/* =========================================================
   QCS GLOBAL CONSULT — GLOBAL STYLESHEET
   Brand: Deep Purple #2B176F, Teal #0098C7
   ========================================================= */

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

:root {
  --purple: #2B176F;
  --purple-deep: #1B0E4A;
  --purple-soft: #4D33A6;
  --teal: #0098C7;
  --teal-deep: #00729A;
  --sky: #DDF7FF;
  --lavender: #F4F1FF;
  --off-white: #F8FAFC;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --gold: #D8A642;
  --text: #111827;
  --text-soft: #4B5563;
  --text-mute: #6B7280;
  --line: rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.10);
  --shadow-sm: 0 6px 20px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 40px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 30px 80px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.18);
  --r-sm: 12px;
  --r-md: 20px;
  --r-lg: 32px;
  --r-xl: 48px;
  --font-display: "Instrument Serif", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: "Outfit", "Manrope", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .container { padding: 0 18px; } }

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn .arr { transition: transform .25s ease; }
.btn:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B176F 0%, #0098C7 120%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 152, 199, 0.25), 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 152, 199, 0.35), 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.30); }

.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--purple); }

.btn-outline {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-deep); }

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.30);
}
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13px; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.08);
  transition: background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.site-header.scrolled { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.header-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  height: 78px; gap: 24px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.brand-mark img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.brand-name { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-name .b1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--purple); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.brand-name .b2 { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--teal-deep); text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 600; }

.nav-main { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.nav-main a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.nav-main a:hover { color: var(--purple); background: var(--lavender); }
.nav-main a.active { color: var(--purple); }
.nav-main a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 2px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.header-ctas { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.header-ctas .icon-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lavender); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--purple);
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.header-ctas .icon-btn:hover { background: var(--purple); color: #fff; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--lavender);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--purple);
  position: relative; transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.hamburger span::before, .hamburger span::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; width: 20px; height: 2px; background: var(--purple);
  transition: transform .3s ease, top .3s ease;
}
.hamburger span::before { top: -6px; }
.hamburger span::after { top: 6px; }
.hamburger.open span { background: transparent; }
.hamburger.open span::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span::after  { top: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; inset: 78px 0 0 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--lavender) 100%);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.2,1);
  z-index: 99;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.06);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover,
.mobile-menu a:focus-visible,
.mobile-menu a:active {
  background: rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.08);
  color: var(--text);
}
.mobile-menu a.active,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current-menu-item > a,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current_page_item > a,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--purple);
}
.mobile-menu a.active:visited,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current-menu-item > a:visited,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current_page_item > a:visited,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:visited,
.mobile-menu a.active:hover,
.mobile-menu a.active:focus-visible,
.mobile-menu a.active:active,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:hover,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:focus-visible,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:active {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.mobile-menu a .menu-arrow,
.mobile-menu a span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  color: currentColor;
}
.mobile-menu a.active .menu-arrow,
.mobile-menu a.active svg,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current-menu-item > a .menu-arrow,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current-menu-item > a svg,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current_page_item > a .menu-arrow,
.mobile-menu .menu-item.current_page_item > a svg,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] .menu-arrow,
.mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] svg {
  color: #fff !important;
  fill: currentColor;
  stroke: currentColor;
}
.mobile-menu .m-cta { margin-top: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.mobile-menu .m-cta .btn { justify-content: center; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-main, .header-ctas .btn { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION CHROME
   ========================================================= */
section { padding: 110px 0; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { section { padding: 70px 0; } }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.eyebrow svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.eyebrow .accent-line {
  display: inline-block; width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--teal));
}

.section-head { max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--purple);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.section-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--purple-soft));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.section-head p {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  max-width: 600px;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .section-head h2 { font-size: 28px; }
  .section-head p { font-size: 14.5px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  position: relative; height: calc(100vh - 78px); min-height: 620px; max-height: 880px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--purple-deep);
}
.hero-slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.hero-slide::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.34) 0%, rgba(27, 14, 74, 0.16) 48%, rgba(0, 152, 199, 0.06) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.02) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.24) 100%);
}
.hero-slide::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 80%, rgba(0,152,199,0.30) 0, transparent 45%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* subtle ken-burns */
.hero-slide.active .bg-zoom { animation: kenburns 12s ease forwards; }
.hero-slide .bg-zoom {
  position: absolute; inset: -4%;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.04); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.12); }
}

.hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.30;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 100%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0px, transparent 90px, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 90px, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 91px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0px, transparent 90px, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 90px, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 91px);
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .ln { width: 40px; height: 1px; background: #fff; opacity: 0.7; }
.hero-eyebrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; opacity: 0.9; }

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 88px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 14ch;
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.hero h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #DDF7FF 0%, #FFD27A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.hero p.sub {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 19px);
  max-width: 520px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}
.hero-ctas { margin-top: 36px; display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-controls {
  position: absolute; left: 32px; right: 32px; bottom: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 3;
}
.hero-dots { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.hero-dots button {
  width: 38px; height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-radius: 4px; transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.hero-dots button.active { background: #fff; transform: scaleY(2); }

.hero-meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-meta .slide-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 0; color: #fff; }

.hero-floating {
  position: absolute; right: -40px; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1; opacity: 0.95;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-globe { width: 720px; height: 720px; max-width: 60vw; }
.hero-globe svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hero-globe svg .orbit { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); stroke-width: 1; }

@keyframes float-route {
  0%   { stroke-dashoffset: 800; }
  100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}
.hero-route { stroke-dasharray: 8 8; animation: float-route 8s linear infinite; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero { height: 58vh; min-height: 460px; max-height: 620px; }
  .hero-floating { display: none; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 34px; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero p.sub { font-size: 14px; }
  .hero-controls { left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; }
  .hero-ctas .btn { padding: 12px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
}

/* Inner page banner */
.page-banner {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  padding: 130px 0 90px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 90% 0%, rgba(0,152,199,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 500px at 0% 100%, rgba(77,51,166,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lavender) 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.page-banner .crumbs {
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600;
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.page-banner .crumbs span { opacity: 0.4; }
.page-banner h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6.2vw, 80px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  color: var(--purple);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  max-width: 18ch;
}
.page-banner h1 em {
  font-style: italic;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--teal), var(--purple-soft));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.page-banner .lede { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-soft); max-width: 560px; }
.page-banner .banner-art {
  position: absolute; right: -40px; bottom: -40px;
  width: 460px; opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-banner { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .page-banner h1 { font-size: 34px; }
  .page-banner .lede { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .page-banner .banner-art { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   REUSABLE SHAPES & MASKS
   ========================================================= */
.shape-blob { border-radius: 64% 36% 58% 42% / 48% 52% 48% 52%; overflow: hidden; }
.shape-blob-2 { border-radius: 38% 62% 47% 53% / 51% 35% 65% 49%; overflow: hidden; }
.shape-diag { clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 6%, 100% 100%, 0 94%); overflow: hidden; }
.shape-arch { border-radius: 50% 50% 16px 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.shape-pill { border-radius: 999px; overflow: hidden; }
.shape-rounded { border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; }

.glow-purple { box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.30); }
.glow-teal   { box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 152, 199, 0.30); }

/* Tag chips */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--lavender); color: var(--purple);
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,23,111,0.08);
}
.chip.teal { background: var(--sky); color: var(--teal-deep); border-color: rgba(0,152,199,0.18); }
.chip.gold { background: #FFF4DA; color: #8E6A1A; border-color: rgba(216,166,66,0.25); }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES BAND (Homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.services-band { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--off-white) 100%); }
.svc-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .svc-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.svc-photo-stack { position: relative; }
.svc-photo-stack .p1 {
  width: 78%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 240px 240px 40px 40px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.svc-photo-stack .p2 {
  position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: -30px;
  width: 50%; aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 6px solid #fff;
}
.svc-photo-stack .stamp {
  position: absolute; left: -20px; top: 30px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.svc-photo-stack .stamp .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--purple);
  line-height: 1;
}
.svc-photo-stack .stamp .lbl { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mute); }

.svc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-top: 30px; }
.svc-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr auto; gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: padding-left .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.svc-item:hover { padding-left: 14px; }
.svc-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.svc-item .ico {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender), var(--sky));
  color: var(--purple); display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.svc-item .ico svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.svc-item h4 { font-size: 19px; color: var(--purple); margin-bottom: 4px; font-weight: 600; }
.svc-item p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 0; }
.svc-item .arr { color: var(--teal); display: grid; place-items: center; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .svc-photo-stack .p1 { width: 100%; }
  .svc-photo-stack .p2 { width: 40%; right: -8px; bottom: -22px; }
  .svc-photo-stack .stamp { left: -8px; top: 16px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .svc-photo-stack .stamp .num { font-size: 22px; }
  .svc-item { grid-template-columns: 38px 1fr auto; padding: 18px 4px; }
  .svc-item h4 { font-size: 16px; }
  .svc-item p { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================= */
.why-band { background:
  radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 0%, rgba(0,152,199,0.10), transparent 60%),
  radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(77,51,166,0.10), transparent 60%),
  #fff;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; gap: 70px; align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.why-collage { position: relative; min-height: 560px; }
.why-collage .img-main {
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 72%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 38px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.why-collage .img-small {
  position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 30px;
  width: 56%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  border: 6px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.why-collage .badge-card {
  position: absolute; left: -12px; bottom: -20px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.why-collage .badge-card .b-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--teal)); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; }
.why-collage .badge-card .b-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; color: var(--purple); line-height: 1; }
.why-collage .badge-card .b-txt { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.why-collage .float-pill {
  position: absolute; right: 8%; top: -10px;
  background: #fff; padding: 10px 16px 10px 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--purple);
}
.why-collage .float-pill .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0,152,199,0.18); }

.why-points { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
.why-points .row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-points .row .n {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender), var(--sky));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--purple); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,23,111,0.06);
}
.why-points .row h4 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--purple); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-points .row p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-soft); }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .why-collage { min-height: 420px; }
  .why-collage .img-main { width: 72%; }
  .why-collage .img-small { width: 54%; bottom: 18px; }
  .why-collage .badge-card { padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 18px; left: 0; }
  .why-collage .badge-card .b-num { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   DESTINATIONS (Homepage)
   ========================================================= */
.dest-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 500px at 50% 0%, rgba(221,247,255,0.7), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--off-white) 100%);
}
.dest-map-wrap { position: relative; }
.dest-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .dest-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 720px)  { .dest-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; } }
.dest-tile {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.dest-tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, rgba(27,14,74,0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.dest-tile .flag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  width: 38px; height: 28px; border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
}
.dest-tile .meta {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  color: #fff; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
}
.dest-tile .meta h4 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.dest-tile .meta .sub { font-size: 11px; opacity: 0.85; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.dest-tile .meta .arr-circle {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff;
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--purple);
  transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .3s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.dest-tile:hover { transform: scale(1.02); transition: transform .3s ease; }
.dest-tile:hover .meta .arr-circle { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .dest-tile .meta h4 { font-size: 15px; }
  .dest-tile .flag { width: 30px; height: 22px; }
}

/* World map decoration */
.world-map-decor {
  position: relative; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0,152,199,0.10), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky), var(--lavender));
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .world-map-decor { height: 260px; border-radius: 20px; } }

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS / HOW WE HELP
   ========================================================= */
.process-band {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lavender) 0%, #fff 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.process-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.process-track::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 30px; right: 30px; top: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--purple) 0%, var(--purple) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-size: 18px 2px;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  opacity: 0.30;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.process-step .n-circle {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--purple);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.process-step:nth-child(even) .n-circle { background: var(--purple); color: #fff; }
.process-step .ico-wrap { display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--teal); }
.process-step h5 { font-size: 15px; color: var(--purple); margin-bottom: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
.process-step p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process-track { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
  .process-track::before { display: none; }
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testi-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(221,247,255,0.6), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 0%, rgba(244,241,255,0.8), transparent 60%),
    #fff;
}
.testi-track-wrap { overflow: hidden; margin: 0 -32px; padding: 30px 32px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .testi-track-wrap { margin: 0 -18px; padding: 20px 18px; } }
.testi-track { display: flex; gap: 28px; transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.7,0,.2,1); }
.testi-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 28px) / 2);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}
.testi-card .quote-mark {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 90px; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--lavender);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testi-card .stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; color: var(--gold); }
.testi-card .body { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55; text-wrap: pretty; }
.testi-card .author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: auto; }
.testi-card .author .avi {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  border: 3px solid #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testi-card .author .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple); font-size: 15px; }
.testi-card .author .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.testi-controls { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 30px; align-items: center; justify-content: flex-end; }
.testi-controls button {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.testi-controls button:hover { background: var(--purple); color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 900px) { .testi-card { flex: 0 0 100%; padding: 26px; } .testi-card .body { font-size: 15.5px; } }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL REACH / PARTNERS
   ========================================================= */
.partners-band { background: #fff; padding: 90px 0; }
.partners-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}
.partners-track { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 60px; animation: marquee 28s linear infinite; }
.partners-track .uni {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.partners-track .uni .crest {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender), var(--sky));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--purple);
}
@keyframes marquee {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   TRAVEL SUPPORT
   ========================================================= */
.travel-band {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1B0E4A 0%, #2B176F 50%, #00729A 110%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.travel-band::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10) 0, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(0,152,199,0.35) 0, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.travel-band .section-head h2 { color: #fff; }
.travel-band .section-head h2 em { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #DDF7FF, #FFD27A); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.travel-band .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
.travel-band .eyebrow { color: #DDF7FF; }
.travel-band .eyebrow .accent-line { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, #DDF7FF); }

.travel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.travel-tile {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  min-height: 220px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.travel-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.travel-tile::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(27,14,74,0.85) 100%);
}
.travel-tile.tile-big { grid-row: span 2; min-height: 460px; }
.travel-tile .meta { position: absolute; left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 2; }
.travel-tile .meta .lbl { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(221,247,255,0.85); }
.travel-tile .meta h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.05; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 400; }
.travel-tile.tile-big .meta h4 { font-size: 44px; }
.travel-tile .meta p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .travel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
  .travel-tile.tile-big { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: auto; min-height: 320px; }
  .travel-tile.tile-big .meta h4 { font-size: 30px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .travel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .travel-tile.tile-big { grid-column: span 1; min-height: 280px; }
  .travel-tile { min-height: 180px; }
  .travel-tile .meta h4 { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BLOG PREVIEW
   ========================================================= */
.blog-band { background: #fff; }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.blog-feature {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 540px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 36px;
  color: #fff;
}
.blog-feature::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(27,14,74,0.92) 0%, rgba(27,14,74,0.30) 50%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.blog-feature .chip { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.blog-feature h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px); line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 18px; }
.blog-feature p { margin-top: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 15px; max-width: 480px; }
.blog-feature .meta-bar { margin-top: 24px; display: flex; gap: 18px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.blog-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; }
.blog-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: background .3s ease;
}
.blog-row:hover { background: var(--lavender); }
.blog-row .thumb { aspect-ratio: 1/1; border-radius: 16px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.blog-row .chip { font-size: 10px; padding: 4px 9px; }
.blog-row h5 { font-size: 16px; color: var(--purple); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.3; }
.blog-row .dateline { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .blog-feature { min-height: 380px; padding: 24px; }
  .blog-row { grid-template-columns: 86px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 8px; }
  .blog-row h5 { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   QUICK CONTACT CTA + NEWSLETTER
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 50%, rgba(0,152,199,0.18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 100% 50%, rgba(77,51,166,0.18), transparent 60%),
    var(--lavender);
}
.cta-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43,23,111,0.96) 0%, rgba(0,114,154,0.96) 100%),
    var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 70px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cta-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,152,199,0.45), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-card::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px; left: -60px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(216,166,66,0.18), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 50px); line-height: 1.05; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-card h3 em { font-style: italic; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #DDF7FF, #FFD27A); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.cta-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; max-width: 460px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-actions .btn { justify-content: center; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 40px 28px; border-radius: 28px; gap: 30px; }
}

.newsletter-band { background: #fff; padding: 60px 0 110px; }
.newsletter-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background:
    radial-gradient(400px 300px at 100% 0%, rgba(0,152,199,0.10), transparent 60%),
    #fff;
}
.newsletter-row h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px); color: var(--purple); line-height: 1.1; }
.newsletter-row p { color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 12px; }
.news-form { display: flex; gap: 10px; background: var(--off-white); padding: 8px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.news-form input { flex: 1; background: transparent; border: none; outline: none; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit; color: var(--text); }
.news-form .btn { padding: 14px 24px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .newsletter-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px 22px; gap: 24px; }
  .news-form { flex-direction: column; padding: 12px; border-radius: 22px; }
  .news-form input { padding: 12px; }
  .news-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% 0%, rgba(0,152,199,0.18), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(700px 400px at 0% 100%, rgba(77,51,166,0.25), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #1B0E4A 0%, #150935 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  padding: 90px 0 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer-brand .brand-name .b1 { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand .brand-name .b2 { color: #DDF7FF; }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 18px; font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 340px; }
.footer-brand .socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
.footer-brand .socials a {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.footer-brand .socials a:hover { background: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-brand .socials svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

.footer-col h6 { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 22px; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 14.5px; transition: color .25s ease; }
.footer-col ul a:hover { color: var(--teal); }

.footer-contact .line { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-contact .line svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-contact .news-mini {
  display: flex; margin-top: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px;
}
.footer-contact .news-mini input { background: transparent; border: none; outline: none; flex: 1; color: #fff; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-family: inherit; }
.footer-contact .news-mini input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-form-grid { width: 100%; }
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field { flex: 1; }
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field input,
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field select,
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field input::placeholder,
.footer-contact .news-mini .qcs-compact-field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.footer-contact .news-mini button {
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff;
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}
.footer-bottom .legal { display: flex; gap: 22px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .footer-brand { grid-column: span 1; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ANIMATIONS & REVEALS
   ========================================================= */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .9s ease, transform .9s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }

@keyframes floatY { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
.float-y { animation: floatY 6s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes drift { 0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) rotate(0); } 50% { transform: translate(8px,-8px) rotate(2deg); } }
.drift { animation: drift 10s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.about-pic-stack { position: relative; }
.about-pic-stack .a1 {
  width: 80%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-pic-stack .a2 {
  position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: -30px;
  width: 56%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 200px 200px 28px 28px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  border: 6px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-pic-stack .ticket {
  position: absolute; left: -30px; top: 30px;
  background: #fff; padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.about-pic-stack .ticket .yr { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 38px; color: var(--purple); line-height: 1; }
.about-pic-stack .ticket .lab { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mute); }

.vision-mission {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) { .vision-mission { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.vm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple) 0%, var(--purple-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}
.vm-card.purple h3 { color: #fff; }
.vm-card .ico {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--lavender);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--purple);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.vm-card.purple .ico { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); color: #fff; }
.vm-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; color: var(--purple); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 400; }
.vm-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 16px; }
.vm-card.purple p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }

.values-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 1000px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.value-tile {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.value-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: rgba(0,152,199,0.3); }
.value-tile .vic {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender), var(--sky));
  display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--purple);
}
.value-tile h5 { font-size: 17px; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; }
.value-tile p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-soft); }

.leadership-band {
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 0% 0%, rgba(244,241,255,0.85), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 400px at 100% 100%, rgba(221,247,255,0.85), transparent 60%),
    #fff;
}
.leader-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .leader-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 30px; gap: 28px; } }
.leader-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 32px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.leader-content .signature { font-family: "Caveat", "Brush Script MT", cursive; font-size: 36px; color: var(--purple); margin-top: 18px; }
.leader-content blockquote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(22px, 2.4vw, 30px); line-height: 1.25; color: var(--purple); }
.leader-content .who { margin-top: 22px; }
.leader-content .who .name { font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); }
.leader-content .who .title { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-mute); }

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.svc-overview {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .svc-overview { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.svc-overview .ov-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.svc-overview .ov-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.svc-overview .ov-card .ico { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 18px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--teal)); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; }
.svc-overview .ov-card h4 { color: var(--purple); font-size: 19px; font-weight: 600; }
.svc-overview .ov-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; }
.svc-overview .ov-card .read { color: var(--teal-deep); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: auto; }

.svc-detail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}
.svc-detail.flip { direction: rtl; }
.svc-detail.flip > * { direction: ltr; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .svc-detail, .svc-detail.flip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; direction: ltr; } }
.svc-detail .img {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: 240px 240px 32px 32px;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.svc-detail .img.alt-shape { border-radius: 32px 32px 240px 240px; }
.svc-detail .img-stamp {
  position: absolute; right: -16px; bottom: 30px;
  background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600;
}
.svc-detail .content h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 44px); color: var(--purple); line-height: 1.05; }
.svc-detail .content p.lede { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-soft); }
.svc-detail .feats { margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.svc-detail .feats .ft { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; }
.svc-detail .feats .ft .ck {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--lavender), var(--sky));
  color: var(--purple); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.svc-detail .feats .ft p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text); }
.svc-detail .feats .ft p strong { color: var(--purple); }

/* =========================================================
   DESTINATIONS PAGE (full)
   ========================================================= */
.dest-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .dest-page-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .dest-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; } }
.dest-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.dest-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.dest-card .img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.dest-card .flag-corner {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  padding: 6px 10px 6px 6px; border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple);
}
.dest-card .flag-corner .flg { width: 22px; height: 16px; border-radius: 3px; background: #ccc; display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.dest-card .body { padding: 22px; }
.dest-card .body h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 400; }
.dest-card .body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 8px; }
.dest-card .stats { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.dest-card .stats span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.dest-card .more { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--teal-deep); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 16px; }

.cost-strip {
  background: var(--lavender);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 36px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cost-strip .stat { border-right: 1px solid rgba(43,23,111,0.10); padding: 0 10px; }
.cost-strip .stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.cost-strip .num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 44px; color: var(--purple); line-height: 1; }
.cost-strip .lbl { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mute); margin-top: 8px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .cost-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 24px; gap: 22px; } .cost-strip .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; } .cost-strip .num { font-size: 32px; } }

/* =========================================================
   DESTINATION DETAIL (CANADA)
   ========================================================= */
.dd-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .dd-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.dd-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: 32px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.dd-photo .flg-ribbon {
  position: absolute; left: -20px; top: 30px;
  background: #fff; padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--purple);
}
.dd-photo .flg-ribbon .flg { width: 30px; height: 22px; background: #ccc; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden; }
.dd-info .small-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px; }
.dd-info .ss { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px; }
.dd-info .ss .v { font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--purple); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; }
.dd-info .ss .k { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; }

.dd-section {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .dd-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.dd-checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.dd-checklist .ck {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.dd-checklist .ck .ic {
  width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--sky); color: var(--teal-deep); display: grid; place-items: center; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dd-checklist .ck h5 { color: var(--purple); font-size: 15px; }
.dd-checklist .ck p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-soft); margin-top: 2px; }

/* =========================================================
   BLOG PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.blog-categories {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.cat-pill {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.cat-pill:hover, .cat-pill.active { background: var(--purple); color: #fff; border-color: var(--purple); }

.posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.post-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.post-card .pi { aspect-ratio: 16/11; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
.post-card .pb { padding: 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.post-card h4 { color: var(--purple); font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; }
.post-card .meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-mute); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: auto; padding-top: 10px; }

.qcs-briefing-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.24);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 90px rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.qcs-briefing-card .eyebrow,
.qcs-briefing-card .eyebrow span { color: #fff; }
.qcs-briefing-card .news-form {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-single-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(320px, 0.9fr);
  gap: 46px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-single-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--teal-deep));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.service-single-panel h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-benefit {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 34px 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}
.service-benefit span {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.service-benefit p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.service-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.service-step-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 26px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.service-step-card span {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
}
.service-step-card h3 { color: var(--purple); font-size: 18px; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.service-step-card p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .service-single-grid,
  .service-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   APPLICATION PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.app-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .app-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; } }
.app-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-top: 30px; }
.app-step {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr; gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.app-step .num {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.app-step h5 { color: var(--purple); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; }
.app-step p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }

.app-side {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple) 0%, var(--purple-soft) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.app-side::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -80px; top: -80px;
  width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,152,199,0.55), transparent 70%);
}
.app-side h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.1; position: relative; }
.app-side p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; position: relative; }
.app-side .checklist { margin-top: 26px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; position: relative; }
.app-side .checklist li { list-style: none; display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; }
.app-side .checklist li svg { color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.app-side .btn { margin-top: 28px; }
.app-side .btn-row { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; position: relative; }
.app-side .btn-row .btn { justify-content: center; }

.service-needed-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 30px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .service-needed-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .service-needed-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.sn-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600;
}
.sn-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sn-card .ic { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--sky); color: var(--teal-deep); display: grid; place-items: center; }

/* =========================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ========================================================= */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.contact-info {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple) 0%, #00729A 110%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: -100px; bottom: -100px;
  width: 320px; height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,152,199,0.4), transparent 70%);
}
.contact-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.1; position: relative; }
.contact-info > p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; max-width: 360px; position: relative; }
.info-list { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 22px; position: relative; }
.info-list .il { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; }
.info-list .il .ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); display: grid; place-items: center; color: #fff; }
.info-list .il .lbl { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(221,247,255,0.85); }
.info-list .il .val { font-size: 15.5px; color: #fff; margin-top: 4px; }

.contact-form {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mute); font-weight: 600; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--teal); background: #fff; }
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .contact-form .qcs-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label input,
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label select,
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label textarea,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) input,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) select,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 15px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 14px;
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label input:focus,
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label select:focus,
.contact-form .qcs-form-grid > label textarea:focus,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) input:focus,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) select:focus,
.contact-form > label:not(.qcs-check) textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  background: #fff;
}
.contact-form > label textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

.map-band { background: var(--off-white); }
.map-card {
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
}
.map-card .map-image,
.map-card .map-embed {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.map-card .map-embed {
  display: block;
  border: 0;
}
.map-info-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  z-index: 5;
  max-width: 340px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.map-info-kicker {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.map-info-card h5 {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.map-info-card p {
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.map-info-card a {
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.map-pin {
  position: absolute; top: 45%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 0;
  background: var(--teal);
  rotate: -45deg;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,152,199,0.5);
}
.map-pin::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); filter: blur(4px);
  rotate: 45deg;
}
.map-pin svg { rotate: 45deg; color: #fff; }

/* WhatsApp floating button */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 90;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.wa-float:hover { background: #1FBA5A; }
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }

/* hide noise on print */
@media print { .wa-float, .hamburger, .site-header, .site-footer { display: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   CLIENT REQUESTED POLISH OVERRIDES
   ========================================================= */
.site-header { z-index: 5000; }
.mobile-menu {
  z-index: 2147483000;
  position: fixed;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.18);
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  pointer-events: auto;
  visibility: visible;
}
html.menu-open,
body.menu-open { overflow: hidden !important; }
body.menu-open .site-main,
body.menu-open main,
body.menu-open .hero,
body.menu-open .hero-slides,
body.menu-open .hero-floating,
body.menu-open .wa-float {
  z-index: 1 !important;
}
.hamburger { z-index: 2147483001; }
.brand-name,
.footer-brand .brand-name,
.header-ctas .icon-btn { display: none !important; }

.hero-slide::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3, 22, 84, 0.86) 0%, rgba(4, 37, 118, 0.68) 34%, rgba(0, 105, 210, 0.38) 62%, rgba(26, 22, 100, 0.44) 100%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(4, 37, 118, 0.68) 0%, rgba(0, 105, 210, 0.46) 48%, rgba(26, 22, 100, 0.54) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 42, 120, 0.26) 0%, rgba(3, 15, 42, 0.50) 100%) !important;
}
.hero-slide .bg-zoom {
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-slide .bg-zoom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2, 20, 86, 0.82) 0%, rgba(4, 51, 150, 0.64) 38%, rgba(0, 124, 210, 0.42) 66%, rgba(23, 20, 104, 0.42) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 52, 150, 0.22) 0%, rgba(2, 12, 45, 0.42) 100%) !important;
}
.hero-inner {
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero-ctas,
.cta-actions {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-banner [style*="display:flex"],
.svc-detail .content [style*="display:flex"],
.contact-methods [style*="display:flex"] {
  flex-direction: row !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-ctas .btn,
.cta-actions .btn { flex: 0 1 auto; justify-content: center; }

.global-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.global-metrics div {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.global-metrics div::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 8px;
  bottom: 5px;
  width: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--purple-soft));
}
.global-metrics strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--purple);
  line-height: 1;
}
.global-metrics span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mute);
}

.qcs-briefing-card,
.newsletter-band .newsletter-row {
  background: rgba(11, 24, 54, 0.72) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.qcs-briefing-card h3,
.newsletter-band h3,
.qcs-briefing-card p,
.newsletter-band p { color: #fff !important; }

.meta-bar { color: #172033 !important; }
.page-banner .meta-bar { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88) !important; }
.entry-content { width: 100%; }

.dd-funding-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
}
.dd-funding-card {
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.dd-funding-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.18;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.dd-funding-text {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.75;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.dd-funding-text p { margin: 0 0 12px; }

.service-single-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 62vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #101827;
}
.service-single-hero .bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.service-single-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(0, 92, 140, .56) 0%, rgba(0, 152, 199, .24) 45%, rgba(43, 23, 111, .28) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.06) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,.5) 100%);
}
.service-single-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 150px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.service-single-copy {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: #fff;
}
.service-single-copy .eyebrow,
.service-single-copy p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.service-single-eyebrow svg { color: #DDF7FF; }
.service-single-copy h1 {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 78px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: .95;
}
.service-single-copy p {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.service-single-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.service-single-grid h2 {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--purple);
}
.service-single-body {
  margin-top: 24px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.service-single-image {
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 240px 240px 32px 32px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-single-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(20,15,50,.58) 100%);
}
.service-single-image div {
  position: absolute;
  left: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  bottom: 26px;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.service-single-image span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.service-single-image strong {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 5px;
  color: var(--purple);
}
.service-single-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.service-single-step {
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #fff;
}
.service-single-step span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--teal);
}
.service-single-step h4 {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.service-single-step p {
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .btn {
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    gap: 7px;
    min-height: 38px;
  }
  .btn svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
  .hero-ctas {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    padding: 9px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .mobile-menu {
    inset: 68px 0 0 0;
    height: calc(100dvh - 68px) !important;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 68px) !important;
    z-index: 2147483000 !important;
    display: block !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.98) 0%, #f4f1ff 100%);
    transform: translateX(105%);
    visibility: hidden;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu a {
    color: #172033 !important;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }
  .mobile-menu a:hover,
  .mobile-menu a:focus-visible,
  .mobile-menu a:active {
    color: #172033 !important;
    background: rgba(43, 23, 111, 0.08);
  }
  .mobile-menu a.active,
  .mobile-menu a.active:visited,
  .mobile-menu a.active:hover,
  .mobile-menu a.active:focus-visible,
  .mobile-menu a.active:active,
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"],
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:visited,
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:hover,
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:focus-visible,
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"]:active {
    background: var(--purple) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--purple) !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu a.active .menu-arrow,
  .mobile-menu a[aria-current="page"] .menu-arrow {
    color: #fff !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu .m-cta {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-menu .m-cta .btn {
    flex: 1 1 0;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 9px 10px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .global-metrics {
    gap: 18px 22px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .global-metrics div {
    padding-left: 14px;
    min-width: 125px;
  }
  .global-metrics strong { font-size: 32px; }
  .global-metrics span { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .13em; }
  .newsletter-band {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
  .newsletter-row {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 26px 16px !important;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .newsletter-band .news-form,
  .qcs-briefing-card .news-form,
  .news-form {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .newsletter-band .news-form input,
  .qcs-briefing-card .news-form input,
  .news-form input {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    padding: 10px 9px !important;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .newsletter-band .news-form .btn,
  .qcs-briefing-card .news-form .btn,
  .news-form .btn {
    width: auto;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 9px 11px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    min-height: 36px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .news-form .qcs-form-grid,
  .news-mini .qcs-form-grid {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .news-form .qcs-compact-field,
  .news-mini .qcs-compact-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .news-form .qcs-compact-field input,
  .news-form .qcs-compact-field select,
  .news-form .qcs-compact-field textarea,
  .news-mini .qcs-compact-field input,
  .news-mini .qcs-compact-field select,
  .news-mini .qcs-compact-field textarea {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    color: var(--text);
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .news-form .qcs-compact-field textarea,
  .news-mini .qcs-compact-field textarea {
    min-height: 110px;
    resize: vertical;
  }
  .cta-actions {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .page-banner [style*="display:flex"],
  .svc-detail .content [style*="display:flex"],
  .contact-methods [style*="display:flex"] {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .cta-actions .btn {
    min-width: 0;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 12px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .page-banner [style*="display:flex"] .btn,
  .svc-detail .content [style*="display:flex"] .btn,
  .contact-methods [style*="display:flex"] .btn {
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 9px 11px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .map-card {
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .map-card .map-embed,
  .map-card .map-image {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .map-pin {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    top: 42%;
  }
  .map-info-card {
    position: static;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .map-info-card h5 { font-size: 20px; }
  .dd-funding-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .dd-funding-card {
    padding: 15px 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .dd-funding-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }
  .dd-funding-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  }
  .service-single-hero {
    min-height: 56vh;
  }
  .service-single-hero-inner {
    padding-top: 115px;
    padding-bottom: 46px;
  }
  .service-single-copy h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .service-single-copy p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .service-single-grid,
  .service-single-steps {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .service-single-grid {
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .service-single-image {
    min-height: 360px;
    border-radius: 170px 170px 24px 24px;
  }
  .service-single-step {
    padding: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .hero-inner {
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .hero-caption {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-size: 9px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: 0.24em;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow .ln {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    flex: 0 0 15px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 360px;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 11vw, 46px);
    line-height: 0.96;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-align: left;
    text-wrap: balance;
  }
  .hero h1 br {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero h1 em {
    display: inline;
  }
  .hero p.sub {
    max-width: 340px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    margin-top: 24px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 390px) {
  .hero-caption {
    max-width: 348px;
  }
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 10.5vw, 42px);
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 8.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  }
}

/* Final QCS service expansion pages */
.qcs-finance-hero,
.qcs-exams-hero,
.qcs-partner-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(43,23,111,.88), rgba(0,152,199,.62)),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/7821484/pexels-photo-7821484.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1800&h=1000&dpr=1') center/cover;
}
.qcs-exams-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(43,23,111,.88), rgba(0,152,199,.58)),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/5905448/pexels-photo-5905448.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1800&h=1000&dpr=1') center/cover;
}
.qcs-partner-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(43,23,111,.88), rgba(0,152,199,.58)),
    url('https://images.pexels.com/photos/3184465/pexels-photo-3184465.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1800&h=1000&dpr=1') center/cover;
}
.qcs-finance-hero h1,
.qcs-exams-hero h1,
.qcs-partner-hero h1,
.qcs-finance-hero .lede,
.qcs-exams-hero .lede,
.qcs-partner-hero .lede,
.qcs-finance-hero .breadcrumb,
.qcs-exams-hero .breadcrumb,
.qcs-partner-hero .breadcrumb,
.qcs-finance-hero .breadcrumb a,
.qcs-exams-hero .breadcrumb a,
.qcs-partner-hero .breadcrumb a { color: #fff; }
.qcs-inline-actions {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.qcs-compliance-strip {
  background: #f7fbff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,152,199,.16);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,152,199,.16);
  padding: 22px 0;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.qcs-compliance-strip strong { color: var(--purple); }
.qcs-feature-section { padding: 96px 0; background: #fff; }
.qcs-soft-bg { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--lavender) 0%, #fff 100%); }
.qcs-two-col,
.qcs-form-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(320px, .9fr);
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.qcs-form-layout {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.qcs-form-layout > :first-child {
  max-width: 920px;
}
.qcs-form-layout .qcs-form-card {
  max-width: 920px;
}
.qcs-rich-list {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.qcs-rich-list div {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px rgba(43,23,111,.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.qcs-rich-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-size: 17px;
}
.qcs-rich-list span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.qcs-premium-photo {
  min-height: 520px;
  border-radius: 220px 220px 28px 28px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(43,23,111,.18);
}
.qcs-pill-grid,
.qcs-partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.qcs-pill-grid span {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(43,23,111,.08);
  text-align: center;
}
.qcs-partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.qcs-partner-grid div {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 22px;
  min-height: 190px;
}
.qcs-partner-grid span {
  display: block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--purple-soft));
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.qcs-partner-grid strong { color: var(--purple); }
.qcs-partner-grid p { color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; }
.qcs-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(43,23,111,.13);
  padding: 28px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}
.qcs-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.qcs-form-card label {
  display: grid;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--purple);
}
.qcs-form-card input,
.qcs-form-card select,
.qcs-form-card textarea {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 12px 13px;
  font: inherit;
  color: var(--text);
  background: #fff;
}
.qcs-form-card textarea { min-height: 110px; resize: vertical; }
.qcs-form-card .qcs-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--text-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.qcs-form-card .qcs-check input { width: auto; margin-top: 3px; }
.qcs-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; opacity: 0 !important; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav-main { gap: 14px; }
  .nav-main a { font-size: 12px; }
  .qcs-two-col,
  .qcs-form-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .qcs-premium-photo { min-height: 420px; order: -1; }
  .qcs-pill-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .qcs-partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .qcs-feature-section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .qcs-inline-actions { gap: 8px; }
  .qcs-inline-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; padding: 10px 12px !important; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .qcs-form-card { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .qcs-form-grid,
  .qcs-partner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .qcs-pill-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
  .qcs-pill-grid span { padding: 12px 10px; font-size: 12px; }
  .qcs-premium-photo { min-height: 340px; border-radius: 170px 170px 22px 22px; }
}