/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 15px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

.header .logo img {
  max-height: 32px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.header .logo h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.scrolled .header {
  box-shadow: 0px 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Global Header on Scroll
------------------------------*/
.scrolled .header {
  --background-color: #ffffff;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .footer-content .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer .footer-content .logo span {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer .footer-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

.footer .newsletter-form {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.footer .newsletter-form h5 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer .newsletter-form .input-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .newsletter-form input[type=email] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border: none;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer .newsletter-form input[type=email]:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer .newsletter-form input[type=email]::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.footer .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), black 10%);
}

.footer .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.footer .newsletter-form .loading,
.footer .newsletter-form .error-message,
.footer .newsletter-form .sent-message {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer h4 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer h4:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -8px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li {
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer .footer-links ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.footer .footer-links ul a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .footer-links ul a i {
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .footer-contact .contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer .footer-contact .contact-item .contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer .footer-contact .contact-item .contact-icon i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.footer .footer-contact .contact-item .contact-info p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer .social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.footer .social-links a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer .social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer .social-links a i {
  font-size: 16px;
}
/* Inline separator dot between text and link */
.footer .footer-bottom .footer-separator {
  margin: 0 6px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 35%);
}

/* Legal & Privacy link inline with copyright */
.footer .footer-bottom .footer-legal-link {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-legal-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Make sure it still looks good on mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer .footer-bottom .copyright p {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 60px 0 0;
  }

  .footer .footer-content {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .footer .footer-links,
  .footer .footer-contact {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

input[type=text],
input[type=email],
textarea {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
}

input[type=text]:focus,
input[type=email]:focus,
textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

input[type=text]::placeholder,
input[type=email]::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(50% - 30px);
  left: calc(50% - 30px);
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color) transparent var(--accent-color) transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 60px 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  overflow: clip;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {

  section,
  .section {
    scroll-margin-top: 60px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px auto;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.section-title p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.section-title h2:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  margin: auto;
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 60px 0;
  min-height: 60vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 10%, var(--accent-color) 45%, transparent 45%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.05;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 50px 15px;
}

.hero .hero-content {
  padding-right: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero .hero-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero .hero-content h1 span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  position: relative;
}

/* .hero .hero-content h1 span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 1px;
  opacity: 0.3;
} */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-content p {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero .hero-content p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.hero .btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 14px 35px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.hero .btn-primary:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero .btn-video {
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .btn-video i {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-right: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.hero .btn-video:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.hero .btn-video:hover i {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hero .hero-image {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero .hero-image {
    margin-top: 50px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .hero-image::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }
}

.hero .floating {
  max-width: 85%;
  height: auto;
  animation: floating 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero .floating {
    max-width: 90%;
  }
}

@keyframes floating {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-20px);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.1;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about {
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  background-color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about .about-image {
  position: relative;
}

.about .about-image img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about .about-image img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.about .content {
  padding-right: 60px;  /* pad away from the image */
  padding-left: 0;      /* remove the old right-column offset */
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about .content {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
}

.about .content h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .content .lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.about .content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.about .cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.about .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about .section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.about .stats-row .stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), var(--accent-color) 4%);
}

.about .stats-row .stat-item:hover h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .stats-row .stat-item:hover p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

/* .about .btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .btn-cta:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
}

.about .btn-cta i {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about .btn-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
} */

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# How We Work Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.how-we-work {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  background-color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.how-we-work .step-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.how-we-work .step-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.how-we-work .step-item:last-child::after {
  display: none;
}

.how-we-work .step-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.how-we-work .step-circle span {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.how-we-work .step-item:hover .step-circle {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.how-we-work .step-item:hover .step-circle span {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.how-we-work h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.how-we-work p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .how-we-work .step-item::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .how-we-work .step-circle {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .how-we-work .step-circle span {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .how-we-work h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .how-we-work .step-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }

  .how-we-work .step-circle span {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .how-we-work h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .how-we-work p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* ===== Value Pillars Section (PracticeGrid) – Enhanced ===== */
.value-pillars {
  padding-top: 72px;
  padding-bottom: 72px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.35), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    var(--background-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle overlay to keep things soft */
.value-pillars::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
    rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9)
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.value-pillars .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Pillar cards */
.value-pillars .pillar-card {
  --pillar-accent: var(--accent-color);

  height: 100%;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.9), var(--surface-color));
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
  transition:
    transform 0.22s ease,
    box-shadow 0.22s ease,
    border-color 0.22s ease,
    background 0.25s ease,
    filter 0.22s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* light sheen effect */
.value-pillars .pillar-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Accent variations per card */
.value-pillars .col-lg-3:nth-child(1) .pillar-card {
  --pillar-accent: #1d4ed8; /* primary brand blue */
}

.value-pillars .col-lg-3:nth-child(2) .pillar-card {
  --pillar-accent: #2563eb; /* slightly brighter blue */
}

.value-pillars .col-lg-3:nth-child(3) .pillar-card {
  --pillar-accent: #0ea5e9; /* blue-cyan */
}

.value-pillars .col-lg-3:nth-child(4) .pillar-card {
  --pillar-accent: #6366f1; /* indigo accent */
}

.value-pillars .pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.value-pillars .pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

/* Hover effect – depth + subtle motion */

.value-pillars .pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-color: var(--pillar-accent);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.9), var(--surface-color));
  filter: saturate(1.03);
}

.value-pillars .pillar-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Accent bar at top of each card */

.value-pillars .pillar-card::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--pillar-accent),
    #60a5fa
  );
  transition: width 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
}

.value-pillars .pillar-card:hover::before {
  width: 60px;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Responsive tweaks */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .value-pillars {
    padding-top: 52px;
    padding-bottom: 52px;
  }

  .value-pillars .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .value-pillars .pillar-card {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px 16px;
  }

  .value-pillars .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* Pillar icon wrapper */
.value-pillars .pillar-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 30% 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95),
    rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  color: var(--pillar-accent); /* uses the per-card accent you already set */
  transition:
    transform 0.22s ease,
    box-shadow 0.22s ease,
    border-color 0.22s ease,
    background 0.22s ease;
}

/* Bootstrap icon inside */
.value-pillars .pillar-icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Slight lift on hover when the card hovers */
.value-pillars .pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--pillar-accent);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 30% 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 1),
    rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.9)
  );
}

/* Mobile tweak so icon doesn’t feel too heavy */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .value-pillars .pillar-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .value-pillars .pillar-icon i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Who It's For – Enhanced Icon List Style
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.who-its-for {
  padding-top: 80px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  background: var(--background-color);
  position: relative;
}

.who-its-for::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.who-its-for .section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.who-its-for .who-intro h2 {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.who-its-for .who-intro p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.who-its-for .feature-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.8);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.who-its-for .feature-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.who-its-for .feature-text:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "•";
  margin-left: 12px;
  color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* List layout */
.who-its-for .who-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.who-its-for .who-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.who-its-for .who-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-color), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Icon pill */
.who-its-for .who-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.who-its-for .who-icon i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Text */
.who-its-for .who-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.who-its-for .who-body p {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.who-its-for .who-benefits {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.who-its-for .benefit-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hover effects */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .who-its-for .who-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-item:hover .who-icon {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-item:hover .who-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-item:hover .benefit-tag {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
  }
}

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .who-its-for {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-list {
    margin-top: 32px;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-item {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .who-its-for .who-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-icon {
    align-self: center;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-benefits {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .who-its-for .who-intro h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .who-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .feature-pill {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .who-its-for .feature-text:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

.about .overlay-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  max-width: 280px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .overlay-card {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

.about .overlay-card .card-content {
  position: relative;
}

.about .overlay-card .card-content h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .overlay-card .card-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about .overlay-card .card-content .card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about .overlay-card .card-content .card-icon i {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}
/* SECTION WRAPPER */
.trust-strip {
    background: var(--contrast-color);
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Optional: centre the section heading */
.trust-strip .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* LAYOUT: 2 CARDS PER ROW */
.trust-strip .trust-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}

/* CARD */
.trust-strip .trust-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);    /* 2 per line on desktop */
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(76, 111, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 22px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition:
        border-color 0.2s ease,
        box-shadow 0.2s ease,
        transform 0.2s ease,
        background-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT */
.trust-strip .trust-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(76, 111, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* ICON: light outline circle */
.trust-strip .trust-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(76, 111, 255, 0.35);
    background: transparent;
    color: #4c6fff;
}

.trust-strip .trust-icon i {
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* TEXT AREA */
.trust-strip .trust-content h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    color: #111827;
}

.trust-strip .trust-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    color: #4b5563;
}

/* RESPONSIVE: STACK ON SMALL SCREENS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trust-strip .trust-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
}