/* ==========================================================================
   New Star Security Services (NSSS) - Stylesheet
   Inspired by Premium Corporate Security Services Aesthetics (Navy, Red, Gold)
   ========================================================================== */

/* DESIGN TOKENS & VARIABLES */
:root {
    --primary: #0a192f;        /* Deep Corporate Navy */
    --primary-light: #172a45;  /* Slate Navy */
    --primary-dark: #020c1b;   /* Midnight Navy */
    --accent: #dc2626;         /* Alert Crimson Red */
    --accent-hover: #b91c1c;   /* Darker Crimson */
    --gold: #d97706;           /* Amber/Gold Highlight */
    --gold-light: #f59e0b;     /* Bright Amber */
    --text-dark: #1e293b;      /* Slate 800 */
    --text-light: #64748b;     /* Slate 500 */
    --bg-light: #f8fafc;       /* Slate 50 */
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --border-color: #e2e8f0;   /* Slate 200 */
    
    /* Layout Tokens */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --border-radius: 12px;
    --box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.1);
    --card-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.08);
}

.text-accent {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* RESET & BASE STYLES */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative; /* Context for absolute document watermarks */
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.id-anchor {
    scroll-margin-top: 140px; /* Offset for sticky header */
}

/* UTILITY CLASSES */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: none;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.red-badge {
    background-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
}

.blue-badge {
    background-color: rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* TOP INFO BAR */
.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.top-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-info i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.region-badge {
    background-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.15);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.top-credentials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
}

.cred-badge {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cred-badge i {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* MAIN HEADER */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.main-header.sticky {
    padding: 8px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80px;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 55px;
    width: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links a:hover,
.desktop-nav .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

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

.desktop-nav .nav-links a:hover::after,
.desktop-nav .nav-links a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Request Quote Navbar Button */
.desktop-nav .nav-links .cta-button {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links .cta-button::after {
    display: none;
}

.desktop-nav .nav-links .cta-button:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
}

/* MOBILE TOGGLE */
.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* MOBILE MENU OVERLAY */
.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 136px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    gap: 15px;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-links .mobile-cta {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.mobile-nav-links .mobile-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* HERO SECTION & CAROUSEL */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 700px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.hero-bg-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75));
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 40%;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, visibility 1s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.hero-content {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    max-width: 680px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-title {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Slider Navigation Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border: none;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.prev-arrow { left: 24px; }
.next-arrow { right: 24px; }

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* STATS COUNTER BAR */
.stats-section {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

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

.stat-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

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

.stat-value {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 2px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* SECTION HEADER TEMPLATE */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}

.section-header .subtitle {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-header .header-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.section-header .section-desc {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ABOUT SECTION */
.about-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

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

.about-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Mission & Vision Tabs */
.tabs-container {
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.tab-headers {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tab-header {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tab-header.active {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.tab-header.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.tab-content {
    display: none;
}

.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.about-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.about-list li i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* About Visual */
.about-visual .visual-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.about-visual .main-visual {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
    border: 3px solid var(--bg-white);
}

.experience-badge .years {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .exp-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* SERVICES SECTION */
.services-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(2, 12, 27, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.service-img {
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

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

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

.service-body {
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.service-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.service-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.service-body p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* Other Services Alert Banner */
.other-services-banner {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin-top: 60px;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

.other-services-banner h3 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.other-services-banner h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.other-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.other-service-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.other-service-item .icon-bullet {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.other-service-item h4 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.other-service-item p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* 24/7 PATROL SECTION */
.patrol-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.patrol-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 30%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    skew-x: -15deg;
    z-index: 1;
}

.patrol-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.patrol-visual .carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.patrol-carousel {
    display: flex;
    height: 360px;
}

.patrol-carousel .carousel-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: none;
}

.patrol-carousel .carousel-img.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease;
}

.carousel-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-indicators .ind-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-indicators .ind-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    width: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.patrol-content h2 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.patrol-content .tagline-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.patrol-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.patrol-features {
    display: grid;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.patrol-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.patrol-feat-item .feat-icon {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.patrol-feat-item h4 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.patrol-feat-item p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.patrol-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.patrol-cta .cta-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.patrol-phone {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.patrol-phone:hover {
    color: var(--bg-white);
}

/* LEADERSHIP SECTION */
.leadership-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.chairman-container {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.chairman-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

.chairman-img img {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    border: 4px solid var(--bg-white);
}

.chairman-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.chairman-body .quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.founder-contact {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.founder-contact i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.gm-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.gm-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    border-color: rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.15);
}

.gm-img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.gm-body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.gm-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gm-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.gm-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.gm-meta i {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* CLIENTS MARQUEE SECTION */
.clients-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before,
.marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
}

.direction-reverse .marquee-track {
    animation: marquee-reverse 35s linear infinite;
}

.client-logo-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 25px 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 360px;
    height: 170px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.client-logo-card img {
    max-height: 120px;
    max-width: 280px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(1.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast; /* Enhance crop clarity */
}

.client-logo-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.08);
}

.client-logo-card:hover img {
    filter: none;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* CONTACT & QUOTE SECTION */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
}

.contact-info-panel h3,
.contact-form-panel h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact-info-panel h3::after,
.contact-form-panel h3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

.panel-desc {
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.office-cards-visible {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.other-branches-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.scrollable-branches {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    max-height: 280px; /* Max height to fit 1-2 cards and show scrollbar */
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.scrollable-branches::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
.scrollable-branches::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.05);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.scrollable-branches::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.scrollable-branches::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.office-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.office-badge {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.h-badge { background-color: var(--primary); }
.b-badge { background-color: var(--primary-light); }

.office-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.address-text {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.address-text i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-right: 8px;
    float: left;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.office-body p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.office-body p i {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.direct-com {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.direct-com h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.direct-com ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.direct-com ul li i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Quote Form Styling */
.contact-form-panel {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
}

.quote-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1);
}

/* Success Alert style */
.success-message-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 2px solid #22c55e;
    animation: scaleUp 0.4s ease;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.success-message-box i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #22c55e;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.success-message-box h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.success-message-box p {
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: 80px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.8fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
}

/* Brand col */
.footer-logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
}

.footer-logo-area .logo-title {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo-area .logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Links Col */
.links-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.links-col ul a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.links-col ul a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

/* Credentials Col */
.badge-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.cred-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.cred-item i {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Contact Col */
.contact-col p {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-col p i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-col a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes scaleUp {
    from { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marquee-reverse {
    0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES */

/* Large Tablets & Desktops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid, .patrol-container, .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .about-visual {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .gm-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

/* Tablets & Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .main-header {
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .desktop-nav {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-nav {
        display: block;
        top: 80px; /* Dropdown aligns perfectly below mobile header */
    }

    /* Scaling header logo and text for mobile viewports */
    .header-logo {
        height: 40px !important;
    }
    
    .logo-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    
    .logo-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.58rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    }

    /* Tighter vertical spacing for better scroll readability on mobile */
    .about-section, .services-section, .patrol-section, .team-section, .clients-section, .gallery-feedback-section, .contact-section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }

    /* Scaling client logo marquee cards to prevent layout breaks on small screens */
    .client-logo-card {
        min-width: 220px !important;
        height: 100px !important;
        padding: 15px 25px !important;
    }
    
    .client-logo-card img {
        max-height: 70px !important;
        max-width: 160px !important;
    }

    .patrol-carousel {
        height: 280px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .hero-bg-wrapper {
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
        z-index: 1 !important;
    }
    
    .hero-bg-wrapper::after {
        background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45)) !important;
    }
    
    .hero-bg-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        object-position: center center !important;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        padding: 40px 24px !important;
        background-color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
        z-index: 2 !important;
    }
    
    .map-container, .map-container iframe {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .other-services-banner {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .other-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .chairman-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 24px;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .chairman-img {
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .chairman-img img {
        height: 220px;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* Small Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .experience-badge {
        padding: 16px;
        bottom: -10px;
        left: -10px;
    }
    
    .experience-badge .years {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .patrol-carousel {
        height: 240px !important;
    }
    
    .gm-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .gm-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 220px;
    }
    
    .gm-body {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    /* Typography scaling to prevent header wrapping issues on small viewports */
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }

    /* Gallery grid scaling for mini phone screens */
    .gallery-grid {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
        height: 110px;
    }
    
    .other-branches-title {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }
}

/* SCROLL INTERSECTION ANIMATION SUPPORT */
.scroll-anim {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.scroll-anim.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Service Card Pop Up Animation (Scroll Reveal) matching vs4.in springy zoom */
.service-card.scroll-anim {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.service-card.scroll-anim.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.delay-100 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* BACKGROUND SEAL WATERMARK */
.bg-watermark {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 780px; /* Increased size a bit */
    height: 780px;
    background-image: url('assets/round_seal.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.08; /* Constant, elegant stable opacity */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1; /* Renders above section backgrounds, but below content container */
}

/* PAGE CORNER LOGOS (WATERMARK STYLE) */
.page-corner-logo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    opacity: 0.65; /* Clear, beautiful watermark opacity */
    z-index: 999;
    pointer-events: none; /* Make sure it doesn't block clicks */
}
.corner-tl { top: 20px; left: 24px; }
.corner-tr { top: 20px; right: 24px; }
.corner-bl { bottom: 20px; left: 24px; }
.corner-br { bottom: 20px; right: 24px; }

/* GALLERY & FEEDBACK SECTION */
.gallery-feedback-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-feedback-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.gallery-col h3, .testimonials-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.gallery-col h3::before, .testimonials-col h3::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 18px;
    background-color: var(--accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    height: 180px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.85);
    color: var(--bg-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

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

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonials-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feedback-text {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.client-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.client-meta strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.client-meta span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FLOATING WIDGET */
.floating-widget {
    position: fixed;
    right: 25px;
    bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.floating-btn {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.email-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.whatsapp-btn-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    background-color: #25D366;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background-color: #128C7E;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.wa-options-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 70px;
    right: 0;
    width: 260px;
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 10000;
}

.wa-options-box.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.wa-header {
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.wa-opt-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: left;
}

.wa-opt-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.wa-opt-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.wa-state {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.wa-gm {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-feedback-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-widget {
        right: 15px;
        bottom: 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .floating-btn {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .wa-options-box {
        bottom: 60px;
        width: 220px;
    }
}

/* PRELOADER STYLE */
.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 99999; /* Highest priority */
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}

.preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 150px;
    height: auto;
    animation: pulseGlow 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.preloader-spinner {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-top-color: var(--accent);
    animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.preloader-text {
    color: var(--bg-white);
    font-family: 'Prompt', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: fadeInText 1.5s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3));
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.8));
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.3));
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInText {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 0.9;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE WATERMARK DIMENSIONS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bg-watermark {
        width: 320px !important;
        height: 320px !important;
    }
}

/* TESTIMONIALS MARQUEE ANIMATIONS & SLIDERS */
.testimonials-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}

.testimonials-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
}

.t-marquee-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.t-marquee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(10, 25, 49, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Pause sliding marquee rows on hover just like vs4.in */
.testimonials-marquee-wrapper:hover .testimonials-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@keyframes marquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px)); }
}

@keyframes marquee-reverse {
    0% { transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px)); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}