/* IC3 Techs overrides on top of the Synck template CSS */

.header-bar .country-select {
    display: none;
}

.header-bar .left {
    width: 0;
}

.header-bar .right {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Logo — clean rendering, no drop-shadow / border halo */
.header-area .logo img,
.footer-area .logo img {
    max-width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: crisp-edges;
    -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;
    filter: none;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.header-area .logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.header-area .logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Footer logo: white-knockout treatment for the navy footer (no halo) */
.ec-footer-logo img {
    max-width: 220px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}

.ec-footer-logo:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Pre-footer "Looking to learn more?" framed logo */
.ec-learn-more-logo img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25));
    opacity: 0.95;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-learn-more-logo:hover img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ── Header layout ─────────────────────────────────── */

/* Hide phone number + its separator lines */
.header-area .header-contact-info .phone-number {
    display: none !important;
}
.header-area .header-contact-info {
    gap: 0;
}

/* Contact Us button — always one line, never pushed off */
.header-area .header-right {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-area .header-contact-info .theme-btn {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Logo + navbar row — natural flow, no stretching */
.header-area .header-left {
    gap: 32px;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul {
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Every nav item and link stays on one line */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li,
.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary_color);
}

@media (max-width: 1345px) {
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Link analysis theme (network UI) */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    background-color: #f0f4ff;
    background-image:
        /* Top-center big blue crown glow */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 700px at 50% -5%,  rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.28), transparent 65%),
        /* Top-left indigo accent */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 600px at -5% 15%,   rgba(99, 60, 255, 0.14), transparent 60%),
        /* Bottom-right teal/cyan accent */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 700px at 105% 80%,  rgba(56, 182, 255, 0.13), transparent 60%),
        /* Mid-left soft blue */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 8% 55%,    rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10), transparent 55%),
        /* Bottom-center warm glow */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 500px at 50% 110%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12), transparent 60%),
        /* Fine dot grid */
        radial-gradient(rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, repeat;
    background-size: auto, auto, auto, auto, auto, 28px 28px;
    background-attachment: fixed, fixed, fixed, fixed, fixed, fixed;
}

#ic3-link-analysis-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 1;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .main-page {
    position: relative;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    #ic3-link-analysis-canvas {
        display: none;
    }
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .header-area {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .header-bar {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .header-bar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 180px at 10% 50%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.20), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 60%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.14), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.14) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 46px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .header-bar .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .section-subtitle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    width: fit-content;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .section-subtitle::before {
    content: "";
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary_color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.16);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .section-subtitle.section-subtitle1 {
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .section-subtitle.section-subtitle1::before {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.16);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .text-center .section-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service4-area .section-header .section-subtitle {
    background: rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.24);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service4-area .section-header .section-subtitle::before {
    background: #558BFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.22);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .simple-shadow {
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.10);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .header-bar,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service4-area,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .sticky-news,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .cta-area .cta-body,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area {
    background: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .about-timeline .about-timeline-item {
    background: rgba(243, 246, 253, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .news-item {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(231, 238, 255, 0.74) 0%, rgba(243, 246, 253, 0.66) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .theme-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 1) 0%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 1) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .theme-btn2 {
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.18);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-card.simple-shadow,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-vendor-logo.simple-shadow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-card.simple-shadow:hover,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-vendor-logo.simple-shadow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-card .service-icon {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 34px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14));
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-vendor-logo {
    border-radius: 14px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-form-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #F3F6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-form-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(650px 320px at 35% 0%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.20), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 60%),
        url("../imgs/patterns/link-analysis-tile.svg");
    background-repeat: no-repeat, repeat;
    background-size: auto, 520px 520px;
    opacity: 0.14;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-form-wrap,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-infos,
.ic3-contact-map {
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.10);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-form-wrap > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-contact-form-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
}

.ic3-office-announcement {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.10);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 22px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ic3-office-announcement::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.95), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.85), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0));
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact-area .contact-form-wrap .contact-form-body .ic3-office-announcement p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 82%);
}

.contact-area .contact-form-wrap .contact-form-body .ic3-office-announcement p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ic3-contact-primary-action .theme-btn {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-infos {
    background: #F3F6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-area .contact-infos .contact-info {
    max-width: none;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-contact-modal .modal-content {
    background: #F3F6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-contact-modal .modal-header {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-contact-modal .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-contact-modal .btn-close {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-contact-modal .btn-close:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.10);
}

.ic3-contact-map {
    margin-top: 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #F3F6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    padding: 26px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-contact-map::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.95), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.85), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0));
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.ic3-contact-map-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ic3-contact-map-header h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
}

.ic3-contact-map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-contact-map-frame iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-contact-map {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .ic3-contact-map-header {
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

.ic3-contact-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-form .input-row .input-group .ic3-contact-actions .theme-btn {
    width: auto;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.contact-form .input-row .input-group .ic3-contact-actions .theme-btn2 {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
}

.ic3-recaptcha-note {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 20px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 70%);
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.contact-area .contact-infos .contact-info p a {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group textarea:focus,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group input:focus,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group select:focus {
    border-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.10);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .cta-area .cta-body,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area {
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .cta-area .cta-body::before,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 90% 0%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.26), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 55%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 0% 100%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.20), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 55%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px);
    opacity: 0.28;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .cta-area .cta-body > *,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Products & solutions logos */
.ic3-vendor-logos {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.ic3-vendor-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.ic3-vendor-trigger:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.16);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-vendor-trigger.is-active {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

.ic3-vendor-logo {
    height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px;
}

.ic3-vendor-logo img {
    max-height: 60px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.ic3-vendor-logo .ic3-vendor-text {
    display: none;
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.ic3-vendor-logo.ic3-logo-missing .ic3-vendor-text {
    display: block;
}

.ic3-vendor-details-wrap {
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.ic3-vendor-details {
    padding: 30px 30px;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.ic3-vendor-details h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.ic3-vendor-details p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 80%);
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-vendor-details .ic3-vendor-points {
    margin: 18px 0 0 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-vendor-details .ic3-vendor-points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 80%);
}

.ic3-vendor-details .ic3-vendor-points li i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.ic3-vendor-details-actions {
    margin-top: 22px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-vendor-details {
    background: rgba(243, 246, 253, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ic3-vendor-details {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }

    .ic3-vendor-details h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .ic3-vendor-details p {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 28px;
    }
}

/* About page: more "digital" styling */
.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding-top: 240px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.ic3-services-hero .hero-section-content p {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .hero-empowerment-area .hero-empowerment-left-content {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.ic3-hero-actions {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-section-content-wrap {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-section-content-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 650px at 50% -10%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 12% 18%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.16), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 55%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-section-content-wrap .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-service-about {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(243, 246, 253, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-service-about::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 340px at 15% 0%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.22), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 60%),
        url("../imgs/patterns/link-analysis-tile.svg");
    background-repeat: no-repeat, repeat;
    background-size: auto, 520px 520px;
    opacity: 0.22;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-page .hero-service-about > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Page spacing tweaks (home/services/about) */
.homepage .service-area {
    padding-bottom: 120px;
}

.homepage .ic3-service-details {
    padding: 0 0 120px 0;
}

.homepage .cta-area,
.service-page .cta-area,
.about-page .cta-area {
    padding-top: 140px;
}

.service-page .ic3-service-details {
    padding-bottom: 140px;
}

.about-page .ic3-service-details {
    padding-bottom: 120px;
}

.about-page .about-area {
    padding-top: 110px;
}

.about-page .about-area .left-content {
    max-width: 520px;
}

.about-page .about-area .ic3-about-founded-card {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-page .about-area .ic3-about-founded-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.about-page .about-area .ic3-about-founded-card p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 30px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 80%);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-page .about-area .ic3-about-founded-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .homepage .services-list,
    .service-page .services-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

.about-page .ic3-about-section {
    padding: 0 0 120px 0;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-card {
    padding: 28px 28px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    height: 100%;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-card .ic3-about-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.about-page .ic3-about-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 80%);
}

.about-page .ic3-about-stats .ic3-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 34px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.about-page .ic3-about-stats .ic3-stat-label {
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 22px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 75%);
}

.about-page .ic3-about-points {
    margin: 18px 0 0 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.about-page .ic3-about-points li i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-page .ic3-about-section {
        padding-bottom: 90px;
    }

    .about-page .ic3-about-card {
        padding: 24px 22px;
    }

    .about-page .ic3-about-stats .ic3-stat-value {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-hero-actions .theme-btn,
    .ic3-hero-actions .theme-btn2 {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 650px at 50% -10%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 12% 18%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.16), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 55%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .section-title {
    font-size: 76px;
    line-height: 72px;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .ic3-hero-copy {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto 45px auto;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .ic3-hero-copy p {
    max-width: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 34px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .ic3-hero-copy p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ic3-about-story-card {
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 34px 34px;
    margin-top: 34px;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-about-story-card {
    background: #F3F6FD;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .ic3-about-story-card {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-company-boxes {
    border-bottom-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.16);
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-company-box {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-company-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.95), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0));
    opacity: 0.9;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-about-hero .hero-company-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

.ic3-digital-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-digital-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 90% 0%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.28), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 55%),
        radial-gradient(900px 520px at 0% 100%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 55%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.10) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px);
    opacity: 0.26;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ic3-digital-section .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-digital-section .section-header .section-title {
    text-shadow: 0 20px 70px rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.18);
}

.ic3-digital-section .services-list {
    margin-top: 42px;
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    padding: 58px 34px 48px 34px;
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card h3 a {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card p {
    color: rgb(255 255 255 / 78%);
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card .service-icon {
    height: 34px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.22);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 34px rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.25));
}

.ic3-digital-section .service-card .service-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 1) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap {
        padding-top: 200px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }

    .ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .section-title {
        font-size: 44px;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap .hero-section-content .ic3-hero-copy p {
        font-size: 18px;
        line-height: 30px;
    }

    .ic3-about-story-card {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ic3-digital-section .service-card,
    .ic3-about-hero .hero-company-box {
        transition: none;
    }

    .ic3-digital-section .service-card:hover,
    .ic3-about-hero .hero-company-box:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Services page: split (text + image) layout */
.ic3-service-splits {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.ic3-service-split {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-margin-top: 120px;
    position: relative;
}

.ic3-service-split::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.95), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.85), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0));
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

.ic3-service-split-content-inner {
    padding: 34px 34px;
}

.ic3-service-split-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ic3-service-split-heading h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-size: 28px;
}

.ic3-service-split-lead {
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 26px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 78%);
}

.ic3-service-split-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.ic3-service-split-points {
    margin: 18px 0 0 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split-points li {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(243, 246, 253, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
}

.ic3-service-split-points li i {
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.ic3-service-split-actions {
    margin-top: 22px;
}

.ic3-service-split-media {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 34px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(700px 380px at 30% 25%, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.25), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 60%),
        radial-gradient(700px 380px at 70% 80%, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.18), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 60%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 1px, rgba(19, 81, 216, 0) 26px);
}

.ic3-service-split-media::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.18), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.18) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.18), rgba(85, 139, 255, 0.18) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 1px, rgba(85, 139, 255, 0) 34px);
    opacity: 0.18;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split-media::before {
    animation: ic3-grid-drift 18s linear infinite;
}

.ic3-service-split-media img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.16);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 70px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.18);
    filter: none;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split:hover .ic3-service-split-media img {
    transform: translate3d(0, -2px, 0) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 90px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.22);
}

@keyframes ic3-grid-drift {
    from {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translate3d(56px, 38px, 0);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split-media::before {
        animation: none;
    }

    .ic3-service-split-media img {
        transition: none;
    }

    .ic3-link-analysis-theme .ic3-service-split:hover .ic3-service-split-media img {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .ic3-service-split-content {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .ic3-service-split-media {
        min-height: 360px;
    }

    .ic3-service-split-media {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    }

    .ic3-service-split:nth-child(even) .ic3-service-split-media {
        border-left: 0;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.12);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .ic3-service-split-points {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-service-split-content-inner {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }

    .ic3-service-split-heading h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ── Feedback CTA strip ──────────────────────────────── */
.ic3-feedback-cta-section {
    padding: 0 0 100px;
}
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 36px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(19,81,216,.10);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%; right: -10%; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(85,139,255,0), rgba(85,139,255,.95), rgba(19,81,216,.85), rgba(85,139,255,0));
    opacity: .85;
}
.ic3-feedback-cta-stars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ic3-fcs { color: #f5a623; font-size: 18px; }
.ic3-fcs-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 55%);
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ic3-feedback-cta-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: var(--dark1);
}
.ic3-feedback-cta-left p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 60%);
}
.ic3-fb-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-feedback-cta-inner { padding: 26px 24px; }
    .ic3-feedback-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .ic3-fb-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ── Global form field polish ────────────────────────── */
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group input,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group textarea,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .contact-form .input-row .input-group select {
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}

/* ── Subtle hover glow on theme-btn ─────────────────── */
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .theme-btn {
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .theme-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(19,81,216,.32);
}

/* ── Footer enhancements ─────────────────────────────── */
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .footer-links ul li a {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .15s, padding-left .15s;
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 4px;
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .copyright-area {
    border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .social-links a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .15s, border-color .15s, transform .15s;
    font-size: 17px;
}
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .footer-area .social-links a:hover {
    background: rgba(85,139,255,.20);
    border-color: rgba(85,139,255,.40);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ── Admin link in footer ────────────────────────────── */
.ic3-footer-admin-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important;
    margin-top: 14px;
    transition: color .15s !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.ic3-footer-admin-link:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55) !important; }

/* ── Scroll popup animation (IntersectionObserver) ───── */
.ic3-js .ic3-pop {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.985);
    filter: blur(2px);
    transition:
        opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        filter 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--ic3-pop-delay, 0ms);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.ic3-js .ic3-pop.ic3-inview {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ic3-js .ic3-pop {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS  (max-width: 767px)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {

    /* ── Header: phone number + Contact Us button ── */
    .header-area .header-contact-info .phone-number {
        display: none;
    }
    .header-right .header-contact-info .theme-btn {
        display: none;
    }

    /* ── Store hero ── */
    .ic3-store-hero { padding: 80px 0 50px !important; }
    .store-hero-inner { flex-direction: column !important; text-align: center; }
    .store-hero-text h1 { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
    .store-hero-visual { display: none !important; }
    .store-hero-chips { justify-content: center !important; }

    /* ── Store filter bar ── */
    .store-filters .custom-container {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
    }
    .filter-cats { gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .filter-search { width: 100% !important; margin: 0 !important; }
    .filter-search input { width: 100% !important; }

    /* ── Store product grid ── */
    .products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .ic3-product-card { padding: 20px !important; }

    /* ── Checkout modal ── */
    .co-box { padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 14px; }
    .pay-methods { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .pay-card { padding: 0.85rem 0.3rem; }
    .pay-card i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .pay-card span { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .co-row2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .co-step-label { display: none; } /* hide labels on tiny screens */

    /* ── Feedback page ── */
    .ic3-fb-hero { padding: 90px 0 50px; }
    .ic3-fb-hero .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .ic3-fb-card-header, .ic3-fb-card-body { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .ic3-fb-field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

    /* ── About / services / home sections ── */
    .ic3-service-splits { gap: 14px; }
    .ic3-about-hero .hero-section-content-wrap { padding-top: 160px; padding-bottom: 60px; }

    /* ── Feedback CTA strip ── */
    .ic3-feedback-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 20px; }
    .ic3-fb-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

    /* ── Contact map ── */
    .ic3-contact-map { padding: 18px 16px; }

    /* ── Footer ── */
    .footer-all-links-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 28px; }
    .footer-contact-info { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
}

/* Small phones (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .store-hero-text h1 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
    .ic3-fb-hero .section-title { font-size: 1.7rem; }
    .co-box { padding: 1.2rem 1rem; }
    .ic3-fb-hero-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 0 1rem; }
    .pay-methods { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .pay-card { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; text-align: left; }
    .pay-card i { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Smooth scroll & selection color ── */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
::selection { background: rgba(19,81,216,0.18); color: #1351d8; }

/* ── Glass panels: content areas float above the gradient background ── */
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .hero-empowerment-area,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .client-area,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-area,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme section:not(.hero-empowerment-area) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle frosted glass on card surfaces */
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .simple-shadow,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .service-card,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .news-item,
.ic3-link-analysis-theme .about-timeline-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.08), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
}

/* ── Global body polish ── */
body {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ── Section spacing consistency ── */
section { position: relative; }

/* ── Section titles ── */
.section-title {
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HEADER ENHANCEMENTS
   ════════════════════════ */

.header-area {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.08);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.header-area:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(19,81,216,0.08);
}

/* Nav link hover underline animation */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
}
.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #1351d8;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.25s ease;
}
.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover::after,
.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   BUTTON ENHANCEMENTS
   ════════════════════════ */

.theme-btn, .theme-btn2 {
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.theme-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0);
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.theme-btn:hover::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); }
.theme-btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98) !important; }

.theme-btn2 {
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.22);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease !important;
}
.theme-btn2:hover {
    border-color: rgba(19,81,216,0.50);
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.06) !important;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION
   ════════════════════════ */

.hero-empowerment-area {
    padding: 140px 0 100px;
    text-align: center;
}
.hero-empowerment-area .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b3e 30%, #1351d8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.hero-empowerment-area p {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.65);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}
.hero-empowerment-area .btns-group {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}
.hero-empowerment-area .section-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   CARDS & PANELS
   ════════════════════════ */

.simple-shadow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
}
.simple-shadow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(19,81,216,0.13) !important;
}

/* Service cards */
.service-card {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ════════════════════════
   SECTION HEADERS
   ════════════════════════ */

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}
.section-header .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-header .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.60);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   FOOTER ENHANCEMENTS
   ════════════════════════ */

.footer-area {
    position: relative;
}
.footer-top {
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.footer-top .left-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    opacity: 0.65;
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}
.footer-top .right-content-inner h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer-top .right-content-inner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.70;
    opacity: 0.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.footer-bottom {
    padding: 52px 0 0;
}
.footer-links h3 {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links ul li a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.72;
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease, padding-left 0.18s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}
.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    padding-left: 5px;
}
.footer-contact-info {
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    margin-top: 40px;
    gap: 40px;
}
.footer-contact-info-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.45;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-contact-info-item p,
.footer-contact-info-item a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    line-height: 1.65;
    transition: opacity 0.18s;
}
.footer-contact-info-item a:hover { opacity: 1; }
.copyright-area {
    padding: 22px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.copyright-area p {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   VENDOR LOGOS
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-vendor-logo {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.09) !important;
}
.ic3-vendor-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(19,81,216,0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(19,81,216,0.20) !important;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   FORM INPUTS (global)
   ════════════════════════ */

input, textarea, select {
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   SCROLL REVEAL — base
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-pop {
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   STORE PRODUCT CARDS
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-product-card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.09) !important;
}
.ic3-product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(19,81,216,0.13) !important;
    border-color: rgba(19,81,216,0.20) !important;
}
.ic3-product-card img {
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.ic3-product-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ════════════════════════
   ABOUT / TIMELINE CARDS
   ════════════════════════ */

.about-timeline-item {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}
.about-timeline-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(19,81,216,0.12) !important;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   NEWS / BLOG CARDS
   ════════════════════════ */

.news-item {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}
.news-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(19,81,216,0.12) !important;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   CONTACT FORM POLISH
   ════════════════════════ */

.contact-form .input-row .input-group input,
.contact-form .input-row .input-group textarea,
.contact-form .input-row .input-group select {
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.16);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-form .input-row .input-group input:focus,
.contact-form .input-row .input-group textarea:focus,
.contact-form .input-row .input-group select:focus {
    border-color: #1351d8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19,81,216,0.10);
    outline: none;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   FOCUS RING (accessibility)
   ════════════════════════ */

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2.5px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.55);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
button:focus-visible, a:focus-visible {
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   SCROLLBAR STYLING
   ════════════════════════ */

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 8px; height: 8px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #f1f4fb; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.25);
    border-radius: 99px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: rgba(19,81,216,0.45); }

/* ════════════════════════
   PRODUCTS PAGE — BRAND NAV PILLS
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-brand-nav-section {
    padding: 28px 0 0;
}

.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-brand-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.18);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark1);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--primary_color);
    border-color: var(--primary_color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ════════════════════════
   PRODUCTS PAGE — SPLIT LAYOUT
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-product-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
}

.ic3-product-section:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.ic3-product-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ic3-product-split--reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.ic3-product-split--reverse > * {
    direction: ltr;
}

/* Text side */
.ic3-product-split-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.ic3-product-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-product-title {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: var(--dark1);
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.ic3-product-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.65);
    margin: 0 0 22px 0;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.ic3-product-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-product-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.75);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ic3-product-points li i {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-product-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Visual side */
.ic3-product-split-visual {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.ic3-product-visual-box {
    border-radius: 28px;
    min-height: 340px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 48px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Colour variants */
.ic3-product-visual--blue {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 20% 20%, rgba(85,139,255,0.30), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 80% 80%, rgba(19,81,216,0.25), transparent 65%),
        #eef2ff;
}

.ic3-product-visual--dark {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 20% 20%, rgba(40,50,80,0.55), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 80% 80%, rgba(19,81,216,0.40), transparent 65%),
        #0d1b3e;
}

.ic3-product-visual--teal {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 20% 20%, rgba(56,182,255,0.30), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 80% 80%, rgba(19,81,216,0.22), transparent 65%),
        #e8f8ff;
}

.ic3-product-visual--purple {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 20% 20%, rgba(120,60,255,0.22), transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 80% 80%, rgba(19,81,216,0.18), transparent 65%),
        #f0ebff;
}

/* Dot grid overlay */
.ic3-product-visual-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.22) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-product-logo-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-height: 90px;
    max-width: 75%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
}

/* Dark background — invert logo for visibility */
.ic3-product-visual--dark .ic3-product-logo-img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 8px 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.20));
}

.ic3-product-logo-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: var(--primary_color);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(19,81,216,0.18);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-product-split,
    .ic3-product-split--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        direction: ltr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .ic3-product-visual-box {
        min-height: 220px;
        padding: 32px;
    }

    .ic3-product-desc {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .ic3-product-btn {
        align-self: stretch;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ic3-product-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-product-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .ic3-product-visual-box {
        min-height: 180px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOME — CONTACT SECTION
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-home-contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

/* Two-column grid: info left, map right */
.ic3-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Info column */
.ic3-contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ic3-contact-info-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}

.ic3-contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ic3-contact-info-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.13);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 19px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-contact-info-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.45);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ic3-contact-info-value {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--dark1);
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
}

a.ic3-contact-info-value:hover {
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

/* CTA box */
.ic3-contact-cta-box {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 26px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.12);
}

.ic3-contact-cta-box p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.62);
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.ic3-contact-send-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Map column */
.ic3-home-map-wrap {
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-home-map-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.08);
}

.ic3-home-map-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.ic3-home-map-title i {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.ic3-home-map-dir-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
}

.ic3-home-map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.ic3-home-map-frame iframe {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ic3-home-map-frame {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }

    .ic3-home-contact-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   CONTACT MODAL (redesigned)
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-contact-modal .modal-content.ic3-modal-content {
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.14);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(19,81,216,0.18);
}

.ic3-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 30px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.09);
    background: rgba(248,250,255,0.95);
}

.ic3-modal-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ic3-modal-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.16);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--dark1);
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.ic3-modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.50);
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-modal-close {
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.55);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.18s, color 0.18s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ic3-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.12);
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.ic3-modal-body {
    padding: 28px 30px 30px;
    background: #fff;
}

/* Form inside modal */
.ic3-modal-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ic3-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ic3-form-row:has(.ic3-form-group:only-child) {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.ic3-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ic3-form-group label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.70);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ic3-form-group label span {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-left: 1px;
}

.ic3-form-group input,
.ic3-form-group textarea {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.16);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--dark1);
    background: rgba(248,250,255,0.6);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: inherit;
    resize: vertical;
}

.ic3-form-group input:focus,
.ic3-form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary_color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(19,81,216,0.10);
    background: #fff;
}

.ic3-form-group input::placeholder,
.ic3-form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.35);
}

.ic3-form-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ic3-modal-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-modal-privacy {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.40);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-modal-header { padding: 22px 20px 18px; }
    .ic3-modal-body { padding: 20px 20px 24px; }
    .ic3-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-form-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .ic3-modal-submit { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOME — MISSION & VISION
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-home-mv-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ic3-mv-card {
    padding: 36px 34px 34px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-mv-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%; right: -10%; top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(19,81,216,0.7), transparent);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.ic3-mv-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ic3-mv-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.16);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-mv-icon--vision {
    background: rgba(85,139,255,0.10);
    border-color: rgba(85,139,255,0.22);
    color: #558BFF;
}

.ic3-mv-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary_color);
}

.ic3-mv-title {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--dark1);
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-mv-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ic3-home-mv-section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .ic3-mv-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .ic3-mv-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOME — CORE VALUES
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-home-values-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ic3-values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.ic3-value-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ic3-value-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 13px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.13);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-value-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--dark1);
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-value-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.62);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ic3-home-values-section { padding: 70px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOME — CAPABILITIES
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-home-capabilities-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ic3-capabilities-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ic3-capabilities-header .section-subtitle { margin-bottom: 12px; }

.ic3-capabilities-header .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-capabilities-header > p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.62);
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-capabilities-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ic3-cap-col {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
}

.ic3-cap-col-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 13px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.13);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-cap-col h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--dark1);
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.ic3-cap-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-cap-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.72);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ic3-cap-list li i {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .ic3-capabilities-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .ic3-capabilities-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .ic3-home-capabilities-section { padding: 70px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-capabilities-cols { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE — ABOUT SECTION
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-home-about-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ic3-home-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Text column */
.ic3-home-about-text .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ic3-home-about-text .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ic3-home-about-text > p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.65);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.ic3-home-about-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ic3-home-about-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.80);
}

.ic3-home-about-points li i {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-home-about-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Stat cards column — 2×2 grid */
.ic3-home-about-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ic3-home-about-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ic3-home-about-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.13);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ic3-home-about-card-value {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--dark1);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.ic3-home-about-card-label {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: rgba(28,28,28,0.55);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-home-about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .ic3-home-about-text > p {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .ic3-home-about-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-home-about-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .ic3-home-about-actions .theme-btn,
    .ic3-home-about-actions .theme-btn2 {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ic3-home-about-card {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE — SECTION HEADER WITH INLINE CTA
   ════════════════════════ */

/* Sections with a heading on the left and a CTA button on the right */
.ic3-section-header-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ic3-section-header-cta .ic3-section-header-left {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ic3-section-header-cta .ic3-section-header-left .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ic3-section-cta-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-section-header-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .ic3-section-cta-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* About page stat card value — scale down if text is long */
.about-page .ic3-about-stats .ic3-stat-value {
    word-break: break-word;
    hyphens: auto;
}

/* ════════════════════════
   VENDOR LOGO TICKER
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-ticker-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 40px;
    /* fade edges */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.ic3-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ic3-ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.ic3-ticker-wrap:hover .ic3-ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ic3-ticker-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19,81,216,0.09);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    margin-right: 20px;
    height: 100px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.ic3-ticker-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(19,81,216,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(19,81,216,0.22);
}

.ic3-ticker-item img {
    max-height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(30%);
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: filter 0.22s ease, opacity 0.22s ease;
}

.ic3-ticker-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Text-only ticker item (image fallback) */
.ic3-ticker-item.ic3-ticker-text {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dark1);
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

@keyframes ic3-ticker-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ic3-ticker-track {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   MOBILE NAV FIX
   ════════════════════════ */

/* On small screens the navbar drawer must be scrollable so all items are reachable */
@media (max-width: 1345px) {
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper {
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        max-height: 100dvh;
        max-height: 100vh; /* fallback */
        padding-bottom: env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 20px);
    }

    .header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 16px 0;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 15px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        transition: background 0.18s ease, color 0.18s ease;
    }

    .header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover,
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a[aria-current="page"] {
        background: rgba(19,81,216,0.07);
        color: var(--primary_color);
    }

    /* Remove the underline pseudo-element inside the drawer */
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE - INTRO SECTION
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-about-intro-section {
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
}

.ic3-about-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ic3-about-intro-text .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ic3-about-intro-text .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ic3-about-intro-text > p {
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 72%);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ic3-about-intro-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-about-intro-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 82%);
}

.ic3-about-intro-points li i {
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Story card icon badge */
.ic3-about-story-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ic3-about-story-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

.ic3-about-story-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgb(28 28 28 / 75%);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.ic3-about-story-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-about-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE - FULL FORM LAYOUT
   ════════════════════════ */

.ic3-contact-page-section {
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
}

/* Override home grid ratio: form (left) wider than info (right) */
.ic3-contact-page-section .ic3-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    margin-top: 0;
    align-items: start;
}

.ic3-contact-form-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ic3-contact-form-wrap {
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 40px 38px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-contact-form-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ic3-contact-form-header .ic3-modal-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 81, 216, 0.14);
    color: var(--primary_color);
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ic3-contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font_yantramanv);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: var(--dark1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ic3-contact-page-section .ic3-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ic3-contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 28px 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .ic3-contact-form-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   IC3 — BLUE & GOLD THEME
   Overrides the original blue/yellow palette with a navy-blue
   primary and a refined gold accent.
============================================================ */
:root {
    /* Core blue & gold palette */
    --ic3-navy:        #0B2E8A;
    --ic3-navy-deep:   #061f5c;
    --ic3-blue:        #1846B5;
    --ic3-blue-light:  #4F7BE0;
    --ic3-gold:        #D4AF37;
    --ic3-gold-light:  #F0CC58;
    --ic3-gold-dark:   #B08A1F;
    --ic3-gold-soft:   rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
    --ic3-blue-soft:   rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);

    /* Override template variables */
    --primary_color:   #0B2E8A;
    --primary_color2:  #1846B5;
    --primary_light:   #F4F6FD;
    --primary_light2:  rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
    --yellow_color:    #D4AF37;
}

/* ── OPULENT BLUE & GOLD BACKDROP ───────────────────────────
   Layered navy + gold radial glows on a porcelain base, with
   a subtle gold lattice pattern overlaid for a luxe finish.
─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    /* Soft warm ivory-blue base */
    background-color: #f3f4ff;
    background-image:
        /* Diagonal gold lattice overlay — small, low opacity */
        repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.045) 0,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.045) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 22px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 0,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 22px),
        /* Strong navy crown at top-center */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1500px 900px at 50% -10%,  rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.42), transparent 70%),
        /* Top-left navy bloom */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 700px at -5% 5%,     rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.28), transparent 65%),
        /* Top-right gold dawn glow — strong */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 850px 700px at 105% 5%,    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32), transparent 65%),
        /* Mid-left navy band */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 600px at -8% 45%,    rgba(24, 70, 181, 0.20), transparent 65%),
        /* Mid-right gold band */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 600px at 108% 50%,   rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 65%),
        /* Bottom-right gold sunset — strong */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1300px 900px at 105% 100%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38), transparent 68%),
        /* Bottom-left navy bloom */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1000px 800px at -5% 105%,  rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30), transparent 68%),
        /* Center-bottom warm halo */
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1200px 600px at 50% 80%,   rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), transparent 75%),
        /* Final base wash for richness */
        linear-gradient(180deg, #eef0ff 0%, #f8f1dc 100%);
    background-repeat: repeat, repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat, no-repeat;
    background-size: 22px 22px, 22px 22px, auto, auto, auto, auto, auto, auto, auto, auto, auto;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Top gilded edge — bold gold strip with shimmer */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::before {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 5px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.70) 12%,
            var(--ic3-gold) 30%,
            #f0cc58 50%,
            var(--ic3-gold) 70%,
            rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.70) 88%,
            transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-navy) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bottom gilded edge — mirrors the top */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.70) 12%,
        var(--ic3-gold) 30%,
        #f0cc58 50%,
        var(--ic3-gold) 70%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.70) 88%,
        transparent 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Decorative corner orbs — large gold and navy auras pinned to viewport */
.main-page::before,
.main-page::after {
    content: "";
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(4px);
}

.main-page::before {
    /* Top-left navy orb */
    top: -180px;
    left: -180px;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 60%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.22) 0%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10) 40%,
        transparent 70%);
}

.main-page::after {
    /* Bottom-right gold orb */
    right: -180px;
    bottom: -180px;
    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 40%,
        transparent 70%);
}

/* Make sure nothing decorative ever sits above interactive UI */
.header-area {
    z-index: 50;
}
#ic3-link-analysis-canvas {
    z-index: -2;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn:focus {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-blue) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.22);
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-gold) 0%, var(--ic3-gold-light) 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.theme-btn2,
.theme-btn2:focus {
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    transition: transform .18s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Section subtitles & accents ── */
.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
}

.section-subtitle::before,
.section-subtitle::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* ── Headings keep navy emphasis ── */
.section-title b,
.section-title strong {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

/* ── Header nav: gold underline for current page ── */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    height: 3px;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

/* ── Cards: subtle gold accent edge on hover ── */
.simple-shadow {
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.simple-shadow:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
}

/* ── Service / value / about cards: gold left bar accent ── */
.ic3-value-card,
.ic3-mv-card,
.ic3-cap-col,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card,
.ic3-home-about-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-value-card::before,
.ic3-mv-card::before,
.ic3-cap-col::before,
.service-card::before,
.ic3-about-card::before,
.ic3-home-about-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-gold) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}

.ic3-value-card:hover::before,
.ic3-mv-card:hover::before,
.ic3-cap-col:hover::before,
.service-card:hover::before,
.ic3-about-card:hover::before,
.ic3-home-about-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Icons inside accent circles use navy/gold ── */
.ic3-value-icon,
.ic3-mv-icon,
.ic3-cap-col-icon,
.ic3-about-card-icon,
.ic3-home-about-card-icon,
.ic3-projects-stat-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

.ic3-mv-icon--vision {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20), rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

/* ── Brand pills (Products page) ── */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    transition: background .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, transform .18s ease;
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Product visual boxes ── */
.ic3-product-visual--blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-blue), var(--ic3-blue-light)) !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy-deep), var(--ic3-gold-dark)) !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1733, var(--ic3-navy)) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-gold);
}

/* ── Footer: navy w/ gold accents ── */
.footer-area {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07215f 0%, #04153d 100%);
}

.footer-area h2,
.footer-area h3,
.footer-area h4 {
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-area .footer-links a:hover,
.footer-area a:hover {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-light) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a:hover {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* ── CTA area: gold strip top ── */
.cta-area .cta-body {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
}

/* ── Logo ticker: gold underline ── */
.ic3-ticker-wrap {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS PAGE STYLING
============================================================ */

.ic3-projects-stats-section {
    padding: 30px 0 10px;
}

.ic3-projects-stat {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 26px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.ic3-projects-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ic3-projects-stat-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ic3-projects-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.ic3-projects-stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.ic3-projects-section {
    padding: 70px 0 40px;
}

.ic3-projects-section.ic3-projects-ongoing {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.ic3-projects-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
}

.ic3-project-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 26px 24px 22px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-project-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-gold) 100%);
}

.ic3-project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.ic3-project-card-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    background: var(--ic3-gold-soft);
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-project-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.ic3-project-card-loc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ic3-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ic3-project-card-loc i {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ic3-project-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-project-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.ic3-project-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    background: var(--ic3-blue-soft);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── On-going projects table ── */
.ic3-ongoing-table-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 720px;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table thead th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-blue) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
}

.ic3-ongoing-table thead th:first-child {
    border-top-left-radius: 12px;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table thead th:last-child {
    border-top-right-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #2c2c2c;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    vertical-align: top;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(1) {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    width: 50px;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(3) {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:last-child {
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ic3-status-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
}

.ic3-status-delivered {
    background: rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.12);
    color: #1d6e3f;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.30);
}

.ic3-status-progress {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30);
}

.ic3-status-testing {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50);
}

.ic3-status-pending {
    background: rgba(184, 110, 11, 0.12);
    color: #8a5a06;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 110, 11, 0.35);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ic3-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ic3-projects-stat-value {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — Elegant Who We Are
============================================================ */

/* Hero */
.ic3-about-hero-elegant {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.ic3-about-hero-inner {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ic3-about-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ic3-eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 38px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ic3-gold) 45%, var(--ic3-gold) 55%, transparent);
}

.ic3-eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .35em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

.ic3-about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ic3-about-hero-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: -10px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font_dm, 'DM Sans', sans-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    margin: 30px 0 28px;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.ic3-about-hero-tagline em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.ic3-about-hero-ornament {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
}

.ic3-ornament-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    display: inline-block;
}

.ic3-ornament-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-gold), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35));
    display: inline-block;
}

.ic3-ornament-diamond {
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Story shell */
.ic3-who-we-are-section {
    padding: 30px 0 100px;
}

.ic3-who-we-are-shell {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fdfcf6 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 64px 72px 56px;
    max-width: 1020px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.12),
        0 8px 22px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

/* Decorative gold corners */
.ic3-shell-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold);
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-shell-corner--tl {
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    border-top-width: 2px;
    border-left-width: 2px;
    border-top-left-radius: 8px;
}

.ic3-shell-corner--tr {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-top-width: 2px;
    border-right-width: 2px;
    border-top-right-radius: 8px;
}

.ic3-shell-corner--bl {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
    border-left-width: 2px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
}

.ic3-shell-corner--br {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
    border-right-width: 2px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 8px;
}

/* Crest */
.ic3-shell-crest {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.ic3-shell-crest-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30),
                inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Body paragraphs */
.ic3-shell-body {
    font-family: var(--font_dm, 'DM Sans', sans-serif);
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.88;
    color: #2a2a2a;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    text-align: justify;
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph strong {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph em {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Drop cap */
.ic3-dropcap {
    float: left;
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 76px;
    line-height: 0.9;
    padding: 6px 14px 0 0;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-gold-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Pull-quote opening mark on second paragraph */
.ic3-pull-quote-mark {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 64px;
    line-height: 0.4;
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
    vertical-align: -22px;
    opacity: 0.65;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Decorative divider with year medallion */
.ic3-shell-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 36px 0 32px;
}

.ic3-shell-divider-rule {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) 30%,
        var(--ic3-gold) 50%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) 70%,
        transparent 100%);
}

.ic3-shell-divider-medal {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #fff8e0 0%, #f4dc94 50%, #b08a1f 100%);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35),
        inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--ic3-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.ic3-medal-year {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ic3-medal-label {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .25em;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Signature bar */
.ic3-shell-signature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.ic3-shell-sig-rule {
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45), transparent);
}

.ic3-shell-sig-mark {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .35em;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    padding: 0 4px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-who-we-are-shell {
        padding: 44px 32px 36px;
    }

    .ic3-shell-paragraph {
        font-size: 15.5px;
        line-height: 1.75;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .ic3-dropcap {
        font-size: 56px;
        padding: 4px 10px 0 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ic3-about-hero-elegant {
        padding: 80px 0 30px;
    }

    .ic3-shell-crest {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .ic3-shell-crest-text h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .ic3-shell-divider {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .ic3-shell-divider-rule {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ic3-shell-divider-medal {
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
    }

    .ic3-medal-year {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL BLUE & GOLD SWEEP — applies to every page/component
============================================================ */

/* — Selection / focus rings ————————————————————————— */
::selection {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* — Typography: navy headings, gold accents in strong/em — */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.hero-section-content h1,
.hero-section-content h2 {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

a {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

/* — Section header CTA buttons — keep them on theme — */
.ic3-section-cta-btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* — Form inputs everywhere — */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="number"],
input[type="url"],
textarea,
select,
.form-control {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

input[type="text"]:hover,
input[type="email"]:hover,
input[type="password"]:hover,
input[type="tel"]:hover,
input[type="search"]:hover,
textarea:hover,
select:hover,
.form-control:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50) !important;
}

input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
input[type="tel"]:focus,
input[type="search"]:focus,
input[type="number"]:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus,
.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

label {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Form errors */
.error,
.form-error,
.invalid-feedback {
    color: #b3261e;
}

/* Form success */
.success-msg,
.form-success {
    color: #1d6e3f;
}

/* — Tags / pills / badges — */
.badge,
.tag,
.pill {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

/* — Modal styling (Bootstrap modals) — */
.modal-content {
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-content::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-gold));
    z-index: 2;
}

.modal-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.modal-title {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-close {
    filter: invert(11%) sepia(91%) saturate(2391%) hue-rotate(220deg) brightness(80%);
}

/* IC3 contact modal */
.ic3-modal-content {
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

.ic3-modal-icon,
.ic3-modal-header .ic3-modal-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.ic3-modal-title {
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

.ic3-modal-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
}

/* — Hero overlays & subtitles — */
.hero-section-content .section-subtitle,
.hero-overview-wrap .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

/* — Page hero gradient veneer — */
.hero-section-wrap,
.hero-overview-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-section-wrap::after,
.hero-overview-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 18px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ic3-gold), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* — Service cards: navy heading hover gold — */
.service-card h3 a {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.service-card:hover h3 a {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

.service-card .service-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.15));
}

/* — Service split cards on home/services — */
.ic3-service-split {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ic3-service-split:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.12);
}

.ic3-service-split-heading h3 {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.ic3-service-split-points li i.la-check,
.ic3-about-points li i.la-check,
.ic3-about-intro-points li i.la-check,
.ic3-service-split-points li i.las.la-check {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

/* Generic check-bullet recolor */
.las.la-check {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

/* — Ticker / clients section — */
.client-area {
    position: relative;
}

.client-area::before,
.client-area::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45), transparent);
}

.client-area::before { top: 0; }
.client-area::after  { bottom: 0; }

/* — CTA strip: navy gradient with gold rule — */
.cta-area .cta-body {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-navy-deep) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 40px 50px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-area .cta-body::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-area .cta-body h2 {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
}

.cta-area .cta-body p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin: 0;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

/* — STORE / E-COMMERCE — */
/* Product cards in the store grid */
.product-card,
.ic3-product-card,
.store-product-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.product-card:hover,
.ic3-product-card:hover,
.store-product-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.14);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.product-card .product-title,
.product-card h3,
.product-card h4 {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.product-card .product-price,
.product-card .price,
.ic3-product-price {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Cart float button */
.ic3-cart-float {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30) !important;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.ic3-cart-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) !important;
}

/* Cart panel */
.ic3-cart-panel {
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    background: #fff;
}

.ic3-cart-panel-hdr {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
}

.ic3-cart-panel-title {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-panel-title i {
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
}

.ic3-cart-close-btn {
    color: #fff !important;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.ic3-cart-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-cart-total-val {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ic3-cart-proceed-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-light)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border: none !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.ic3-cart-proceed-btn:not(:disabled):hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-add-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 2px solid transparent !important;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}

.ic3-cart-add-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-light)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

/* Toasts (cart / share) */
.ic3-cart-toast,
.ic3-share-toast {
    background: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* Like / wishlist count */
.ic3-like-count {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* — LOGIN / REGISTER / OTP — */
.login-wrap,
.login-card,
.register-card,
.auth-card,
.ic3-auth-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.login-wrap::before,
.login-card::before,
.register-card::before,
.auth-card::before,
.ic3-auth-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-gold));
}

.login-wrap h1,
.login-wrap h2,
.auth-card h1,
.auth-card h2 {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.login-tab,
.auth-tab,
.tab-button {
    color: #777;
    border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.login-tab.active,
.auth-tab.active,
.tab-button.active {
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border-bottom-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* — ACCOUNT page — */
.account-tabs,
.account-nav,
.ic3-account-nav,
.ic3-account-tabs {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.account-tabs a,
.account-nav a,
.ic3-account-nav a,
.ic3-account-tabs a {
    color: #444;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all .2s ease;
}

.account-tabs a:hover,
.account-nav a:hover,
.ic3-account-nav a:hover,
.ic3-account-tabs a:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    border-left-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50);
}

.account-tabs a.active,
.account-nav a.active,
.ic3-account-nav a.active,
.ic3-account-tabs a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06), transparent);
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    border-left-color: var(--ic3-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Order status badges */
.order-status,
.status-pending     { background: var(--ic3-gold-soft); color: var(--ic3-gold-dark); border:1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45); }
.status-paid,
.status-completed   { background: rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.12); color: #1d6e3f; border: 1px solid rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.35); }
.status-shipped,
.status-in-progress { background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10); color: var(--ic3-navy); border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30); }
.status-cancelled,
.status-failed      { background: rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.10); color: #b3261e; border: 1px solid rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.30); }

/* — CONTACT / FEEDBACK forms — */
.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea,
.feedback-form input,
.feedback-form textarea,
.ic3-modal-form input,
.ic3-modal-form textarea {
    background: #fafbff !important;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"],
.feedback-form button[type="submit"] {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.feedback-form button[type="submit"]:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-light)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

/* — Feedback star ratings — */
.ic3-fcs,
.star,
.rating-star {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-feedback-cta-section {
    position: relative;
}

.ic3-feedback-cta-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fdfcf6 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) !important;
    border-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.ic3-fb-cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-light)) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
}

.ic3-fb-cta-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

/* — Contact info cards — */
.ic3-contact-info-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.25),
                inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.ic3-contact-info-label {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
}

.ic3-contact-info-value {
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    background: #fff;
}

.ic3-contact-cta-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

.ic3-contact-cta-box p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.ic3-contact-send-btn {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-send-btn:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

/* Map frame */
.ic3-home-map-wrap {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

.ic3-home-map-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
}

.ic3-home-map-title {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-home-map-title i {
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
}

/* — Brand pills container shadow — */
.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    padding: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
}

/* — Mobile menu — */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .navbar-wrapper {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fdfcf6 100%) !important;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    }

    .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
        color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    }

    .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover {
        color: var(--ic3-gold-dark) !important;
    }
}

/* — Tables (generic) — */
table:not(.ic3-ongoing-table) thead {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue));
    color: #fff;
}

table:not(.ic3-ongoing-table) thead th {
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    padding: 12px 14px;
}

table:not(.ic3-ongoing-table) tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06);
}

/* — Pagination — */
.pagination .page-link,
.pagination a {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18);
}

.pagination .page-link:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10);
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold);
}

.pagination .active .page-link,
.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
    background: var(--ic3-navy);
    border-color: var(--ic3-navy);
    color: #fff;
}

/* — Scrollbar (Webkit) — */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.05);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue));
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid #f4f7ff;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-gold-dark), var(--ic3-gold));
}

/* — Misc accents — */
hr {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    padding-left: 18px;
    color: #444;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* — Logo treatment: no glow / border halo — */
.header-area .logo img,
.footer-area .logo img {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* — Section header shared accents — */
.section-header h5.section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* — About card enhancements (other about cards if visible) — */
.ic3-about-card h3,
.ic3-mv-card h3,
.ic3-mv-title,
.ic3-value-card h3,
.ic3-cap-col h3 {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

/* — Service split lead text — */
.ic3-service-split-lead {
    color: #3a3a3a;
}

/* — Ic3 Pop animation timing kept; ensure no orange/red remnants — */
.ic3-pop {
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* — Override any remaining yellow accents from base template — */
[style*="#FFD600"],
[style*="rgb(255, 214, 0)"] {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* — Ensure menu-bar icon (mobile) is navy — */
.menu-bar i,
.close-menu-bar i {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

.menu-bar:hover i,
.close-menu-bar:hover i {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-dark);
}

/* — Hero title fade-in: keep navy color even mid-animation — */
.fade-in {
    color: var(--ic3-navy);
}

/* ============================================================
   TEXT COLOR HARMONY — readable on the navy/gold backdrop
============================================================ */
:root {
    /* Refined text color tokens that harmonize with the palette */
    --ic3-text-strong:  #061f5c;   /* Deep navy — primary headings */
    --ic3-text-body:    #1f2a44;   /* Navy-tinted charcoal — body copy */
    --ic3-text-muted:   #5a6783;   /* Muted slate-blue — secondary copy */
    --ic3-text-soft:    #8390ad;   /* Even softer hint */
    --ic3-text-gold:    #8a6c14;   /* Readable gold for eyebrows on light bg */
    --ic3-text-gold-on-light: #b08a1f;
}

/* Base body & paragraph copy */
body,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme,
p,
li,
td,
span,
.text-body,
.body-text {
    color: var(--ic3-text-body);
}

body {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Headings — richer, deeper navy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.hero-section-content h1,
.hero-section-content h2 {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Bold/strong text inherits deeper navy */
strong, b {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Italic / em inherits gold accent */
em, i:not([class]) {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Section subtitles / eyebrows — readable gold */
.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
}

/* Hero leads & description copy */
.hero-section-content p,
.hero-section-wrap p,
.hero-overview-wrap p,
.ic3-hero-copy p,
.section-header p {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Card body text */
.simple-shadow p,
.service-card p,
.ic3-about-card p,
.ic3-mv-card p,
.ic3-value-card p,
.ic3-cap-col p,
.ic3-product-card p,
.ic3-project-card p {
    color: var(--ic3-text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Card heading text */
.simple-shadow h2,
.simple-shadow h3,
.simple-shadow h4,
.service-card h3,
.service-card h3 a,
.ic3-about-card h3,
.ic3-mv-card h2,
.ic3-mv-title,
.ic3-value-card h3,
.ic3-cap-col h3 {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

/* Lead / large intro text */
.lead,
.ic3-lead,
.ic3-services-hero-lead,
.ic3-projects-hero-lead {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Default link color */
a {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold-on-light);
}

/* Form labels & helper text */
label {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-helper,
.form-text,
small,
.text-muted {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted) !important;
}

/* Footer text colors — light text on navy footer (already set) */
.footer-area,
.footer-area p,
.footer-area li,
.footer-area a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.footer-area a:hover {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-light) !important;
}

.footer-area h2,
.footer-area h3,
.footer-area h4,
.footer-area .left-content h2,
.footer-area .right-content-inner h2 {
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-area .footer-contact-info-item h4 {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.copyright-area p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Dark cards / on-navy text */
.cta-area .cta-body p,
.ic3-contact-cta-box p,
.ic3-cart-panel-hdr,
.ic3-home-map-header {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Pull-quote / blockquote */
blockquote {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
}

/* Status / numeric emphasis */
.ic3-stat-value,
.ic3-projects-stat-value,
.ic3-home-about-card-value {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

.ic3-stat-label,
.ic3-projects-stat-label,
.ic3-home-about-card-label {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Brand pill (default un-hovered) — readable navy */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Product split card text */
.ic3-product-category {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
}

.ic3-product-title {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

.ic3-product-desc {
    color: var(--ic3-text-body);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Project card body */
.ic3-project-card h3 {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

.ic3-project-card-loc {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ic3-project-card-tag {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold);
}

/* About hero polish */
.ic3-about-hero-tagline {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted);
}

.ic3-about-hero-tagline em {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ic3-eyebrow-text {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold);
}

/* Who-we-are story body — refined readability */
.ic3-shell-paragraph {
    color: var(--ic3-text-body);
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph strong {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph em {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold-on-light);
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text h2 {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text p {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold);
}

/* On-going projects table cells */
.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td {
    color: var(--ic3-text-body);
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(1) {
    color: var(--ic3-text-gold-on-light);
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(3) {
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

/* Modal text */
.ic3-modal-subtitle {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted) !important;
}

.ic3-modal-privacy {
    color: var(--ic3-text-muted) !important;
}

/* Placeholder text */
::placeholder {
    color: var(--ic3-text-soft);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Disabled controls */
:disabled,
[disabled] {
    color: var(--ic3-text-soft) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   AESTHETIC POLISH — refined navy & gold detailing
============================================================ */

/* — Glassmorphic surfaces ——————————————————————————— */
.simple-shadow,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card,
.ic3-mv-card,
.ic3-value-card,
.ic3-cap-col,
.ic3-product-card,
.ic3-project-card,
.ic3-projects-stat,
.ic3-home-about-card,
.ic3-contact-info-card,
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner,
.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 32px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08),
        0 4px 10px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Re-emphasize hover — gold rim with deeper shadow */
.simple-shadow:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.14),
        0 6px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* — Section heading rhythm ———————————————————————— */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-header.text-center .section-title {
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-header .section-title::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-light));
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

.section-header.text-center .section-title::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* — Refined eyebrow with gold flanking dashes ———————— */
.section-subtitle {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
}

.section-subtitle::before,
.section-subtitle::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ic3-gold));
}

.section-subtitle::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-gold), transparent);
}

.section-header.text-center .section-subtitle::before,
.section-header.text-center .section-subtitle::after {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* — Decorative section divider (auto-applied between sections) — */
section + section:not(.cta-area):not(.footer-area)::before {
    content: "✦";
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 0;
    height: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* — Buttons: shimmer effect on hover ———————————————— */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn2 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.theme-btn::before,
.theme-btn2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-22deg);
    transition: left 0.55s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.theme-btn:hover::before,
.theme-btn2:hover::before {
    left: 140%;
}

/* Subtle pulse for primary CTA on hover */
.theme-btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
}

.theme-btn2 {
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* — Service icon refinement: golden ring around — */
.service-icon {
    transition: transform .35s ease, filter .35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35));
}

/* — Custom decorative bullet style for ic3 lists ———————— */
.ic3-service-split-points li,
.ic3-about-points li,
.ic3-product-points li,
.ic3-about-intro-points li,
.ic3-home-about-points li,
.ic3-cap-list li {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 8px 0 8px 30px;
    transition: padding-left .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li::before,
.ic3-about-points li::before,
.ic3-product-points li::before,
.ic3-about-intro-points li::before,
.ic3-home-about-points li::before,
.ic3-cap-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, var(--ic3-gold) 0%, var(--ic3-gold) 35%, transparent 38%),
        radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) 56%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) 65%, transparent 66%);
    background-blend-mode: normal;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

/* Hide the original .la-check icon since we're using ::before bullets */
.ic3-service-split-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-about-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-product-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-about-intro-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-home-about-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-cap-list li > i.las.la-check {
    display: none;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li:hover,
.ic3-about-points li:hover,
.ic3-product-points li:hover,
.ic3-about-intro-points li:hover,
.ic3-home-about-points li:hover,
.ic3-cap-list li:hover {
    padding-left: 36px;
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
}

/* — Image / visual framing ———————————————————————— */
.ic3-service-split-media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-service-split-media img {
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}

.ic3-service-split:hover .ic3-service-split-media img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.ic3-product-visual-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

.ic3-product-visual-box::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-product-visual-box::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 70%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25),
        transparent);
    transform: skewX(-18deg);
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-product-section:hover .ic3-product-visual-box::after {
    left: 130%;
}

/* — Hero typography lift ——————————————————————— */
.hero-section-content .section-title,
.hero-section-content h1.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font_syne, 'Syne', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 72px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

/* — Headline underline gradient (alternative for non-section-header titles) — */
.ic3-services-hero-lead,
.ic3-projects-hero-lead {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* — Anchor underline animation for inline links ——————— */
.ic3-content a:not(.theme-btn):not(.theme-btn2):not(.ic3-product-btn):not([class*="btn"]) {
    background-image: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ic3-gold) 0%, var(--ic3-gold) 100%);
    background-position: 0 100%;
    background-size: 0% 2px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transition: background-size .3s ease;
}

.ic3-content a:not(.theme-btn):not(.theme-btn2):not(.ic3-product-btn):not([class*="btn"]):hover {
    background-size: 100% 2px;
}

/* — Card hover lift ——————————————————————————— */
.simple-shadow {
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                box-shadow .35s ease,
                border-color .35s ease;
}

.simple-shadow:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* — Decorative gold dots in hero corners ——————————— */
.ic3-projects-hero,
.ic3-services-hero,
.ic3-about-hero {
    position: relative;
}

.ic3-projects-hero::before,
.ic3-services-hero::before,
.ic3-about-hero::before {
    content: "✦";
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    left: 60px;
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    font-size: 22px;
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation: ic3-flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ic3-projects-hero::after,
.ic3-services-hero::after,
.ic3-about-hero::after {
    content: "✦";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;
    right: 60px;
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    font-size: 22px;
    opacity: 0.45;
    animation: ic3-flicker 4s ease-in-out infinite 1.2s;
}

@keyframes ic3-flicker {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { opacity: 0.65; transform: scale(1.15); }
}

/* — Brand pill: refined hover with gold gleam ——————— */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}

.ic3-brand-pill::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
    transform: translateY(-50%) skewX(-18deg);
    transition: left .55s ease;
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover::before {
    left: 130%;
}

/* — Footer refinement ——————————————————————————— */
.footer-area {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-area::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ic3-gold), transparent);
}

.footer-area::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.copyright-area {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* — Header subtle navy bottom border w/ gold glow — */
.header-area {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(160%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
}

/* — Service split heading bar accent — */
.ic3-service-split-heading {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-service-split-heading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* — Smooth scroll experience — */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* — Page transitions — */
.main-page > section {
    animation: ic3-section-fade .8s ease both;
    animation-timeline: view();
    animation-range: entry 0% cover 30%;
}

@supports not (animation-timeline: view()) {
    .main-page > section {
        animation: none;
    }
}

@keyframes ic3-section-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* — Small details: caret and arrow accents in gold — */
.iconoir-arrow-up-right,
.iconoir-arrow-down,
.iconoir-arrow-right {
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.theme-btn:hover .iconoir-arrow-up-right,
.theme-btn2:hover .iconoir-arrow-up-right {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* — Status pill polish — */
.ic3-status-pill {
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* — Subtle gold glow ring on focused buttons — */
.theme-btn:focus-visible,
.theme-btn2:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40),
                0 6px 14px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.22);
}

/* — Selection on dark surfaces — */
.cta-area .cta-body ::selection,
.footer-area ::selection,
.ic3-cart-panel-hdr ::selection {
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep);
}

/* ============================================================
   GOLD — turn it up.  Make gold the unmistakable hero accent.
============================================================ */

/* Re-tune the gold ramp toward warm-rich gilt */
:root {
    --ic3-gold:        #D4AF37;
    --ic3-gold-light:  #F4D77B;
    --ic3-gold-deep:   #A8871E;
    --ic3-gold-rich:   #C9A227;
    --ic3-gold-foil:   linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D77B 0%, #D4AF37 30%, #A8871E 55%, #D4AF37 75%, #F4D77B 100%);
    --ic3-gold-shimmer: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4D77B 0%, #FFF1B8 25%, #D4AF37 50%, #FFF1B8 75%, #D4AF37 100%);
}

/* Gold-foil primary button — the "money" CTA */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn:focus {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 200% !important;
    background-position: 0% 50% !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(168, 135, 30, 0.40) !important;
    transition: background-position .6s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease !important;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy) 0%, var(--ic3-blue) 100%) !important;
    background-position: 100% 50% !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 26px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Outline button: gold rim that fills with gold-foil on hover */
.theme-btn2,
.theme-btn2:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

/* All cards: gold rim by default — no longer subtle */
.simple-shadow,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card,
.ic3-mv-card,
.ic3-value-card,
.ic3-cap-col,
.ic3-product-card,
.ic3-project-card,
.ic3-projects-stat,
.ic3-home-about-card,
.ic3-contact-info-card,
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner,
.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 36px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08),
        0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.simple-shadow:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.ic3-product-card:hover,
.ic3-project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 22px 48px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.14),
        0 8px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

/* Heading underlines now gold-foil instead of flat gold */
.section-header .section-title::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    width: 80px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50);
}

/* Service-split heading underline foil */
.ic3-service-split-heading::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    height: 3px !important;
}

/* Section dividers — golden ornament between every section */
section + section:not(.cta-area):not(.footer-area)::before {
    content: "❖";
    color: var(--ic3-gold-deep);
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 0;
    height: 0;
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    opacity: 0.85;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

/* Eyebrow rules: solid gold, more visible */
.section-subtitle::before,
.section-subtitle::after {
    width: 22px !important;
    height: 1.5px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50);
}

/* Active nav item — gold underline + gold pin dot */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    height: 4px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.50);
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--ic3-gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: middle;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.60);
}

/* Hero title: gold underline shimmer */
.hero-section-content h1.section-title::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    width: 90px !important;
    animation: ic3-gold-shimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ic3-gold-shimmer {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Footer: heavier gold treatment */
.footer-area::before {
    height: 6px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    animation: ic3-gold-shimmer 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-gold-light) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.footer-area .footer-contact-info-item h4 {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    transition: all .25s ease;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold);
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold);
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
}

/* CTA strip: gold-foil button instead of plain gold */
.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
    animation: ic3-gold-shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
}

/* Logo treatment: no drop-glow */
.header-area .logo img,
.footer-area .logo img {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* Add a subtle gold corner ornament to every major card */
.simple-shadow {
    position: relative;
}

.simple-shadow::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-top: 1.5px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--ic3-gold);
    border-top-right-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.simple-shadow:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: translate(-2px, 2px);
}

/* Gold check bullet with darker contrast for visibility */
.ic3-service-split-points li::before,
.ic3-about-points li::before,
.ic3-product-points li::before,
.ic3-about-intro-points li::before,
.ic3-home-about-points li::before,
.ic3-cap-list li::before {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, var(--ic3-gold) 0%, var(--ic3-gold-deep) 38%, transparent 41%),
        radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0%, transparent 55%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) 56%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) 65%, transparent 66%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Status / project tags get a gold-tinted lift */
.ic3-project-tag {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}

.ic3-project-card-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%,
        rgba(244, 215, 123, 0.25) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
}

/* On-going projects table — gold underline beneath header */
.ic3-ongoing-table thead th {
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* Year medallion shines brighter */
.ic3-shell-divider-medal {
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45),
        inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--ic3-gold),
        inset 0 0 0 8px rgba(168, 135, 30, 0.55) !important;
    animation: ic3-medal-pulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ic3-medal-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50%      { transform: scale(1.03); box-shadow:
        0 18px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55),
        inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--ic3-gold-light),
        inset 0 0 0 8px var(--ic3-gold); }
}

/* Sparkle ornaments scattered in heroes — bigger, brighter */
.ic3-projects-hero::before,
.ic3-services-hero::before,
.ic3-about-hero::before,
.ic3-projects-hero::after,
.ic3-services-hero::after,
.ic3-about-hero::after {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    font-size: 26px !important;
    opacity: 0.65 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.60);
}

/* Gold focus ring on every form control on focus */
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus,
.form-control:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
}

/* Form submit buttons — gold-foil */
.contact-form button[type="submit"],
.feedback-form button[type="submit"],
.ic3-modal-submit {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.feedback-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.ic3-modal-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ic3-navy), var(--ic3-blue)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30),
                0 0 0 2px var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* Brand pill — golden default */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-text-strong);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold-foil) !important;
    background-size: 200% 100% !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

/* Decorative gold rule below the header */
.header-area::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) 25%,
        var(--ic3-gold) 50%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) 75%,
        transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.header-area {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0;
}

/* Gold scrollbar emphasis */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-gold-light), var(--ic3-gold), var(--ic3-gold-deep)) !important;
    border: 2px solid #f4f7ff;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ic3-gold-deep), var(--ic3-gold-rich)) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SIMPLE & CLEAN — final layer dialing back the busy ornaments
============================================================ */

/* — Calm body backdrop: soft gradient only, no lattice / orbs — */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    background-color: #f7f8fc;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 1100px 600px at 50% 0%,    rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10), transparent 70%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 700px at 100% 100%,  rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), transparent 70%);
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Remove decorative top/bottom gilded ribbons */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::before,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Remove pinned corner orbs */
.main-page::before,
.main-page::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Header: clean white with a single hairline — */
.header-area {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.header-area::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Buttons: clean navy → gold on hover (no foil shimmer) — */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn:focus {
    background: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18) !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: background-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease !important;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    background-position: 0 0 !important;
}

.theme-btn2,
.theme-btn2:focus {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Remove button shimmer overlay */
.theme-btn::before,
.theme-btn2::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Cards: subtle borders, calm shadows, no glass blur — */
.simple-shadow,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card,
.ic3-mv-card,
.ic3-value-card,
.ic3-cap-col,
.ic3-product-card,
.ic3-project-card,
.ic3-projects-stat,
.ic3-home-about-card,
.ic3-contact-info-card,
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner,
.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06) !important;
}

.simple-shadow:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.ic3-product-card:hover,
.ic3-project-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Remove corner L-bracket on every card */
.simple-shadow::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Remove navy→gold left bar accent on cards */
.ic3-value-card::before,
.ic3-mv-card::before,
.ic3-cap-col::before,
.service-card::before,
.ic3-about-card::before,
.ic3-home-about-card::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Section heading: simple gold underline (no foil) — */
.section-header .section-title::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.ic3-service-split-heading::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Hero title underline — calm, no shimmer */
.hero-section-content h1.section-title::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    height: 3px !important;
    width: 64px !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

/* — Eyebrow rules: thin and quiet — */
.section-subtitle::before,
.section-subtitle::after {
    width: 16px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Active nav: simple gold underline, no pin dot */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

/* — Remove section ornament dividers — */
section + section:not(.cta-area):not(.footer-area)::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Hero sparkles: remove — */
.ic3-projects-hero::before,
.ic3-projects-hero::after,
.ic3-services-hero::before,
.ic3-services-hero::after,
.ic3-about-hero::before,
.ic3-about-hero::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Year medallion: stop pulsing — */
.ic3-shell-divider-medal {
    animation: none !important;
}

/* — Footer: keep navy/gold but quiet the top ribbon — */
.footer-area::before {
    height: 3px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.footer-area::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* — CTA: simple navy block with one gold rule — */
.cta-area .cta-body {
    border-top: 3px solid var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20) !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

/* — Form submit buttons: keep simple navy, gold on hover — */
.contact-form button[type="submit"],
.feedback-form button[type="submit"],
.ic3-modal-submit {
    background: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18) !important;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.feedback-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.ic3-modal-submit:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) !important;
}

/* — Brand pills: simple — */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ic3-navy-deep) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28) !important;
}

.ic3-brand-pill::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Bullets: simple gold dot — */
.ic3-service-split-points li::before,
.ic3-about-points li::before,
.ic3-product-points li::before,
.ic3-about-intro-points li::before,
.ic3-home-about-points li::before,
.ic3-cap-list li::before {
    width: 8px !important;
    height: 8px !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    left: 4px !important;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li,
.ic3-about-points li,
.ic3-product-points li,
.ic3-about-intro-points li,
.ic3-home-about-points li,
.ic3-cap-list li {
    padding-left: 22px !important;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li:hover,
.ic3-about-points li:hover,
.ic3-product-points li:hover,
.ic3-about-intro-points li:hover,
.ic3-home-about-points li:hover,
.ic3-cap-list li:hover {
    padding-left: 22px !important;
}

/* — Logo: subtle drop-shadow only — */
.header-area .logo img,
.footer-area .logo img {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* — Modal: simple, no blue/gold accent bar — */
.modal-content::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.modal-content {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20);
}

/* — Focus: subtle gold ring (kept for accessibility) — */
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus,
.form-control:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) !important;
    border-color: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
}

/* — Scrollbar: solid navy, simple — */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--ic3-navy) !important;
    border: 2px solid #f7f8fc !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

/* — Section divider (faint hairline only) — */
.client-area::before,
.client-area::after {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
}

/* — Card pop animations: keep but simpler — */
.ic3-pop {
    will-change: auto;
}

/* — Page transitions: disable view-timeline auto-fade — */
.main-page > section {
    animation: none !important;
}

/* — Smooth scroll kept — */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ============================================================
   ECOMMAX-INSPIRED REDESIGN
   Reference: https://ecommax.risingbamboo.com
   Clean white surfaces, bold UPPERCASE titles, bright blue
   primary accent (#1395e8), near-black headings, gray body
   text, and a discreet gold pin for IC3's signature.
============================================================ */

:root {
    /* Ecommax-style palette */
    --ec-primary:        #1395e8;
    --ec-primary-dark:   #0d7ac2;
    --ec-primary-darker: #095a91;
    --ec-secondary:      #0084FF;
    --ec-heading:        #181818;
    --ec-body:           #535353;
    --ec-muted:          #909090;
    --ec-line:           #eaeaea;
    --ec-bg-soft:        #f5f5f7;
    --ec-bg-soft-2:      #f8f8f8;

    /* IC3 keeps a discreet gold for signature touches only */
    --ic3-gold:          #D4AF37;
    --ic3-gold-deep:     #A8871E;

    /* Re-map the project's existing tokens */
    --primary_color:     #1395e8;
    --primary_color2:    #0084FF;
    --primary_light:     #e8f4fd;
    --primary_light2:    rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    --yellow_color:      #D4AF37;

    --ic3-text-strong:   #181818;
    --ic3-text-body:     #535353;
    --ic3-text-muted:    #909090;
    --ic3-text-soft:     #b7b7b7;
    --ic3-text-gold:     #A8871E;
}

/* — CALM WHITE BACKDROP (no gradients, no orbs) — */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    background-image: none !important;
}

body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::before,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::after,
.main-page::before,
.main-page::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Hide the link-analysis canvas — Ecommax aesthetic is clean white */
#ic3-link-analysis-canvas {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — TYPOGRAPHY — */
body,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme,
p, li, td, span {
    color: var(--ec-body);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.hero-section-content h1,
.hero-section-content h2 {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-family: 'Syne', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

strong, b {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* — Section heading: BOLD UPPERCASE block-style — */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.section-title {
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

/* Reset old underline accent */
.section-header .section-title::after,
.ic3-service-split-heading::after,
.hero-section-content h1.section-title::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Eyebrow: thin uppercase blue label — clean Ecommax style */
.section-subtitle {
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: .18em !important;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.section-subtitle::before,
.section-subtitle::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Body lead text */
.hero-section-content p,
.section-header p,
.ic3-hero-copy p,
.ic3-services-hero-lead,
.ic3-projects-hero-lead {
    color: var(--ec-body) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* — HEADER: clean white sticky with bottom hairline — */
.header-area {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.header-area::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* Active nav: clean blue underline, no pin */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    height: 2px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    bottom: -8px !important;
}

/* — BUTTONS: Ecommax style. Default is light gray w/ black text;
     hover is blue with white text — */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn:focus {
    background: #181818 !important;
    border: 1px solid #181818 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: background-color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .2s ease !important;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.theme-btn::before,
.theme-btn2::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.theme-btn2,
.theme-btn2:focus {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1px solid #181818 !important;
    color: #181818 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 11px 22px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* — CARDS: minimal, no gold rim, no glass blur — */
.simple-shadow,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card,
.ic3-mv-card,
.ic3-value-card,
.ic3-cap-col,
.ic3-product-card,
.ic3-project-card,
.ic3-projects-stat,
.ic3-home-about-card,
.ic3-contact-info-card,
.ic3-feedback-cta-inner,
.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease !important;
}

.simple-shadow:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.ic3-product-card:hover,
.ic3-project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.simple-shadow::after,
.simple-shadow::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Service icon: cleaner — */
.service-card {
    text-align: left;
    padding: 32px 28px;
}

.service-card .service-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    filter: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-card h3 a {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

.service-card:hover h3 a {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ec-body);
}

/* — LISTS: clean blue checks (Ecommax-style) — */
.ic3-service-split-points li::before,
.ic3-about-points li::before,
.ic3-product-points li::before,
.ic3-about-intro-points li::before,
.ic3-home-about-points li::before,
.ic3-cap-list li::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-about-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-product-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-about-intro-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-home-about-points li > i.las.la-check,
.ic3-cap-list li > i.las.la-check {
    display: inline-block !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.ic3-service-split-points li,
.ic3-about-points li,
.ic3-product-points li,
.ic3-about-intro-points li,
.ic3-home-about-points li,
.ic3-cap-list li {
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* — Brand pills: Ecommax style — gray default, blue hover — */
.ic3-brand-pill {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 8px 18px !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-brand-pill::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.ic3-brand-nav-wrap {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* — Product visual boxes — solid blue / dark — */
.ic3-product-visual--blue {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--teal {
    background: var(--ec-secondary) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual--purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-heading), var(--ec-primary-darker)) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.ic3-product-visual-box::before,
.ic3-product-visual-box::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — Hero areas: white, no gold underline ribbon — */
.hero-section-wrap,
.hero-overview-wrap {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.hero-section-wrap::after,
.hero-overview-wrap::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero-section-content {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.hero-section-content .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}

/* Remove hero corner sparkles */
.ic3-projects-hero::before,
.ic3-projects-hero::after,
.ic3-services-hero::before,
.ic3-services-hero::after,
.ic3-about-hero::before,
.ic3-about-hero::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* — CTA: solid black block with blue button — */
.cta-area .cta-body {
    background: #181818 !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 36px 44px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cta-area .cta-body::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.cta-area .cta-body .theme-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* — Forms: minimal, focus blue — */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="number"],
textarea,
select,
.form-control {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    padding: 11px 14px !important;
}

input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus,
.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.18) !important;
}

label {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* — Form submit buttons: black → blue on hover — */
.contact-form button[type="submit"],
.feedback-form button[type="submit"],
.ic3-modal-submit {
    background: #181818 !important;
    border: 1px solid #181818 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.contact-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.feedback-form button[type="submit"]:hover,
.ic3-modal-submit:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* — Footer: Ecommax style. Black background, white text, blue accent — */
.footer-area {
    background: #181818 !important;
}

.footer-area::before {
    height: 3px !important;
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.footer-area::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.footer-area p,
.footer-area li,
.footer-area a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) !important;
}

.footer-area a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.footer-area h2,
.footer-area h3,
.footer-area h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-area .footer-contact-info-item h4 {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* — Modals — */
.modal-content {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

.modal-content::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.ic3-modal-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* — Contact info icons / map header — Ecommax blue — */
.ic3-contact-info-icon,
.ic3-home-map-header,
.ic3-cart-panel-hdr {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-icon {
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-label {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-value {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-cta-box {
    background: #181818 !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-cta-box p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-send-btn {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-send-btn:hover {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
}

/* — Ticker section: clean, framed by light hairlines — */
.client-area::before,
.client-area::after {
    background: var(--ec-line) !important;
}

/* — STORE / E-COMMERCE — Ecommax-style product cards — */
.ic3-cart-float {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.30) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-add-btn {
    background: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-heading) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-add-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-proceed-btn {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.ic3-cart-proceed-btn:not(:disabled):hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

.ic3-cart-toast,
.ic3-share-toast {
    background: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* — On-going table — Ecommax minimal — */
.ic3-ongoing-table thead th {
    background: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(1),
.ic3-ongoing-table tbody td:nth-child(3) {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

.ic3-status-pill {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.ic3-status-progress {
    background: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.35) !important;
}

/* — Project cards — */
.ic3-project-card::after {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-project-card-tag {
    background: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.30) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-project-card h3 {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-project-card-loc {
    color: var(--ec-body) !important;
}

.ic3-project-card-loc i {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-project-tag {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft) !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-line) !important;
}

/* — About hero / Who We Are page polish — */
.ic3-about-hero-elegant {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    padding: 80px 0 50px;
}

.ic3-eyebrow-text {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-eyebrow-line {
    background: var(--ec-line) !important;
    width: 32px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-title {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ic3-about-hero-title::after {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-about-hero-tagline em {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-ornament-dot,
.ic3-ornament-line,
.ic3-ornament-diamond {
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    background: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-ornament-line {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic3-gold), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30)) !important;
}

.ic3-ornament-diamond {
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-who-we-are-shell {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    padding: 48px 56px !important;
}

.ic3-shell-corner {
    border-color: var(--ic3-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-shell-crest-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text h2 {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ic3-shell-crest-text p {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph {
    color: var(--ec-body) !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.85 !important;
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph strong {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

.ic3-shell-paragraph em {
    color: var(--ic3-gold-deep) !important;
}

.ic3-dropcap {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-heading), var(--ec-primary)) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    color: transparent !important;
}

.ic3-shell-divider-medal {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #fff8e0 0%, #f4dc94 50%, #b08a1f 100%) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30),
        inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--ic3-gold) !important;
    animation: none !important;
}

.ic3-shell-sig-mark {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* — Scrollbar: minimal — */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border: 2px solid #fff !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* — Selection — */
::selection {
    background: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.25);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

/* — Disable lingering decorative pseudo-elements — */
.ic3-feedback-cta-section::before,
.ic3-feedback-cta-section::after,
.cta-area::before,
.cta-area::after,
.client-area::before,
.client-area::after {
    /* keep only the hairlines */
}

/* — Cart panel header text white — */
.ic3-cart-panel-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ic3-cart-panel-title i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* — Logo: no glow — */
.header-area .logo img,
.footer-area .logo img {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* — Stat values — */
.ic3-projects-stat-value,
.ic3-stat-value,
.ic3-home-about-card-value {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

/* — On-page section headers w/ CTAs (left/right layout) — */
.ic3-section-header-cta {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* — Service split cards on home — */
.ic3-service-split {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-service-split:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10) !important;
}

.ic3-service-split-heading h3 {
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   ECOMMAX HOME PAGE — direct-mirrored layout components
============================================================ */

/* Inline arrow icon used throughout (Ecommax uses rbb-icon-direction-711) */
.rbb-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
    border-left: 6px solid currentColor;
    margin-left: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform .2s ease;
}

a:hover .rbb-arrow,
.ec-btn:hover .rbb-arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* — Block heading (Ecommax: title + sub_title + view-all link) — */
.ec-block-heading {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.ec-block-heading .title_block .title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.ec-block-heading .title_block .sub_title {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.ec-link-arrow {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.ec-link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

/* — Buttons (Ecommax style) — */
.ec-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .03em;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ec-btn-primary {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}
.ec-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    border-color: var(--ec-heading);
}
.ec-btn-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-btn-light {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    border-color: #fff;
}
.ec-btn-light:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-btn-blue {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}
.ec-btn-blue:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* — HERO — */
.ec-hero {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.ec-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.ec-hero-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ec-hero-eyebrow {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ec-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(42px, 5.4vw, 78px);
    line-height: 1.02;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ec-hero-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 0 26px;
}

.ec-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ec-hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-top: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
}

.ec-hero-meta li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
}

.ec-hero-meta li span {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Hero side banners */
.ec-hero-visual {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ec-hero-banner {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    min-height: 180px;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.ec-hero-banner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

.ec-banner-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-light {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.ec-banner-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-banner-light .ec-banner-tag {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: inherit !important;
}

.ec-banner-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    color: inherit !important;
}

.ec-banner-link {
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.ec-banner-light .ec-banner-link {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-hero-banner-stack {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ec-hero-banner-stack .ec-hero-banner {
    min-height: 140px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
}

.ec-hero-banner-stack .ec-banner-title {
    font-size: 18px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-hero-visual {
        grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    }
}

/* ── Centered hero variant ── */
.ec-hero-centered {
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.ec-hero-text--center {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-eyebrow {
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-eyebrow::before,
.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-title {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ec-hero-centered { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
    .ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-eyebrow::before,
    .ec-hero-text--center .ec-hero-eyebrow::after { width: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ec-hero-banner-stack {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-hero-meta {
        gap: 18px;
    }
    .ec-hero-meta li span { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* — Brand strip wrapper — */
.ec-brands {
    padding: 50px 0 30px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 0 !important;
}

/* — Generic section spacing — */
.ec-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ec-section-soft {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft-2);
}

/* — Category grid (4-up) — */
.ec-cat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
}

.ec-cat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-cat-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ec-cat-card:hover .ec-cat-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-cat-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.ec-cat-card span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}

/* — Dual banner — */
.ec-dual-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-banner-card {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.ec-banner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.ec-banner-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-card-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-card .ec-banner-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-banner-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #fff !important;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.ec-banner-card > p:nth-of-type(1) {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ec-banner-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    max-width: 420px;
}

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

/* — Product grid (Ecommax-style cards) — */
.ec-product-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-product-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ec-product-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ec-product-img {
    height: 160px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 56px;
    position: relative;
}

.ec-product-img-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-product-img-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-product-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ec-product-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    margin: 16px 18px 4px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ec-product-card > p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 18px 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ec-product-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 18px 18px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* — News / pipeline grid — */
.ec-news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-news-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-news-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ec-news-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-news-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ec-news-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ec-news-status {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.ec-news-status-blue {
    background: rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.10);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(19, 149, 232, 0.30);
}

.ec-news-status-amber {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: #8a6c14;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
}

/* — Newsletter strip (Ecommax "GET 10% DISCOUNT" pattern) — */
.ec-newsletter {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ec-newsletter-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--ec-heading);
    padding: 44px 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-newsletter-eyebrow {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .18em;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ec-newsletter-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.ec-newsletter-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

.ec-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-newsletter-form input[type="email"] {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 18px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid #fff !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

.ec-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ec-newsletter-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    .ec-newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   FINAL PALETTE PASS — WHITE · BLUE · GOLD
   Replaces the bright cyan with a deeper navy blue, and
   introduces gold as the secondary accent everywhere.
============================================================ */
:root {
    /* Refined palette */
    --ec-primary:        #0B2E8A;   /* deep navy blue */
    --ec-primary-dark:   #061f5c;   /* deeper navy */
    --ec-primary-darker: #03143e;
    --ec-secondary:      #1846B5;   /* mid blue accent */
    --ec-gold:           #D4AF37;
    --ec-gold-light:     #F0CC58;
    --ec-gold-deep:      #A8871E;
    --ec-gold-soft:      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    --ec-heading:        #0e1a3a;   /* near-navy black */
    --ec-body:           #4a5060;
    --ec-muted:          #8990a4;
    --ec-line:           #e9eaf1;
    --ec-bg-soft:        #f6f7fb;
    --ec-bg-soft-2:      #fafbff;

    --primary_color:     #0B2E8A;
    --primary_color2:    #1846B5;
    --primary_light:     #eef1fb;
    --primary_light2:    rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
    --yellow_color:      #D4AF37;

    --ic3-text-strong:   #0e1a3a;
    --ic3-text-body:     #4a5060;
    --ic3-text-muted:    #8990a4;
    --ic3-text-soft:     #c2c6d4;
    --ic3-text-gold:     #A8871E;
}

/* Plain white background — no circuit pattern */
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    background-image: none !important;
}

body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::before,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   AESTHETIC FONT SWEEP — Inter sitewide (clean modern sans)
============================================================ */
body,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme,
p, li, td, th, span, a, label, button, input, textarea, select {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif !important;
    font-feature-settings: "cv11" 1, "ss01" 1, "ss02" 1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.ec-hero-title,
.ec-banner-title,
.ec-detail-title,
.ec-block-heading .title_block .title,
.ec-newsletter-text h2,
.ec-trusted-title,
.ec-showcase-title,
.ec-learn-more-title,
.tp-partners-title,
.tp-partner-name,
.tp-intro-title,
.store-shop-title,
.store-cat-card h4,
.ec-product-card h5,
.ec-news-card h5,
.ec-brand-body h5,
.ec-cat-card h5,
.ic3-prod-name,
.ec-footer-heading,
.ec-footer-tagline,
.ec-footer-info-label {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'DM Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif !important;
    font-feature-settings: "cv11" 1, "ss01" 1, "ss02" 1 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-variation-settings: normal !important;
}

/* Big titles — slightly heavier weight + tighter tracking */
.ec-hero-title,
.tp-intro-title,
.store-shop-title,
.ec-learn-more-title,
.ec-detail-title,
.tp-partners-title {
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

/* ============================================================
   SENTENCE CASE — neutralize all forced uppercase / capitalize
============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.section-title,
.section-subtitle,
.ec-hero-eyebrow,
.ec-hero-title,
.ec-banner-title,
.ec-banner-tag,
.ec-detail-title,
.ec-block-heading .title_block .title,
.ec-block-heading .title_block .sub_title,
.ec-link-arrow,
.ec-btn,
.ec-newsletter-eyebrow,
.ec-newsletter-text h2,
.ec-trusted-title,
.ec-showcase-title,
.ec-showcase-tag,
.ec-showcase-link,
.ec-learn-more-title,
.ec-learn-more-eyebrow,
.ec-learn-more-btn,
.tp-partners-title,
.tp-partner-name,
.tp-partner-cat,
.tp-partner-wordmark,
.tp-intro-title,
.tp-intro-eyebrow,
.store-shop-title,
.store-shop-breadcrumb span,
.store-cat-card h4,
.ec-product-card h5,
.ec-product-tag,
.ec-product-badge,
.ec-news-card h5,
.ec-news-cat,
.ec-brand-body h5,
.ec-brand-cat,
.ec-brand-img,
.ec-cat-card h5,
.ec-cat-card span,
.ic3-prod-cat,
.ic3-prod-name,
.ic3-stock-ribbon,
.ic3-status-pill,
.ec-footer-heading,
.ec-footer-info-label,
.ec-feature,
.ec-trusted-label,
.store-filter-panel summary,
.store-price-filter-btn,
.store-price-range-label,
.ec-form-group label,
label,
.tp-partner-icon,
.ec-iconbox h5 {
    text-transform: none !important;
}

/* Reset any letter-spacing extreme on eyebrows for legibility */
.section-subtitle,
.ec-hero-eyebrow,
.tp-intro-eyebrow,
.ec-newsletter-eyebrow,
.ec-block-heading .title_block .sub_title,
.ec-news-cat,
.ec-brand-cat,
.ec-product-tag,
.ec-product-badge,
.ec-feature,
.ec-trusted-label,
.ec-footer-info-label,
.ec-footer-heading,
.ic3-prod-cat,
.ic3-stock-ribbon,
.ic3-status-pill,
.store-filter-panel summary,
.store-price-filter-btn,
.store-price-range-label,
.ec-form-group label,
.ec-feature i + span,
.store-shop-breadcrumb,
.ec-banner-tag,
.ec-showcase-tag {
    letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PARTNERS INTRO — "Driving Success, Together" block
   with multi-blob decorative composition (blue + gold variants)
============================================================ */
.tp-intro-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.tp-intro-inner {
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tp-intro-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.tp-intro-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-size: clamp(44px, 6.5vw, 96px) !important;
    line-height: 1.02 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    margin: 0 0 28px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    /* slight stylistic tweak — geometric a/g/o shapes */
    font-feature-settings: "ss01" 1, "ss02" 1, "cv11" 1;
}

.tp-intro-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: #4a5060 !important;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Multi-blob decorative composition — 6 organic shapes + 2 dots */
.tp-blob {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(1px);
}

/* Top-left small yellow/gold disc */
.tp-blob-1 {
    top: -40px;
    left: 80px;
    width: 130px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, #ffd84a 0%, #f6b91e 60%, #c8830f 100%);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(246, 185, 30, 0.25);
}

/* Left-side large purple/magenta organic blob */
.tp-blob-2 {
    top: 60px;
    left: -130px;
    width: 360px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 50%,
        #a3215c 0%,
        #6a1147 45%,
        #3f0938 100%);
    border-radius: 70% 30% 65% 35% / 55% 60% 40% 45%;
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
    filter: blur(2px);
}

/* Top-right large orange/red flowing blob */
.tp-blob-3 {
    top: -100px;
    right: -130px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 50%,
        #ffae40 0%,
        #ff6a3c 45%,
        #d83624 100%);
    border-radius: 50% 50% 60% 40% / 60% 40% 50% 50%;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
}

/* Right-side bright orange/yellow circular orb */
.tp-blob-4 {
    top: 200px;
    right: 60px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        #ffc66e 0%,
        #ff8a3a 55%,
        #d8541e 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(255, 138, 58, 0.30);
}

/* Bottom-right tall yellow/gold flowing blob */
.tp-blob-5 {
    bottom: -120px;
    right: -90px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%,
        #ffe06a 0%,
        #f6b91e 50%,
        #c8830f 100%);
    border-radius: 55% 45% 60% 40% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
    transform: rotate(-25deg);
    filter: blur(1.5px);
}

/* Bottom-left small maroon/red dot */
.tp-blob-6 {
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%,
        #b3253b 0%,
        #7d1b2a 60%,
        #4a0d18 100%);
    border-radius: 60% 40% 50% 50% / 55% 45% 55% 45%;
    transform: rotate(12deg);
    filter: blur(1px);
}

/* Floating red accent dots */
.tp-blob-dot1 {
    top: 180px;
    left: 280px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        #ec5560 0%,
        #b3253b 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(179, 38, 60, 0.30);
}

.tp-blob-dot2 {
    bottom: 100px;
    left: 45%;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        #b04062 0%,
        #7d2447 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(125, 36, 71, 0.30);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .tp-intro-section { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
    .tp-blob-1 { left: 20px; width: 80px; height: 90px; }
    .tp-blob-2 { width: 220px; height: 320px; left: -150px; top: 40px; }
    .tp-blob-3 { width: 280px; height: 240px; right: -130px; }
    .tp-blob-4 { width: 90px; height: 90px; right: 20px; top: 180px; }
    .tp-blob-5 { width: 200px; height: 280px; right: -120px; bottom: -120px; }
    .tp-blob-6 { left: 10px; bottom: 10px; width: 60px; height: 70px; }
    .tp-blob-dot1 { left: 60px; top: 160px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }
    .tp-blob-dot2 { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .tp-intro-section { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
    .tp-blob-2,
    .tp-blob-3,
    .tp-blob-5 { opacity: 0.55; }
    .tp-blob-dot1 { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS — soft-gray rounded info cards
   (Products page redesign matching the reference screenshot)
============================================================ */
.tp-partners-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative shapes — red splash + yellow circle */
.tp-deco {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tp-deco-red {
    top: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 60%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20) 30%,
        transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(2px);
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.tp-deco-yellow {
    top: -60px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65) 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) 35%,
        transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.tp-partners-section .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tp-partners-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px) !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 50px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: none;
}

.tp-partners-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
}

.tp-partner-card {
    background: #ecedf5;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 38px 38px 36px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tp-partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    background: #f0f1f8;
}

.tp-partner-logo {
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.tp-partner-logo img {
    max-height: 44px;
    max-width: 200px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.tp-partner-wordmark {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 26px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tp-partner-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.tp-partner-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    color: #6b6f80 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tp-partners-section { padding: 60px 0 80px; }
    .tp-partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .tp-partner-card { padding: 30px 26px; border-radius: 22px; }
    .tp-partner-name { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .tp-partner-desc { font-size: 14.5px !important; }
    .tp-deco-red,
    .tp-deco-yellow,
    .tp-deco-navy,
    .tp-deco-gold { width: 200px; height: 200px; opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* ── Brand-themed deco blooms (for non-products usages) ── */
.tp-deco-navy {
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 60% 60%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.40) 0%,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18) 30%,
        transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(2px);
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tp-deco-gold {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 35%,
        transparent 65%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Anchor-style cards (clickable category cards on home) */
.tp-partner-card--link {
    display: block;
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.tp-partner-card--link:hover {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Icon variant (no logo image — uses an icon tile instead) */
.tp-partner-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.22),
                inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.tp-partner-card:hover .tp-partner-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* — Hero: keep white but add a gold accent on the eyebrow — */
.ec-hero-eyebrow {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.ec-hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 30px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
}

/* Hero meta numbers in navy — labels in gold */
.ec-hero-meta li {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ec-hero-meta li span {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

/* — Hero side banners: navy + gold tag accent — */
.ec-banner-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-banner-blue .ec-banner-tag {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ec-banner-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-banner-dark .ec-banner-tag {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ec-banner-light {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-banner-light .ec-banner-tag {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

.ec-banner-light .ec-banner-link {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ec-hero-banner:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

/* — Block heading: gold underline beneath title — */
.ec-block-heading {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ec-line);
    position: relative;
}

.ec-block-heading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-block-heading .title_block .sub_title {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
}

.ec-link-arrow {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* — Buttons: navy primary, gold ghost — */
.ec-btn-primary {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.ec-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

.ec-btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ec-primary);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.ec-btn-ghost:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-btn-light {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}
.ec-btn-light:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
}

.ec-btn-blue {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}
.ec-btn-blue:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* — Category cards: gold border/icon on hover — */
.ec-cat-icon {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ec-cat-card:hover .ec-cat-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

/* — Dual banner: navy with gold tag and gold button — */
.ec-banner-card-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-banner-card-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-banner-card .ec-banner-tag {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* — Featured project cards: navy/dark images, gold tag — */
.ec-product-img-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-product-img-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-product-badge {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

.ec-product-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
}

.ec-product-tag {
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* — News cards: gold accent on category — */
.ec-news-cat {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ec-news-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ec-news-status-blue {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30);
}

.ec-news-status-amber {
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

/* — Newsletter strip — navy panel with gold accent — */
.ec-newsletter-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-newsletter-inner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ec-newsletter-eyebrow {
    color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-newsletter-form input[type="email"]:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

.ec-newsletter-form .ec-btn-primary {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

.ec-newsletter-form .ec-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE — SHOP HERO + CATEGORY SHOWCASE + SIDEBAR LAYOUT
============================================================ */

/* SHOP hero */
.store-shop-hero {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.6) 100%),
        repeating-linear-gradient(60deg,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 0,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 28px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(-60deg,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 0,
            rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 1px,
            transparent 1px,
            transparent 28px);
    padding: 60px 0 70px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    position: relative;
}

.store-shop-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.store-shop-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}

.store-shop-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.store-shop-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--ec-gold-deep); }

.store-shop-breadcrumb i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.store-shop-breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.store-shop-login {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding: 12px 26px !important;
}

.store-shop-login i { margin-right: 6px; }

/* Category showcase carousel */
.store-cat-showcase {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px 0 10px;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.store-cat-showcase .custom-container {
    position: relative;
}

.store-cat-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 8px 60px 20px;
    margin: 0 -8px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.store-cat-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.store-cat-card {
    flex: 0 0 200px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.store-cat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.store-cat-card.is-active {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fafbff 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.store-cat-img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 38px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.store-cat-card:hover .store-cat-img,
.store-cat-card.is-active .store-cat-img {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.store-cat-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.store-cat-card span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.store-cat-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.store-cat-nav.prev { left: 0; }
.store-cat-nav.next { right: 0; }

.store-cat-nav:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

/* Active filter chips */
.store-filter-chips {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    padding: 14px 0;
}

.store-filter-chips .custom-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.store-filter-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}

.store-filter-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.store-filter-chip:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.store-filter-clear {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-left: auto;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

.store-filter-clear:hover { color: var(--ec-gold-deep); }

/* Sidebar + grid layout */
.store-main-section {
    padding: 50px 0 80px !important;
    background: #fff;
}

.store-grid-cols {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Sidebar panels */
.store-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.store-filter-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.store-filter-panel summary {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.store-filter-panel summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }

.store-filter-panel summary i {
    transition: transform .25s ease;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.store-filter-panel:not([open]) summary i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.store-filter-panel summary:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.store-filter-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 22px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.store-filter-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.store-filter-item:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.store-filter-box {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ec-line);
    background: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.store-filter-box i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .15s ease;
}

.store-filter-item.is-checked .store-filter-box {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.store-filter-item.is-checked .store-filter-box i { opacity: 1; }

.store-filter-item.is-checked .store-filter-name {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.store-filter-name { flex: 1; }

.store-filter-count {
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Price slider */
.store-price-panel {
    padding: 0 22px 22px;
}

.store-price-range {
    width: 100%;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 2px;
    outline: none;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.store-price-range::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.25);
}

.store-price-range::-moz-range-thumb {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.25);
}

.store-price-values {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Sidebar search */
.store-filter-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0 22px 18px;
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

.store-filter-search i {
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.store-filter-search input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 4px 0 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    outline: none;
}

/* Right column toolbar */
.store-content .store-toolbar {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.store-content .store-result-count {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.store-content .store-result-count strong {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .store-grid-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .store-sidebar {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .store-filter-panel { flex: 1 1 220px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .store-cat-card { flex: 0 0 160px; padding: 16px 12px; }
    .store-cat-img { width: 70px; height: 70px; font-size: 30px; }
    .store-cat-nav { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 13px; }
    .store-cat-track { padding: 8px 50px 16px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE PRODUCT CARD — clean default + rich hover (Ecommax-style)
============================================================ */

/* Card shell — borderless, soft surface, hover ring */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-product-card,
.store-content .ic3-product-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #f0f1f5 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.ic3-store-section .ic3-product-card:hover,
.store-content .ic3-product-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.12) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Image area — large square white tile */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-img-wrap,
.store-content .ic3-prod-img-wrap {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 28px;
}

.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-img-wrap img,
.store-content .ic3-prod-img-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-prod-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Stock ribbon: small subtle chip top-left */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-stock-ribbon,
.store-content .ic3-stock-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
}
.ic3-stock-ribbon.ic3-stock-in    { background: rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.12);  color: #1d6e3f; }
.ic3-stock-ribbon.ic3-stock-low   { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18); color: var(--ec-gold-deep); }
.ic3-stock-ribbon.ic3-stock-out   { background: rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.10);  color: #b3261e; }

/* — Floating action circles (visible only on hover) — */
/* We hijack the existing buttons by pulling them out of normal flow
   onto the image area, hidden by default. */
.ic3-product-card .ic3-prod-img-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-prod-img-wrap::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Grab heart, ph (chart) and view buttons and float them centered */
.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60%;
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn { left: 50%; transform: translate(-130%, 8px); }
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn:not(.ic3-view-btn) { left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, 8px); }
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn { left: 50%; transform: translate(30%, 8px); }

.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn i,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn i,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn i { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 !important; }

.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn .ic3-like-count {
    display: none !important;
}

.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-heart-btn { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-130%, 0); }
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-ph-btn:not(.ic3-view-btn) { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-view-btn { opacity: 1; transform: translate(30%, 0); }

.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn:hover,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn:hover,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Body — clean default */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-body,
.store-content .ic3-prod-body {
    padding: 22px 22px 26px !important;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.ic3-prod-cat {
    color: #909090 !important;
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: .14em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.ic3-prod-name {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px !important;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Rating row injected via ::after on the name */
.ic3-prod-name::after {
    content: "★★★★★ (0)";
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #d6d6d6;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* Hide description (use specs instead in hover) */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-desc,
.store-content .ic3-prod-desc {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Price row */
.ic3-prod-price-row {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

.ic3-prod-price {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.ic3-prod-price sup {
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

.ic3-prod-stock-txt { display: none !important; }

/* — Default state: HIDE specs, full action area, social row — */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-specs,
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-actions,
.ic3-store-section .ic3-social-row,
.store-content .ic3-prod-specs,
.store-content .ic3-prod-actions,
.store-content .ic3-social-row {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height .35s ease, opacity .25s ease, margin-top .25s ease;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* — Hover state: SHOW specs (as check bullets), action area — */
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-prod-specs {
    max-height: 220px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 16px !important;
    padding-top: 16px !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f1f5;
}

.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-prod-actions {
    max-height: 200px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 14px !important;
}

/* Hide the heart/share row that lives outside actions (we already
   show heart/view as floating circles on the image) */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-social-row,
.store-content .ic3-social-row {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Specs as check bullets */
.ic3-prod-specs {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px !important;
}

.ic3-prod-spec-line {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.ic3-prod-spec-line i.la-check-circle {
    color: #1d6e3f !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    background: rgba(34, 139, 79, 0.10);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 2px;
}

/* Stock-in-stock badge (mock, since we have stock_quantity) */
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-prod-specs::before {
    content: "✓ " attr(data-stock) " Products in stock";
    /* We can't reliably inject from PHP here; provide a CSS-only static label. */
}

/* Add-to-Cart button: full-width blue */
.ic3-prod-actions { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }

.ic3-store-section .ic3-cart-add-btn,
.store-content .ic3-cart-add-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 22px !important;
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20) !important;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.ic3-store-section .ic3-cart-add-btn:hover,
.store-content .ic3-cart-add-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* Hide secondary action row (Order Now + chart + view) — those are
   already represented as floating circles + the main Add to Cart. */
.ic3-store-section .ic3-prod-actions-row2,
.store-content .ic3-prod-actions-row2 {
    display: contents;
}

.ic3-store-section .ic3-order-btn,
.store-content .ic3-order-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Price filter input row (sidebar) */
.store-price-range-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.store-price-range-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    margin: 0;
    flex-basis: 100%;
}

.store-price-input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 60px;
    padding: 8px 10px !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-align: left;
}

.store-price-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) !important;
}

.store-price-dash {
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.store-price-filter-btn {
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: #f5f5f7;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.store-price-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE LOGIN MODAL — opens from the "Login to Buy" hero button
============================================================ */
.store-hero-auth {
    margin-top: 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.store-hero-auth .ec-btn-primary {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.store-hero-auth .ec-btn-primary i {
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.store-hero-auth-hint {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

.ec-login-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    background: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.ec-login-modal.is-open {
    display: flex;
    animation: ec-modal-in .28s ease;
}

@keyframes ec-modal-in {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}

.ec-login-modal-stage {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    position: relative;
    animation: ec-modal-rise .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}

@keyframes ec-modal-rise {
    from { transform: translateY(20px); opacity: 0; }
    to   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.ec-login-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.ec-login-modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ec-login-modal-head {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 28px 26px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-login-modal-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ec-login-modal-head h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.ec-login-modal-head p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin: 0;
}

.ec-login-modal-form {
    padding: 28px 32px 30px;
}

.ec-login-modal-form .ec-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ec-login-modal-form .ec-form-group label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

.ec-login-modal-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    background: #fafbff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.ec-login-modal-form input:focus {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
}

.ec-login-modal-err {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.08);
    color: #b3261e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(179, 38, 30, 0.30);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ec-login-modal-err i {
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ec-login-modal-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 22px !important;
    margin-top: 6px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ec-login-modal-submit i {
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.ec-login-modal-foot {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
}

.ec-login-modal-foot a {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ec-login-modal-foot a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ec-login-modal {
        padding: 12px;
    }
    .ec-login-modal-form {
        padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    }
    .ec-login-modal-head {
        padding: 30px 22px 22px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   LOGIN PAGE — fix dark text on blue header & autofill yellow
============================================================ */

/* Force white text on the blue login card header */
.login-card-head,
.login-card-head h1,
.login-card-head h2,
.login-card-head h3,
.login-card-head p,
.login-card-head .section-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.login-card-head p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.login-card-head .brand-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Apply navy/gold gradient to match the rest of the site */
.login-card-head {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

/* Override browser autofill yellow on form inputs sitewide */
input:-webkit-autofill,
input:-webkit-autofill:hover,
input:-webkit-autofill:focus,
input:-webkit-autofill:active,
textarea:-webkit-autofill,
select:-webkit-autofill {
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px #ffffff inset !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px #ffffff inset !important;
    transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s !important;
    caret-color: var(--ec-primary);
}

/* Mozilla/Firefox autofill */
input:autofill,
textarea:autofill {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
}

/* — Header: frosted-glass blurred translucent nav bar — */
.header-area {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--ec-heading) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) !important;
    padding: 6px 0 !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
}

/* Slightly more opaque/clearer once the page has scrolled */
.header-area.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
}

.header-area::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Logo stays put, nav goes to the far right */
.header-area .header-left {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul {
    gap: 36px !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* No underline / no pin on the active page — just a slightly bolder weight */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::before,
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Hide phone number + "Contact Us" button + mobile inline button — minimal nav only */
.header-area .header-right,
.header-area .header-left-right .theme-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

/* On larger screens: hide the burger and show the inline nav */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .header-area .menu-bar,
    .header-area .header-left-right {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   LEARN MORE — pre-footer CTA panel with white wave transition
============================================================ */
.ec-learn-more {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    padding: 160px 0 90px;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

/* The wave is the top edge — flowing white-to-navy curve */
.ec-learn-more-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ec-learn-more-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 0 50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Logo block — outlined frame on the left */
.ec-learn-more-logo {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.ec-learn-more-logo img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Right side — eyebrow + title + button */
.ec-learn-more-content {
    text-align: left;
}

.ec-learn-more-eyebrow {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ec-learn-more-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
}

/* Gold pill CTA button */
.ec-learn-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    padding: 14px 36px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.ec-learn-more-btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #fff;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

/* Mini secondary nav at the bottom */
.ec-learn-more-nav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 32px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.ec-learn-more-nav a {
    font-family: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    transition: color .2s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.ec-learn-more-nav a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-learn-more-nav a[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-learn-more {
        padding: 120px 0 70px;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-wave {
        height: 90px;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-logo {
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-content {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-nav {
        gap: 20px;
        padding-top: 28px;
    }

    .ec-learn-more-nav a {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* — Footer: navy with gold link hover (no top gold ribbon) — */
.footer-area {
    background: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

.footer-area::before {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   AESTHETIC FOOTER
============================================================ */
.ec-footer {
    position: relative;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
    background: #061f5c !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: -1px;
}

/* Curved wave sitting directly above the footer (no gap) */
.ec-footer-wave {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90px;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ec-footer-wave { height: 60px; }
}

/* Gold ornament dots at the top center */
.ec-footer-ornament {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ec-footer-ornament span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.ec-footer-ornament span:nth-child(2) {
    width: 90px;
    height: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--ec-gold), transparent);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Grid */
.ec-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

/* Brand column */
.ec-footer-brand {
    max-width: 360px;
}

.ec-footer-logo {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ec-footer-logo img {
    max-width: 170px;
    height: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.ec-footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.ec-footer-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.70) !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

/* Social — circle outlines that fill gold on hover */
.ec-footer-social {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ec-footer-social a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Link columns */
.ec-footer-col {
    min-width: 0;
}

.ec-footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.ec-footer-heading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ec-footer-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ec-footer-list li {
    line-height: 1;
}

.ec-footer-list a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .2s ease, padding-left .25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.ec-footer-list a::before {
    content: "›";
    position: absolute;
    left: -14px;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s ease, left .25s ease;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ec-footer-list a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.ec-footer-list a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    left: -8px;
}

/* Contact info column */
.ec-footer-info {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.ec-footer-info li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ec-footer-info-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.ec-footer-info li:hover .ec-footer-info-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-footer-info-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ec-footer-info li > div:last-child > span:not(.ec-footer-info-label),
.ec-footer-info li > div:last-child {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

.ec-footer-info a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.ec-footer-info a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

/* Bottom copyright row */
.ec-footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 26px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ec-footer-copy {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.60) !important;
    margin: 0;
}

.ec-footer-copy strong {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ec-footer-meta {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ec-footer-meta li {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ec-footer-meta li::after {
    content: "·";
    margin-left: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
}

.ec-footer-meta li:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}

.ec-footer-meta a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.ec-footer-meta a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

.ec-footer-meta .ic3-footer-admin-link i {
    margin-right: 3px;
    font-size: 11px;
    vertical-align: -1px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .ec-footer-brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ec-footer {
        padding-top: 50px;
    }
    .ec-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .ec-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .ec-footer-meta {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

.footer-area a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

.footer-area .footer-links h3 {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.footer-area .footer-contact-info-item h4 {
    color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

.footer-area .copyright-area .social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* — All cards globally: gold rim on hover — */
.simple-shadow:hover,
.service-card:hover,
.ic3-product-card:hover,
.ic3-project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) !important;
}

/* — Other pages still using site-wide button — primary navy → gold — */
.theme-btn,
.theme-btn:focus {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.theme-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

.theme-btn2,
.theme-btn2:focus {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* — Service-page splits, brand pills, etc — gold accent on hover — */
.ic3-brand-pill:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

/* — Section subtitles: gold — */
.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep) !important;
}

/* — Service-card title hover gold — */
.service-card:hover h3 a {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep) !important;
}

/* — On-going table: navy header, gold underline — */
.ic3-ongoing-table thead th {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

.ic3-status-progress {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30) !important;
}

.ic3-status-testing {
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft) !important;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
}

/* — Active nav underline gold — */
.header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a[aria-current="page"]::after {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

/* — Scrollbar — navy with gold hover — */
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

/* — Selection — */
::selection {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
   EC DETAIL ROW (services page) & BRAND CARD (products page)
============================================================ */

/* Detail row: text on one side, large icon banner on the other */
.ec-detail-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text {
    order: 2;
}

.ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-visual {
    order: 1;
}

.ec-detail-text .ec-hero-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-detail-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.ec-detail-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.ec-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 8px 24px;
}

.ec-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.ec-feature-list li i {
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ec-detail-banner {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(80px, 14vw, 160px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ec-detail-banner.ec-banner-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-detail-banner.ec-banner-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-detail-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 8px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-detail-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text {
        order: 1;
    }
    .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-visual {
        order: 2;
    }
}

/* — Brand grid (products page) — */
.ec-brand-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-brand-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ec-brand-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ec-brand-img {
    height: 130px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-brand-img-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-brand-img-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-brand-img span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ec-brand-body {
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.ec-brand-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ec-brand-body h5 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.ec-brand-body p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

.ec-brand-body .ec-link-arrow {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ============================================================
   EC BRAND ROW — marquee (auto-scrolling logo cards)
============================================================ */
.ec-brand-row {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    /* Soft fade-in/fade-out edges via mask */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0,
        #000 80px,
        #000 calc(100% - 80px),
        transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg,
        transparent 0,
        #000 80px,
        #000 calc(100% - 80px),
        transparent 100%);
}

.ec-brand-row-2 {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Marquee container hides overflow */
.ec-brand-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Full-bleed variant — single line, escapes the container, edge-to-edge */
.ec-brand-marquee--full {
    width: 100vw;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
    margin-right: calc(50% - 50vw);
    margin-top: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

/* Inner track — width is auto (sum of children); animation slides it left */
.ec-brand-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 18px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ec-brand-marquee-left 50s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Reverse direction for the second row */
.ec-brand-marquee--reverse .ec-brand-track {
    animation-name: ec-brand-marquee-right;
}

/* Pause on hover so users can read the logos */
.ec-brand-marquee:hover .ec-brand-track,
.ec-brand-marquee:focus-within .ec-brand-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Each card is fixed-width inside the track */
.ec-brand-marquee .ec-brand-logo-card {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
}

/* Slide -50% so duplicated content (Set A + Set B) loops seamlessly */
@keyframes ec-brand-marquee-left {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes ec-brand-marquee-right {
    from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    to   { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ec-brand-track {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

.ec-brand-logo-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 0;
    height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: transform .25s ease, opacity .25s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-brand-logo-card:hover {
    border-color: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ec-brand-logo-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transition: filter .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-brand-logo-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Text-only fallback (for brands without a logo file) — black wordmark */
.ec-brand-logo-text span {
    font-family: 'Syne', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 22px;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color .25s ease;
}

.ec-brand-logo-text:hover span {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .ec-brand-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ec-brand-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .ec-brand-logo-card {
        height: 90px;
        padding: 16px 18px;
    }
    .ec-brand-logo-card img {
        max-height: 42px;
    }
    .ec-brand-logo-text span {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ec-brand-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECT PHOTO CARDS — real photos with lightbox gallery
============================================================ */
.ec-product-card-photo {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ec-product-img-photo {
    background-color: var(--ec-heading);
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

/* Subtle dark overlay so the badge & photos counter stay readable */
.ec-product-img-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 35%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .25s ease;
}

.ec-product-card-photo:hover .ec-product-img-photo::after {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.ec-product-img-photo .ec-product-badge {
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.ec-product-photos {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    transition: background .25s ease;
}

.ec-product-card-photo:hover .ec-product-photos {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-product-photos i {
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* — Lightbox modal — */
.ec-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 30px;
    animation: ec-lb-fade 0.25s ease;
}

.ec-lightbox.is-open {
    display: flex;
}

@keyframes ec-lb-fade {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}

.ec-lb-stage {
    max-width: min(1100px, 100%);
    max-height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
}

.ec-lb-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-lb-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-lb-counter {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ec-lb-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30);
    color: #fff;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.ec-lb-close:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

.ec-lb-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ec-lb-image {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.ec-lb-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.ec-lb-nav:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.ec-lb-prev { left: 14px; }
.ec-lb-next { right: 14px; }

.ec-lb-thumbs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ec-lb-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--ec-heading);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    opacity: 0.65;
    transition: opacity .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.ec-lb-thumb:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ec-lb-thumb.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ec-lightbox {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .ec-lb-image {
        max-height: 60vh;
    }
    .ec-lb-thumb {
        width: 60px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .ec-lb-nav {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECT SHOWCASE — full-width feature row with rotating photo
============================================================ */
.ec-showcase-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.ec-showcase {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: none;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.ec-showcase:hover {
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ec-showcase-reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
}

.ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-text {
    order: 2;
}

.ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-visual {
    order: 1;
}

/* Text panel — borderless, soft shadow, rounded only on the OUTER side */
.ec-showcase-text {
    padding: 50px 56px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 18px 0 0 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-text {
    border-radius: 0 18px 18px 0;
}

.ec-showcase-text:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

.ec-showcase-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ec-showcase-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.ec-showcase-sub {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ec-showcase-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.ec-showcase-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 22px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.ec-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.ec-feature i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ec-showcase:hover .ec-feature i {
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ec-showcase-loc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ec-showcase-loc i {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ec-showcase-link {
    align-self: flex-start;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04);
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

.ec-showcase-link::after {
    content: "→";
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-showcase-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.ec-showcase-link:hover::after {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Hide the extra rbb-arrow inside showcase link (we use ::after instead) */
.ec-showcase-link .rbb-arrow {
    display: none;
}

/* Visual panel — borderless, soft shadow, rounded only on the OUTER side */
.ec-showcase-visual {
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0 18px 18px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-visual {
    border-radius: 18px 0 0 18px;
}

.ec-showcase-visual:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10);
}

/* — Slideshow (auto-rotating photos) — */
.ec-slideshow {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.9s ease-in-out;
    will-change: opacity;
}

.ec-slide-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ec-slide-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 18px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ec-slide-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width .25s ease, background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.ec-slide-dot.is-active {
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-slide-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.85);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-gold);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* — Icon-style placeholder visual (for projects without photos yet) — */
.ec-showcase-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: clamp(120px, 16vw, 200px);
    position: relative;
}

.ec-showcase-icon.ec-banner-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
}

.ec-showcase-icon.ec-banner-dark {
    background: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-showcase-icon::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-showcase,
    .ec-showcase-reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-text {
        order: 2;
    }

    .ec-showcase-reverse .ec-showcase-visual {
        order: 1;
    }

    .ec-showcase-text {
        padding: 36px 30px;
    }

    .ec-showcase-visual,
    .ec-showcase-icon {
        min-height: 260px;
    }

    .ec-showcase-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — Why Choose Us icon-box grid + Trusted Partner strip
============================================================ */

/* Icon-box grid */
.ec-iconbox-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-iconbox {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-iconbox:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10),
                0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ec-iconbox-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ec-iconbox:hover .ec-iconbox-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

.ec-iconbox h5 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.ec-iconbox p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Trusted Partner strip — mixed text/stats panel */
.ec-trusted-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6f7fb 0%, #fafbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 50px 56px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-trusted-strip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-gold));
}

.ec-trusted-text .ec-hero-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-trusted-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: capitalize;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ec-trusted-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.ec-trusted-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.ec-trusted-stat {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.ec-trusted-stat:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ec-trusted-num {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ec-trusted-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-trusted-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 36px 28px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT — GET IN TOUCH form + info, OUR LOCATIONS grid
============================================================ */

.ec-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Form panel */
.ec-contact-form-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px 44px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-contact-form-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-gold));
}

.ec-contact-form-title {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.ec-contact-form-sub {
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.ec-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ec-form-row-full {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.ec-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ec-form-group label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ec-form-group label span {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.ec-form-group input,
.ec-form-group textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    background: #fafbff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.ec-form-group input:focus,
.ec-form-group textarea:focus {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
}

.ec-form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.ec-form-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
}

.ec-form-actions .ec-btn-primary {
    padding: 14px 28px;
}

.ec-form-actions .ec-btn-primary i {
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.ec-form-privacy {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

/* Info column */
.ec-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ec-contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}

a.ec-contact-info-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ec-contact-info-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark)) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20),
                inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

a.ec-contact-info-card:hover .ec-contact-info-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
}

.ec-contact-info-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ec-contact-info-label {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.ec-contact-info-value {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    line-height: 1.4;
    word-break: break-word;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-contact-form-wrap {
        padding: 32px 28px;
    }
    .ec-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Our Locations grid (location card + map) */
.ec-location-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.ec-location-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.ec-location-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ec-location-card-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary), var(--ec-primary-dark));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 28px 30px 24px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-location-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ec-location-card-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.ec-location-card-body {
    padding: 24px 30px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.ec-location-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--ec-body);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.ec-location-row i {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--ec-gold-soft);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ec-location-row a {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color .2s ease;
}

.ec-location-row a:hover {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
}

.ec-location-map {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    background: var(--ec-bg-soft);
    min-height: 360px;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}

.ec-location-map:hover {
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ec-location-map iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ec-location-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ec-location-map,
    .ec-location-map iframe {
        min-height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   AESTHETIC REFINEMENT — soft subtle depth, no aggressive 3D.
   Flat enough to feel modern; aesthetic enough to feel polished.
   This block sits last so it wins by source order.
============================================================ */

/* — Cards: subtle elevation, smooth borders, refined hover — */
.simple-shadow,
.service-card,
.ic3-about-card, .ic3-mv-card, .ic3-value-card, .ic3-cap-col,
.ic3-product-card, .ic3-project-card, .ic3-projects-stat,
.ic3-home-about-card, .ic3-contact-info-card, .ic3-feedback-cta-inner,
.ec-cat-card, .ec-product-card, .ec-news-card, .ec-brand-card,
.ec-iconbox, .ec-trusted-stat,
.ec-contact-form-wrap, .ec-contact-info-card,
.ec-location-card,
.ec-showcase-text, .ec-showcase-visual,
.tp-partner-card,
.store-cat-card,
.store-filter-panel,
.ic3-store-section .ic3-product-card,
.store-content .ic3-product-card {
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 2px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.04),
        0 4px 16px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    transition: box-shadow .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                border-color .35s ease,
                transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94) !important;
}

/* Card hover: slight lift + softer-but-deeper shadow + gold rim */
.simple-shadow:hover,
.service-card:hover, .ic3-product-card:hover, .ic3-project-card:hover,
.ec-cat-card:hover, .ec-product-card:hover, .ec-news-card:hover, .ec-brand-card:hover,
.ec-iconbox:hover, .ec-trusted-stat:hover,
.ec-contact-info-card:hover, .ec-location-card:hover,
.ec-showcase-text:hover, .ec-showcase-visual:hover,
.tp-partner-card:hover, .store-cat-card:hover,
.store-content .ic3-product-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 2px 4px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.04),
        0 12px 32px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* — Soft gradient backdrops (subtle aesthetic depth, not 3D) — */
.ec-banner-blue, .ec-banner-card-blue, .ec-product-img-blue,
.ec-detail-banner.ec-banner-blue,
.ic3-cart-float, .ic3-contact-info-icon,
.ec-location-card-header,
.ec-login-modal-head, .ic3-cart-panel-hdr, .ic3-home-map-header,
.tp-partner-icon, .ic3-shell-crest-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ec-banner-dark, .ec-banner-card-dark, .ec-product-img-dark,
.ec-detail-banner.ec-banner-dark,
.cta-area .cta-body {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-heading) 0%, #050d22 100%) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.ec-newsletter-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12) !important;
}

/* — Buttons: flat fills with subtle hover-only shadow for feedback — */
.ec-btn-primary, .theme-btn {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.10) !important;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .2s ease !important;
}

.ec-btn-primary:hover, .theme-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-gold) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}

.ec-btn-ghost, .theme-btn2 {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ec-btn-ghost:hover, .theme-btn2:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.22) !important;
}

/* — Header: clean white, soft hairline, no glass blur — */
.header-area {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.02) !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

/* — Modals — */
.modal-content, .ic3-modal-content, .ec-login-modal-stage {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
}

.ec-login-modal {
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
}

/* — Decorative blobs: keep blur for organic feel — */
.tp-blob-2, .tp-blob-5 {
    filter: blur(2px) !important;
}

.tp-blob-1, .tp-blob-3, .tp-blob-4, .tp-blob-6, .tp-blob-dot1, .tp-blob-dot2,
.tp-deco-red, .tp-deco-yellow, .tp-deco-navy, .tp-deco-gold {
    filter: none !important;
}

/* — Logos: clean, no drop-shadow / border halo — */
.header-area .logo img {
    filter: none !important;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.header-area .logo:hover img {
    filter: none !important;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ec-footer-logo img,
.ec-learn-more-logo img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18)) !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Remove the gold rounded border around the IC3 logo card */
.ec-learn-more-logo {
    border: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* — Year medallion: gold gradient sphere (aesthetic, not full 3D) — */
.ic3-shell-divider-medal {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, #f4d77b 0%, #d4af37 55%, #a8871e 100%) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30),
        inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
        inset 0 0 0 6px var(--ec-gold) !important;
}

/* — Drop-cap: refined gradient text — */
.ic3-dropcap {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-gold-deep) 100%) !important;
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    color: transparent !important;
}

/* — Floating product action buttons: keep fixed positions — */
.ic3-product-card .ic3-heart-btn,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12) !important;
    transition: opacity .3s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease !important;
}

.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-heart-btn   { transform: translate(-130%, 0) !important; }
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-ph-btn:not(.ic3-view-btn) { transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important; }
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-view-btn    { transform: translate(30%, 0) !important; }

/* — Hero banner mini-cards (System Integration etc) — */
.ec-hero-banner {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
}

.ec-hero-banner:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* — Banner cards (dual banner) — */
.ec-banner-card {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
}

.ec-banner-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.14) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* — Footer social circles — */
.ec-footer-social a {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ec-footer-social a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.24) !important;
}

/* — Cart float button — */
.ic3-cart-float {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30) !important;
}

.ic3-cart-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) !important;
}

/* — Form inputs: subtle focus glow — */
.ec-form-group input:focus,
.ec-form-group textarea:focus,
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) !important;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

/* — Partner cards: clean tonal contrast — */
.tp-partner-card { background: #ecedf5 !important; }
.tp-partner-card:hover { background: #e5e7f2 !important; }

/* — Footer: keep clean, no top ribbon — */
.ec-footer::before { display: none !important; }
.ec-newsletter-inner::before { display: none !important; }

/* — Photo product card: keep subtle gradient veil — */
.ec-product-img-photo::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) 35%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 100%) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* — Brand logo cards in marquee: stay clean (no border, no shadow) — */
.ec-brand-logo-card,
.ec-brand-logo-card:hover {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.ec-brand-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE CATEGORIES — aesthetic refinement
   Balanced 2x2 grid, layered white cards, gold accents,
   numbered badges, animated chevron, gradient top bar.
   ============================================================ */

/* Section — soft gradient backdrop with a faint dotted-grid texture */
.tp-partners-section--brand {
    background:
        radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 50% -10%, rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 100%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcff 0%, #f6f7fc 100%) !important;
    padding: 110px 0 130px !important;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    background-position: 0 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 25%, #000 75%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 25%, #000 75%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Title — eyebrow + refined heading + gold underline */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-title {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 60px !important;
    padding-top: 36px;
    text-align: center;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-title::before {
    content: "WHAT WE DO";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-gold) 100%);
}

/* Grid — 2 columns on desktop for a balanced 2x2 layout */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 28px !important;
    counter-reset: tp-card;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-grid {
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    .tp-partners-section--brand { padding: 70px 0 90px !important; }
}

/* Card — layered white with gold-rim hover and a gradient top accent */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card {
    counter-increment: tp-card;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbff 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 44px 40px 40px !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 2px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.04),
        0 12px 28px -10px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                box-shadow .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                border-color .35s ease,
                background .35s ease !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Gradient top accent bar that grows on hover */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-gold) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0.35);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), opacity .35s ease;
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Soft radial sheen in bottom-right of each card */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -120px;
    bottom: -120px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10) 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04) 40%,
        transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .6s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 8px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.05),
        0 28px 48px -12px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Numbered badge in top-right corner (01, 02, 03, 04) */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card .tp-partner-logo {
    position: relative;
    height: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 26px !important;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card .tp-partner-logo::after {
    content: "0" counter(tp-card);
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    right: 0;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.06);
    transition: color .35s ease, transform .45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover .tp-partner-logo::after {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Larger, more dramatic icon tile with gold ring */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-icon {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    font-size: 28px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.28),
        inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                box-shadow .35s ease,
                background .35s ease !important;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-icon::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .5s ease;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover .tp-partner-icon {
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.06) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-gold) 0%, var(--ec-gold-deep) 100%) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40),
        inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.30) !important;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card:hover .tp-partner-icon::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(8deg);
}

/* Title + description refinement */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-name {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 24px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-desc {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: #5a6075 !important;
}

/* Read-more chevron that slides in on hover */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card--link::after {
    content: "Learn more →";
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 22px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: translateX(0);
    transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), color .3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card--link:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(6px);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* Hide decorative blooms — keep the section clean */
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-deco-navy,
.tp-partners-section--brand .tp-deco-gold,
.tp-partners-section .tp-deco-red,
.tp-partners-section .tp-deco-yellow {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCTS — TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS (refined, edge-to-edge)
   Targets the products-page partner grid (NOT the brand variant)
   ============================================================ */

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) {
    padding: 80px 0 100px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .custom-container {
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partners-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 0 48px !important;
    padding: 0 24px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

/* Edge-to-edge partner grid with hairline dividers, no rounded cards */
.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partners-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    padding: 36px 28px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: background .25s ease !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card:first-child {
    border-left: 0 !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card:hover {
    background: #fafbfd !important;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border-left-color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-logo {
    height: 48px !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-logo img {
    max-height: 36px !important;
    max-width: 130px !important;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-wordmark {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 0 10px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #6b7185 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card { border-left: 0 !important; }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card:nth-child(2n) {
        border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card:nth-child(n+3) {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) { padding: 56px 0 70px !important; }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partners-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card {
        border-left: 0 !important;
    }
    .tp-partners-section:not(.tp-partners-section--brand) .tp-partner-card + .tp-partner-card {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT HERO — distinct centered design
   Navy gradient bg, dotted-grid texture, gold/navy glows,
   centered headline with italic gold accent, and a 3-pill
   horizontal contact rail (Email / Call / Visit).
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 92px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Old decorations removed entirely */
.ic3-contact-hero-grid,
.ic3-contact-hero-glow {
    display: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-hero .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-contact-hero-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Refined eyebrow — small, single gold underline beneath the section */
.ic3-contact-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ic3-contact-hero-bar {
    display: none;
}

/* Editorial headline — tighter, more refined */
.ic3-contact-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Subtle italic accent — no gradient, no underline highlight */
.ic3-contact-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    position: relative;
}

/* Remove the heavy yellow underline highlight */
.ic3-contact-hero-title em::after {
    display: none;
}

.ic3-contact-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 auto 42px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

/* Refined contact rail — minimal pills, no heavy shadow */
.ic3-contact-hero-rail {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.ic3-contact-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: border-color .25s ease,
                background .25s ease,
                transform .25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-contact-pill:hover {
    transform: none;
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.45);
    background: #fafbff;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Slim icon — flat fill, no inner ring or shadow */
.ic3-contact-pill-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-contact-pill:hover .ic3-contact-pill-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: none;
}

.ic3-contact-pill-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.ic3-contact-pill-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-contact-pill-value {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ic3-contact-pill-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.30);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-contact-pill:hover .ic3-contact-pill-arrow {
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Subtle accent variant — just a thin gold left edge, not full navy fill */
.ic3-contact-pill--accent {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent:hover {
    background: #fafbff;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent .ic3-contact-pill-icon {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent:hover .ic3-contact-pill-icon {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent .ic3-contact-pill-label {
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent .ic3-contact-pill-value {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent .ic3-contact-pill-arrow {
    color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.30);
}

.ic3-contact-pill--accent:hover .ic3-contact-pill-arrow {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* Meta row */
.ic3-contact-hero-meta {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 22px;
}

.ic3-contact-hero-meta li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-contact-hero-meta li i {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-contact-hero { padding: 70px 0 76px; }
    .ic3-contact-hero-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; }
    .ic3-contact-hero-meta { gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-contact-hero { padding: 56px 0 64px; }
    .ic3-contact-hero-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; }
    .ic3-contact-hero-lead { margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 15px; }
    .ic3-contact-pill { padding: 12px 14px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROJECTS HERO — editorial split with vertical project ticker
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-projects-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 56px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ic3-projects-hero-grid { gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-projects-hero { padding: 64px 0 80px; }
    .ic3-projects-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

/* — Left content column — */
.ic3-projects-hero-content {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Refined eyebrow — slim text, no pill */
.ic3-projects-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-projects-hero-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    animation: ic3PulseDot 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ic3PulseDot {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08); }
}

/* Editorial headline — refined size, italic gold accent (no underline highlight) */
.ic3-projects-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* Backwards-compat: hide the old emph underline if it appears */
.ic3-projects-hero-emph {
    color: inherit;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-emph::after {
    display: none;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Stats — minimal: small label above big number, no progress bars */
.ic3-projects-hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    padding: 26px 0;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-projects-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 20px 0; }
}

.ic3-projects-hero-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-stat-label {
    order: -1;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-stat-num {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 32px);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-projects-hero-stat-num sup {
    font-size: 0.5em;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin-left: 2px;
    top: -0.6em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hide the old progress bars — overly busy */
.ic3-projects-hero-stat-bar {
    display: none;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* — Right column: refined vertical scrolling ticker — */
.ic3-projects-hero-ticker {
    position: relative;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hide the old gradient top accent */
.ic3-projects-hero-ticker::before {
    display: none;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-label i {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-track {
    position: relative;
    height: 380px;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    animation: ic3TickerScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.ic3-projects-hero-ticker:hover .ic3-projects-ticker-list {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes ic3TickerScroll {
    from { transform: translateY(0); }
    to { transform: translateY(-50%); }
}

/* Slimmer ticker rows — minimal cards */
.ic3-projects-ticker-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: border-color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Slim flat tags instead of gradient blocks */
.ic3-projects-ticker-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-tag--gold {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.003em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ic3-projects-ticker-meta {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-projects-hero-ticker { padding: 18px 16px; }
    .ic3-projects-ticker-track { height: 300px; }
    .ic3-projects-ticker-item { padding: 12px 12px; gap: 10px; }
    .ic3-projects-ticker-name { font-size: 13px; }
    .ic3-projects-ticker-meta { font-size: 10.5px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   COMPLETED PROJECTS — magazine-style image grid
   ============================================================ */

/* Outer wrapper — full-width rectangular slider, hides overflow */
.ic3-projects-gallery {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Sliding track — horizontal flex, animates infinitely. Duplicated tiles
   in the markup make the loop seamless: animation translates -50% (one full set). */
.ic3-projects-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ic3ProjectsSlide 60s linear infinite;
}

.ic3-projects-gallery:hover .ic3-projects-slider-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes ic3ProjectsSlide {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Each tile inside the track is a fixed-width slide */
.ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: clamp(280px, 28vw, 460px);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Subtle vertical separator between adjacent slides */
.ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile + .ic3-projects-tile::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile--photo {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ic3-projects-slider-track {
        animation-duration: 45s;
    }
    .ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile {
        width: 78vw;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ic3-projects-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ic3-projects-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Edge-to-edge tiles: remove rounded corners and shadow that pulls them apart */
.ic3-projects-gallery .ic3-projects-tile {
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.ic3-projects-gallery .ic3-projects-tile:hover {
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Subtle tonal separator instead of a hard gap */
.ic3-projects-gallery .ic3-projects-tile + .ic3-projects-tile::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-projects-tile {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                box-shadow .4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-projects-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.30);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Variant backgrounds */
.ic3-projects-tile--navy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 60%, #050d22 100%);
}

.ic3-projects-tile--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1a3a 0%, #050d22 100%);
}

.ic3-projects-tile--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-gold-deep) 100%);
}

.ic3-projects-tile--photo {
    background-color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
}

/* Photo tile zoom on hover */
.ic3-projects-tile--photo {
    transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                box-shadow .4s ease,
                background-size .8s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
    background-size: 105%;
    background-position: center;
}

.ic3-projects-tile--photo:hover {
    background-size: 115%;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay for text legibility */
.ic3-projects-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 35%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
}

.ic3-projects-tile:hover::after {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Faded background icon (non-photo tiles) */
.ic3-projects-tile-bgicon {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    bottom: -30px;
    font-size: 220px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94),
                color .35s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-projects-tile:hover .ic3-projects-tile-bgicon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}

/* Eyebrow (top-left) */
.ic3-projects-tile-eyebrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 22px;
    z-index: 3;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 6px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Photos badge (top-right) */
.ic3-projects-tile-photos {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 22px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.92);
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ic3-projects-tile-photos i {
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Foot block (title + location, bottom-left) */
.ic3-projects-tile-foot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.ic3-projects-tile-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 6px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.ic3-projects-tile-loc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
}

/* Strengthen the bottom dark scrim so text always reads */
.ic3-projects-gallery .ic3-projects-tile::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 30%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 65%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 100%) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ic3-projects-tile { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-eyebrow { top: 16px; left: 16px; font-size: 10.5px; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-photos { top: 16px; right: 16px; font-size: 10.5px; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-foot { left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-title { font-size: 19px; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-loc { font-size: 12px; }
    .ic3-projects-tile-bgicon { font-size: 180px; right: -24px; bottom: -36px; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card { padding: 32px 26px 30px !important; border-radius: 20px !important; }
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-name { font-size: 20px !important; }
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-desc { font-size: 14.5px !important; }
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-card .tp-partner-logo::after { font-size: 46px; }
    .tp-partners-section--brand .tp-partner-icon { width: 56px !important; height: 56px !important; font-size: 24px !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT HERO v2 — centered editorial + edge-to-edge fact strip
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-about-hero2 {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.32em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-about-hero2-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-about-hero2-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-actions {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Edge-to-edge fact strip — 4 hairline-divided columns */
.ic3-about-hero2-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-about-hero2-fact {
    padding: 28px 28px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-fact:first-child { border-left: 0; }

.ic3-about-hero2-fact-key {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-about-hero2-fact-val {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ic3-about-hero2-fact-note {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ic3-about-hero2-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact { border-left: 0; }
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-about-hero2 { padding: 64px 0 0; }
    .ic3-about-hero2-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact { border-left: 0 !important; padding: 22px 22px; }
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact + .ic3-about-hero2-fact { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — OUR STORY (edge-to-edge editorial split)
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-story {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
}

.ic3-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.ic3-story-side {
    padding: 80px clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);
    background: #fafbfd;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-story-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-story-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 0 14px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-story-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-story-sub {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    max-width: 380px;
}

.ic3-story-marks {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-story-marks li {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6b7185;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--ec-gold);
}

.ic3-story-marks li span {
    display: inline-block;
    min-width: 90px;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.ic3-story-body {
    padding: 80px clamp(28px, 5vw, 80px);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #4a5063;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.ic3-story-body p {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-story-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ic3-story-body strong {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ic3-story-body em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-story-side { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); padding: 56px 24px; }
    .ic3-story-body { padding: 56px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — TRUSTED PARTNER (edge-to-edge editorial split)
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-trust {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
}

.ic3-trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.ic3-trust-side {
    padding: 80px clamp(28px, 5vw, 72px);
    background: #fafbfd;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-trust-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-trust-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 0 16px !important;
    max-width: 460px;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-trust-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-trust-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    max-width: 460px;
}

.ic3-trust-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

.ic3-trust-stat {
    padding: 48px clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ic3-trust-stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
.ic3-trust-stat:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 0; }

.ic3-trust-num {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 38px);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-trust-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-trust-side { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); padding: 56px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT HERO — editorial split with vertical heritage timeline
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 96px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ic3-about-hero-grid { gap: 44px; } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-about-hero { padding: 64px 0 76px; }
    .ic3-about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

/* Left column */
.ic3-about-hero-content { min-width: 0; }

.ic3-about-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ic3-about-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

/* Editorial pull quote — thin gold left rule */
.ic3-about-hero-quote {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    padding: 4px 0 4px 18px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--ec-gold);
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: clamp(15.5px, 1.4vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.ic3-about-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Right column — vertical timeline + facts */
.ic3-about-hero-timeline {
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px 28px 24px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-timeline-label {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-about-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 4px 22px;
    position: relative;
    counter-reset: ic3-tline;
}

.ic3-about-timeline::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 5px;
    width: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
        rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12) 0%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40) 50%,
        rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12) 100%);
}

.ic3-about-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.ic3-about-timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }

.ic3-about-timeline-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: -22px;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.20);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ic3-about-timeline-item--active::before {
    background: var(--ec-gold);
    border-color: var(--ec-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.ic3-about-timeline-year {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ic3-about-timeline-item--active .ic3-about-timeline-year {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-about-timeline-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;
    margin: 0 0 4px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-about-timeline-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0;
}

.ic3-about-hero-facts {
    margin: 22px 0 0;
    padding: 18px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-facts > div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.ic3-about-hero-facts dt {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-about-hero-facts dd {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-about-hero-quote { font-size: 15px; }
    .ic3-about-hero-timeline { padding: 22px 22px 20px; }
    .ic3-about-hero-facts dt { font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US — refined minimal cards
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-why-section {
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-why-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.ic3-why-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-why-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ic3-why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-why-section { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
}

.ic3-why-card {
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ic3-why-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ic3-why-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-why-card:hover .ic3-why-card-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-why-card-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 16.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-why-card-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #6b7185 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — FROM OUR PIPELINE (refined, edge-to-edge)
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-pipeline-section {
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
    background: #fafbfd;
}

.ic3-pipeline-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 40px;
}

.ic3-pipeline-eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-pipeline-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-pipeline-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ic3-pipeline-link:hover {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    transform: translateX(3px);
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Edge-to-edge 3-column grid with hairline dividers */
.ic3-pipeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-pipeline-card {
    padding: 32px 32px 28px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    transition: background .25s ease;
}

.ic3-pipeline-card:first-child { border-left: 0; }

.ic3-pipeline-card:hover { background: #fafbfd; }

.ic3-pipeline-cat {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ic3-pipeline-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-pipeline-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-pipeline-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ic3-pipeline-status::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: currentColor;
}

.ic3-pipeline-status--testing { background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08); color: var(--ec-primary); }
.ic3-pipeline-status--progress { background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08); color: var(--ec-primary); }
.ic3-pipeline-status--pending { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16); color: var(--ec-gold-deep); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-pipeline-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-pipeline-card { border-left: 0; }
    .ic3-pipeline-card + .ic3-pipeline-card { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
    .ic3-pipeline-section { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   PRODUCTS HERO — refined split with category × vendor index
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-products-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-products-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ic3-products-hero-grid { gap: 40px; } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-products-hero { padding: 64px 0 76px; }
    .ic3-products-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

.ic3-products-hero-content { min-width: 0; }

.ic3-products-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-products-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-products-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-products-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.ic3-products-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ic3-products-hero-note {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ic3-products-hero-note span {
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Right column — Coverage index card */
.ic3-products-index {
    padding: 26px 28px 24px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.ic3-products-index-label {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-products-rows {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.ic3-products-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
}

.ic3-products-row:first-child { border-top: 0; }

.ic3-products-row-cat {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ic3-products-row-rule {
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.14) 0%, rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.04) 100%);
}

.ic3-products-row-vendors {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #6b7185;
    text-align: right;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-products-index { padding: 22px 20px 20px; }
    .ic3-products-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; padding: 10px 0; }
    .ic3-products-row-rule { display: none; }
    .ic3-products-row-vendors { text-align: left; }
}

/* ============================================================
   FEEDBACK HERO — refined split with rating-overview card
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-fb-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 96px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-fb-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .ic3-fb-hero-grid { gap: 40px; } }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ic3-fb-hero { padding: 64px 0 76px; }
    .ic3-fb-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
}

.ic3-fb-hero-content { min-width: 0; }

.ic3-fb-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-fb-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 52px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-fb-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-fb-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Right column rating-overview card */
.ic3-fb-rating-card {
    padding: 26px 28px 24px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.07);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-num {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
}

.ic3-fb-rating-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-stars {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
}

.ic3-fb-rating-count {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bars {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bars li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 14px 1fr 32px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bar-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    text-align: right;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bar {
    display: block;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bar > span {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ec-gold) 0%, var(--ec-gold-deep) 100%);
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: ic3FbBarFill 1.2s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94) both;
    transform-origin: left center;
}

@keyframes ic3FbBarFill {
    from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

.ic3-fb-rating-bar-pct {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    text-align: right;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-foot {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-fb-rating-foot span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #6b7185;
}

.ic3-fb-rating-foot i {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    font-size: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-fb-rating-card { padding: 22px 22px 20px; }
    .ic3-fb-rating-num { font-size: 38px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — DUAL BANNER (refined, edge-to-edge)
   Two side-by-side panels splitting the full viewport width.
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-dual-section {
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.ic3-dual-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
}

.ic3-dual-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 56px clamp(24px, 5vw, 72px);
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-dual-card--blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-primary) 0%, var(--ec-primary-dark) 100%);
}

.ic3-dual-card--dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e1a3a 0%, #050d22 100%);
}

.ic3-dual-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ic3-dual-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin: 0 0 8px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-dual-vendors {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.ic3-dual-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    max-width: 460px;
}

/* Refined link — text + arrow, no heavy gold button block */
.ic3-dual-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0 0 4px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.40);
    transition: color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, gap .25s ease;
}

.ic3-dual-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ic3-dual-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-dual-card { padding: 44px 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — SERVICE CATEGORIES (refined, edge-to-edge)
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-svc-section {
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-svc-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.ic3-svc-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-svc-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

/* Edge-to-edge 4-column grid, no rounded cards, hairline dividers */
.ic3-svc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-svc-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    padding: 40px 32px 36px;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: background .3s ease;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-svc-card:first-child { border-left: 0; }

.ic3-svc-card:hover {
    background: #fafbfd;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.ic3-svc-card-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.ic3-svc-card:hover .ic3-svc-card-icon {
    background: var(--ec-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-svc-card-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;
    margin: 0 0 12px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-svc-card-desc {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: #6b7185 !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px !important;
}

.ic3-svc-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    transition: color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}

.ic3-svc-card:hover .ic3-svc-card-link {
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ic3-svc-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .ic3-svc-card { border-left: 0; }
    .ic3-svc-card:nth-child(2n) { border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
    .ic3-svc-card:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-svc-section { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
    .ic3-svc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-svc-card { border-left: 0 !important; }
    .ic3-svc-card + .ic3-svc-card { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES HERO — centered with 4-pillar capability strip
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-services-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 96px 0 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ic3-services-hero-inner {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ic3-services-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-services-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ic3-services-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep);
}

.ic3-services-hero-lead {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #6b7185;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.ic3-services-hero-cta {
    margin: 0;
}

/* 4-pillar strip — edge-to-edge */
.ic3-services-pillars {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 64px -50vw 0;
    padding: 28px 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    width: 100vw;
    max-width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    background: #fafbfd;
}

.ic3-services-pillar {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    column-gap: 14px;
    row-gap: 2px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 28px;
}

.ic3-services-pillar + .ic3-services-pillar {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-services-pillar-num {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.20);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ic3-services-pillar-icon {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08);
    color: var(--ec-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
}

.ic3-services-pillar-name {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 1;
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}

.ic3-services-pillar-tag {
    grid-column: 3;
    grid-row: 2;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #8a8f9e;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ic3-services-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .ic3-services-pillar:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
    .ic3-services-pillar:nth-child(n+3) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .ic3-services-hero { padding: 64px 0 0; }
    .ic3-services-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-services-pillar { border-left: 0 !important; }
    .ic3-services-pillar + .ic3-services-pillar { border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08); }
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL ROWS — full edge-to-edge, refined
   Targets the four detail sections on the services page.
   ============================================================ */

#system-integration,
#cybersecurity,
#technology,
#software {
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

#system-integration > .custom-container,
#cybersecurity > .custom-container,
#technology > .custom-container,
#software > .custom-container {
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

#system-integration .ec-detail-row,
#cybersecurity .ec-detail-row,
#technology .ec-detail-row,
#software .ec-detail-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0 !important;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 460px;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Text column — keep readable inset from the screen edge */
#system-integration .ec-detail-text,
#cybersecurity .ec-detail-text,
#technology .ec-detail-text,
#software .ec-detail-text {
    padding: 80px clamp(28px, 6vw, 96px);
    align-self: center;
    max-width: none;
}

/* Visual column — fully fills its half, no rounded corners, edge-to-edge */
#system-integration .ec-detail-visual,
#cybersecurity .ec-detail-visual,
#technology .ec-detail-visual,
#software .ec-detail-visual {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

#system-integration .ec-detail-banner,
#cybersecurity .ec-detail-banner,
#technology .ec-detail-banner,
#software .ec-detail-banner {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    min-height: 460px;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: clamp(60px, 10vw, 140px) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    #system-integration .ec-detail-row,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-row,
    #technology .ec-detail-row,
    #software .ec-detail-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    #system-integration .ec-detail-text,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-text,
    #technology .ec-detail-text,
    #software .ec-detail-text {
        padding: 56px 24px;
    }
    /* Reversed rows on mobile: text first, visual second (always) */
    #system-integration .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text,
    #technology .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text,
    #software .ec-detail-row-reverse .ec-detail-text {
        order: 1;
    }
    #system-integration .ec-detail-banner,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-banner,
    #technology .ec-detail-banner,
    #software .ec-detail-banner {
        min-height: 280px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   IC3 BOT — floating "Contact Us" widget
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-bot {
    position: fixed !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    pointer-events: none; /* let panel/launcher opt-in */
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Launcher button */
.ic3-bot-launch {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061f5c 0%, #04153d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.30),
                inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    outline: none;
}

.ic3-bot-launch:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30),
                inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
}

.ic3-bot-launch-close { display: none; }
.ic3-bot.is-open .ic3-bot-launch-open { display: none; }
.ic3-bot.is-open .ic3-bot-launch-close { display: inline-flex; font-size: 20px; }

/* Panel */
.ic3-bot-panel {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 72px;
    width: 340px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.30),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
    transform-origin: bottom right;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}

.ic3-bot.is-open .ic3-bot-panel {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Header */
.ic3-bot-head {
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #061f5c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

.ic3-bot-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-bot-head .ic3-bot-title,
.ic3-bot-head h1, .ic3-bot-head h2, .ic3-bot-head h3,
.ic3-bot-head span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ic3-bot-close i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.ic3-bot-close:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ic3-bot-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 14px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hero */
.ic3-bot-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #061f5c 100%);
    padding: 0 20px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-bot-avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #A8871E 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin: 0 auto 12px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.ic3-bot-greeting {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

/* Body */
.ic3-bot-body {
    padding: 16px 16px 12px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-bot-section-label {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    padding: 0 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2c3247;
}

.ic3-bot-conv {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 12px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-conv:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.30);
    background: #fafbfd;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.ic3-bot-conv-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #A8871E 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.ic3-bot-conv-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ic3-bot-conv-name {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ec-heading, #0e1a3a);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ic3-bot-conv-msg {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #6b7185;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ic3-bot-conv-time {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #8a8f9e;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding-top: 2px;
}

/* Footer with Send a Message button */
.ic3-bot-foot {
    padding: 14px 16px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
}

.ic3-bot-send {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #061f5c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.18);
}

.ic3-bot-send:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ic3-bot { right: 14px; bottom: 14px; }
    .ic3-bot-panel { width: calc(100vw - 28px); right: 0; bottom: 64px; }
    .ic3-bot-launch { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 20px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT INFO CARDS — refined, non-interactive
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
    cursor: default !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-card:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    font-size: 17px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-card:hover .ec-contact-info-icon {
    background: rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-label {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 10.5px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    color: var(--ec-gold-deep) !important;
}

.ic3-contact-info-refined .ec-contact-info-value {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--ec-heading) !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.005em !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   IC3 BOT — chat thread, suggestion chips, input form
   ============================================================ */

/* Replace static body padding for a chat layout */
.ic3-bot-panel { display: flex; flex-direction: column; max-height: 560px; }

/* Message thread */
.ic3-bot-thread {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 14px 14px 8px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    min-height: 180px;
    max-height: 320px;
}

.ic3-bot-msg {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 88%;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ic3-bot-msg--user { align-self: flex-end; align-items: flex-end; }
.ic3-bot-msg--bot  { align-self: flex-start; align-items: flex-start; }

.ic3-bot-bubble {
    padding: 10px 13px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    word-wrap: break-word;
}

.ic3-bot-msg--user .ic3-bot-bubble {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #061f5c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}

.ic3-bot-msg--bot .ic3-bot-bubble {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #2c3247;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}

.ic3-bot-bubble-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
    color: #a8871e;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-bubble-cta:hover {
    background: #d4af37;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Suggestion chips */
.ic3-bot-suggest {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 14px 12px;
    background: #fafbfd;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06);
}

.ic3-bot-suggest.is-hidden { display: none; }

.ic3-bot-suggest button {
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.20);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-suggest button:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
}

/* Input form */
.ic3-bot-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08);
}

.ic3-bot-form input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.10);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ec-heading, #0e1a3a);
    background: #fafbfd;
    transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ic3-bot-form button {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2E8A 0%, #061f5c 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}

.ic3-bot-form button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.20);
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
   Prevents horizontal scroll, collapses all custom sections.
   ============================================================ */

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

main, .main-page {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ----- Tablet & below (≤ 1024px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Generic hero grids → single column */
    .ic3-projects-hero-grid,
    .ic3-about-hero-grid,
    .ic3-fb-hero-grid,
    .ic3-products-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
    /* Footer ornament hidden on small screens (already smaller wave handled) */
    .ec-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
    /* Trusted partner stats grid stays 2x2 */
    .ic3-trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .ic3-trust-side {
        border-right: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }
}

/* ----- Mobile (≤ 768px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Heroes — softer padding */
    .ic3-projects-hero,
    .ic3-about-hero,
    .ic3-about-hero2,
    .ic3-services-hero,
    .ic3-fb-hero,
    .ic3-products-hero,
    .ic3-contact-hero {
        padding: 56px 0 60px !important;
    }

    /* Hero typography — smaller */
    .ic3-projects-hero-title,
    .ic3-about-hero2-title,
    .ic3-services-hero-title,
    .ic3-fb-hero-title,
    .ic3-products-hero-title,
    .ic3-contact-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 8vw, 36px) !important;
        line-height: 1.1 !important;
    }

    /* Hero buttons — full-width stack */
    .ic3-projects-hero-actions,
    .ic3-services-hero-inner .ec-btn,
    .ic3-fb-hero-content .ec-btn,
    .ic3-about-hero2-actions,
    .ic3-products-hero-actions,
    .ic3-contact-hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .ic3-projects-hero-actions .ec-btn,
    .ic3-services-hero-inner .ec-btn,
    .ic3-fb-hero-content .ec-btn,
    .ic3-about-hero2-actions .ec-btn,
    .ic3-products-hero-actions .ec-btn,
    .ic3-contact-hero-actions .ec-btn,
    .ic3-trust-side .ec-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Footer grid → 2 columns then 1 */
    .ec-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 32px !important;
    }
    .ec-footer { padding-top: 56px !important; }
    .ec-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Newsletter inner — stacked */
    .ec-newsletter-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        padding: 32px 24px !important;
        gap: 22px !important;
    }
    .ec-newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .ec-newsletter-form input,
    .ec-newsletter-form button {
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    /* Featured projects slider — slower, narrower */
    .ic3-projects-slider-track .ic3-projects-tile {
        width: 80vw !important;
    }

    /* Edge-to-edge sections — consistent padding */
    .ic3-svc-section,
    .ic3-pipeline-section,
    .ic3-trust,
    .ic3-story {
        padding: 56px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Trust stats grid — single column */
    .ic3-trust-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .ic3-trust-stat {
        border-left: 0 !important;
        border-right: 0 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .ic3-trust-stat:last-child {
        border-bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Service detail rows on services page */
    #system-integration .ec-detail-text,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-text,
    #technology .ec-detail-text,
    #software .ec-detail-text {
        padding: 48px 24px !important;
    }
    .ec-feature-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    /* Showcase visuals (services detail) */
    #system-integration .ec-detail-banner,
    #cybersecurity .ec-detail-banner,
    #technology .ec-detail-banner,
    #software .ec-detail-banner {
        min-height: 220px !important;
        font-size: 64px !important;
    }

    /* Contact page form columns */
    .ec-contact-grid,
    .ec-form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Header — keep clean */
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper,
    .header-area .menu-area {
        gap: 12px !important;
    }

    /* Bot widget compact */
    .ic3-bot { right: 14px !important; bottom: 14px !important; }
    .ic3-bot-launch { width: 50px !important; height: 50px !important; font-size: 20px !important; }
    .ic3-bot-panel {
        width: calc(100vw - 28px) !important;
        max-width: 360px !important;
        bottom: 64px !important;
    }
}

/* ----- Phone (≤ 480px) ----- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Hero typography even smaller */
    .ic3-projects-hero-title,
    .ic3-about-hero2-title,
    .ic3-services-hero-title,
    .ic3-fb-hero-title,
    .ic3-products-hero-title,
    .ic3-contact-hero-title,
    .ic3-story-title,
    .ic3-trust-title,
    .ic3-svc-title,
    .ic3-pipeline-title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 30px) !important;
    }

    /* Section headings */
    .ic3-svc-head,
    .ic3-pipeline-head,
    .ic3-why-head {
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .ic3-pipeline-head { flex-direction: column !important; align-items: flex-start !important; }

    /* Story / Trust panels — tighter padding */
    .ic3-story-side,
    .ic3-story-body,
    .ic3-trust-side,
    .ic3-trust-stat {
        padding: 36px 20px !important;
    }
    .ic3-story-body { font-size: 14.5px !important; }

    /* Service cards collapse */
    .ic3-svc-grid,
    .ic3-pipeline-grid,
    .ic3-why-grid,
    .ic3-about-hero2-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .ic3-svc-card,
    .ic3-pipeline-card,
    .ic3-why-card,
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact {
        border-left: 0 !important;
        border-right: 0 !important;
    }
    .ic3-svc-card + .ic3-svc-card,
    .ic3-pipeline-card + .ic3-pipeline-card,
    .ic3-about-hero2-fact + .ic3-about-hero2-fact {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    }

    /* Custom container — tighter side padding on phone */
    .custom-container {
        padding-left: 18px !important;
        padding-right: 18px !important;
    }

    /* Footer — tighter */
    .ec-footer-info li {
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .ec-footer-info-icon {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
    }

    /* Hide curved wave on tiny screens (cleaner) */
    .ec-footer-wave { height: 40px !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE — full edge-to-edge layout
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-store-section .custom-container,
.store-section .custom-container {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: clamp(20px, 3vw, 56px) !important;
    padding-right: clamp(20px, 3vw, 56px) !important;
}

.store-grid-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr !important;
    gap: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 40px) !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .store-grid-cols {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Make the product grid use the full available width */
.store-products-grid,
.ic3-products-grid,
.store-content .ic3-product-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 24px) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE — sliding background hero
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-shop-hero-slides {
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: ic3ShopSlide 36s infinite;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* 6 slides → 5s visible + 1s fade per slide = 36s loop */
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 6s; }
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 12s; }
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 18s; }
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 24s; }
.ic3-shop-hero-slide:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 30s; }

@keyframes ic3ShopSlide {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.04); }
    2%   { opacity: 1; }
    16%  { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.00); }
    19%  { opacity: 0; }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.00); }
}

/* Glass blur applied via the overlay's backdrop-filter, not the image itself,
   so the image fits cleanly to the container edges. */

/* Frosted-glass overlay — blur is applied here so the underlying image fits
   the container without being cropped. */
.ic3-shop-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
        rgba(11, 46, 138, 0.45) 0%,
        rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.35) 55%,
        rgba(6, 31, 92, 0.55) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(110%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) saturate(110%);
}

/* Subtle gold sheen at the bottom for warmth */
.ic3-shop-hero-overlay::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 320px at 80% 110%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .custom-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Text colors — white so it reads on the navy frosted background */
.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-breadcrumb {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--ec-gold, #D4AF37) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-breadcrumb span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-breadcrumb i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
}

/* Login-to-buy button — translucent glass pill */
.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-login {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.95) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.95) !important;
    color: #061f5c !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18) !important;
}

.ic3-shop-hero-slides .store-shop-login:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--ec-primary-dark, #061f5c) !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ic3-shop-hero-slide { animation: none; opacity: 1; }
    .ic3-shop-hero-slide:not(:first-child) { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STORE — cart row with inline icon buttons
   ============================================================ */

.ic3-prod-cart-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ic3-prod-cart-row .ic3-cart-add-btn {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ic3-prod-cart-row .ic3-cart-add-btn i {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.ic3-icon-btn {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.12);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background .2s ease,
                border-color .2s ease,
                color .2s ease,
                transform .2s ease;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ic3-icon-btn:hover {
    background: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    border-color: var(--ec-primary, #0B2E8A);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ic3-icon-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ec-gold, #D4AF37);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Hide the old floating eye/price-history buttons that overlapped the image */
.ic3-product-card .ic3-ph-btn,
.ic3-product-card .ic3-view-btn {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
}
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-ph-btn,
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-view-btn,
.ic3-product-card:hover .ic3-ph-btn:not(.ic3-view-btn) {
    transform: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .ic3-icon-btn { width: 40px; min-width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 15px; }
    .ic3-prod-cart-row { gap: 6px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ACCOUNT — fix hero text color (was being overridden to dark navy)
   ============================================================ */

.account-hero,
.account-hero h1,
.account-hero h2,
.account-hero h3,
.account-hero h4,
.account-hero p,
.account-hero span,
.account-hero a,
.account-hero strong {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.account-hero h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Syne', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
}

.account-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.account-hero p i {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
}

.account-hero .account-avatar i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.account-hero .btn-logout-hero {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.account-hero .btn-logout-hero:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY HEADER — public website
   Keep the main nav fixed to the top while scrolling.
   ============================================================ */

.header-area {
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 9000 !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.06) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.02) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: box-shadow .25s ease;
}

/* Slight lift when the page scrolls */
.header-area.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(11, 26, 58, 0.08) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
}

/* Make sure nothing else creates a new stacking context that beats it */
.main-page,
main.main-page,
body.ic3-link-analysis-theme {
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Anchored sections compensate for the fixed header height */
:target {
    scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}

/* Footer company name — sits between logo and gold tagline */
.ec-footer-company-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 6px 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE POLISH (tablet/phone refinements)
   ========================================================= */

/* Tablet & below */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .custom-container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }

    /* Stack the contact two-column layout */
    .ec-contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 24px; }

    /* Stack the projects hero into a single column and shrink display */
    .ic3-projects-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px; }
    .ic3-projects-hero-ticker { display: none; }

    /* About / generic split heroes: single column */
    .ic3-trust-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
}

/* Phone */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Headline scaling so big H1s don't overflow */
    .ic3-projects-hero-title,
    .ic3-contact-hero-title,
    .ic3-fb-hero .section-title,
    .ec-newsletter h2 {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 40px) !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    }
    .ic3-projects-hero-lead,
    .ic3-contact-hero-lead { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.55; }

    /* Section padding compresses on phones */
    .ec-section { padding: 56px 0; }

    /* Newsletter / quote CTA stacks input + button */
    .ec-newsletter-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 16px; }
    .ec-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; width: 100%; }
    .ec-newsletter-form input,
    .ec-newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }

    /* Contact pills (hero rail) stack vertically */
    .ic3-contact-hero-rail { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: stretch; }
    .ic3-contact-pill { width: 100%; }

    /* Form rows go to single column */
    .ec-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    .ec-form-row,
    .ic3-fb-field-row { display: grid; gap: 12px; }

    /* Footer columns stack */
    .ec-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 32px; text-align: center; }
    .ec-footer-social { justify-content: center; }
    .ec-footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
    .ec-footer-meta { justify-content: center; }

    /* Chat bot widget: smaller launcher + nearly-full-width panel */
    .ic3-bot-launch { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .ic3-bot-panel {
        width: calc(100vw - 24px) !important;
        max-width: 420px;
        right: 12px;
        left: 12px;
        bottom: 80px;
    }

    /* Trust stats 3-up becomes 1-up so numbers don't squish */
    .ic3-trust-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    /* Project tiles take full width on phones */
    .ic3-projects-slider-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ic3-projects-tile { min-height: 220px; }

    /* Header — make sure the mobile drawer doesn't run off the edge */
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper { padding: 60px 28px 60px 24px; }
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper::before { left: -10px; width: calc(100% - 24px); }
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper.active::before { left: 0; }
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper > ul > li > a { font-size: 16px; }

    /* Vendor / partners grid: 2 cols on phone */
    .tp-partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 14px; }

    /* Brand pills wrap nicely */
    .ic3-brand-nav-wrap { gap: 8px; }
    .ic3-brand-pill { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .custom-container { padding-left: 14px; padding-right: 14px; }

    .ic3-projects-hero-title,
    .ic3-contact-hero-title,
    .ic3-fb-hero .section-title { font-size: clamp(24px, 8vw, 32px) !important; }

    /* Single-column partners on tiny screens */
    .tp-partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

    /* Form labels & inputs slightly tighter */
    .ec-form-group label,
    .ic3-fb-field label { font-size: 12px; }
    .ec-form-group input,
    .ec-form-group textarea,
    .ic3-fb-field input,
    .ic3-fb-field textarea { font-size: 15px; padding: 11px 14px; }

    /* Buttons span full width */
    .ec-btn,
    .theme-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .ec-form-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 10px; }
    .ec-form-actions .ec-form-privacy { text-align: center; }
}

/* Orientation: landscape on short phones — keep drawer scrollable */
@media (max-width: 991px) and (max-height: 600px) {
    .header-area .navbar-wrapper { overflow-y: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER — mobile responsive fixes
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ec-footer { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
    .ec-footer-wave { height: 50px; }

    .ec-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 28px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .ec-footer-brand,
    .ec-footer-col,
    .ec-footer-contact {
        max-width: none !important;
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .ec-footer-brand {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    .ec-footer-brand .ec-footer-logo,
    .ec-footer-brand .ec-footer-tagline,
    .ec-footer-brand .ec-footer-desc,
    .ec-footer-brand .ec-footer-social {
        text-align: center !important;
        align-self: center !important;
        margin-left: auto !important;
        margin-right: auto !important;
    }

    .ec-footer-logo,
    .ec-footer-tagline,
    .ec-footer-desc,
    .ec-footer-heading {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .ec-footer-logo img { max-width: 150px; height: auto; }

    /* Heading underline accent recenters under the heading */
    .ec-footer-heading::after {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    /* Lists center-align cleanly, drop bullet/arrow indents */
    .ec-footer-list {
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        list-style: none;
    }
    .ec-footer-list li { text-align: center; }
    .ec-footer-list a {
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        justify-content: center;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    .ec-footer-list a::before { display: none; }

    /* Social icons row centered */
    .ec-footer-social {
        justify-content: center !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: 14px;
    }
    .ec-footer-social a { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

    /* Contact info: each row centered */
    .ec-footer-info { padding: 0; margin: 0; list-style: none; }
    .ec-footer-info li {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ec-footer-info-icon { margin: 0 auto; }
    .ec-footer-info li > div:last-child {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .ec-footer-info-label { text-align: center; width: 100%; }

    /* Copyright + meta links wrap and center */
    .ec-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 14px !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        padding-top: 24px;
    }
    .ec-footer-copy {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .ec-footer-meta {
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
        list-style: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .ec-footer-meta li { font-size: 13px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ec-footer-tagline,
    .ec-footer-desc { font-size: 14px; padding: 0 8px; }
    .ec-footer-heading { font-size: 16px; }
    .ec-footer-list a { font-size: 14px; }
    .ec-footer-info-value,
    .ec-footer-info span { font-size: 14px; word-break: break-word; }
}

/* =========================================================
   IC3 CHAT WIDGET — mobile responsive fixes
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Pull the launcher in slightly + respect iOS safe area */
    .ic3-bot {
        right: 14px !important;
        bottom: max(14px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important;
    }
    .ic3-bot-launch {
        width: 52px !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* Panel becomes near full-screen, scrollable, anchored to launcher */
    .ic3-bot-panel {
        position: fixed !important;
        right: 12px !important;
        left: 12px !important;
        bottom: 76px !important;
        top: auto !important;
        width: auto !important;
        max-width: none !important;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 96px - env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
        max-height: calc(100dvh - 96px - env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }

    /* Header sits flush */
    .ic3-bot-head {
        padding: 14px 16px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ic3-bot-title { font-size: 16px; }
    .ic3-bot-close {
        right: 10px !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    }

    /* Hero section trims */
    .ic3-bot-hero {
        padding: 16px 16px 12px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ic3-bot-avatar { width: 40px !important; height: 40px !important; font-size: 20px !important; }
    .ic3-bot-greeting { font-size: 14px !important; line-height: 1.45 !important; }

    /* Thread fills remaining space + scrolls internally */
    .ic3-bot-thread,
    .ic3-bot-body {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        min-height: 0;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
    }

    /* Suggestion pills wrap and don't overflow */
    .ic3-bot-suggest {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 8px 14px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ic3-bot-suggest button {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    /* Form pinned to bottom */
    .ic3-bot-form {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .ic3-bot-form input {
        font-size: 16px !important; /* 16px prevents iOS auto-zoom on focus */
        padding: 10px 14px !important;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .ic3-bot-form button {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ic3-bot-panel {
        right: 8px !important;
        left: 8px !important;
        bottom: 68px !important;
    }
    .ic3-bot { right: 10px !important; }
}

/* When the chat is open on a phone, lock body scroll behind it */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    body.ic3-bot-open { overflow: hidden; }
}