/* ======================================================
           CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES — from design_system.html
        ====================================================== */
        :root {
            --brand-50: #F2F2F2;
            --brand-100: #E5E7EB;
            --brand-400: #556273;
            --brand-500: #049DBF;
            --brand-600: #037B96;
            --brand-800: #024873;
            --brand-900: #023E73;

            --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            --font-jakarta: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            --font-mono: 'Space Mono', monospace;
        }

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

        html {
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            background: var(--brand-50);
            color: var(--brand-900);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            min-height: 100vh;
        }
        body.intro-active {
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        img,
        video {
            display: block;
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }

        button {
            cursor: pointer;
            border: none;
            background: none;
            font-family: inherit;
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
        .headline, [class$="-headline"] {
            text-wrap: balance;
        }

        /* ======================================================
           HERO — FULL VIEWPORT CONTAINER
        ====================================================== */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100vh;
            height: 100dvh;
            background: var(--brand-900);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding-bottom: 6rem;
            /* Perfect reservation for the trust bar */
        }

        /* Water Trails Background (from design system) */
        .hero::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-color: var(--brand-900);
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(3, 123, 150, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100%25' height='100%25' viewBox='0 0 1600 800' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,500 C200,300 400,700 800,500 C1200,300 1400,600 1700,500' fill='none' stroke='rgba(242,242,242,0.05)' stroke-width='4' /%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,300 C300,200 500,500 900,300 C1300,100 1500,400 1700,300' fill='none' stroke='rgba(242,242,242,0.03)' stroke-width='8' /%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,700 C250,600 450,800 850,600 C1250,400 1450,750 1700,650' fill='none' stroke='rgba(4,157,191,0.08)' stroke-width='6' /%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: cover, cover, auto 200%;
            background-position: center;
            z-index: 1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Secondary Water layer for depth */
        .hero::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100%25' height='100%25' viewBox='0 0 1600 800' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-200,400 C100,600 500,200 900,400 C1300,600 1600,300 1800,400' fill='none' stroke='rgba(4,157,191,0.05)' stroke-width='10' /%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: auto 150%;
            animation: wave-drift-reverse 35s linear infinite;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        @keyframes wave-drift-reverse {
            0% {
                background-position: 100% 50%;
            }

            100% {
                background-position: 0% 50%;
            }
        }

        /* ======================================================
           HERO INNER — THE GLASS CARD (from design system)
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-card {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            width: calc(100% - 2rem);
            max-width: 1400px;
            height: calc(100% - 2rem);
            /* Use available space within the padded flex container */
            background: var(--brand-50);
            border-radius: 2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            /* Clean drop shadow without cyan bleed */
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        /* Inner Glow (from design system) */
        .hero-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: -10%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 60%;
            height: 70%;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(100px);
            opacity: 0.12;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: glow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes glow {
            0% {
                opacity: 0.08;
                filter: blur(100px);
            }

            100% {
                opacity: 0.16;
                filter: blur(130px);
            }
        }

        /* ======================================================
           LOGO SPLASH — Centered intro before video
        ====================================================== */
        .logo-splash {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 200;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background: transparent;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            pointer-events: none;
            /* Let clicks pass through if needed */
        }

        .logo-splash img {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            object-fit: contain;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: scale(0.7);
        }

        /* ======================================================
           HEADER / TOPBAR
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-header {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 30;
            padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .hero-header-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-radius: 9999px;
            padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        }

        .logo-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }

        .logo-link:hover {
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .logo-symbol {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            object-fit: contain;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .logo-wordmark {
            height: 38px;
            margin-left: 0;
            transform: translateY(3px);
            /* Nudges the text down slightly for better visual alignment */
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: none;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2rem;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 0.8125rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            transition: color 0.3s;
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--brand-500);
        }

        .header-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.4);
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .header-cta:hover {
            background: var(--brand-600);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        @media (min-width: 800px) {
            .nav-links {
                display: flex;
            }

            .hero-header {
                padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            }
        }

        /* ======================================================
           HERO BODY — TWO COLUMNS
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-body {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 20;
            flex: 1;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            padding: 0 1.5rem 0.5rem;
            align-items: center;
            min-height: 0;
        }

        @media (min-width: 800px) {
            .hero-body {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                gap: 2.5rem;
                padding: 0 2.5rem 1rem;
            }
        }

        @media (min-width: 1280px) {
            .hero-body {
                gap: 3rem;
                padding: 0 3rem 1.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* ======================================================
           LEFT COLUMN — COPY
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-copy {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0;
        }

        @keyframes floatTrust {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
        }

        .hero-trust-item {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            white-space: nowrap;
            transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
            animation: floatTrust 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .hero-trust-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
        .hero-trust-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2s; }
        .hero-trust-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4s; }

        .hero-trust-item:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* Eyebrow badge */
        .eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.625rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            width: fit-content;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .eyebrow-dot {
            position: relative;
            width: 7px;
            height: 7px;
        }

        .eyebrow-dot::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            animation: ping 1.5s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
        }

        .eyebrow-dot::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--brand-500);
        }

        @keyframes ping {

            75%,
            100% {
                transform: scale(2.5);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        /* Headline */
        .hero-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            line-height: 1.08;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            margin-top: 0.75rem;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .hero-headline .gradient-text {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-800), var(--brand-500));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        /* Subheadline */
        .hero-sub {
            color: var(--brand-400);
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin-top: 0.75rem;
            max-width: 480px;
            opacity: 0;
        }



        /* CTAs */
        .cta-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        /* Primary CTA — Shimmer beam (from design system) */
        .cta-primary-wrapper {
            position: relative;
        }

        .cta-primary-wrapper .glow-bg {
            position: absolute;
            inset: -8px;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.35);
            filter: blur(16px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .cta-primary-wrapper:hover .glow-bg {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .cta-primary {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            padding: 2px;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .cta-primary .spin-border {
            position: absolute;
            inset: -1000%;
            background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0 340deg, var(--brand-500) 360deg);
            animation: spin-slow 2s linear infinite;
        }

        .cta-primary:hover .spin-border {
            background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent 0 340deg, #fff 360deg);
        }

        @keyframes spin-slow {
            to {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }

        .cta-primary .cta-inner {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: var(--brand-900);
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            transition: background 0.3s;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cta-primary:hover .cta-inner {
            background: var(--brand-800);
        }

        /* Shimmer sweep inside CTA */
        .cta-inner::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
            transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-15deg);
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .cta-primary:hover .cta-inner::before {
            opacity: 1;
            animation: shimmer 1.5s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmer {
            from {
                transform: translateX(-100%) skewX(-15deg);
            }

            to {
                transform: translateX(200%) skewX(-15deg);
            }
        }

        .cta-primary .cta-arrow {
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .cta-primary:hover .cta-arrow {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        /* Secondary CTA */
        .cta-secondary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            background: #fff;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.8125rem;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            transition: all 0.3s;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        }

        .cta-secondary:hover {
            border-color: var(--brand-500);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.15);
        }

        .cta-secondary svg {
            color: var(--brand-500);
        }

        /* ======================================================
           RIGHT COLUMN — VIDEO
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-video-col {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-height: 0;
        }

        /* Video container */
        .video-frame {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
            border-radius: 1.5rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow:
                0 25px 60px -12px rgba(2, 62, 115, 0.25),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) inset;
            background: var(--brand-900);
        }

        .video-frame video {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }

        /* Premium gradient overlay at bottom of video */
        .video-frame::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 40%;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(2, 62, 115, 0.3), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Floating badge on video */
        .video-badge {
            position: absolute;
            z-index: 5;
            bottom: 1rem;
            left: 1rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border-radius: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
            opacity: 0;
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes float {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-6px);
            }
        }

        .video-badge-icon {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .video-badge-text strong {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            display: block;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .video-badge-text span {
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        }

        /* [CHANGE 1] Removed .video-badge-top (✨ Premium Tier) entirely */

        /* ======================================================
           VIDEO OVERLAY — fullscreen cinematic intro
           [CHANGE 2] Now the video itself starts fullscreen and
           morphs/shrinks into its final position over ~3s
        ====================================================== */
        .video-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 50;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            pointer-events: none;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .video-overlay video {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .video-overlay-gradient {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--brand-900) 0%, transparent 50%);
            opacity: 0.4;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* ======================================================
           TRUST BAR / PILLARS
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-trust-bar {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            min-height: 6rem;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem 2rem;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .trust-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #ffffff;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            /* Glass pill look */
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
            border-radius: 100px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .trust-icon {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #ffffff;
            /* User requested white */
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
        }

        /* ======================================================
           RESPONSIVE TYPOGRAPHY
        ====================================================== */
        .hero-headline {
            font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
        }

        .hero-sub {
            font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1rem);
        }

        @media (max-width: 799px) {
            .hero {
                height: auto;
                min-height: auto; /* Remove forced viewport height */
                padding: 1.5rem 1rem 2.5rem 1rem; /* Closer to top, graceful bottom */
                flex-direction: column; /* Stack card and pillars naturally */
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }
            .hero-trust-bar {
                position: relative; /* Break out of absolute positioning */
                bottom: auto;
                left: auto;
                margin-top: 1.5rem;
                flex-direction: column; /* One below the other */
                gap: 0.75rem;
            }

            .hero-card {
                height: auto; /* Shrink to wrap content strictly, eliminating huge white gaps */
                width: 100%;
                border-radius: 1.5rem;
            }

            .logo-splash {
                border-radius: 1.5rem;
            }

            .video-overlay {
                border-radius: 1.5rem;
            }

            .hero-body {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: center;
                align-items: center;
                text-align: center;
                overflow-y: visible; /* Safe for auto height */
                padding: 0 1rem 2rem; /* Add 2rem bottom padding so the button doesn't hug the border */
                gap: 1rem;
            }

            .hero-copy {
                display: contents; /* Flattens children so button can go below video */
            }
            .hero-headline { order: 1; }
            .hero-sub { order: 2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
            .hero-video-col { order: 3; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
            .cta-group { order: 4; margin-top: 1.5rem; /* Clear the video badge */ }

            .hero-sub {
                max-width: 100%;
            }

            .pillars {
                padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem;
            }

            .cta-group {
                justify-content: center;
                margin-top: 1.25rem;
            }

            .video-frame {
                aspect-ratio: 16/9;
                max-height: 220px;
            }

            .video-badge {
                display: flex;
                bottom: 0.5rem;
                left: 50%;
                transform: translateX(-50%);
                padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
                width: max-content; /* Ensure it never gets squeezed by container limits */
                white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent any text wraps/cuts */
                gap: 0.35rem;
                border-radius: 0.5rem;
            }
            .video-badge-icon {
                width: 20px;
                height: 20px;
                font-size: 0.65rem;
            }
            .video-badge-text strong {
                font-size: 0.65rem;
            }
            .video-badge-text span {
                font-size: 0.5rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 639px) {
            .hero-header {
                padding: 0.5rem;
            }

            .hero-header-inner {
                padding: 0.5rem;
            }

            .logo-link {
                gap: 0.4rem;
            }

            .logo-wordmark {
                height: 28px;
                margin-left: 0;
                transform: translateY(2px);
            }

            .logo-symbol {
                width: 32px;
                height: 32px;
            }

            .hero-headline {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
                margin-top: 0.5rem;
                line-height: 1.15;
            }

            .hero-sub {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
                margin-top: 0.75rem;
                line-height: 1.4;
            }

            .hero-trust-bar {
                padding: 0;
                gap: 0.65rem;
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .trust-item {
                font-size: 0.85rem;
                padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
                gap: 0.5rem;
            }

            .trust-icon {
                font-size: 1.35rem;
            }

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

            .cta-primary .cta-inner {
                padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .cta-secondary {
                padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .video-frame {
                max-height: 180px;
            }

            .logo-splash img {
                width: 65px;
                height: 65px;
            }
        }

        /* ======================================================
           FLOATING BEAMS (from design system)
        ====================================================== */
        .beam {
            position: absolute;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 2;
            mix-blend-mode: screen;
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        .beam-v {
            width: 1px;
            height: 300px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--brand-500), transparent);
            animation: beam-v 6s infinite;
        }

        .beam-h {
            width: 300px;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--brand-500), transparent);
            animation: beam-h 5s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes beam-v {
            0% {
                top: -300px;
                opacity: 0;
            }

            10% {
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            90% {
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            100% {
                top: 100%;
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        @keyframes beam-h {
            0% {
                left: -300px;
                opacity: 0;
            }

            10% {
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            90% {
                opacity: 0.5;
            }

            100% {
                left: 100%;
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        /* Hide scrollbar during intro */
        /* =========================================
           SCROLL REVEAL CONTENT (ABOUT)
        ========================================= */
        .sc-about {
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
            background: #fff;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sc-about::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(4,157,191,0.15), transparent);
        }

        .sc-about-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sc-about { padding: 3.5rem 2rem; }
            .sc-about-inner {
                grid-template-columns: 55% 1fr;
                gap: 0;
            }
        }

        /* ——— LEFT COLUMN ——— */
        .sc-left {
            padding: 0;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sc-left { padding: 1.5rem 3rem 1.5rem 0; }
        }

        .sc-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sc-eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 24px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .sc-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sc-headline .accent {
            color: var(--brand-500);
        }

        .sc-body {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 480px;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        /* Pillar Items — on dark panel */
        .sc-pillars {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .sc-pillar {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            padding: 0.85rem 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            position: relative;
            cursor: default;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sc-pillar:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .sc-pillar::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: -0.75rem; top: 0; bottom: 0;
            width: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }
        .sc-pillar:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
        .sc-pillar:hover { padding-left: 0.5rem; }

        .sc-pillar-icon {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 34px; height: 34px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            border-radius: 9px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4,157,191,0.35);
        }

        .sc-pillar-content h4 {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 0.05rem;
        }
        .sc-pillar-content p {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
        }

        .sc-right {
            background: var(--brand-900);
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
            margin-top: 32px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: visible;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(4,157,191,0.2);
            box-shadow:
                0 0 0 1px rgba(4,157,191,0.08),
                0 0 40px -4px rgba(4,157,191,0.2),
                0 0 80px -8px rgba(4,157,191,0.08),
                0 25px 60px -15px rgba(10,36,58,0.3);
        }
        /* Water trails texture */
        .sc-right::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%, rgba(4,157,191,0.18) 0%, transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 100%, rgba(3,123,150,0.1) 0%, transparent 45%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .sc-right::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: -1px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(4,157,191,0.6), transparent);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        /* Corner glow */
        .sc-right-glow {
            position: absolute;
            top: -35px; right: -35px;
            width: 100px; height: 100px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(4,157,191,0.2);
            filter: blur(35px);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            animation: pulse-glow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes pulse-glow {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.2); }
        }


        /* Callout on light bg */
        .sc-callout {
            position: relative;
            padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
            background: rgba(4,157,191,0.04);
            border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 0 0.75rem 0.75rem 0;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sc-callout p {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            font-style: italic;
        }
        .sc-callout-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            margin-top: 0.85rem;
        }
        .sc-callout-author-icon {
            width: 32px; height: 32px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            border: 2px solid var(--brand-500);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(4,157,191,0.3);
        }
        .sc-callout-author-icon img {
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        .sc-callout-author span {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--brand-900);
        }
        .sc-callout-author span em {
            font-style: normal;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin-left: 0.2rem;
        }

        /* Badge on dark */
        .sc-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            border-radius: 0.6rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            width: fit-content;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sc-badge-icon {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 26px; height: 26px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            color: #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4,157,191,0.35);
        }
        .sc-badge-text {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: #fff;
            line-height: 1.15;
        }
        .sc-badge-text span {
            display: block;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            margin-top: 0.05rem;
        }

        /* Responsive for section */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .sc-about { padding: 3.5rem 1rem; }
            .sc-right { border-radius: 1.25rem; padding: 2rem 1.5rem; min-height: auto; }
            .sc-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
            .sc-stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 639px) {
            .sc-about { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
            .sc-headline { font-size: 1.75rem; }
            .sc-right { padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem; }
            .sc-stat-number { font-size: 1.6rem; }
            .sc-callout p { font-size: 0.85rem; }
            .sc-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
        }

        /* =========================================
           SERVICES SECTION
        ========================================= */
        .sv-section {
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
            background: var(--brand-50);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sv-section::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(4,157,191,0.12), transparent);
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sv-section { padding: 5rem 2rem; }
        }

        .sv-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .sv-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .sv-eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 24px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .sv-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.1;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .sv-sub {
            font-size: 0.92rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            max-width: 500px;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        /* Services Grid */
        .sv-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 1.25rem;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .sv-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        .sv-card {
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #fff, rgba(248, 252, 253, 0.5));
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(25px);
            z-index: 1;
        }
        /* Subtle texture for all cards */
        .sv-card::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(4,157,191,0.03), transparent 60%);
            z-index: -1;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .sv-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%;
            height: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(4,157,191,0.4), transparent);
            transition: height 0.4s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .sv-card:hover::before { height: 2px; }
        .sv-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(4,157,191,0.25);
            box-shadow: 
                0 10px 40px -10px rgba(4,157,191,0.08),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(4,157,191,0.05);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }
        /* Featured card */
        .sv-card.sv-featured {
            border-color: rgba(4,157,191,0.25);
            box-shadow: 
                0 4px 25px -6px rgba(4,157,191,0.12),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(4,157,191,0.05) inset;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff, rgba(244, 251, 252, 0.8));
        }
        .sv-card.sv-featured::before {
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brand-500), transparent);
        }

        /* Most Popular badge */
        .sv-popular {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.35rem;
            padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
            color: #fff;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.55rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.08em;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4,157,191,0.3);
        }

        .sv-card-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }
        .sv-card-icon {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px; height: 44px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--brand-50));
            color: var(--brand-500);
            font-size: 1.35rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(4,157,191,0.05);
        }
        .sv-featured .sv-card-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600));
            color: #fff;
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(4,157,191,0.3);
        }

        .sv-card-title {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .sv-card-tagline {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            font-style: italic;
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        }

        .sv-card-desc {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        /* Frequency pills */
        .sv-freq {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }
        .sv-freq span {
            padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: var(--brand-50);
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        /* Checklist groups */
        .sv-checklist-group {
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        }
        .sv-checklist-label {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
        }
        .sv-checklist-label iconify-icon {
            color: var(--brand-500);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .sv-checklist {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0; margin: 0;
        }
        .sv-checklist li {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            padding-left: 1.4rem;
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
        }
        .sv-checklist li::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0; top: 0.4rem;
            width: 5px; height: 5px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(4,157,191,0.15);
        }

        /* Best for */
        .sv-best {
            margin-top: 1.25rem;
            margin-left: calc(-1.75rem + 0.25rem);
            margin-right: calc(-1.75rem + 0.25rem);
            padding: 1rem calc(1.75rem - 0.25rem) 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        .sv-best-label {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.55rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-top: 0.15rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
            background: var(--brand-50);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }
        .sv-best p {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* Transition banner */
        .sv-transition {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 1.5rem 0;
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .sv-transition p {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            background: var(--brand-50);
            padding: 0.4rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
        }
        .sv-transition::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--brand-200), transparent);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Commercial card horizontal */
        .sv-commercial {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .sv-commercial {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
                align-items: center;
            }
            .sv-commercial .sv-best {
                grid-column: 1 / -1;
            }
        }
        .sv-commercial .sv-best {
            margin-top: -0.5rem; /* Offset the 2rem grid gap slightly */
        }
        .sv-checklist-2col {
            columns: 2;
            column-gap: 2rem;
            width: 100%;
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .sv-checklist-2col { columns: 1; }
        }

        /* CTA Block */
        .sv-cta {
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
            background: var(--brand-900);
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .sv-cta {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
        }
        .sv-cta::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(4,157,191,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 50%, rgba(3,123,150,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .sv-cta-text {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            margin: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .sv-cta-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            color: #fff;
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4,157,191,0.35);
        }
        .sv-cta-btn:hover {
            background: var(--brand-600);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(4,157,191,0.4);
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .sv-card { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
            .sv-card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; }
        }
        /* =========================================
           HOW IT WORKS SECTION
        ========================================= */
        .hw-section {
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            background: #fff;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .hw-section { padding: 5rem 2rem; }
        }
        .hw-inner {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .hw-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }
        .hw-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .hw-eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 24px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .hw-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
            color: var(--brand-900);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .hw-timeline {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .hw-timeline {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
                gap: 2rem;
            }
            .hw-timeline::before {
                content: "";
                position: absolute;
                top: 32px;
                left: 32px;
                right: 32px;
                height: 2px;
                background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--brand-200) 10%, var(--brand-200) 90%, transparent 100%);
                z-index: 0;
            }
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .hw-timeline { gap: 4rem; }
        }
        
        .hw-step {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        
        .hw-step-top {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            background: #fff;
            padding-right: 1.5rem; /* Covers the line behind for space */
            align-self: flex-start;
        }
        
        .hw-step-num {
            width: 64px; height: 64px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--brand-50));
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            color: var(--brand-500);
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(4,157,191,0.06);
            position: relative;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .hw-step:hover .hw-step-num {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-400), var(--brand-600));
            color: #fff;
            border-color: transparent;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(4,157,191,0.3);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        .hw-step-icon {
            width: 44px; height: 44px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(4,157,191,0.05);
            color: var(--brand-500);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-50);
        }

        .hw-step-content h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }
        .hw-step-content p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--brand-600);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        .hw-step-content p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .hw-step-content p strong {
            color: var(--brand-900);
            font-weight: 700;
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .hw-step-top { gap: 0.75rem; padding-right: 0; }
            .hw-step-num {
                width: 48px; height: 48px;
                font-size: 1.15rem;
            }
            .hw-step-icon {
                width: 36px; height: 36px;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            .hw-step-content h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
        }
        /* =========================================
           REVIEWS & BEFORE/AFTER SECTION
        ========================================= */
        .rv-section {
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem; /* Extra top padding for wave */
            background-color: var(--brand-900);
            background-image: 
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(3, 123, 150, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100%25' height='100%25' viewBox='0 0 1600 800' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,500 C200,300 400,700 800,500 C1200,300 1400,600 1700,500' fill='none' stroke='rgba(242,242,242,0.05)' stroke-width='4' /%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,300 C300,200 500,500 900,300 C1300,100 1500,400 1700,300' fill='none' stroke='rgba(242,242,242,0.03)' stroke-width='8' /%3E%3Cpath d='M-100,700 C250,600 450,800 850,600 C1250,400 1450,750 1700,650' fill='none' stroke='rgba(4,157,191,0.08)' stroke-width='6' /%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: cover, cover, auto 200%;
            background-position: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 10;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .rv-section { padding: 7rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem; }
        }

        .rv-section::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100%25' height='100%25' viewBox='0 0 1600 800' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M-200,400 C100,600 500,200 900,400 C1300,600 1600,300 1800,400' fill='none' stroke='rgba(4,157,191,0.05)' stroke-width='10' /%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            background-size: auto 150%;
            animation: wave-drift-reverse 35s linear infinite;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        @keyframes wave-drift-reverse {
            0% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
            100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        }
        
        /* Water Wave Divider */
        .rv-wave {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            line-height: 0;
            transform: translateY(-1px); /* avoid 1px gap */
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .rv-wave svg {
            display: block;
            width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
            height: 60px;
            fill: #fff; /* Match background above */
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .rv-wave svg { height: 110px; }
        }



        .rv-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        .rv-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }
        .rv-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-50);
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .rv-eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 24px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .rv-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
            color: #fff;
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }
        .rv-sub {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            max-width: 650px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .rv-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: stretch;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
        }

        /* High Visibility Cards - Redesigned to be smaller and centered */
        .rv-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
            border: 1px solid #fff;
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 320px;
            text-align: center;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2; /* above bubbles */
        }
        .rv-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 25px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.2), inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
        }
        .rv-stars {
            color: #FACC15; /* Bright Yellow */
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.1rem;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.3));
        }
        .rv-quote {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-style: italic;
        }
        .rv-author {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            padding-top: 1rem;
        }
        .rv-author-name {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
        }
        .rv-author-service {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        /* Before/After Slider */
        .ba-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        .ba-header h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #fff;
        }
        .ba-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ba-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
        }
        .ba-item {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.25rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        .ba-slider {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            padding-top: 100%; /* square ratio */
            border-radius: 1rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            user-select: none;
            -webkit-user-select: none;
            touch-action: pan-y;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            --pos: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .ba-slider img {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .ba-after { z-index: 1; }
        .ba-before {
            z-index: 2;
            clip-path: polygon(0 0, var(--pos) 0, var(--pos) 100%, 0 100%);
        }
        .ba-handle {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; bottom: 0;
            left: var(--pos);
            width: 3px;
            background: #fff;
            z-index: 3;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .ba-handle-btn {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%; left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            width: 40px; height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #fff;
            color: var(--brand-900);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }
        .ba-slider:active .ba-handle-btn {
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
        }
        .ba-label-before, .ba-label-after {
            position: absolute;
            top: 1.25rem;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
            color: #fff;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 999px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            z-index: 4;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .ba-label-before { left: 1.25rem; }
        .ba-label-after { right: 1.25rem; }

        .ba-item h4 {
            text-align: center;
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: #fff;
        }



        /* =========================================
           SERVICE AREAS SECTION
        ========================================= */
        .sa-section {
            padding: 3rem 1.5rem 2rem;
            background: var(--brand-50);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sa-section { padding: 8rem 2rem 2rem; }
        }
        .sa-inner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .sa-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }
        @media (min-width: 992px) {
            .sa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 6rem; }
        }
        
        .sa-content {
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        .sa-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        .sa-eyebrow::before {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 24px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .sa-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            color: var(--brand-900);
            line-height: 1.1;
            letter-spacing: -0.025em;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
        }
        .sa-sub {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            max-width: 95%;
        }

        .sa-cities {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .sa-city {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
            cursor: default;
        }
        .sa-city:hover {
            border-color: var(--brand-500);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(4,157,191,0.1);
        }
        .sa-city iconify-icon {
            color: var(--brand-500);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .sa-commercial {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            font-weight: 500;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .sa-cta {
            margin-top: 2rem;
            padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
            background: var(--brand-900);
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 62, 115, 0.15);
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .sa-cta {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
            }
        }
        .sa-cta::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-image:
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(4,157,191,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 50%, rgba(3,123,150,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
            border-radius: 1.25rem;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .sa-cta-text {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            margin: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .sa-cta-btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
            border-radius: 9999px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
            color: #fff;
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            text-decoration: none;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4,157,191,0.35);
        }
        .sa-cta-btn:hover {
            background: var(--brand-400);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(4,157,191,0.5);
        }

        .sa-map-col {
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        .sa-map-container {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 1 / 0.88;
            height: auto;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(2, 62, 115, 0.08); 
            border: 6px solid #fff;
            background: var(--brand-100);
        }
        .sa-map-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.05); /* very slight tint to match brand */
            pointer-events: none; /* Allows user to interact with the map */
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .sa-map-container iframe {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
        }
        .sa-map-container:hover iframe {
            opacity: 0.95;
        }

        /* Abstract Pin */
        .sa-map-pin {
            display: none;
        }

        /* =========================================
           CONTACT SECTION (One-Line Banner Style)
        ========================================= */
        .ct-section {
            padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem; /* Reduced top padding significantly */
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
        }
        .ct-banner {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 2rem;
            padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(4,157,191,0.06);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px);
        }
        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .ct-banner {
                padding: 4rem;
                align-items: center;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }
        .ct-banner-content {
            width: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .ct-eyebrow {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: var(--brand-500);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .ct-eyebrow::before, .ct-eyebrow::after {
            content: "";
            display: block;
            width: 20px; height: 2px;
            background: var(--brand-500);
        }
        .ct-headline {
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
            color: var(--brand-900);
            line-height: 1.15;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }
        .ct-sub {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
        }

        .ct-meta {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            background: var(--brand-50);
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
            width: 100%;
            max-width: fit-content;
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .ct-meta {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                padding: 1rem;
                border-radius: 0.75rem;
            }
        }
        .ct-meta-item {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        .ct-meta-item iconify-icon {
            color: var(--brand-500);
            font-size: 1.25rem;
        }
        a.ct-meta-link {
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        a.ct-meta-link:hover {
            background: var(--brand-100);
            border-color: var(--brand-200);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(4,157,191,0.08);
        }
        
        .ct-buttons {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 800px;
        }
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ct-buttons { flex-direction: row; }
            .ct-btn-primary { flex: 1; }
        }
        .ct-btn-primary {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            width: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-500), var(--brand-600));
            color: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.25);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .ct-btn-container {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: flex-start;
            text-align: left;
            gap: 0.1rem;
        }
        .ct-btn-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            opacity: 0.8;
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        .ct-btn-value {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            word-break: break-word;
        }
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .ct-btn-primary { padding: 0.85rem 1rem; gap: 0.5rem; border-radius: 0.75rem; }
            .ct-btn-value { font-size: 0.9rem; }
            .ct-btn-label { font-size: 0.6rem; }
        }
        .ct-btn-primary::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0;
            width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
            transform: translateX(-100%);
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }
        .ct-btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(4, 157, 191, 0.35);
        }
        .ct-btn-primary:hover::after {
            transform: translateX(100%);
        }
        .ct-btn-secondary {
            background: var(--brand-50);
            color: var(--brand-900);
            border: 1px solid var(--brand-100);
        }
        .ct-btn-secondary:hover {
            background: var(--brand-100);
            border-color: var(--brand-200);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .ct-btn-primary iconify-icon, .ct-btn-secondary iconify-icon {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .ct-btn-secondary iconify-icon { color: var(--brand-500); }

        .ct-direct {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--brand-400);
            opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .ct-direct a {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--brand-800);
            transition: color 0.3s;
            display: inline-block;
            margin: 0 0.3rem;
        }
        .ct-direct a:hover {
            color: var(--brand-500);
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .ct-direct a { display: block; margin: 0.5rem 0; }
        }

        /* =========================================
           FOOTER
        ========================================= */
        .ft-section {
            padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1rem;
            background: var(--brand-900);
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            color: #fff;
        }
        .ft-glow {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -200px; left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 800px; height: 400px;
            background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(4,157,191,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .ft-inner {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }
        .ft-logo img {
            height: 180px;
            width: auto;
            max-width: 90vw;
            object-fit: contain;
            opacity: 0.95;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        .ft-logo:hover img {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        .ft-info {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
            letter-spacing: 0.02em;
        }
        .ft-bottom {
            width: 100%;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
            font-family: var(--font-jakarta);
            margin-top: 0;
        }