: #008294;
    --aabans-dark: #000000;
    --aabans-light: #f3f3f3;
    --aabans-font-light: 300;
    --aabans-font-bold: 700;
    --reveal-duration: 1.2s;
    --reveal-easing: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Scroll Animation Base */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity var(--reveal-duration) var(--reveal-easing),
        transform var(--reveal-duration) var(--reveal-easing);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Precise aabans Service Hero */
.aabans-service-hero {
    background-color: var(--aabans-dark);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.aabans-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.aabans-hero-content .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: #ccc;
}

.aabans-hero-content .breadcrumb a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.aabans-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: var(--aabans-font-light);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.aabans-hero-content .subhead {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: var(--aabans-font-bold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.aabans-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.aabans-btn-rounded {
    background-color: var(--aabans-blue);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.aabans-btn-rounded:hover {
    background-color: #005a80;
}

.aabans-hero-graphic img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(0, 124, 176, 0.3));
}

/* Precise aabans Intro */
.aabans-intro-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.aabans-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.aabans-intro-content h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--aabans-font-light);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: #333;
}

.aabans-intro-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Precise aabans Teal Grid */
.aabans-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.aabans-service-card {
    background-color: var(--aabans-teal);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 400px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aabans-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.aabans-service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.aabans-service-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.aabans-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Precise Thinking Cards */
.aabans-thinking-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.aabans-thinking-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.aabans-thinking-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #666;
}

.aabans-thinking-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Leadership Section */
.aabans-leadership {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}

.aabans-leadership h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

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

.leader-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.leader-img {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-info h4 {
    color: var(--aabans-blue);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.leader-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.leader-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.leader-contact a {
    color: var(--aabans-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .aabans-hero-grid,
    .aabans-intro-grid,
    .aabans-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .aabans-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aabans-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aabans-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

/* aabans Hero 1: Fixed Banner */
.aabans-hero-1 {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.hero-sticky-content {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* Vertically centered */
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-sticky-content .container {
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
    /* max-width: 850px; */
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #60a5fa;
    /* Brighter blue for visibility on dark background */
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 41px);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* Brighter blue for visibility */
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-cta:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    gap: 14px;
}

.hero-cta::after {
    content: '→';
    font-size: 16px;
}

.hero-bg-media {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.5);
}

/* aabans Hero 2: Overlay Reveal */
.aabans-hero-2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    background: #000;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.video-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bg-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.6);
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-2-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-2-content .title-xl {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-2-content .subtitle-lg {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-2-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-pill {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    width: 200px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-2-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn-pill {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-2-content .title-xl {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

.btn-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Latest Stories Grid */
.aabans-stories {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

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

.story-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.card-img-box {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.card-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-card:hover .card-img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.story-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.story-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.btn-text {
    font-weight: 400;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

/* --- aabans-STYLE WORK SLIDER --- */
.aabans-work-section,
.aabans-careers-section,
.ab2-latest-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible !important;
    /* Overriding global .section overflow to allow sticky headers */
}

.work-header-bar,
.thinking-header-bar,
.careers-header-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    height: 47px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    /*margin-bottom: 4rem;*/
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    /* Sticks to the very top now that main header scrolls away */
    z-index: 900;
}

.work-header-title,
.careers-header-title,
.thinking-header-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.work-slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    min-height: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Text side stays fixed */
.work-text-side {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 4rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.text-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    /* Adjust as needed */
}

.work-text-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    transform: translateY(20px);
}

.work-text-content.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.work-text-side h2,
.careers-text-side h2,
.aabans-stories .section-title {
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .work-text-side h2,
    .careers-text-side h2,
    .aabans-stories .section-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.work-text-side p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.btn-aabans-primary {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-aabans-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

/* Image side slides with peek */
.work-image-slider-container {
    flex: 0 0 60%;
    width: 60%;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Mask images sliding left */
    position: relative;
}

.aabans-work-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible !important;
    /* Allow peek within the masked container */
}

.work-image-box {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.work-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.swiper-slide-active .work-image-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.work-slider-controls {
    margin-top: 0rem;
}

.work-nav-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.work-progress-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: #e0e0e0;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--secondary);
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

.work-nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.work-nav-arrows button {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    color: #757575;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.work-nav-arrows button:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.work-counter {
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #757575;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.explore-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
    float: right;
}

.explore-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .work-slider-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .work-text-side {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
        padding-right: 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .text-content-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .work-text-content {
        position: relative;
        display: none;
    }

    .work-text-content.active {
        display: block;
    }

    .work-image-slider-container {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --- aabans-STYLE CAREERS SECTION --- */
.aabans-careers-section {
    background: #ffffff;
   /* padding: 8rem 0px;*/
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.careers-header-bar {
    /* Styles standardized in unified selector */
}

.careers-header-title {
    /* Styles moved to unified header-title selector above */
}

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

.careers-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.careers-image-side {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    position: relative;
}

.careers-image-side img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Decorative frame using brand secondary color */
.careers-image-side::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    right: -25px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 1;
    display: none;
}

.careers-text-side {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
}

.careers-text-side h2 {
    /* Styles moved to unified selector above */
}

.careers-text-side p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    /*line-height: 1.8;*/
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .careers-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 4rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .careers-image-side,
    .careers-text-side {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .careers-image-side::before {
        display: none;
        /* Simplify on mobile */
    }
}

/* --- aabans-STYLE THINKING / INSIGHTS SECTION --- */
.aabans-stories {
    padding-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 8rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.thinking-header-bar {
    /* Styles standardized in unified selector */
}

.thinking-header-title {
    /* Styles moved to unified selector above */
}

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

.story-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.card-img-box {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.story-card:hover .card-img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.card-body {
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.card-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-body p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-text {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aabans-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Expertise / Services Section */
.expertise-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 6rem;
}

.expertise-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 15rem;
    height: fit-content;
}

.title-md {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-item {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.expertise-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-header h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.expertise-header i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.expertise-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.expertise-item.active-exp .expertise-body {
    max-height: 1000px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.tag-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.tag-list li {
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Industry Grid */
.industry-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.industry-link {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.industry-link:nth-child(odd) {
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

.industry-link:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: 3rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.industry-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA Banner */
.aabans-cta {
    padding: 10rem 0;
    background: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 8rem 0;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    margin: 0 2rem;
}

.cta-inner h2 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-inner p {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive Fixes */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .expertise-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .expertise-sidebar {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .aabans-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .work-showcase {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .work-text-overlay,
    .work-visual {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }

    .industry-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .industry-link:nth-child(even) {
        padding-left: 0;
        border-left: none;
    }

    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .cta-banner {
        margin: 0 1rem;
        padding: 5rem 1rem;
    }

    .cta-inner h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* aabans Style Search Overlay */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #000000;
    z-index: 3000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.search-overlay.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.search-overlay-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.search-overlay-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.search-overlay-input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    outline: none;
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.search-overlay-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.search-overlay-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: #2563eb;
    /* aabans Green */
}

.search-overlay-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-overlay-close:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.search-overlay-close i {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — aabans STYLE
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero */
.ab-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 88vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 8rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ab-hero-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ab-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.ab-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.ab-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab-hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    max-width: 550px;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.ab-stats-bar {
    background: #000;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.ab-stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ab-stat {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 120px;
}

.ab-stat-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2563eb;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ab-stat-suffix {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.ab-stat p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Who We Are */
.ab-who {
    background: #fff;
}

.ab-who-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.ab-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab-who-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #111;
}

.ab-who-text p {
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ab-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #111;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #2563eb;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: gap 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.ab-link-btn:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ab-who-image {
    position: relative;
}

.ab-who-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: block;
}

.ab-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2rem;
    left: -2rem;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-badge-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ab-badge-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Section header bar */
.ab-section-header-bar {
    background: #000;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.ab-section-header-bar span {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* People Slider */
.ab-people-section {
    background: #f8f8f8;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
}

.ab-people-intro {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ab-people-intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab-people-intro p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ab-people-slider-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-people-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.ab-person-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ab-person-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.ab-person-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-person-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ab-person-card:hover .ab-person-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ab-person-card h4,
.ab-person-card p {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.ab-person-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: #111;
}

.ab-person-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

.ab-person-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

.ab-slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 6.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.ab-prev,
.ab-next {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 2px solid #111;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    color: #111;
}

.ab-prev:hover,
.ab-next:hover {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab-prev i,
.ab-next i {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.ab-progress-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ab-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
    padding: 0;
}

.ab-dot.active {
    background: #2563eb;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Values */
.ab-values {
    background: #fff;
}

.ab-section-title-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.ab-section-title-wrap h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ab-section-title-wrap p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ab-values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.ab-value-item {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 3rem 0;
    border-right: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
}

.ab-value-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
}

.ab-value-item:not(:first-child) {
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.ab-value-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #e5e5e5;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab-value-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #111;
}

.ab-value-item p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Mission / Vision Split */
.ab-mv-section {
    display: flex;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.ab-mv-half {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
}

.ab-mv-mission {
    background: #111;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504384308090-c894fdcc538d?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1000');
    background-size: cover;
    background-blend-mode: luminosity;
}

.ab-mv-vision {
    background: #1a1a2e;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518770660439-4636190af475?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=1000');
    background-size: cover;
    background-blend-mode: luminosity;
}

.ab-mv-content {
    max-width: 480px;
}

.ab-mv-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab-mv-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ab-mv-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.ab-link-btn-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #2563eb;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: gap 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.ab-link-btn-white:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Quote */
.ab-quote-section {
    background: #2563eb;
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.ab-quote-inner {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.ab-quote-mark {
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: "Open Sans", Aptos, Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

.ab-quote-inner blockquote {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ab-quote-inner cite {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-style: normal;
}

/* Global Presence */
.ab-global {
    background: #f8f8f8;
}

.ab-regions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.ab-region-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.ab-region-card:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.ab-region-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.ab-region-icon i {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.ab-region-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #111;
}

.ab-region-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #888;
}

/* CTA */
.ab-cta {
    background: #000;
    padding: 8rem 0;
}

.ab-cta-inner {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ab-cta-inner h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ab-cta-inner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ab-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ab-cta-btn-primary {
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ab-cta-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #1d4ed8;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ab-cta-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ab-cta-btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ab-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .ab-person-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    }

    .ab-mv-half {
        padding: 5rem 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-who-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .ab-img-badge {
        left: 1rem;
        bottom: -1.5rem;
    }

    .ab-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ab-value-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .ab-mv-section {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .ab-mv-half {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
    }

    .ab-regions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ab-person-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 0px);
    }

    .ab-stats-grid {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   AB2 — aabans-STYLE ABOUT PAGE (TOP SECTIONS)
   Primary green: #2563eb  |  Dark: #111  |  White: #fff
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Scroll Reveal ---------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 1: HERO ---------- */
.ab2-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 140px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 580px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.ab2-hero-circle-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.ab2-green-circle {
    width: 820px;
    height: 820px;
    background: #2563eb;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -160px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.ab2-hero-team-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 820px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ab2-hero-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem 5rem;
}

.ab2-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #111;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ab2-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 2: IMAGE GRID ---------- */
.ab2-imgrid-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 0 0 4rem;
}

.ab2-imgrid-intro {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #333;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 3rem;
}

.ab2-photo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 280px 280px;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab2-photo-item {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ab2-photo-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.ab2-photo-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ab2-photo-tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.ab2-photo-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 3: STATS OVERLAY ---------- */
.ab2-stats-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab2-stats-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ab2-stats-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-stats-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%);
}

.ab2-stats-cards {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.ab2-stat-card {
    text-align: left;
}

.ab2-stat-num {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2563eb;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-stat-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 4: PURPOSE ---------- */
.ab2-purpose-section {
    background: #f4f4f0;
    padding: 7rem 0;
}

.ab2-purpose-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab2-purpose-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-purpose-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #111;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ab2-purpose-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ab2-green-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #2563eb;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 0.25s, gap 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ab2-green-link span {
    transition: transform 0.25s;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ab2-green-link:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.ab2-green-link:hover span {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- SECTION 5: TOGETHER SLIDER ---------- */
.ab2-together-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6rem 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab2-together-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-together-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ab2-slider-outer {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ab2-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.ab2-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 420px;
    min-height: 480px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ab2-card-green {
    background: #2563eb;
}

.ab2-card-dark {
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

.ab2-card-light {
    background: #f4f4f0;
}

.ab2-card-green2 {
    background: #1e3a8a;
}

.ab2-card-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ab2-sphere {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ab2Float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ab2-sphere-1 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #fff 0%, #ffffff 50%, #1e40af 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ab2-sphere-2 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #fff 0%, #e8e8e4 50%, #c0c0b8 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.ab2-sphere-3 {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #bfdbfe 0%, #2563eb 50%, #172554 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@keyframes ab2Float {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(4deg);
    }
}

.ab2-dots-pattern {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: ab2Spin 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ab2Spin {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.ab2-card-text {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab2-card-text-dark {
    color: #111;
}

.ab2-card-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ab2-card-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ab2-card-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.ab2-card-link-dark {
    color: #111;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.ab2-card-link:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
}

.ab2-card-link-dark:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.ab2-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0 0 3rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.ab2-sl-prev,
.ab2-sl-next {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 2px solid #111;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
    color: #111;
}

.ab2-sl-prev:hover,
.ab2-sl-next:hover {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
}

.ab2-sl-prev i,
.ab2-sl-next i {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 6: LEADERS ---------- */
.ab2-leaders-section {
    background: #f4f4f0;
    padding: 7rem 0 5rem;
}

.ab2-leaders-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-leaders-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.ab2-leaders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ab2-leader-card {
    text-align: center;
}

.ab2-leader-avatar {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    border: 4px solid #2563eb;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.ab2-leader-card:hover .ab2-leader-avatar {
    border-color: #111;
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ab2-leader-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.ab2-leader-name {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s;
}

.ab2-leader-name:hover {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.ab2-leader-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #777;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.ab2-leaders-more {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- SECTION 7: SUMMARY ---------- */
.ab2-summary-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.ab2-summary-inner {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ab2-summary-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ab2-summary-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.ab2-summary-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ---------- COUNTER (ab2 style) ---------- */
.cnt {
    display: inline;
}

/* ---------- TOGETHER SLIDER — JS counter reset ---------- */
.ab2-slider-track {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* =========================
   AB2 RESPONSIVE
   ========================= */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .ab2-stats-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ab2-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ab2-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ab2-photo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
    }

    .ab2-photo-tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .ab2-photo-wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab2-hero {
        padding-top: 100px;
    }

    .ab2-green-circle {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
        bottom: -80px;
    }

    .ab2-hero-team-img {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .ab2-stats-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ab2-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ab2-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
    }

    .ab2-photo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        height: auto;
    }

    .ab2-photo-item {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .ab2-summary-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab2-stats-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ab2-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ab2-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 92vw;
    }
}

/* ─── REVEAL ON SCROLL (used by script.js IntersectionObserver) ─────────── */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-on-scroll[data-animation="fade-up"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll[data-animation="fade-left"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll[data-animation="fade-right"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(50px);
}

.reveal-on-scroll[data-animation="zoom-in"] {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1) !important;
}

/* About page: since GSAP handles ab2- elements, make sure they start visible */
.ab2-hero-title,
.ab2-hero-desc,
.ab2-green-circle,
.ab2-hero-team-img {
    /* GSAP will animate FROM invisible - these are set by GSAP, no CSS opacity needed */
}

/* Header fixed for about page */
.header.header-fixed {
    position: fixed !important;
}

/* ============================================================== */
/* 6.5 THE LATEST FROM AABAN (Staggered Grid) */
/* ============================================================== */

.ab2-latest-section {
    padding: 0 0 6rem 0;
    background-color: #f9f9f9;
}

.ab2-latest-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    color: #000;
}

.ab2-latest-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ab2-latest-card {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ab2-latest-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Staggering Heights */
.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card:nth-child(1) {
    /* margin-top: 40px; */
}

.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card:nth-child(2) {
    /* margin-top: 80px; */
}

.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card:nth-child(3) {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card:nth-child(4) {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.ab2-latest-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ab2-insights-logo {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.ab2-insights-logo strong {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ab2-latest-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000;
}

.ab2-latest-content p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
}

.ab2-latest-meta {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #000;
}

.ab2-latest-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab2-latest-image img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ab2-latest-card:hover .ab2-latest-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Inner padding for card 1 image to simulate the gap inside */
.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card .ab2-latest-image {
    padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;
}

.ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card .ab2-latest-image img {
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Overlays */
.ab2-image-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    border-radius: 2px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #000;
}

.ab2-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.overlay-dots {
    background-image: radial-gradient(#86bc25 3px, transparent 3px);
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, black, transparent 60%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 70%, black, transparent 60%);
}

.overlay-circle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border: 5px solid #86bc25;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(134, 188, 37, 0.4);
}

.overlay-lines::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%;
    right: -20px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #86bc25;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 0 #86bc25, 0 20px 0 #86bc25, 0 30px 0 #86bc25, 0 40px 0 #86bc25;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ab2-latest-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .ab2-latest-grid .ab2-latest-card {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* aabans AI & Engineering Hero */
.aabans-service-hero {
    background-color: #000;
    background-image: url('images/bim-services.png');
    background-size: auto;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-position: 83%;
}

@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {
    .aabans-service-hero {
        padding: 80px 8em;
    }
}

.aabans-service-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1400px;
}

.aabans-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.aabans-hero-content {
    max-width: 650px;
}

/* aabans Intro Section */
.aabans-intro-section {
    /*padding: 6rem 0;*/
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #000;
}

.aabans-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.aabans-intro-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #000;
}

.aabans-intro-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aabans-intro-graphic {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.aabans-intro-graphic img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aabans-intro-graphic {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

/* aabans Explore Services Grid */
.aabans-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.aabans-service-card {
    background-color: #0097A9;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0097a9, #0d8390 50%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 16px #00000040;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 305px;
    height: auto;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.aabans-service-card:hover {
    background-color: #006F7C;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.aabans-service-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.aabans-service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #fff;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.aabans-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.aabans-card-footer i {
    width: 1.2rem;
    height: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aabans-service-card:hover .aabans-card-footer i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

@media (max-width: 1300px) {
    .aabans-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 305px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .aabans-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .aabans-service-card {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 305px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 305px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* aabans Thinking Section */
.aabans-thinking-section {
    background-color: #f4f4f4;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.aabans-thinking-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.aabans-thinking-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.aabans-thinking-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.aabans-thinking-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #000;
}

.aabans-thinking-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.aabans-thinking-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.aabans-thinking-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-thinking-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .aabans-thinking-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* aabans Awards Section */
.aabans-awards-section {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.awards-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    color: #000;
}

.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.award-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.award-logo {
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.award-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: left center;
}

.award-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.award-link {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0097A9;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.award-link:hover {
    color: #006F7C;
}

.award-link i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* aabans Leadership Section */
.aabans-leadership {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.aabans-leaders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.leader-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 30px;
    border-right: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.leader-card:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
}

.leader-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
}

.leader-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.leader-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0097A9;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.leader-info p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.leader-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.leader-contact a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #0097A9;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.leader-contact a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.leader-contact i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.leader-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.leader-socials a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon-teal {
    color: #0097A9;
    border: 1px solid #0097A9;
}

.social-icon-black {
    color: #000;
    border: 1px solid #000;
}

.social-icon-teal:hover {
    background-color: #0097A9;
    color: #fff;
}

.social-icon-black:hover {
    background-color: #000;
    color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .leader-card {
        padding: 0;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eaeaea;
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .leader-card:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }
}

.aabans-service-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.aabans-service-hero .breadcrumb a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.aabans-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.aabans-hero-content .subhead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.aabans-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.aabans-btn-rounded {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #0076a8;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.aabans-btn-rounded:hover {
    background-color: #005580;
    color: #fff;
}

.aabans-hero-graphic img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Right Nav */
.hero-right-nav {
    position: fixed;
    right: 2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    z-index: 100;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.nav-dots-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-dots-container {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 0.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav-dots-container .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #888;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

.nav-dots-container .dot.active {
    background-color: #000;
}

.side-tab {
    position: absolute;
    right: -4rem;
    background: #333;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.side-tab i {
    color: #86bc25;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.nav-icon-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.nav-icon-circle i {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.nav-icon-circle:hover {
    background: #f0f0f0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .aabans-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-right-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/*  Label Style */
.client-story-label {
    display: block;
    color: #86bc25;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.client-story-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .grid-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    }
}

/*submenu new*/
 .menu-link{
                                        display:flex;
                                        justify-content:space-between;
                                        align-items:center;
                                        padding:0px;
                                    }

                                    .menu-link a{
                                        color:#fff;
                                        text-decoration:none;
                                        font-size:18px;
                                    }

                                    .menu-link i{
                                        color:#fff;
                                        width:18px;
                                        height:18px;
                                    }

                                    .has-submenu .inner-submenu{
                                        position:absolute;
                                        left:100%;
                                        top:0;
                                        width:320px;
                                        background:#343440;
                                        min-height:100%;
                                        display:none;
                                        flex-direction:column;
                                        padding:30px;
                                        gap:10px;
                                    }

                                    .has-submenu:hover .inner-submenu{
                                        display:flex;
                                    }

                                    .inner-submenu a{
                                        color:#fff;
                                        text-decoration:none;
                                        font-size:28px;
                                        transition:0.3s;
                                    }

                                    .inner-submenu a:hover{
                                        transform:translateX(5px);
                                    }