/* ==========================================================================
   SS Metal Premium Industrial B2B CSS Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES */
:root {
    --color-primary: #0F172A;
    /* Slate 900 */
    --color-secondary: #475569;
    /* Slate 600 */
    --color-accent: #F97316;
    /* Molten Orange 500 */
    --color-accent-hover: #EA580C;
    /* Molten Orange 600 */
    --color-bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    /* Slate 50 */
    --color-bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --color-bg-dark: #090D16;
    /* Deep Industrial Dark */
    --color-text-dark: #0F172A;
    --color-text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
    /* Slate 200 */
    --color-border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing & Utilities */
    --max-width: 1280px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
    --shadow-dark: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* 2. BASE RESET & ACCESSIBILITY */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    color: inherit;
}

/* 3. LAYOUT UTILITIES */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 7.5rem 0;
    }
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.bg-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

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

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-tag.accent {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }
}

.section-title.text-left {
    text-align: left;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.bg-dark .section-subtitle {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

/* 4. BUTTONS */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.125rem 2.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* 5. STICKY NAVBAR */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    height: 70px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.logo-accent {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    /* Slate 300 */
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-cta {
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .nav-cta {
        display: inline-flex;
        padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Burger Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 24px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: none;
    }
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 100px 2rem 2rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: block;
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mobile-cta {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* 6. HERO SECTION – PROFESSIONAL 2-COLUMN GRID */
.hero-pro {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-pro {
        height: 100vh;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

.hero-pro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hp-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-pro-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: auto;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-pro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    /* reduced gap */
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 0;
    /* allows shrinking to fit 100vh */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-pro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        /* reduced gap */
    }
}

/* Left Content */
.hp-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hp-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hp-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: hp-pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes hp-pulse-dot {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scale(1.3);
    }
}

.hp-heading {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hp-heading {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .hp-heading {
        font-size: 4.5rem;
    }
}

.hp-highlight {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hp-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 500px;
}

.hp-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hp-btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-btn-primary:hover {
    background: #ea6508;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hp-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
}

.hp-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hp-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hp-badge-item svg {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Right Image */
.hp-image-col {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* Stack image and controls vertically */
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
}

.hp-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    width: 100%;
    height: 45vh;
    /* Fixed height for slider */
    max-height: 450px;
}

.hp-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.hp-slide-img {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    transition: filter 0.5s ease;
}

.hp-image-wrapper:hover .hp-slide-img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.hp-slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
}

.hp-slider-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.hp-slider-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hp-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hp-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hp-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hp-image-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hp-image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

/* Bottom Metrics */
/* Bottom Metrics */
.hp-metrics-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hp-metric-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1 1 20%;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.hp-m-accent {
    width: 2px;
    height: 30px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hp-m-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hp-m-lbl {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.hp-m-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #fff;
}

.hp-m-num span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.hp-m-desc {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}


/* 7. FACTORY STATS BAR – Clean horizontal strip with line dividers */
.stats-bar {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.stats-bar-container {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.stats-bar-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .stats-bar-strip {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: 110px;
    }
}

/* ── Metrics row ── */
.stats-metrics {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex: 1;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .stats-metrics {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 0 1rem 0 0;
    }
}

.metric-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 130px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-cell:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.metric-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .metric-value {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

.metric-value .counter {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Vertical line dividers */
.metric-divider {
    display: none;
    width: 1px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
            transparent,
            var(--color-border) 20%,
            var(--color-accent) 50%,
            var(--color-border) 80%,
            transparent);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .metric-divider {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* ── Certification badges ── */
.stats-certs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.04) 100%);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .stats-certs {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border-top: none;
        border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        min-width: 340px;
    }
}

.cert-badge-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.cert-badge-card+.cert-badge-card {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .cert-badge-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    }
}

.cert-badge-card:hover {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
}

.cert-badge-img {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cert-badge-img {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
}

.cert-badge-card:hover .cert-badge-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25));
}

.cert-badge-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.cert-badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cert-badge-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* 8. ABOUT SS METAL - REDESIGNED PREMIUM INDUSTRIAL B2B COLLAGE & GRID */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    /* space below centered header */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        /* perfect 2-column split */
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
}

/* Premium Image Container with Aligned Height */
.about-image-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    /* matches height of content column for symmetry */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark), 0 20px 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-image-container {
        height: 400px;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .about-image-container {
        height: 300px;
    }
}

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

.about-image-container:hover .about-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Glassmorphic B2B Floating Stats Badge */
.about-floating-badge-v2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 4;
    width: 185px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.badge-num-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.badge-lbl-v2 {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.badge-div-v2 {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.badge-sub-v2 {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Floating badge hover accentuation */
.about-image-container:hover .about-floating-badge-v2 {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark), 0 15px 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
}

/* Divider for bottom client logo ticker */
.about-clients-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-border) 0%, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0) 100%);
    margin: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Right content details formatting */
.about-paragraph {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 2x2 Features Grid Layout */
.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.about-feature-item {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-item:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Feature Icon Wrap & Inner Glowing States */
.about-feat-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-feature-item:hover .about-feat-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Typography styles inside card features */
.about-feat-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.about-feat-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 9. PRODUCTS WE MANUFACTURE - 6-COLUMN BALANCED GRID */
.products-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .products-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Center the 5th product card full-width across tablet row */
    .products-grid .product-card:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .products-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    }

    /* Featured materials span half width (3/6 columns) */
    .products-grid .card-featured {
        grid-column: span 3;
    }

    /* Product items span third width (2/6 columns) */
    .products-grid .product-card:not(.card-featured) {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    /* Override tablet last-child span back to default for desktop */
    .products-grid .product-card:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

.product-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.product-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Header layout for featured wide cards */
.card-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-header-row .prod-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    /* Align icon and title on same line */
}

.prod-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .prod-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.product-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.product-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Reduce gap between two consecutive paragraphs */
.product-card-desc+.product-card-desc {
    margin-top: -0.75rem;
}

/* Detailed specifications bullet grid */
.product-specs-bullet {
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Push specs section to bottom */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.spec-bullet {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.bullet-dot {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.product-card:hover .bullet-dot {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7);
}

.spec-bullet strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 10. INDUSTRIES WE SERVE */
.industries-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .industries-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Card layout redesigned as clean, premium B2B border-grid cells */
.industry-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industry-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Image wrapper top half */
.industry-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.industry-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Circular floating icon badge overlapping bottom-right of image */
.ind-icon-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 5;
}

.industry-card:hover .ind-icon-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Body container padding details */
.industry-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-grow: 1;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.industry-card-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.industry-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.industry-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Technical specifications tags panel */
.industry-specs-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ind-spec-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    /* Slate 50 */
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: #64748b;
    /* Slate 500 */
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Explore Link at bottom of card, styled as clean B2B text link */
.industry-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: fit-content;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-action {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.industry-action svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-action {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-action svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 11. MATERIALS & GRADES */
.materials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .materials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.material-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.material-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
}

.mat-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mat-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.material-card:hover .mat-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.mat-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.mat-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.chip-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mat-wide {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.ss-grades-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.ss-grade-category {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.ss-grade-category:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .ss-grades-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
    }

    .ss-grade-category {
        padding-bottom: 0;
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
        padding-right: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(even) {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(1),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(2) {
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    }

    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(3),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(4) {
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .ss-grades-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ss-grade-category,
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(odd),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(even),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(1),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(2),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(3),
    .ss-grade-category:nth-child(4) {
        padding: 0;
        border: none;
    }

    .ss-grade-category {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    .ss-grade-category:last-child {
        border-right: none !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }
}

.chip-group-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.chip {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: default;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.chip:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 12. MANUFACTURING CAPACITY (DARK TECHNICAL BLUEPRINT) */
.capacity {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 5rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .capacity {
        min-height: 100vh;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0;
        /* Let flex centering manage vertical spacing */
    }
}

/* Soft glowing molten core gradient in background */
.capacity::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.capacity-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .capacity-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
        /* slight wider right column for dashboard gauges */
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

.capacity-info {
    max-width: 550px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .capacity-info {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.capacity-desc {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.capacity-specs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .capacity-specs-list {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
    }
}

.spec-list-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.spec-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.spec-list-item:hover .spec-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.spec-detail {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.spec-detail strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.spec-detail span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.capacity-dashboard {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .capacity-dashboard {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
}

.dash-gauge-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dash-gauge-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    /* Vertical hover in 2x2 grid fits better than horizontal shift */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gauge-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.gauge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.gauge-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gauge-bar-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 9999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.gauge-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-hover));
    border-radius: 9999px;
    transition: width 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.segments-bar {
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
}

.gauge-segment {
    flex: 1;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.gauge-segment.active {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7);
}

.gauge-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* 13. OUR CLIENTS - INFINITE LOGO MARQUEE TICKER */
.logo-ticker-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

/* Edge feathering/fades using premium glass/radial gradient overlays */
.logo-ticker-container::before,
.logo-ticker-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-ticker-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-bg-card) 20%, transparent);
}

.logo-ticker-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-bg-card) 20%, transparent);
}

.logo-ticker-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
    gap: 6rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-ticker-wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    /* smooth pause on hover is standard for premium UI */
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
        /* reset halfway for seamless infinite loops */
    }
}

.ticker-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    /* slate grey grayscale state */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    cursor: default;
    user-select: none;
}

.ticker-logo-item svg {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #94A3B8;
    stroke-width: 1.5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ticker-logo-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ticker-logo-item:hover svg {
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* 14. MANUFACTURING PROCESS - 3-PHASE GRID LAYOUT */
.process-phases-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .process-phases-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        align-items: stretch;
    }
}

.phase-column {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.phase-column:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.phase-header {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.phase-column:hover .phase-header {
    background-color: #1e293b;
}

.phase-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.phase-title {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.phase-steps {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Left connection line connecting the step nodes */
.phase-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 3rem;
    bottom: 3rem;
    left: 2.75rem;
    /* center of badge (2rem padding + 0.75rem center) */
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.phase-column:hover .phase-steps::before {
    background-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
}

.phase-step-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    cursor: default;
}

.step-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.phase-column:hover .step-badge {
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.phase-step-item:hover .step-badge {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

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

.step-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.phase-step-item:hover .step-name {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.phase-step-item:hover .step-desc {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 15. QUALITY ASSURANCE */
.quality-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .quality-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
}

/* 2x2 Laboratory Divisions Grid */
.quality-divisions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .quality-divisions {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0;
    }
}

.qa-div-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.qa-div-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.qa-div-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.qa-div-card:hover .qa-div-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.qa-div-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.qa-div-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.qa-div-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.qa-div-instrument {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Right Column: Visual Dashboard Card */
.quality-dashboard-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-dashboard-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.qa-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.qa-dashboard-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.quality-dashboard-card:hover .qa-dashboard-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.qa-glass-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.qa-dashboard-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.25rem 0.25rem 0.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.qa-dashboard-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.qa-dashboard-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* QA KPI Grid */
.qa-kpi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.qa-kpi-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.qa-kpi-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.qa-kpi-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.qa-kpi-lbl {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* 16. WHY CHOOSE SS METAL */
.why-us-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .why-us-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* Left Trust Card (Transparent B2B style) */
.why-us-trust-card {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.why-us-trust-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.trust-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.trust-card-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-badges-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.trust-badge-item:hover .trust-icon-box {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.trust-badge-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-badge-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.trust-badge-sub {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Right Pillars Grid */
.why-us-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .why-us-pillars-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.why-pillar-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.pillar-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pillar-icon-wrap {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-wrap {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-title {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pillar-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Faint Ghost Number Overlay */
.pillar-ghost-num {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.5rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.025);
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-pillar-card:hover .pillar-ghost-num {
    color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.05);
}


/* 17. FACTORY GALLERY CAROUSEL */
.gallery-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.gallery-scroll-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.5rem 0.25rem;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    /* Hide scrollbar for a clean look, we use a custom indicator */
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}

.gallery-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Safari and Chrome */
}

.gallery-item {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    /* Mobile: shows 1 card and a peek of the next */
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    height: 320px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
        /* Tablet: 2 cards visible */
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-item {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1rem);
        /* Desktop: 3 cards visible */
    }
}

/* Carousel Controls below the scroll container */
.gallery-carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-scroll-progress {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 250px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-right: auto;
    /* Push buttons to the right */
}

.gallery-scroll-bar-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 33.33%;
    /* Calculated dynamically in JS, fallback here */
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: left 0.15s ease, width 0.15s ease;
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 0;
}

.gallery-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

.gallery-nav-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35) 50%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 100%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-category {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gallery-item-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.gallery-action {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hover States */
.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%,
            rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 50%,
            rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 100%);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-meta {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-action {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* 18. STRONG CTA SECTION */
.strong-cta {
    position: relative;
    background-image: url('assets/hero-bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.strong-cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.93), rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.93));
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.strong-cta-title {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.strong-cta-text {
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* 19. CONTACT SECTION */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        align-items: start;
    }
}

.contact-form-container {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 4rem 3rem;
    }
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.required {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-card);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
}

.form-control.error {
    border-color: #EF4444;
}

.error-feedback {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #EF4444;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: -0.25rem;
}

.form-group.has-error .error-feedback {
    display: block;
}

.form-submit {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .form-submit {
        width: auto;
    }
}

.form-success-message {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-success-message.show {
    display: flex;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    color: #22C55E;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}

.form-success-message h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-success-message p {
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 480px;
}

.contact-info-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.info-card {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.015);
}

.info-card-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.info-card-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.info-card-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.info-link {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.info-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* 20. FOOTER */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: #94A3B8;
    /* Slate 400 */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.footer-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.footer-col-about {
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-logo {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
    color: #64748B;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.social-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links-grades {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.footer-links-grades li strong {
    display: block;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.footer-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-details li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.foot-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    /* Kept empty or removed footer-bottom override */
}

.footer-regulatory {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748B;
}

/* 21. BACK TO TOP BUTTON */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 99;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* 22. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.reveal-fade-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-fade-up.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Delay classes */
.delay-100 {
    transition-delay: 100ms;
}

.delay-150 {
    transition-delay: 150ms;
}

.delay-200 {
    transition-delay: 200ms;
}

.delay-300 {
    transition-delay: 300ms;
}

.delay-400 {
    transition-delay: 400ms;
}

.delay-500 {
    transition-delay: 500ms;
}