/* =========================================================
   Sparrow Eye Technology — Brand Override
   Base theme: Digitos (recolored to match logo palette)
   Primary teal #0d7480 / Deep black #101314 / White
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --theme-color1: #0d7480;              /* Sparrow Eye teal (from logo) */
  --theme-color2: #101314;              /* Sparrow Eye near-black (from logo) */
  --theme-color1-rgb: 13, 116, 128;
  --theme-color2-rgb: 16, 19, 20;
  --theme-color1-text-color: #ffffff;
  --theme-color2-text-color: #ffffff;
  --theme-color-white: #ffffff;
  --theme-color-lighter: #F3F7F7;
  --theme-color-silver: #EEF3F3;
  --review-color: #17a4a4;
  --theme-color-black: #101314;
  --theme-color-dark: #101314;
  --theme-color-gray: #F3F7F7;
  --text-color: #5b6669;
  --headings-color: #101314;
  --link-color: var(--theme-color1);
  --link-hover-color: var(--theme-color1);
}

/* Sub-title / eyebrow color where template hardcodes lighter shades */
.sec-title .sub-title,
.h6.sub-title {
  color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
}

/* Swap baked-in orange accents that come through inline where possible */
a, .text a { color: var(--theme-color1); }
a:hover, .text a:hover { color: var(--theme-color2); }

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.main-header .logo img { max-height: 34px; width: auto; }
.main-header .header-phone_box .icon { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.sticky-header .logo img { max-height: 30px; }
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .right-box .header-phone_box .info strong { font-size: 16px; }

/* Hardcoded orange decorative gradients in the theme -> re-tint to brand teal/black */
.banner-section .outer-box:before {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16,19,20,0) 19.26%, #0d7480 97.47%) !important;
  opacity: .55;
}
.why-choose-us-section .outer-box .image-column .inner-column:before { display: none !important; }

/* ---------- Hero graphic (custom, replaces stock photography) ---------- */
.hero-graphic {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-graphic svg { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-graphic::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  right: 8%;
  top: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13,116,128,0.16) 0%, rgba(13,116,128,0) 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ---------- Trust ribbon (marquee-section reused) ---------- */
.marquee-section {
  background: #0a0d0e;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.marquee-section .marquee,
.marquee-section .marquee-group { animation-duration: 38s; }
.marquee-section .text {
  color: #C7D2D2;
  opacity: 1;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  font-family: var(--body-font-family, 'DM Sans', sans-serif);
}
.marquee-section .text-divider { margin: 0 26px; }
.marquee-section .text-divider i { display: none; }
.marquee-section .text-divider:after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.marquee-section:before,
.marquee-section:after { background: transparent !important; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .marquee-section .text { font-size: 13px !important; letter-spacing: .06em; }
  .marquee-section .text-divider { margin: 0 16px; }
}

/* ---------- Stat / icon cards (icon-based, no stock png icons) ---------- */
.icon-fa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(13,116,128,0.08);
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.why-choose-us-block .icon-fa,
.service-block .icon-fa { margin-bottom: 18px; }

.stat-card {
  background: var(--theme-color-white);
  border: 1px solid #E7EDED;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-card .num {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--theme-color2);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-card .num span { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.stat-card .lbl {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* ---------- Service cards clean-up so FA icon replaces PNG icon ---------- */
.service-block .inner-block .content .icon { display: none; }
.service-block .inner-block .content .icon-fa { display: inline-flex; }

/* ---------- Client logo placeholders (until real logos are supplied) ---------- */
.client-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 90px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--theme-color-lighter);
  border: 1.5px dashed #B9CACA;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: #7C8B8C;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}

/* ---------- CTA banner (solid brand gradient instead of stock photo) ---------- */
.cta-section .outer-box { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--theme-color2) 0%, #163f45 60%, var(--theme-color1) 130%); }
.cta-section .outer-box:before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,116,128,0.85) 0%, rgba(16,19,20,0) 100%) !important; }
.cta-section .bg-image { display: none; }
.cta-section .content-box .sub-title { color: #7FD5DC; }
.cta-section .content-box .title,
.cta-section .content-box .text { color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.main-footer { background-color: var(--theme-color2); }
.main-footer .bg-image { display: none; }
.footer-widget .widget-title { color: #fff; }
.footer-widget .user-links a { color: #B9C4C4; }
.footer-widget .user-links a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.contact-widget .info { color: #B9C4C4; }
.contact-widget .info a { color: #B9C4C4; }
.contact-widget .icon { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-style-one .outer-box .footer-bottom { padding: 22px 0 !important; }
.footer-bottom p { color: #8CA1A2; }

/* Footer link icons for a more professional feel */
.footer-widget .user-links li { position: relative; padding-left: 18px; }
.footer-widget .user-links li:before {
  content: "\f105";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 1px;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.social-icon a { color: #fff; }
.social-icon a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }

/* ---------- Nav width fix: our label set is a touch longer than template default ---------- */
.main-menu .navigation > li { margin: 0 9px; }
.main-menu .navigation > li > a { font-size: 15px; }
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li { margin: 0 9px 0 0; }
@media (max-width: 1600px) {
  .header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .right-box .header-phone_box .info { display: none !important; }
  .header-phone_box { padding-right: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Mega menu: proper 4-column corporate dropdown ---------- */
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul { min-width: 260px; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu {
  position: fixed;
  left: 50%;
  top: 132px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: min(1140px, 94vw);
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: stretch;
  padding: 34px 10px !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu > li.mega-col {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border-right: 1px solid #ECF0F0;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu > li.mega-col:last-child { border-right: none; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-heading {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #ECF0F0;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
  display: block !important; position: static !important;
  opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important;
  width: auto !important; background: transparent !important; box-shadow: none !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 11px; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li:before { display: none; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li > a {
  padding: 0; color: #444d4e; font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.4; display: inline-block;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li > a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); padding-left: 4px; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 16px; color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13.5px;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-cta:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu { flex-wrap: wrap; top: 122px; max-height: 80vh; overflow-y: auto; }
  .main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu > li.mega-col { flex: 1 1 45%; border-right: none; margin-bottom: 20px; }
}

/* ---------- Hero headline: rebalanced for our (shorter) copy ---------- */
.banner-section .outer-box .outer-container .banner-content .inner-content .title {
  font-size: 58px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}
@media (max-width: 1366px) {
  .banner-section .outer-box .outer-container .banner-content .inner-content .title { font-size: 50px; line-height: 1.18; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .banner-section .outer-box .outer-container .banner-content .inner-content .title { font-size: 34px !important; line-height: 1.25; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile responsiveness polish ---------- */
/* ===================================================
   CORPORATE REDESIGN — v2 (dark & bold, photo-led)
   =================================================== */

/* Utility top bar */
.header-top {
  background: #090b0c;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.header-top .inner-container { padding: 9px 0; }
.header-top .useful-links { padding: 0; gap: 28px; }
.header-top .useful-links li { margin-right: 28px; font-size: 12.5px; color: #9fb0b1; }
.header-top .useful-links li:last-child { margin-right: 0; }
.header-top .useful-links li a { color: #9fb0b1; }
.header-top .useful-links li a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.social-icon-two { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-left: 24px; }
.social-icon-two a { color: #9fb0b1; font-size: 13px; }
.social-icon-two a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-top .top-left .useful-links li:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .header-top .top-left .useful-links li { font-size: 11px; margin-right: 14px; }
  .social-icon-two { margin-left: 12px; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .header-top { display: none; }
  .main-header.header-style-one { top: 0 !important; }
}

.main-header.header-style-one .header-lower { background: #101314; }
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container { max-width: 1350px; }
.main-header.header-style-one { top: 42px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .main-header.header-style-one { top: 34px; }
}

/* Mobile off-canvas menu: render mega-menu as a simple stacked list */
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-menu { display: block !important; position: static !important; box-shadow: none !important; padding: 0 !important; }
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-col { display: block; width: 100%; border: none !important; padding: 6px 0; }
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-col > ul { display: block !important; }
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-col > ul > li { padding-left: 0 !important; }
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-heading { color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; padding: 10px 20px 6px; }
.mobile-menu .navigation .mega-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 600; margin: 6px 20px 10px; }
.mobile-menu .navigation li.dropdown .dropdown-btn { display: none; }
.main-header .logo img { max-height: 34px; width: auto; }

/* Hero (photo + gradient overlay, premium consulting style) */
.corp-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.corp-hero__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.corp-hero__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(15%); }
.corp-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,11,12,0.75) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.88) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 45%, rgba(9,11,12,0.55) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.92) 100%);
}
.corp-hero .auto-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 90px 0; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.corp-hero__content { max-width: 720px; text-align: center; }
.corp-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  color: #7FD5DC; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em; margin-bottom: 22px; width: 100%;
}
.corp-hero__eyebrow span { width: 26px; height: 2px; background: var(--theme-color1); display: inline-block; }
.corp-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 48px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.corp-hero__text { color: #C7D2D2; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 auto 34px; max-width: 600px; }
.corp-hero__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 30px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.corp-hero__call { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.corp-hero__call i { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.corp-hero__call:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .corp-hero { min-height: 0; }
  .corp-hero .auto-container { padding: 56px 0; }
  .corp-hero__title { font-size: 30px; }
  .corp-hero__text { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Stat bar */
.corp-statbar { background: #0d1113; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.corp-statbar__row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.corp-statbar__item {
  flex: 1; min-width: 150px; text-align: center;
  padding: 34px 20px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.corp-statbar__item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.corp-statbar__num { font-family: var(--heading-font-family,'Outfit',sans-serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 38px; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.corp-statbar__num span { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.corp-statbar__lbl { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #9fb0b1; letter-spacing: .01em; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .corp-statbar__item { min-width: 45%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
  .corp-statbar__num { font-size: 28px; }
}

/* On-dark helper (about / cta content on photo or dark bg) */
.on-dark .sec-title .title { color: #fff; }
.on-dark .sec-title .sub-title { color: #7FD5DC; }
.on-dark .text, .on-dark p, .on-dark li { color: #B9C4C4; }
.on-dark .list-style-one li span { color: #dfe8e8; }
.on-dark .list-style-one li .icon { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.on-dark .about-block .content .title,
.on-dark .h4.title, .on-dark .h5.title { color: #fff; }
.on-dark .about-block .inner-block { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.on-dark hr, .on-dark .list-style-box { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

/* About section — dark, photo-led */
.about-section.corp-dark { background: #12181a; padding: 100px 0; }
.about-section.corp-dark .image-column .inner-column { position: relative; }
.corp-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.corp-photo-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.corp-photo-caption {
  position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; right: 0;
  background: rgba(9,11,12,0.88);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .01em;
}
.corp-photo-caption span { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.corp-photo-frame--wcu { max-height: 260px; }
.corp-photo-frame--wcu img { max-height: 260px; }

/* Services section — corporate card style (sharp, bordered, no big colour tiles) */
.services-section.corp-services { background: #ffffff; }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block {
  border: 1px solid #E4EAEA;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(16,19,20,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.services-section.corp-services .icon-fa {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 4px;
  background: #101314; color: #fff; font-size: 19px;
}
.services-section.corp-services .number { color: #EAEDED; }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block:before { display: none; }

/* CTA — photo background */
.cta-section .outer-box { background: #0d1113; position: relative; padding: 52px 60px; margin-bottom: -180px; }
.cta-section .outer-box .bg-image { display: block !important; }
.cta-section .outer-box .bg-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .9; }
.cta-section .outer-box:before { background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9,11,12,0.90) 10%, rgba(9,11,12,0.55) 60%, rgba(13,116,128,0.35) 100%) !important; }
.cta-section .outer-box .content-box .inner-box .title { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-section .outer-box .icon-box {
  width: 84px; height: 84px; flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px; transition: transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.cta-section .outer-box .icon-box:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--theme-color1); transform: scale(1.08); }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cta-section .outer-box { padding: 42px 34px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cta-section .outer-box { margin-bottom: -140px; }
  .cta-section .outer-box .content-box .inner-box .title { font-size: 28px; }
  .cta-section .outer-box .icon-box { width: 64px; height: 64px; font-size: 18px; }
}

/* Footer bookend to match header-top */
.main-footer { background-color: #0a0d0e; }

/* Mobile responsiveness polish */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .banner-section .h1.title { font-size: 34px !important; }
  .sec-title .h2.title { font-size: 28px !important; }
  .stat-card .num { font-size: 30px; }
  .main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu { min-width: 100%; }
  .main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu > li { width: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- Floating Call / WhatsApp buttons ---------- */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 112px; /* sits above the back-to-top arrow */
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.floating-actions__btn {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  position: relative;
}
.floating-actions__btn--whatsapp { background: #25D366; }
.floating-actions__btn--call { background: var(--theme-color1); }
.floating-actions__btn:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.floating-actions__btn:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  animation: floatingPulse 2s infinite;
}
.floating-actions__btn--whatsapp:before { animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-actions__btn--call:before { animation-delay: 1s; }
@keyframes floatingPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-actions { right: 14px; bottom: 100px; gap: 10px; }
  .floating-actions__btn { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 20px; }
}


/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE ADDITIONS — Portfolio, Process, Reviews, Packages,
   FAQ, Contact form  (all classes prefixed .se-)
   ========================================================= */
.se-section { padding: 96px 0; background: #fff; }
.se-section.se-tint { background: var(--theme-color-lighter); }
.se-section.se-dark { background: #12181a; }
.se-section .sec-title-box { margin-bottom: 48px; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
.se-section[id] { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .se-section { padding: 64px 0; } .se-section .sec-title-box { margin-bottom: 32px; } }

/* ---------- Portfolio ---------- */
.se-work { display: block; color: inherit; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s; }
.se-work:hover { border-color: var(--theme-color1); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(16,19,20,.10); color: inherit; }
.se-browser { display: flex; gap: 6px; padding: 10px 14px; background: #EEF3F3; border-bottom: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-browser span { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: #C5D2D2; }
.se-shot { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; background: #F7FAFA; overflow: hidden; }
.se-shot img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; display: block; transition: transform .5s; }
.se-work:hover .se-shot img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.se-shot-empty { height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1.5px dashed #B9CACA; margin: 14px; height: calc(100% - 28px); border-radius: 8px; color: #7C8B8C; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
.se-work-info { padding: 18px 20px 20px; }
.se-work-info .title { margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-work-info .text { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-color); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Process (a real sequence, so numbered) ---------- */
.se-steps { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; counter-reset: none; }
.se-steps li { position: relative; padding: 0 22px 0 0; }
.se-steps li:not(:last-child)::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 56px; right: 8px; height: 2px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #B9CACA 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px); }
.se-step-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; font-family: var(--heading-font-family); font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.se-steps .title { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-steps .text { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .se-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
  .se-steps li { padding: 0 0 0 64px; }
  .se-steps li:not(:last-child)::after { top: 48px; bottom: -24px; left: 21px; right: auto; width: 2px; height: auto; background: repeating-linear-gradient(180deg, #B9CACA 0 6px, transparent 6px 12px); }
  .se-step-num { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; margin: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Reviews ---------- */
.se-quote { margin: 0; height: 100%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 14px; padding: 30px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.se-stars { color: #F2A900; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 3px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.se-quote blockquote { margin: 0 0 22px; padding: 0; border: 0; font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--theme-color2); flex: 1; }
.se-quote figcaption { border-top: 1px solid #E3EAEA; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.se-quote figcaption strong { font-family: var(--heading-font-family); color: var(--theme-color2); font-size: 16px; }
.se-quote figcaption span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-color); }

/* ---------- Packages ---------- */
.se-plan { position: relative; height: 100%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 14px; padding: 34px 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.se-plan--main { border: 2px solid var(--theme-color1); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(13,116,128,.12); }
.se-plan-tag { position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 30px; background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }
.se-plan .title { margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-plan-for { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-color); padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-plan ul { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 28px; padding: 0; flex: 1; }
.se-plan li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-plan li::before { content: "\f00c"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 1px; color: var(--theme-color1); font-size: 13px; }
.se-plan-btn { display: block; text-align: center; padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1.5px solid var(--theme-color1); color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 600; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
.se-plan-btn:hover, .se-plan--main .se-plan-btn { background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; }
.se-plan--main .se-plan-btn:hover { background: var(--theme-color2); border-color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 34px; }
.se-more a { font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* ---------- FAQ (native details/summary, no JS) ---------- */
.se-faq-side { margin-top: 18px; color: var(--text-color); max-width: 300px; }
.se-accordion details { border-bottom: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-accordion details:first-child { border-top: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-accordion summary { list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 20px 40px 20px 0; position: relative; font-family: var(--heading-font-family); font-weight: 500; font-size: 18px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.se-accordion summary::after { content: "\f067"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900; position: absolute; right: 4px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); font-size: 13px; color: var(--theme-color1); transition: transform .2s; }
.se-accordion details[open] summary::after { content: "\f068"; }
.se-accordion summary:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--theme-color1); outline-offset: 2px; }
.se-accordion details p { margin: 0 0 22px; padding-right: 40px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-color); max-width: 68ch; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.se-contact-list { list-style: none; margin: 34px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.se-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--theme-color2); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
.se-contact-list i { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(13,116,128,.12); color: var(--theme-color1); font-size: 16px; }
.se-contact-list span { display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #7C8B8C; margin-bottom: 1px; }
.se-contact-list a { color: var(--theme-color2); font-weight: 600; }
.se-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-form { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 16px; padding: 36px 34px; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,19,20,.06); }
.se-form label { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--theme-color2); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.se-form label small { font-weight: 400; color: #7C8B8C; }
.se-form input, .se-form select, .se-form textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #D3DEDE; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--theme-color2); background: #fff; font-family: inherit; }
.se-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.se-form input:focus, .se-form select:focus, .se-form textarea:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--theme-color1); outline-offset: 1px; border-color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-submit { background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px 30px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.se-submit:hover { background: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-submit:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--theme-color2); outline-offset: 3px; }
.se-form-note { margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-color); }
.se-form-note.is-error { color: #B3261E; font-weight: 600; }
.se-form-note.is-ok { color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .se-form { padding: 26px 20px; } }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  .se-work, .se-shot img, .se-plan-btn, .se-submit { transition: none; }
}

/* the CTA banner overlaps the footer by 180px; give the section above it matching breathing room */
.se-contact { padding-bottom: 120px; }

/* =========================================================
   INNER PAGES — shared components (service pages, about,
   career, contact, packages, policy, location pages)
   ========================================================= */

/* Page banner / breadcrumb (shorter version of the homepage hero) */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0d0e;
}
.page-banner__media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; opacity: .35; }
.page-banner__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.page-banner__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(9,11,12,0.97) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.88) 55%, rgba(13,116,128,0.5) 100%);
}
.page-banner .auto-container { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 64px 0 36px; }
.page-banner__crumbs { color: #9fb0b1; font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.page-banner__crumbs a { color: #9fb0b1; }
.page-banner__crumbs a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.page-banner__crumbs i { font-size: 10px; margin: 0 8px; color: #556264; }
.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family,'Outfit',sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700; color: #fff; font-size: 36px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; max-width: 760px;
}
.page-banner p { color: #B9C4C4; font-size: 15.5px; max-width: 660px; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-banner { min-height: 0; }
  .page-banner .auto-container { padding: 40px 0 28px; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 25px; }
  .page-banner p { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* Generic feature grid (used for "What's included", "Why Sparrow Eye", etc.) */
.feature-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.feature-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.feature-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E4EAEA; border-radius: 10px; padding: 28px 26px; }
.feature-card .icon-fa { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--theme-color2); margin: 0 0 8px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--text-color); margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .feature-grid, .feature-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .feature-grid, .feature-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Intro / content block typography on inner pages */
.ip-intro { max-width: 820px; }
.ip-intro p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text-color); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.ip-intro p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Related services strip */
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.related-card {
  display: block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E4EAEA; border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--theme-color2); font-size: 14.5px;
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
}
.related-card i { color: var(--theme-color1); margin-left: 6px; }
.related-card:hover { border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: var(--theme-color1); }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Simple two-column content + sidebar layout (About, Career, Contact use this) */
.ip-columns { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .ip-columns { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ip-sidebar-card { background: var(--theme-color-lighter); border-radius: 12px; padding: 30px 26px; }
.ip-sidebar-card h3 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--theme-color2); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.ip-sidebar-card .info { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-color); }
.ip-sidebar-card .info:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.ip-sidebar-card .info i { color: var(--theme-color1); margin-top: 3px; }
.ip-sidebar-card .info a { color: var(--text-color); }
.ip-sidebar-card .info a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }

/* Simple numbered/check list reuse for "what's included" */
.ip-checklist { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 14px 28px; }
.ip-checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 28px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--theme-color2); line-height: 1.5; }
.ip-checklist li::before { content: "\f00c"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; color: var(--theme-color1); font-size: 13px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ip-checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =========================================================
   ROUND 3 — header/menu fixes, banner alignment, footer polish,
   consultation modal, hero chips, motion
   ========================================================= */

/* --- container breathing room (page banner used padding:… 0 which removed side gutters) --- */
.auto-container { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
.page-banner .auto-container { padding: 64px 24px 40px; text-align: center; }
.corp-hero .auto-container { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .auto-container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
  .page-banner .auto-container { padding: 40px 18px 30px; }
}

/* --- inner page banner: centred, professional --- */
.page-banner { min-height: 300px; }
.page-banner__crumbs { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.page-banner h1 { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; font-size: 40px; }
.page-banner p { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.page-banner .auto-container::after {
  content: ""; display: block; width: 56px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--theme-color1); margin: 22px auto 0;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) { .page-banner h1 { font-size: 26px; } .page-banner { min-height: 0; } }

/* --- main menu: larger type, safe spacing --- */
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .left-box { gap: 48px; }
.main-menu .navigation > li > a,
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li > a { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li { margin: 0 15px 0 0; }
.header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li:last-child { margin-right: 0; }
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
  .main-menu .navigation > li > a,
  .header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li > a { font-size: 16px; }
  .header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .main-menu .navigation > li { margin-right: 11px; }
  .header-style-one .header-lower .inner-container .left-box { gap: 28px; }
}
.main-menu .navigation > li > a:hover,
.main-menu .navigation > li.current > a { color: var(--theme-color1); }

/* --- mega menu: no overlap, continuous hover, clickable --- */
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu {
  top: var(--mega-top, 129px);
  max-height: calc(100vh - var(--mega-top, 129px) - 16px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 9990;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu::before {   /* invisible bridge so the menu never closes while the pointer travels */
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: -26px; height: 26px; background: transparent;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown:hover > ul.mega-menu,
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown:focus-within > ul.mega-menu {
  display: flex !important; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; top: var(--mega-top, 129px); margin-top: 0;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul {
  transform: none !important; top: auto !important; left: auto !important; margin: 0 !important;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li { width: 100%; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li > a {
  margin: 0 !important; padding: 2px 0 !important; display: inline-block; font-size: 15px; color: #3f494a;
}
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li > a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); padding-left: 4px !important; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-heading { margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* --- top bar: phones + emails + rating --- */
.header-top .useful-links { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px 26px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.header-top .useful-links li { margin: 0; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #c4d0d1; }
.header-top .useful-links li i { color: var(--theme-color1); font-size: 13px; }
.header-top .useful-links li a { color: #c4d0d1; }
.header-top .useful-links li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.header-top .top-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; }
.google-rating-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; }
.google-rating-badge img { height: 28px; width: auto; display: block; }
.header-top .inner-container { padding: 7px 0; }
@media (max-width: 1250px) { .header-top .topbar-email:last-child { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .header-top .google-rating-badge { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .header-top { display: none; } }

/* --- hero: service chips, rating badge, slow zoom --- */
.corp-hero__media img { animation: heroZoom 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate; transform-origin: 60% 40%; }
@keyframes heroZoom { from { transform: scale(1); } to { transform: scale(1.08); } }
.hero-chips { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.hero-chips a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22); color: #fff; font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); transition: all .25s ease;
}
.hero-chips a i { color: #7FD5DC; }
.hero-chips a:hover { background: var(--theme-color1); border-color: var(--theme-color1); transform: translateY(-2px); color: #fff; }
.hero-chips a:hover i { color: #fff; }
.hero-rating { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.hero-rating img { height: 44px; width: auto; max-width: 100%; }
.corp-hero__title { font-size: 46px; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .corp-hero__title { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero-chips a { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 14px; }
  .hero-rating img { height: 38px; }
}
.corp-hero__actions .theme-btn { cursor: pointer; border: 0; }

/* --- footer: social icons landscape, contact alignment, legal row, locations --- */
.main-footer .footer-widget .footer-social {
  display: flex !important; flex-direction: row !important; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;
  padding: 0; margin: 22px 0 0; list-style: none;
}
.main-footer .footer-widget .footer-social li { display: inline-flex !important; margin: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; float: none !important; }
.main-footer .footer-widget .footer-social li a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); color: #fff; font-size: 16px; transition: all .25s ease;
}
.main-footer .footer-widget .footer-social li a:hover { background: var(--theme-color1); border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }

.main-footer .contact-widget .widget-content .info {
  display: flex !important; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0;
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 400; color: #B9C4C4; position: static;
}
.main-footer .contact-widget .widget-content .info .icon {
  position: static !important; flex: 0 0 38px; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff !important; font-size: 15px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transform: none !important;
}
.main-footer .contact-widget .widget-content .info span { flex: 1; color: #B9C4C4 !important; font-size: 15px !important; font-weight: 400 !important; padding-top: 6px; margin: 0 !important; }
.main-footer .contact-widget .widget-content .info a { color: #B9C4C4; }
.main-footer .contact-widget .widget-content .info a:hover { color: #fff; }

.footer-locations { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 28px 0 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
.footer-locations__title { font-size: 16px; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 14px; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-locations__list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 8px; }
.footer-locations__list a {
  font-size: 13px; color: #9fb0b1; padding: 5px 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-radius: 30px; transition: all .2s ease;
}
.footer-locations__list a:hover { color: #fff; border-color: var(--theme-color1); background: rgba(13,116,128,.25); }

.main-footer .footer-bottom .inner-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 24px; padding: 6px 0; }
.main-footer .footer-bottom p { margin: 0; color: #8CA1A2; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 22px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.footer-legal li a { color: #9fb0b1; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-legal li a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .main-footer .footer-bottom .inner-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* --- consultation modal --- */
.consult-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 100000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 18px; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .22s ease; }
.consult-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.consult-modal.is-open { opacity: 1; }
.consult-modal__backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(6,9,10,.72); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); }
.consult-modal__panel {
  position: relative; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; width: 100%; max-width: 640px; max-height: 92vh; overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px 34px 30px; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.4); transform: translateY(24px) scale(.97); transition: transform .28s ease;
}
.consult-modal.is-open .consult-modal__panel { transform: none; }
.consult-modal__close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--theme-color-lighter); color: var(--theme-color2); font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s; }
.consult-modal__close:hover { background: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; }
.consult-modal__eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--theme-color1); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.consult-modal__head h2 { font-size: 28px; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.consult-modal__head p { color: var(--text-color); font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.consult-modal .se-submit i { margin-right: 8px; }
body.consult-open { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .consult-modal__panel { padding: 30px 20px 22px; } .consult-modal__head h2 { font-size: 23px; } }

/* --- motion: scroll reveal + micro-interactions (content stays visible without JS) --- */
html.js-motion .se-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms); }
html.js-motion .se-reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.feature-card, .related-card, .se-plan, .service-block .inner-block { transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease; }
.feature-card:hover, .se-plan:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,19,20,.10); border-color: rgba(13,116,128,.4); }
html.js-motion .se-reveal.is-visible.feature-card:hover, html.js-motion .se-reveal.is-visible.se-plan:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); transition-delay: 0ms; }
.theme-btn, .se-submit, .se-plan-btn { transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease; }
.theme-btn:hover, .se-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(13,116,128,.35); }
.page-banner__media img { animation: heroZoom 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.page-banner h1, .page-banner p, .page-banner__crumbs { animation: bannerIn .8s ease both; }
.page-banner p { animation-delay: .12s; }
@keyframes bannerIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  html.js-motion .se-reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* --- FIX: hidden sticky-header copy was sitting on top of the real mega menu and swallowing clicks --- */
.sticky-header:not(.fixed-header),
.sticky-header:not(.fixed-header) * { pointer-events: none !important; visibility: hidden !important; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul { visibility: inherit !important; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu { visibility: hidden; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s ease, visibility 0s linear .2s; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown:hover > ul.mega-menu,
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown:focus-within > ul.mega-menu { visibility: visible; opacity: 1; transition-delay: 0s; }
.sticky-header.fixed-header { top: 0; }

/* --- footer locations strip: guard against theme footer rules (hidden / inline-flex) --- */
.main-footer .footer-locations { display: block !important; width: 100%; visibility: visible !important; position: static !important; }
.main-footer .footer-locations__title { display: block !important; visibility: visible !important; width: auto; height: auto; }
.main-footer .footer-locations__list { display: flex !important; visibility: visible !important; flex-wrap: wrap; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.main-footer .footer-locations__list a { visibility: visible !important; display: inline-block; height: auto; }

/* --- mega menu: remove stray divider lines between columns' list items --- */
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu > li.mega-col { border-bottom: none !important; }
.main-menu .navigation > li.dropdown > ul.mega-menu .mega-col > ul > li { border-bottom: none !important; }

/* --- sticky header: match the dark brand theme --- */
.sticky-header { background: #101314 !important; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation > li > a { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; }
.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation > li > a:hover,
.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation > li.current > a { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.sticky-header .main-menu .navigation > li { padding: 24px 0; margin: 0 14px 0 0; }
.sticky-header .header-phone_box .info, .sticky-header .header-phone_box .info strong { color: #fff; }
.sticky-header .logo img { max-height: 30px; width: auto; }
.sticky-header .mobile-nav-toggler span { background-color: #fff; }

/* --- final polish --- */
.consult-modal .se-form { box-shadow: none !important; border: 0 !important; padding: 0 !important; background: transparent !important; }
@media (min-width: 768px) { .main-footer .footer-bottom .inner-container { padding-right: 84px; } }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .corp-hero__eyebrow span { display: none; } .corp-hero__eyebrow { line-height: 1.5; } }

/* =========================================================
   IMAGERY — make photos actually visible across the site
   ========================================================= */
/* hero: photo clearly visible, text kept readable */
.corp-hero__media img { filter: none; }
.corp-hero__overlay {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9,11,12,0.62) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.50) 45%, rgba(9,11,12,0.78) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at 50% 48%, rgba(9,11,12,0.58) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.15) 100%);
}
.corp-hero__title, .corp-hero__text, .corp-hero__eyebrow { text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55); }

/* inner page banners: visible photo + readable text */
.page-banner__media { opacity: 1; }
.page-banner__overlay { background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(9,11,12,0.86) 0%, rgba(9,11,12,0.62) 55%, rgba(13,116,128,0.38) 100%); }
.page-banner h1, .page-banner p { text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.5); }

/* intro with image (service, location, hub pages) */
.ip-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.ip-split .ip-intro { max-width: none; }
.ip-split__media { position: relative; }
.ip-split__media .corp-photo-frame { border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(16,19,20,.16); }
.ip-split__media .corp-photo-frame img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; width: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.ip-split__media::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -16px; bottom: -16px; width: 46%; height: 46%; z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 10px; background: repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(13,116,128,.16) 0 2px, transparent 2px 10px);
}
@media (max-width: 991px) { .ip-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } .ip-split__media { order: -1; } .ip-split__media::after { display: none; } }

/* homepage service cards with photo header */
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .svc-img { margin: -1px -1px 22px; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0; position: relative; }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .svc-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block:hover .svc-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .svc-img::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 75%, rgba(16,19,20,.22)); }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .number { z-index: 2; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .number span { color: #7FD5DC; }
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .content { padding-top: 0; }

/* portfolio sample cards: images fill the frame */
.se-shot img { object-position: center; }
.se-work-info .text { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* two-up photo strip (about / career pages) */
.photo-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.photo-strip figure { margin: 0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(16,19,20,.12); }
.photo-strip img { width: 100%; height: 260px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.photo-strip figure:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.photo-strip figcaption { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; padding: 14px 18px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(9,11,12,.85), transparent); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .photo-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .photo-strip img { height: 220px; } }

/* inner banner: clear the overlay header so the breadcrumb never touches the menu bar */
.page-banner .auto-container { padding-top: 138px; padding-bottom: 46px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .page-banner .auto-container { padding-top: 112px; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .page-banner .auto-container { padding-top: 104px; padding-bottom: 34px; } }

/* =========================================================
   ROUND 5 — centred "How We Work" sections, review slider,
   keyword links, location directory
   ========================================================= */
/* centred process / photo-strip sections */
.se-center .sec-title-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; gap: 10px; }
.se-center .sec-title, .se-center .sec-title .sub-title, .se-center .sec-title .title { text-align: center; }
.se-center .sec-title { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.se-center .sec-title .sub-title { display: inline-block; }
.se-center .text { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .se-center .se-steps li { text-align: center; padding: 0 14px; }
  .se-center .se-steps .se-step-num { margin: 0 auto 18px; }
  .se-center .se-steps li:not(:last-child)::after { left: calc(50% + 34px); right: calc(-50% + 34px); }
}
.se-center .photo-strip { margin-top: 8px; }

/* review slider (testimonials) */
.se-reviews { position: relative; }
.se-reviews__track { display: flex; gap: 24px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-behavior: smooth; padding: 6px 4px 18px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.se-reviews__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.se-review { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3); scroll-snap-align: start; min-width: 0; }
.se-review blockquote { font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75; }
.se-review figcaption { flex-direction: row; }
.se-review figcaption a { font-family: var(--heading-font-family); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-review figcaption a::before { content: "\2014\00a0"; color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-review figcaption a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-reviews__nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; margin-top: 8px; }
.se-reviews__btn { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid #cfdada; background: #fff; color: var(--theme-color2); cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s ease; }
.se-reviews__btn:hover { background: var(--theme-color1); border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .se-review { flex-basis: calc((100% - 24px) / 2); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .se-review { flex-basis: 88%; } }

/* bold, hyperlinked keywords inside long-form content */
.kw-content strong a, .kw-content a strong { color: var(--theme-color1); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted rgba(13,116,128,.55); }
.kw-content strong a:hover, .kw-content a:hover strong { color: var(--theme-color2); border-bottom-style: solid; }
.kw-content strong { color: var(--theme-color2); font-weight: 700; }
.kw-content strong.brand { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.kw-content p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--text-color); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.kw-content h2 { font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 44px 0 16px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.kw-content h3 { font-size: 21px; margin: 28px 0 10px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.kw-content ul.kw-list { padding-left: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px 26px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.kw-content ul.kw-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 26px; font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text-color); }
.kw-content ul.kw-list li::before { content: "\f00c"; font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free"; font-weight: 900; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 3px; color: var(--theme-color1); font-size: 12px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .kw-content h2 { font-size: 23px; } .kw-content ul.kw-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.kw-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 340px; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .kw-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.kw-aside { position: sticky; top: 110px; display: grid; gap: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .kw-aside { position: static; } }
.kw-aside .ip-sidebar-card ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.kw-aside .ip-sidebar-card ul a { color: var(--text-color); font-size: 14.5px; }
.kw-aside .ip-sidebar-card ul a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.kw-aside .aside-cta { background: var(--theme-color2); color: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 28px 24px; }
.kw-aside .aside-cta h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 20px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.kw-aside .aside-cta p { color: #b9c4c4; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.toc-box { background: var(--theme-color-lighter); border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 26px; margin: 0 0 34px; }
.toc-box h2 { font-size: 18px !important; margin: 0 0 10px !important; }
.toc-box ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 4px 28px; }
.toc-box a { color: var(--theme-color2); font-size: 14.5px; }
.toc-box a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .toc-box ol { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.nearby-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 0 0 22px; }
.nearby-links a { padding: 6px 14px; border: 1px solid #d3dede; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.nearby-links a:hover { border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: var(--theme-color1); }

/* location directory page */
.loc-search { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 36px; position: relative; }
.loc-search input { width: 100%; height: 54px; border: 1px solid #cfdada; border-radius: 40px; padding: 0 24px 0 52px; font-size: 16px; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; }
.loc-search input:focus { border-color: var(--theme-color1); }
.loc-search i { position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 18px; color: var(--theme-color1); }
.loc-zone { margin-bottom: 40px; scroll-margin-top: 130px; }
.loc-zone h2 { font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.loc-zone .count { color: var(--text-color); font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.loc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 8px 22px; }
.loc-grid a { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--theme-color2); padding: 4px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #dde6e6; }
.loc-grid a:hover { color: var(--theme-color1); }
.loc-grid a[hidden] { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .loc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .loc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.loc-zone-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 36px; }
.loc-zone-nav a { padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 30px; border: 1px solid #cfdada; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.loc-zone-nav a:hover { background: var(--theme-color1); border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; }
.footer-locations--compact .footer-locations__all { border-color: var(--theme-color1); color: #fff; background: rgba(13,116,128,.35); }

.kw-figure { margin: 0 0 30px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(16,19,20,.12); }
.kw-figure img { width: 100%; height: 340px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.kw-figure figcaption { padding: 12px 18px; background: var(--theme-color-lighter); font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-color); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .kw-figure img { height: 220px; } }
.kw-content a { word-break: break-word; }

/* brand name in bold — colour per background */
strong.brand { font-weight: 700; color: var(--theme-color1); }
.corp-hero strong.brand, .on-dark strong.brand, .main-footer strong.brand, .cta-section strong.brand, .page-banner strong.brand, .kw-aside .aside-cta strong.brand, .consult-modal strong.brand { color: #7FD5DC; }
.kw-aside .aside-cta h3 strong.brand, .aside-cta strong.brand { color: #7FD5DC; }
.main-footer .about-widget strong.brand { color: #fff; }
.se-reviews__track { align-items: stretch; }
.se-review { display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between; height: auto; }
.se-review blockquote { flex: 1; }

/* ---------- Index page: client logos + portfolio portrait mockups ---------- */
.client-block .image-box .client-logo { display: block; width: auto; height: auto; max-width: 150px; max-height: 80px; margin: 0 auto; object-fit: contain; }
.se-shot.se-shot--contain { background: #F7FAFA; }
.se-shot.se-shot--contain img { object-fit: contain; object-position: center; }
.corp-photo-frame--wcu img { object-position: center; }

/* services images: bigger, centered */
.services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .svc-img img { object-position: center; }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .services-section.corp-services .service-block .inner-block .svc-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; } }


/* =========================================================
   Corporate refresh: trust ribbon, Trusted By, Free Consultation tab, offices
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Trust ribbon (professional) ---------- */
.marquee-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0d0e 0%, #10181a 50%, #0a0d0e 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-section:before, .marquee-section:after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 110px; height: auto; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee-section:before { left: 0; right: auto; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a0d0e, rgba(10,13,14,0)) !important; }
.marquee-section:after { right: 0; left: auto; background: linear-gradient(270deg, #0a0d0e, rgba(10,13,14,0)) !important; }
.marquee-section .text {
  color: #E3ECEC;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.marquee-section .text-divider { margin: 0 34px; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.marquee-section .text-divider:after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13,116,128,.25);
}
.marquee-section:hover .marquee,
.marquee-section:hover .marquee-group { animation-play-state: paused; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .marquee-section { padding: 15px 0; }
  .marquee-section .text { font-size: 11.5px !important; letter-spacing: .12em; }
  .marquee-section .text-divider { margin: 0 20px; }
}

/* ---------- Trusted By ---------- */
.se-trusted { background: #F5F8F8; padding: 90px 0; border-top: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-bottom: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-trusted__head { text-align: center; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 38px; }
.se-trusted__eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-trusted__eyebrow:before, .se-trusted__eyebrow:after { content: ""; width: 38px; height: 2px; background: var(--theme-color1); opacity: .55; }
.se-trusted__title { margin: 14px 0 12px; font-size: 38px; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-trusted__text { margin: 0; color: var(--text-color); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.se-trusted__stats { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 44px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16,19,20,.06); }
.se-trusted__stat { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 180px; text-align: center; padding: 22px 16px; }
.se-trusted__stat + .se-trusted__stat { border-left: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-trusted__stat strong { display: block; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 700; color: var(--theme-color1); }
.se-trusted__stat strong small { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-color); }
.se-trusted__stat span { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-color); }
.se-trusted__grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 18px; }
.se-trusted__card { flex: 0 0 calc(16.666% - 15px); min-width: 150px; height: 108px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 10px; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease; }
.se-trusted__card img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 64px; width: auto; height: auto; object-fit: contain; filter: grayscale(100%); opacity: .7; transition: filter .25s ease, opacity .25s ease; }
.se-trusted__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--theme-color1); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(13,116,128,.16); }
.se-trusted__card:hover img { filter: none; opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) { .se-trusted__card { flex-basis: calc(25% - 14px); } }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .se-trusted { padding: 60px 0; }
  .se-trusted__title { font-size: 28px; }
  .se-trusted__eyebrow:before, .se-trusted__eyebrow:after { width: 22px; }
  .se-trusted__stat { flex-basis: 100%; }
  .se-trusted__stat + .se-trusted__stat { border-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
  .se-trusted__grid { gap: 12px; }
  .se-trusted__card { flex-basis: calc(50% - 6px); min-width: 0; height: 92px; padding: 14px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .se-trusted__card, .se-trusted__card img { transition: none; } }

/* ---------- Free Consultation (fixed, right, blinking) ---------- */
.free-consult-tab {
  position: fixed;
  right: 0;
  top: 30%;
  z-index: 9998;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px 11px;
  background: #D61F2C;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
  box-shadow: -4px 6px 18px rgba(214,31,44,.35);
  animation: seConsultBlink 1.3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.free-consult-tab span { writing-mode: vertical-rl; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; }
.free-consult-tab i { font-size: 20px; }
.free-consult-tab:hover { color: #fff; background: #B3151F; animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes seConsultBlink {
  0%, 100% { background: #D61F2C; opacity: 1; box-shadow: -4px 6px 18px rgba(214,31,44,.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(214,31,44,.55); }
  50%      { background: #F0394A; opacity: .72; box-shadow: -4px 6px 18px rgba(214,31,44,.35), 0 0 0 10px rgba(214,31,44,0); }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .free-consult-tab { top: 28%; padding: 13px 9px; }
  .free-consult-tab span { font-size: 13px; }
  .free-consult-tab i { font-size: 17px; }
}
@media (max-height: 700px) { .free-consult-tab { top: 17%; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .free-consult-tab { animation: none; } }

/* ---------- Plan buttons with icon ---------- */
.se-plan-btn i { margin-right: 6px; }

/* ---------- Contact page: offices ---------- */
.se-office { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #E3EAEA; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16,19,20,.06); height: 100%; }
.se-office__head { padding: 20px 22px 16px; }
.se-office__title { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 20px; color: var(--theme-color2); }
.se-office__title i { color: var(--theme-color1); margin-right: 6px; }
.se-office__head p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-color); }
.se-office__foot { padding: 14px 22px; border-top: 1px solid #E3EAEA; }
.se-office__foot a { font-weight: 600; }
.se-office__google { text-align: center; margin-top: 28px; }
