/* Blog article reading layout */
.blog-detail-page .blog-detail-image {
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(13, 39, 64, .12);
}

.blog-detail-page .blog-detail-content {
    padding: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(13, 39, 64, .08);
}

.blog-detail-page .blog-detail-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-detail-page .blog-detail-content h3 {
    padding-left: .9rem;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.blog-related-links {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-direct-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(13, 39, 64, .16);
}

.blog-detail-page .blog-detail-content + aside {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.blog-direct-card .badge {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.blog-direct-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--primary-red);
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.blog-direct-card .btn:hover {
    color: var(--navy);
    background: var(--white);
}

.blog-contact-note {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    background: #fff4f4;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-red);
    border-radius: .75rem;
}

.blog-contact-note .contact-icon {
    display: grid;
    flex: 0 0 42px;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--primary-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    place-items: center;
}

.blog-contact-note a {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-related-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: .75rem 0;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-related-links a:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-related-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red);
}

.blog-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .85rem;
}

.blog-post-meta i {
    margin-right: .35rem;
    color: var(--primary-red);
}
/* CSS Custom Stylesheet for HM Group Canadian Immigration Services */

:root {
    --primary-red: #dc0318;
    --primary-red-hover: #A0161C;
    --navy: #111111;
    --navy-hover: #071D40;
    --dark-blue: #03132B;
    --light-bg: #f5f5f5;
    --text-dark: #212529;
    --text-muted: #6C757D;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    
    /* --font-outfit: 'Outfit', sans-serif; */
    --font-inter: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-inter);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-outfit {
    /* font-family: var(--font-outfit); */
}

/* Typography & Accent Colors */
.text-navy {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.text-danger {
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}

.bg-danger {
    background-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}

.bg-dark-blue {
    background-color: var(--dark-blue) !important;
}

.btn-danger {
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.btn-danger:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
    border-color: var(--primary-red-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(195, 31, 38, 0.3);
}

/* Transition for all interactive elements */
a, button, .card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Preloader */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 90%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.preloader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}
.preloader-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
}
.preloader-orbit {
    position: relative;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
}
.preloader-orbit-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.15), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: preloaderIconPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.preloader-orbit-icon img {
    width: 44px;
    height: auto;
}
.preloader-orbit-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid transparent;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-red);
    border-right: 3px solid rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.5);
    border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: preloaderOrbitSpin 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.5, 0.1, 0.4, 0.9) infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes preloaderOrbitSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes preloaderIconPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
}

/* Modal Aside Logo - Make logo image white via CSS filter */
.modal-aside-logo {
    max-width: 150px;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Top Utility Bar */
.top-bar {
    background-color: #111111;
        padding: 5px 0!important;
}
.top-bar .small{
    font-size: 12px!important;
}
.top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}

.social-links-top a {
    opacity: 0.8;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.social-links-top a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
        color: #fff !important;
}

/* Custom Navigation Bar */
.custom-navbar {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        padding: 8px 0 !important;
}
.navbar-brand{
    padding: 0;
}
.navbar-brand img{
    width: 195px;
}

.custom-nav-link {
    /* font-family: var(--font-outfit); */
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    padding: 30px 12px!important;
    position: relative;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-item:last-child .custom-nav-link{
    padding-right: 0!important;
}
.custom-nav-link:hover, .custom-nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
}

.custom-nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 16px;
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-nav-link:hover::after, .custom-nav-link.active::after {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
}
.dropdown-menu {
    min-width: 223px !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
}
.dropdown-menu.dropdown-immigrate{
    min-width: 275px!important;
}
/* .dropdown-menu::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    left: 30px;
    border-width: 0 6px 6px 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent #FFFFFF transparent;
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    z-index: 10;
} */
/* .dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -7px;
    left: 30px;
    border-width: 0 6px 6px 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: transparent transparent rgba(0,0,0,0.06) transparent;
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    z-index: 9;
} */
.dropdown-item{
   font-weight: 500 !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    color: #474747 !important;
    padding: 9px 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(220 3 24 / 11%);
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #FFF5F5 !important;
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    border-left-color: var(--primary-red);
    padding-left: 15px !important;
}
/* Hide default caret and style chevron */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.dropdown.show .dropdown-chevron,
.dropdown-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Show dropdown on hover (large screens) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        margin-top: -1px;
        animation: fadeInDropdown 0.25s ease forwards;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.btn-consultation {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* background-size: cover; */
    /* background-position: center; */
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg-image img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-bg-overlay {
        position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgb(255 255 255 / 45%) 70%, transparent);
    z-index: 2;
}
/* .hero-bg-overlay::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, .7), transparent 70%), linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255, 255, 255, .7), transparent 70%);
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
} */
.canada-flag{
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 3;
}
.canada-flag img{
    width: 520px;
    opacity: .85;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 0.15;
    }
    .hero-bg-overlay {
        background: rgba(247,249,252,0.95);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-subtitle {
       font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    color: #111111;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}
.hero-subtitle::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    left: 0;
    bottom: -9px;
}
.hero-subtitle span{
color: var(--primary-red);
}
.hero-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 50px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #111111;
}
.hero-title span{
 color: var(--primary-red);   
}
.hero-badge-consultant {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(195, 31, 38, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(195, 31, 38, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.hero-section .lead{
        color: #5a5a5a;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 360px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.prmry-cmn-btn{
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    /* margin-left: 15px; */
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.cmn-wht-btn{
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 11px 18px !important;
    margin-left: 15px;
    background-color: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #111111;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.bnr-scrty{
        display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 35px;
    border: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 58%);
    width: fit-content;
    padding: 15px;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 42%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
}
.bnr-scrty .img{
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
}
.bnr-scrty .img img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: scale-down;
}
.bnr-scrty p{
    margin: 0;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    padding-left: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #5a5a5a;
    line-height: 21px;
}
.ftr-prtnr-logoes{
        margin-top: 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .7fr .3fr;
}
.cicc-logo img{
       width: 170px !important;
   
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.capic-logo{
    /* background: #fff; */
}
.capic-logo img{
    width: 55px !important;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.sctn-hdg{
    font-size: 32px !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 18px;
}
.sctn-hdg-icn{
        width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgb(48 48 48 / 18%); */
    padding: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center; 
    position: relative;   
}
.sctn-hdg-icn img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: scale-down;
}
.sctn-hdg-ln{
   width: 110px;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    height: 2px;
    margin: -14px auto 0 auto;
}

.lft-tp-scnt-cntnt {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lft-tp-scnt-cntnt .sctn-hdg-icn {
    margin: 10px 0 0 0;
}

.lft-tp-scnt-cntnt .sctn-hdg-ln {
    margin: -14px 0 0 0;
    width: 90px;
}
/* Service Cards Section */
.services-crd-mn{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}
.service-card {
    border: 1px solid #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px 10px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgb(106 106 106 / 35%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(12, 43, 92, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
}

.service-icon-container {
        width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(195, 31, 38, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 25px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-container {
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
    color: var(--white);
}

.service-card h4 {
        font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 40px;
}

.service-card p {
        font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 70px;
}

.learn-more-link {
    /* font-family: var(--font-outfit); */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.learn-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red-hover);
}

/* Stats Counter Strip */
.stats-strip {
    background-color: #c00015;
   
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 0 15px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.counter-main{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.counter-main .stat-item:last-child{
    border-right: none;
}
.stat-item .icn{
   width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    /* display: block; */
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
}
.stat-item .icn img{
        width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: scale-down;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .stat-item {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }
    .stat-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.stat-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 23px;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* About Us Layout */
.about-images-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: end;
}
.about-images-grid img{
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
/* .about-img-main {
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 80%;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
} */

/* .about-img-sub {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    border: 6px solid var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
} */

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 15px 26px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(12, 43, 92, 0.2);
    text-align: center;
    bottom: 45px;
    right: 0;
    margin: auto auto 0 auto;
    width: 120px;
    height: fit-content;
}
.about-experience-badge span.fs-2{
    color: var(--primary-red)!important;
}
.about-experience-badge span.small{
    line-height: 20px;
    display: block;
    color: #606060;
    position: relative;
}
.about-experience-badge span.small::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    bottom: -7px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.about-images-grid .airplane-icn img{
    position: absolute;
    right: 78px;
    top: -24px;
    width: 100px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.lft-tp-scnt-cntnt .sctn-hdg-icn{
    margin: 0 0 0 40px;
}
.lft-tp-scnt-cntnt .sctn-hdg-ln{
    margin: -14px 0 0 0;
}
.sctn-hdg2 {
        font-size: 34px !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 18px;
}
.sctn-hdg2 span.hglgt-txt{
    color: var(--primary-red)!important;
}
.abt-txt{
        line-height: 26px !important;
    color: #646464 !important;
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.abt-lst li{
   color: #646464 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.abt-flg-icn img{
     position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 185px;
    opacity: .1;
}
/* Timeline/Process styling */
.process-step-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.process-step-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
    width: 80%;
    height: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
    right: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 2px dashed #d7d7d7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .process-step-wrapper::before {
        display: none;
    }
}
.process-step-wrapper{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}
.process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
   padding: 0 15px;
    text-align: center;
}
.process-step .icn{
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgb(149 0 14 / 18%);
    position: relative;
}
.process-step .icn img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: scale-down;
}
.process-number {
   width: 27px;
    height: 27px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #dc0318;
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px;
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.process-number::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    border-width: 12px 8px 8px 8px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: #dc0318 transparent transparent transparent;
    bottom: -14px;
    left: 6px;
}
.process-step:hover .process-number {
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.process-step h5{
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}
.process-step p{
    margin: 0!important;
}
/* Testimonial slider */
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.01);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: rgba(195, 31, 38, 1);
}

.client-profile img {
    width: 50px!important;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Testimonials Owl Carousel */
.testimonials-carousel {
    position: relative;
}
.testimonials-carousel .testimonial-card {
    height: 100%;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots {
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-red);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
    left: -60px;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
    right: -60px;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover,
.testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover {
    background: var(--primary-red);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
}
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
        left: -25px;
    }
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
        right: -25px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev,
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev {
        left: 8px;
    }
    .testimonials-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next {
        right: 8px;
    }
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    margin: 0 5px;
    background: rgba(195, 31, 38, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.testimonials-carousel .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {
    background: var(--primary-red);
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.cta-banner {
    background-color: #c00015;
}
.cta-banner .cmn-wht-btn{
    color: #c00015;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
}
.cta-banner .flag-icn img{
       position: absolute;
    left: 75px;
    top: 0;
    width: 170px;
}
.cta-banner .cta-building img{
    position: absolute;
    right: 35px;
    z-index: -1;
    top: 10px;
    width: 220px;
    opacity: .4;
}
/* Footer styling modifications */
.main-footer {
    /* border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-red); */
    background: #1a1a1a;
}
.footer-brand img{
    width: 185px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.footer-heading{
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    margin-bottom: 32px !important;
}
.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
}
.footer-description{
        color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 25px;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.footer-links li a{
   font-size: 14px; 
   color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
   /* letter-spacing: .6px; */
   font-weight: 400;
}
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-contact li a, .footer-contact li span{
font-size: 14px; 
   color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
   /* letter-spacing: .6px; */
   font-weight: 400;
}
.social-icon-wrapper {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon-wrapper:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-red);
}
.footer-bottom{
    border-top: 1px solid rgb(255 255 255 / 5%);
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}
.footer-bottom  p.small{
    color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
    font-weight: 400;
}
.footer-bottom-links a{
  color: rgb(255 255 255 / 80%);
    font-weight: 400;  
}
.quick-links{
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 65px;
}
.quick-links::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    left: 28px;
    top: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 5%);
    bottom: 0;
    margin: auto;
}
.ftr-srvc{
    position: relative;
}
.ftr-srvc::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    left: -18px;
    top: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 5%);
    bottom: 0;
    margin: auto;
}
.ftr-rsrc{
   position: relative; 
   padding-left: 25px;
}
.ftr-rsrc::after{
   position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    left: 2px;
    top: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 5%);
    bottom: 0;
    margin: auto; 
}
.ftr-cntnt-us{
    position: relative;
}
.ftr-cntnt-us::after{
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    width: 1px;
    height: 90%;
    left: -22px;
    top: 0;
    background: rgb(255 255 255 / 5%);
    bottom: 0;
    margin: auto;  
}
/* Why Choose Us Grid */
.choose-us-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 20px;
    height: 100%;
}

.choose-us-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Split Character Animation Styles */
.split-char-heading {
    overflow: hidden;
    display: block;
}

.split-char-heading .char {
    display: inline-block;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.6s linear;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Active animation state triggered by AOS */
.split-char-heading.aos-animate .char {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ===== Unique Consultation Modal ===== */
.tracking-wider {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.consultation-modal .modal-content {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: none;
}
.consultation-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 5;
    opacity: 0.9;
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    background: rgb(202 9 25 / 24%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 11px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    line-height: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-red);
}
.consultation-modal-aside {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0161C 0%, #dc0318 35%, #e8461e 65%, #dc0318 100%);
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    animation: cmBgShift 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 42px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
@keyframes cmBgShift {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.consultation-modal-aside::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.consultation-modal-aside > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.aside-deco {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.aside-deco-1 {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
    top: -45px;
    right: -45px;
    animation: cmFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.aside-deco-2 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    bottom: -35px;
    left: -35px;
    animation: cmFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes cmFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
.aside-maple {
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 90px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: cmSpin 20s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes cmSpin {
    from { transform: rotate(-15deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(345deg); }
}
.consultation-modal-aside-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    animation: cmPulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cmPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}
.aside-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.aside-badge i {
    color: #fff;
}
.consultation-modal-aside h5 {
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.consultation-modal-aside .sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.consultation-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 22px 0 0;
}
.consultation-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}
.consultation-benefits li i {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    font-size: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.consultation-aside-contact {
    margin-top: 26px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.consultation-aside-contact .ci {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.consultation-aside-contact a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.consultation-aside-contact a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}
.consultation-aside-contact i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    width: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}
.consultation-modal-form {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    height: 545px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .consultation-modal-aside {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
    .consultation-benefits,
    .consultation-aside-contact {
        display: none;
    }
}
.consultation-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    color: var(--navy);
}
.consultation-input-icon {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-right: 0;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    border-top-left-radius: 10px !important;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 10px !important;
}
.consultation-input {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    background-color: #f8f9fc !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}
.consultation-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    background-color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.22rem rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.12) !important;
}
.position-relative .consultation-input {
    padding-left: 36px !important;
}
.btn-consultation-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0161C 0%, #dc0318 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-consultation-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
}
.btn-consultation-submit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -80%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    animation: cmShine 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes cmShine {
    0% { left: -80%; }
    60% { left: 130%; }
}

/* Breadcrumb Section */
.breadcrumb-section {
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #030a14, #071D40, #111111, #0c2340);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    animation: gradientShift 15s ease infinite;
    padding: 65px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    position: relative;
}
.brd-crmb-img{
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}
.brd-crmb-img img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
/* Kicker label above the page title */
.breadcrumb-kicker {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}
.breadcrumb-kicker i {
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Page title */
.breadcrumb-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: #fff;
}
.breadcrumb-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 4px;
    margin: 6px auto 23px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), #ff5a3c);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .breadcrumb-title { font-size: 30px; }
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Neon bottom border line with pulsing glow */
.breadcrumb-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-red), #ff3b30, var(--primary-red));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--primary-red), 0 0 24px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.6);
    animation: neonPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    z-index: 3;
}
/* @keyframes neonPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-red); }
    100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-red), 0 0 35px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.8); }
} */

/* Drifting glowing background blur blobs */
.breadcrumb-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgb(17 17 17 / 65%);
    z-index: 1;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}
/* @keyframes orbDriftOne {
    0% { top: -20%; left: 10%; }
    100% { top: 60%; left: 80%; }
} */

/* Custom overlay container for structure grid & leaf watermark */
.breadcrumb-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Branded Maple Leaf overlay on right background */
/* .breadcrumb-section::before {
   
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 8%;
    top: 50%;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: url('../img/canada-tree.png') no-repeat center/contain;
    opacity: 0.04;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(15deg);
    animation: leafFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
} */

.custom-breadcrumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 12px 28px 11px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    display: inline-flex;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.custom-breadcrumb:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    content: "\f105"; /* chevron right */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 0 10px;
}
.custom-breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.custom-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.custom-breadcrumb .active {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    
}
.custom-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item{
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Select2 Custom Theme Alignment (Matches Input Styles) */
.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
    border: 1px solid #ced4da !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    height: 38px !important; /* matches standard Bootstrap py-2 height */
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    background-color: #f8f9fa !important;
    transition: border-color 0.15s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.15s ease-in-out !important;
}
.select2-container--default.select2-container--focus .select2-selection--single {
    border-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.15) !important;
}
.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
    height: 36px !important;
}
.select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
    color: #495057 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    padding-left: 12px !important;
}
.select2-container--default .select2-results__option {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    padding: 5px 8px !important;
}
.select2-container--default .select2-results__option[aria-selected=true] {
    background-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}
.select2-container--default .select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected] {
    background-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}
.select2-dropdown {
    border-color: #ced4da !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
}

/* Fix for Select2 inside Bootstrap Input Groups */
.input-group > .select2-container--default {
    flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    width: 1% !important;
}
.input-group > .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single {
    border-top-left-radius: 0 !important;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0 !important;
    border-left: 0 !important;
}

/* Fix for Select2 when overlaying absolute icons in relative wrappers */
.position-relative .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered {
    padding-left: 36px !important;
}

@keyframes leafFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(10deg) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.03; }
    100% { transform: translateY(-45%) rotate(20deg) scale(1.05); opacity: 0.05; }
}

/* Fix for intl-tel-input container width */
.iti {
    width: 100% !important;
}
.iti__country-list {
    width: 250px !important;
    max-height: 200px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid #ced4da !important;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
}
.iti__country {
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.iti__country:hover,
.iti__country.iti__highlight,
.iti__country.iti__active {
    background-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.iti__search-input {
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    border: 1px solid #ced4da !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    outline: none !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}
.iti__search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.15rem rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Phone input left padding adjustment for flag and dial code */
 
.iti input[type="tel"] {
    padding-left: 75px !important;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu.dropdown-right{
            right: 0;
}

@media only screen and (max-width:1399px){
    .custom-nav-link {padding: 30px 5px !important;}
    .btn-consultation {padding: 10px 8px !important;margin-left: 0;}
}
@media only screen and (max-width:1299px){
    .cta-banner .flag-icn img {left: 19px;top: 36px;width: 140px;}
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Detail Sticky Navigation & Sidebar Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.ee-nav-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ee-nav-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03132B 0%, #111111 100%);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-red);
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    border-color: #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    background: var(--primary-red);
    transition: width 0.2s ease;
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item:hover,
.ee-nav-list .list-group-item.active {
    background-color: #FFF5F5 !important;
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    padding-left: 22px;
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item:hover::before,
.ee-nav-list .list-group-item.active::before {
    width: 4px;
}

.ee-nav-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: #FFF1F2;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-right: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item:hover .ee-nav-icon,
.ee-nav-list .list-group-item.active .ee-nav-icon {
    background: var(--primary-red);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ee-nav-arrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.ee-nav-list .list-group-item:hover .ee-nav-arrow,
.ee-nav-list .list-group-item.active .ee-nav-arrow {
    color: var(--primary-red);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.ee-sidebar-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #03132B 0%, #0d1e38 50%, #111111 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(3, 19, 43, 0.25);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #dc0318 0%, #ff6b7a 50%, #dc0318 100%);
}

.ee-sidebar-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    right: -40%;
    width: 180%;
    height: 180%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .cta-icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ff4d5e;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta:hover .cta-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
    background: #dc0318;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .cta-badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #F87171;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(248, 113, 113, 0.25);
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .btn-cta-glow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc0318 0%, #b00213 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .btn-cta-glow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.6);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef1027 0%, #dc0318 100%);
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .cta-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .cta-feature-list li {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ee-sidebar-cta .cta-feature-list li i {
    color: #34D399;
    font-size: 11px;
}

/* Section Title Unique Icon Badge */
.ee-section-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #FFF1F2;
    color: var(--primary-red);
    font-size: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

h3:hover .ee-section-icon,
.d-flex:hover .ee-section-icon {
    background: var(--primary-red);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.25);
}

/* Big Planning Banner CTA Matching Expert Assessment Card */
.ee-banner-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #03132B 0%, #0d1e38 50%, #111111 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(3, 19, 43, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ee-banner-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #dc0318 0%, #ff6b7a 50%, #dc0318 100%);
}

.ee-banner-cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Attractive Light Background FAQ Accordion Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.25) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: #FFF5F5 !important;
    color: var(--primary-red) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(220, 3, 24, 0.12) !important;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23dc0318'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    color: #475569 !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

/* Proof of Funds Highlight Card */
.proof-of-funds-highlight {
        background: #fffbfb;
    border: 1px solid rgb(220 3 24 / 10%) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    position: relative;
   
}

.expectation-details .expectation-card {
    background: #f8f9fc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-left: 3px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.55;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.expectation-details .expectation-card strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.expectation-details .expectation-card + .expectation-card {
    margin-top: 8px;
}