/* Trust Stats Section */
.trust-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-stats .stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-stats .stat-item h3 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.trust-stats .stat-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #888;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0;
}

.trust-stats .stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: #444;
}

/* CTA Section Enhancements - Version 4 */
.clients-section-4 {
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.clients-section-4::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.client-outer4 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.client-outer4 .client-title {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 56px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.client-outer4 .client-title span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-style: italic;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.client-outer4 h4.client-title {
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: #a1a1a1 !important;
  line-height: 1.7 !important;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 45px !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-style-four {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  padding: 18px 35px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-color1);
}

.btn-style-four:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.btn-style-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 18px 35px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-style-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

/* Why iGamingLift Section */
.why-igaming-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-color: #0c0c0c;
  /* Matches your theme base */
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.why-igaming-section .intro-column {
  padding-right: 60px;
}

.why-igaming-section .sec-title {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-igaming-section .sec-title .sub-title {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.why-igaming-section .sec-title .sub-title img {
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(86%) sepia(21%) font-weight(68%) saturate(394%) hue-rotate(1deg) brightness(105%) contrast(101%);
}

.why-igaming-section .sec-title h2 {
  font-size: 52px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-igaming-section .intro-text {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Checklist Column Styling */
.checklist-column {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.checklist-column .we-understand-heading {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.checklist-column .we-understand-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.checklist-column .checklist-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 18px 25px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item .icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item:hover .icon-box {
  transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item .icon-box i {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.checklist-column .checklist-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .checklist-column .checklist-item {
    padding: 15px 20px;
  }

  .checklist-column .checklist-item p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* Service Premium Grid */
.service-premium-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.85), rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.85)), url('../images/main-home/service-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-premium-card {
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-premium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-premium-card .icon-main {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-premium-card:hover .icon-main {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
}

.service-premium-card:hover .icon-main img {
  filter: brightness(0);
}

.service-premium-card .title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-premium-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.service-premium-card .explore-btn {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Positioning Statement Styling */
.positioning-premium {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #151515 0%, #000 100%);
  text-align: center;
}

.positioning-premium h2 {
  font-size: 64px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .positioning-premium h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
}

/* Ensure global consistency */
.gold-italic {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-style: italic;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .why-igaming-section .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-igaming-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .why-igaming-section .intro-column {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .why-igaming-section .checklist-column {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .why-igaming-section .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-igaming-section .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .why-igaming-section .checklist-item {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
}


/* FAQ Section Ultra-Premium UI */
.faq-premium {
  background-color: #020202 !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.12) 0, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(at 100% 100%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.06) 0, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0, transparent 100%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM12 86c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm66-3c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm-40-39c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zm50 38c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zM21 39c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zm56-38c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1' fill='%23fcdb66' fill-opacity='0.02' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.faq-premium * {
  font-family: var(--heading-font-family), sans-serif !important;
}

.faq-premium .container {
  max-width: 1550px !important;
  width: 95%;
}

/* Enhanced Floating Glow Effects */
.faq-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(140px);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: faqFloat 25s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.faq-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(120px);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: faqFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.faq-glow-3 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: faqFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes faqFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(60px, -40px) scale(1.15) rotate(10deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.faq-decorative-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -80px;
  font-size: 320px;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  z-index: 0;
  transform: rotate(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-decorative-icon i {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 80px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2));
  animation: bulbPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bulbPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1));
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 110px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.35));
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

.faq-box-premium {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .accordion.block {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  position: relative;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .accordion.block::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02), transparent);
  transition: 0.7s;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .accordion.block:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .accordion.block:hover {
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.005);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .accordion.block.active-block {
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-btn {
  padding: 32px 40px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .active-block .acc-btn {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-btn .acc-number {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-right: 28px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-btn .icon-outer {
  position: absolute;
  right: 40px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .active-block .acc-btn .icon-outer {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotate(135deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .active-block .acc-btn .icon-outer i {
  color: #000;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-btn .icon-outer i {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-content {
  padding: 0 40px 35px 90px;
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-content {
    padding: 0 25px 30px 25px;
  }
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .active-block .acc-content,
.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-content.current {
  display: block;
  animation: faqContentFade 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes faqContentFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.faq-box-premium .accordion-box .acc-content .text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-list-items {
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.faq-list-items li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  list-style-type: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.faq-list-items li::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* CTA Section - Reference Site Style */
.clients-section-4 {
  background: #0D0D0D !important;
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.clients-section-4 * {
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif !important;
}

.client-outer4 {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.client-outer4 .client-title {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 56px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.client-outer4 .client-title span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.client-outer4 h4.client-title {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 40px !important;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* Utilities */
.gold-btn {
  background: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  color: #000 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  padding: 15px 40px !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.gold-italic {
  color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.mb-60 {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.relative {
  position: relative;
}

.mb-20 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mb-30 {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-section .section-title .title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .faq-box-style-1 .accordion-box .acc-btn {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .client-outer4 .client-title {
    font-size: 42px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .faq-section .section-title .title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .client-outer4 .client-title {
    font-size: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* Case Study Results List Optimization */
.about-content-style-3 .about-list-items {
  margin-right: 0 !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-content-style-3 .about-list-items ul {
  padding: 25px 30px !important;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
}

.about-content-style-3 .about-list-items ul li {
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .about-content-style-3 .about-list-items ul li {
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Select2 Premium UI Enhancements - Ultra Modern & High-End
   ========================================================================== */

/* Aggressively hide the original select to fix the Double Display issue */
.contact-forms-two .form-group select,
.contact-forms-two .form-group select.form-control,
.contact-forms-two .form-group select.custom-select {
  display: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  height: 0 !important;
  width: 0 !important;
}

/* Main Container Fixes */
.contact-forms-two .form-group .select2-container {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Selection Box (Single & Multiple) */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  min-height: 50px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default.select2-container--focus .select2-selection--single,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default.select2-container--focus .select2-selection--multiple,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--multiple {
  border-bottom: 2px solid #000000 !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

/* Text Rendering */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__rendered,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__rendered {
  color: #000000 !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  line-height: 50px !important;
}

/* Multi-select Specifics */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__rendered {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 5px !important;
  line-height: normal !important;
  padding: 5px 0 !important;
}

/* Placeholder Styling */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__placeholder,
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__placeholder {
  color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Arrow Styling */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow {
  height: 50px !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
}

.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
  border: none !important;
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-right: 2px solid #000 !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #000 !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default.select2-container--open .select2-selection--single .select2-selection__arrow b {
  transform: rotate(-135deg) !important;
}

/* Multi-select Tags (The "Wow" Factor) */
.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__choice {
  background: #000000 !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 2px 8px 2px 24px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__choice__remove {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: none !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: 6px !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.contact-forms-two .select2-container--default .select2-selection--multiple .select2-selection__choice__remove:hover {
  color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Dropdown Menu - Sleek Dark Design */
.select2-dropdown {
  background-color: #111111 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  margin-top: 5px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
}

.select2-results__option {
  padding: 12px 20px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.select2-results__option--highlighted[aria-selected] {
  background-color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  color: #000000 !important;
}

.select2-container--default .select2-results__option[aria-selected=true] {
  background-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15) !important;
  color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
}

/* Search inside dropdown */
.select2-search--dropdown .select2-search__field {
  background-color: #000000 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 10px !important;
}

/* CSS for Section 3 – Our SEO Process - Redesigned V3 (Vertical Timeline) */
.process-premium-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: #0d0d0d;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.8), rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.9)), url('../images/home-4/testimonial-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Central Vertical Line */
.timeline-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--theme-color1), var(--theme-color1) 10px, transparent 10px, transparent 20px);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Content wrapper */
.timeline-content {
  width: 45%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Alternating content positions */
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content {
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 50px;
}

/* Timeline Node (The Circle) */
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: #000;
  border: 3px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Pulsing effect for the active/current step node or just on hover */
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-node {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.8);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2);
}

.timeline-item .step-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.timeline-item .step-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.timeline-item p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive Styling */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .timeline-container::before {
    left: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-item .step-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .timeline-item p {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* CSS for Digital PR Includes Section - PR Power Grid */
.pr-power-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95) 100%), url('../images/home-4/pricing-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pr-power-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, minmax(300px, auto));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.pr-card {
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pr-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.pr-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Sizes */
.pr-card.large {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

.pr-card.medium {
  grid-column: span 5;
}

.pr-card.small {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.pr-card.full {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

.pr-card .card-tag {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.pr-card .card-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pr-card p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #888;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.pr-card .card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 50px;
  font-size: 50px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.pr-card:hover .card-icon {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Specific List Item styles for Brand Announcements */
.pr-announcement-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.announcement-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 10px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #bbb;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pr-card:hover .announcement-item {
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Glow Decorations in BG */
.pr-power-section .bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glow-top-left {
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
}

.glow-bottom-right {
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
}

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .pr-power-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  }

  .pr-card.large,
  .pr-card.medium,
  .pr-card.small,
  .pr-card.full {
    grid-column: span 6;
  }

  .pr-card.full {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .pr-card.large,
  .pr-card.medium,
  .pr-card.small {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .pr-card {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }

  .pr-card .card-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* CSS for Digital PR Process Section - Media Flow Design */
.pr-process-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #080808;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.9), rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.95)), url('../images/home-4/service-bg-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-flow-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.flow-step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding: 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.flow-step-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.flow-step-item:hover {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02);
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.flow-number {
  font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.flow-step-item:hover .flow-number {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.flow-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.flow-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.flow-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.flow-step-item:hover .flow-title {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.flow-desc {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #888;
  max-width: 700px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Floating animated icon for active step */
.flow-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.flow-step-item:hover .flow-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .flow-step-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .flow-number {
    font-size: 60px;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .flow-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .flow-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .flow-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .flow-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/* CSS for Impact Mirror Section - PR x SEO Connection */
.impact-mirror-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #0b0b0b;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.impact-side {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 80px 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.impact-side.left {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.impact-side.right {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.side-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.side-tag {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.side-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.impact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.impact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.impact-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.item-icon {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.impact-item:hover .item-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.item-text h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.item-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Central Connection Arrow */
.impact-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #000;
  font-size: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
}

/* Decoration Glows */
.impact-mirror-section .bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glow-1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
}

.glow-2 {
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .impact-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .impact-side.left {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .impact-arrow {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  }

  .impact-side {
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }
}

/* iGaming Link Building Services */
.link-services-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #080808;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%), url("../images/home-4/service-bg-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.link-services-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.matrix-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.matrix-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.matrix-card .card-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.matrix-card:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
}

.matrix-card .card-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.matrix-card .card-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.matrix-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.matrix-list li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #bbb;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-left: 25px;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.matrix-list li i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 3px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.matrix-card.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.geo-sub-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.geo-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #ccc;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .link-services-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .matrix-card.wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .link-services-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .matrix-card {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
}

/* iGaming Authority Path - Process V2 */
.authority-path-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.authority-path-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--theme-color1), transparent);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.path-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
}

.path-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.path-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.path-step:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.step-content {
  width: 45%;
  padding: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.path-step:hover .step-content {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-number {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.step-marker {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #000;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
}

.step-marker i {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.path-step:hover .step-marker {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
}

.path-step:hover .step-marker i {
  color: #000;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Connection line glow on hover */
.path-step:hover::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 45%;
  width: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* --- SEO Process Section Premium Background --- */
.process-premium-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #080808;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #050505 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-premium-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm56-76c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zM12 86c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm66 3c1.105 0 2-.895 2-2s-.895-2-2-2-2 .895-2 2 .895 2 2 2zm-40-39c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zm50 38c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zM4 48c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zm54-44c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1zm24 34c.552 0 1-.448 1-1s-.448-1-1-1-1 .448-1 1 .448 1 1 1z' fill='%23fcdb66' fill-opacity='0.02' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-premium-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* --- SEO Services Section Premium Background --- */
.service-premium-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0b0b0b;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #080808 0%, #0b0b0b 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.service-premium-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 30c0-1.105.895-2 2-2s2 .895 2 2-.895 2-2 2-2-.895-2-2z' fill='%23fcdb66' fill-opacity='0.05'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Why Choose iGamingLift Gradient --- */
.choose-igaming-lift-gradient {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7f7f7 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-igaming-lift-gradient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.path-step:nth-child(even):hover::after {
  left: 45%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .authority-path-section::before {
    left: 30px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .path-step,
  .path-step:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row;
    padding-left: 80px;
  }

  .step-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .step-marker {
    left: 30px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .path-step:hover::after {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* Authority Workflow - Horizontal Sequence */
.workflow-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #111111 0%, #050505 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Luxury Spotlight Effect */
.workflow-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle Texture Overlay */
.workflow-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.02;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 80px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.workflow-item {
  padding: 60px 40px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.workflow-item:hover {
  background: #000;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.workflow-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}

.workflow-item:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.wf-step {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 15px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.wf-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.workflow-item:hover .wf-icon {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.wf-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wf-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.workflow-item:hover .wf-desc {
  color: #aaa;
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
  .workflow-item {
    padding: 50px 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .workflow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .workflow-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .workflow-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .workflow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .workflow-item {
    border-right: none !important;
  }
}

/* Compliance Section - Image Enhanced */
.compliance-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95)), url('../images/home-4/service-bg-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.compliance-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.compliance-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 80px;
}

.compliance-visual {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.compliance-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.compliance-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.compliance-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.image-overlay-badge i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.image-overlay-badge span {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.compliance-content {
  flex: 1.2;
}

.compliance-tag {
  color: #ff4d4d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.compliance-tag span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #ff4d4d;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff4d4d;
}

.compliance-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.compliance-text {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.compliance-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

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

.c-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.c-info h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.c-info p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  margin: 0;
}

.compliance-footer {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.sustainability-note {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.sustainability-note i {
  font-size: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .compliance-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .compliance-tag {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sustainability-note {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .compliance-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .compliance-visual {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

/* Link Building Achievements - Modern Grid */
.achievements-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.achievements-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}

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

.achievement-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.ac-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.achievement-card:hover .ac-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotateZ(360deg);
}

.ac-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.ac-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.achievement-card.highlight {
  grid-column: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
}

.ac-closing {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-top: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .achievement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .achievement-card.highlight {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .achievement-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .achievement-card.highlight {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}


/* Staggered Impact Section - Link Building */
.impact-staggered-section {
  padding: 160px 0;
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.impact-staggered-section::before {
  content: "AUTHORITY";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 20vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  letter-spacing: -10px;
}

.staggered-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.staggered-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
}

.staggered-item.wow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.staggered-item:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.staggered-card {
  width: 60%;
  padding: 50px;
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border-radius: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.staggered-item:hover .staggered-card {
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.9);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.staggered-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--theme-color1), #b38b00);
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
}

.staggered-info h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.staggered-info p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.staggered-bg-num {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 120px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  z-index: -1;
  right: 5%;
  bottom: -20px;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.staggered-item:nth-child(even) .staggered-bg-num {
  right: auto;
  left: 5%;
}

.staggered-item:hover .staggered-bg-num {
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.closing-quote {
  margin-top: 100px;
  text-align: center;
}

.closing-quote h2 {
  font-size: 5vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
}

.closing-quote h2 span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.5em;
  letter-spacing: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .staggered-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .staggered-bg-num {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* Authority Bento Grid - Ultra Modern */
.bento-section {
  padding: 140px 0;
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
}

.bento-grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(260px, auto);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.bento-item {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(40, 40, 40, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.bento-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.bento-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Item Spans */
.item-da {
  grid-column: span 7;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.item-rankings {
  grid-column: span 5;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.item-indexing {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.item-traffic {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.item-trust {
  grid-column: span 4;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.item-quote {
  grid-column: span 12;
  grid-row: span 1;
  min-height: 200px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
}

.b-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.b-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.b-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.quote-text span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Specific item overrides removed for consistency */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .bento-grid-container {
    grid-auto-rows: min-content;
  }

  .item-da,
  .item-rankings,
  .item-indexing,
  .item-traffic,
  .item-trust {
    grid-column: span 6;
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .item-quote {
    grid-column: span 12;
    height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  .item-da,
  .item-rankings,
  .item-indexing,
  .item-traffic,
  .item-trust {
    grid-column: span 12;
    height: auto;
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }

  .quote-text {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}


/* Choice Section - Perspective Redesign */
.choice-ecosystem-section {
  padding: 160px 0;
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Atmospheric Ambient Glows */
.choice-ecosystem-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 140%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ecosystem-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ecosystem-visual {
  flex: 1;
  perspective: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Perspective Stack Visual */
.perspective-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  height: 500px;
  transform: rotateY(-15deg) rotateX(10deg);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.perspective-stack:hover {
  transform: rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(5deg);
}

.stack-layer {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  background: #000;
}

.layer-main {
  z-index: 3;
}

.layer-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: grayscale(0.5);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.perspective-stack:hover .layer-main img {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: grayscale(0);
}

.layer-accent {
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translate(30px, 30px);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.layer-outline {
  z-index: 1;
  border: 2px solid var(--theme-color1);
  background: transparent;
  transform: translate(-30px, -30px);
  opacity: 0.1;
}

.floating-stat-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -20px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 4;
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.choice-content {
  flex: 1.2;
}

.feature-pill-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
}

.feature-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 22px 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-pill:hover {
  background: #000;
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateX(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pill-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.feature-pill:hover .pill-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
}

.ecosystem-tagline {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding: 30px 40px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-color1);
}

.tagline-top {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #777;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.tagline-bottom {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.tagline-bottom span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ecosystem-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .perspective-stack {
    height: 400px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .floating-stat-card {
    right: 0;
  }
}


.tagline-bottom {
  font-size: 24px;
}

/* --- Ultra-Premium Content Services Layout --- */
.content-services-section {
  background: #050505;
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Moving Light Beam Effect */
.content-services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 150%;
  height: 150%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 25%, transparent 50%);
  animation: rotate-beam 20s linear infinite;
  top: -25%;
  left: -25%;
  z-index: -1;
}

@keyframes rotate-beam {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.content-services-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(140px);
  z-index: -1;
}

.service-intro-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 19px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* The Vault Grid */
.vault-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.vault-card {
  grid-column: span 4;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.8), rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 32px;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vault-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.vault-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.25);
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 40px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.vault-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Verticals Specifics */
.vault-card.wide {
  grid-column: span 6;
  padding: 60px;
}

.vault-icon-wrapper {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  transition: 0.5s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.vault-icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.vault-card:hover .vault-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.vault-card:hover .vault-icon-wrapper i {
  color: #000;
  transform: rotateY(-180deg);
}

.vault-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.vault-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.vault-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.vault-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.vault-list li i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.vault-card:hover .vault-list li {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.vault-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Geo Hub Layout (Inside Wide Card) */
.geo-hub {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.geo-hub-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.geo-hub-item:hover {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
}

.geo-hub-item i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.geo-hub-item span {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* EEAT Features Layout */
.eeat-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.eeat-box h4 {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.eeat-box h4 i {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.eeat-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Floating Number Highlight */
.vault-card .vault-bg-number {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 180px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.vault-card:hover .vault-bg-number {
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.04);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* --- Ultra-Premium Workflow Section --- */
.workflow-section {
  background: #000;
  padding: 140px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.workflow-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}

.workflow-item {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 45px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.workflow-item:hover {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.8);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.wf-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  padding: 4px 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.wf-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  transition: 0.5s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
}

.wf-icon i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.workflow-item:hover .wf-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.workflow-item:hover .wf-icon i {
  color: #000;
}

.wf-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.wf-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .vault-card {
    grid-column: span 6;
  }

  .vault-card.wide {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vault-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .geo-hub,
  .eeat-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .content-services-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .vault-card {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
}

/* --- Ultra-Premium Advantage Cards --- */
.advantage-section-new {
  background: #000;
  padding: 140px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advantage-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.adv-feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111, #080808);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 45px 35px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.5s;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.adv-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.adv-feature-card i {
  font-size: 35px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: block;
}

.adv-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.adv-feature-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.adv-feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.5s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.adv-feature-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .advantage-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .advantage-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advantage-section-new {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}




/* --- Ultra-Premium Strategy Apex --- */
.strategy-apex-section {
  background: #000;
  padding: 160px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Flare Effects */
.strategy-apex-section::before,
.strategy-apex-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.strategy-apex-section::before {
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
}

.strategy-apex-section::after {
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
}

.apex-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 100px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* The Central Authority Line */
.apex-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.apex-step {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 120px;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.apex-step:nth-child(even) {
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.apex-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* The Glass Card */
.apex-card {
  width: 480px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.apex-step:hover .apex-card {
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.6);
  transform: perspective(1000px) translateZ(30px) translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Floating Number */
.apex-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  font-size: 160px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02);
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: 0.6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.apex-step:nth-child(odd) .apex-num {
  right: -40px;
}

.apex-step:nth-child(even) .apex-num {
  left: -40px;
}

.apex-step:hover .apex-num {
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.06);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* The Connection Node */
.apex-node {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #000;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: 0.5s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
}

.apex-node i {
  font-size: 30px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.apex-step:hover .apex-node {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg) scale(1.1);
}

.apex-step:hover .apex-node i {
  color: #000;
}

/* Content Details */
.apex-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.apex-desc {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.apex-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .apex-card {
    width: 42%;
    padding: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .apex-line {
    left: 40px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .apex-node {
    left: 40px;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .apex-node i {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .apex-step,
  .apex-step:nth-child(even) {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .apex-card {
    width: calc(100% - 100px);
    margin-left: 80px !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }

  .apex-num {
    font-size: 80px;
    top: -20px;
  }
}



/* Strategy Apex - Luxury Polish Enhancement */
.strategy-apex-section {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 2px 2px, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.apex-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apex-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: -100%;
  width: 300%;
  height: 300%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1), transparent);
  transition: 0.8s;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.apex-step:hover .apex-card::after {
  top: 100%;
  left: 100%;
}

/* Moving Glow Node on Line */
.apex-line::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--theme-color1);
  animation: flow-node 10s linear infinite;
  z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes flow-node {
  0% {
    top: -20px;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  5% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  95% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

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



/* --- Ultra-Premium Results Matrix --- */


/* --- Luxury 'Strategy Deck' (Playing Cards Fan) --- */
.strategy-deck-section {
  background: #020202;
  padding: 160px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 2000px;
}

.deck-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
}

/* Base Card Style */
.strategy-card {
  width: 320px;
  height: 480px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.95), rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  position: absolute;
  box-shadow: -10px 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Card Metallic Edge */
.strategy-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1), transparent 50%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Fan Rotation Logic */
.strategy-card:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateX(-400px) translateY(60px) rotate(-20deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

.strategy-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateX(-200px) translateY(20px) rotate(-10deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.strategy-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateX(0px) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  z-index: 3;
}

.strategy-card:nth-child(4) {
  transform: translateX(200px) translateY(20px) rotate(10deg);
  z-index: 2;
}

.strategy-card:nth-child(5) {
  transform: translateX(400px) translateY(60px) rotate(20deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Interactive Hover State (Pull Card) */
.strategy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-80px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.1) !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15);
}

/* Inner Content */
.card-suit {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.strategy-card:hover .card-suit {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.card-icon-main {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: 0.5s;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.strategy-card:hover .card-icon-main {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--theme-color1);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Number */
.card-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.strategy-card:hover .card-num {
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Bottom Statement Bar */
.deck-statement {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 100px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.deck-statement p {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.deck-statement span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.deck-statement span::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--theme-color1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .deck-container {
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .deck-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    gap: 30px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .strategy-card {
    position: relative !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .strategy-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3 – Our Content Strategy Process (Redesigned V2 - Strategy Nexus)
   ========================================================================== */
.strategy-nexus-section {
  background-color: #030303;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url('../images/home-4/service-bg-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0;
}

.strategy-nexus-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.7) 0%, rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.4) 50%, rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.7) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.strategy-nexus-section .auto-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nexus-intro-text {
  color: #888;
  font-size: 19px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.nexus-container {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 80px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 100px;
  /* Space for the timeline */
}

/* Vertical Timeline Path */
.nexus-path-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 44px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3) 15%,
      rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3) 85%,
      transparent 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.nexus-step-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nexus-step-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Node (The Circle with Number) */
.nexus-node-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nexus-node {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: #000;
  border: 2px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .nexus-node {
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
}

/* Animated Pulse around the Node */
.nexus-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

/* Animation for the Active/Hover Pulse */
@keyframes nodePulse {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .nexus-pulse,
.nexus-step-row.active .nexus-pulse {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: nodePulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Content Card */
.nexus-content-card {
  flex-grow: 1;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.card-inner {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 35px;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.6s;
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .card-inner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .card-inner::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .card-icon {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.card-text h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .card-text h3 {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.card-text p {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #a1a1a1;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.nexus-step-row:hover .card-text p {
  color: #eee;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nexus-container {
    padding-left: 20px;
  }

  .nexus-path-line {
    display: none;
  }

  .nexus-step-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .card-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nexus-step-row:hover .card-inner {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Achievements (Bento Evolution)
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-bento-section {
  background-color: #080808;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Link Building Achievements - Ultra Premium Section
   ========================================================================== */
.lba-bento-section {
  background-color: #020202;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 140px 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lba-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.lba-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.12);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 55px 45px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  /* Prevents grid item overflow/stacking */
}

.lba-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
  background: rgba(22, 22, 22, 0.9);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 40px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.lba-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 20%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.lba-card .lba-icon {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  display: inline-flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.lba-card:hover .lba-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.lba-card .lba-title {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.lba-card .lba-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #a5a5a5;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Featured Card Styling */
.lba-card-featured {
  grid-column: span 7;
}

.lba-card-wide {
  grid-column: span 5;
}

.lba-card-standard {
  grid-column: span 4;
}

.lba-card-full {
  grid-column: span 12;
}

/* Special Decorative Elements */
.lba-status-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  right: 45px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.lba-pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--theme-color1);
  animation: lba-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes lba-pulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(3);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Quote Layout */
.lba-card-quote {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.lba-card-quote:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.lba-headline-xl {
  font-size: 60px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 0.9;
}

.lba-headline-xl span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-style: italic;
  display: block;
  font-size: 72px;
}

/* Background Atmospheric Glows */
.lba-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.lba-bg-glow.g-1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: -10%;
}

.lba-bg-glow.g-2 {
  bottom: -10%;
  right: -10%;
}

/* Responsive Adaptations */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .lba-headline-xl {
    font-size: 48px;
  }

  .lba-headline-xl span {
    font-size: 58px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .lba-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
  }

  .lba-card-featured,
  .lba-card-wide,
  .lba-card-standard {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .lba-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .lba-card-featured,
  .lba-card-wide,
  .lba-card-standard,
  .lba-card-full {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }

  .lba-headline-xl {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .lba-headline-xl span {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .lba-card {
    padding: 40px 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   End Link Building Achievements - Ultra Premium
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Gambling Compliance (Shield UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.compliance-shield-section {
  background-color: #030303;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0l25.98 15v30L30 60 4.02 45v-30L30 0z' fill-opacity='0.02' fill='%23fcdb66' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.compliance-intro {
  padding-right: 50px;
}

.shield-icon-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  border-radius: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 45px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.shield-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: shieldPulse 3s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes shieldPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

.compliance-intro h2 {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.compliance-intro p {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #888;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.compliance-bottom-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.compliance-bottom-text i {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 20px;
}

/* Compliance Grid Layout */
.compliance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.compliance-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.compliance-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.card-count {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  right: 35px;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03);
  line-height: 1;
}

.compliance-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.compliance-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #777;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.compliance-card:hover p {
  color: #aaa;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .compliance-intro h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .compliance-intro {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .shield-icon-wrapper {
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
  }

  .compliance-bottom-text {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .compliance-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .compliance-intro h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .compliance-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Why Choose (Typographic Style - Box Free)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-content-section {
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.why-choose-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.engine-statement {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.engine-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--theme-color1);
}

.engine-statement p {
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.engine-statement p span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 32px;
}

/* Typographic List Items */
.feature-typographic-list {
  position: relative;
}

.typo-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 40px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.typo-feature-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.item-visual {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.item-number {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.item-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #222;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.typo-feature-item:hover .item-dot {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--theme-color1);
  transform: scale(1.5);
}

.item-content h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.typo-feature-item:hover .item-content h3 {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

.item-content p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.typo-feature-item:hover .item-content p {
  color: #ccc;
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-choose-header {
    position: static;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .engine-line {
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
  }

  .typo-feature-item {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }

  .item-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/* --- Who We Work With Gradient --- */
.who-we-work-with-gradient {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #050505 0%, #000000 100%) !important;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.who-we-work-with-gradient::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0l25.98 15v30L30 60 4.02 45v-30L30 0z' fill-opacity='0.02' fill='%23fcdb66' fill-rule='evenodd'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* --- Who We Work With - Right Image Panel --- */
.wwww-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
}

.wwww-img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05),
    0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.wwww-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.wwww-img-wrapper:hover .wwww-main-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.wwww-img-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 20%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
}

/* Floating Badge — bottom left */
.wwww-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 5;
  animation: wwwwFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.wwww-badge-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fcdb66;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wwww-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.wwww-badge-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.wwww-badge-sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Floating Stat — top right */
.wwww-stat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 5;
  animation: wwwwFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.wwww-stat-num {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fcdb66;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.wwww-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes wwwwFloat {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .wwww-img-wrapper {
    margin-top: 40px;
  }

  .wwww-badge,
  .wwww-stat {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }

  .wwww-stat-num {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .wwww-badge {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
  }

  .wwww-stat {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
  }
}

/* Achievements Section Premium UI */
.achievements-section {
  background-color: #050505;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.achievements-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.achievements-content .sub-title {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.achievements-title {
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.achievements-desc {
  color: #a1a1a1;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.authority-win-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.authority-win-tag span {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-style: italic;
}

.achievements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.achievement-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.achievement-card.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
}

.achievement-card:hover {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.achievement-card .a-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.achievement-card:hover .a-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.4);
}

.achievement-card .a-info h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.achievement-card .a-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .achievements-content {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .achievements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .achievement-card.wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .achievements-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

/* Content Marketing Achievements Section */
.content-achievements-section {
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05);
}

.content-achievements-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 0;
}

.content-achievements-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.content-achievements-title {
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.achievements-deck {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 25px;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.achievement-pillar {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 25px);
  min-width: 300px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.achievement-pillar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.achievement-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.02);
}

.achievement-pillar:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.achievement-pillar .p-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.achievement-pillar:hover .p-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(10deg);
}

.achievement-pillar h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.achievement-pillar p {
  color: #a1a1a1;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.revenue-asset-footer {
  margin-top: 70px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.revenue-asset-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  background: #111;
  border: 1px solid var(--theme-color1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.revenue-asset-tag b {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-left: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .achievement-pillar {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 25px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .achievement-pillar {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .content-achievements-title {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

  .revenue-asset-tag {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
}

/* Premium Contact Form Styling */
.contact-forms {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-forms .service-info__badge {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  color: #000;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.contact-forms .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-forms input[type="text"],
.contact-forms input[type="email"],
.contact-forms input[type="url"],
.contact-forms select,
.contact-forms textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 18px 25px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: auto;
}

.contact-forms select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='24' height='24' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23fcdb66' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: right 20px center !important;
  background-size: 18px !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-forms input:focus,
.contact-forms select:focus,
.contact-forms textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.08) !important;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.15);
}

.contact-forms textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Service Checkboxes Styling */
.form-section-label {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.service-checkbox-row {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.custom-checkbox-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  user-select: none;
}

.custom-checkbox-container input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}

.custom-checkmark {
  height: 24px;
  width: 24px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.custom-checkbox-container:hover .custom-checkmark {
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input:checked~.custom-checkmark {
  background-color: var(--theme-color1);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.custom-checkmark i {
  color: #000;
  font-size: 12px;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.custom-checkbox-container input:checked~.custom-checkmark i {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.checkbox-text {
  color: #e0e0e0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-checkbox-container input:checked~.checkbox-text {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Decoration Spacing Fix */
.contact-sps {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  opacity: 0.3;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-forms {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }

  .custom-checkbox-container {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* Contact Form Section Premium UI - Centered */
.contact-form-section {
  background-color: #030303;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(20, 20, 40, 0.4) 0%, transparent 80%),
    url('../images/main-home/service-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 130px 0;
}

.contact-form-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.8) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.9) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.auto-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sec-title.centered {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sec-title.centered h2 {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.sec-title.centered .text {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.contact-info-column {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-info-column .sec-title h2 {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-info-column .text {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width: 450px;
}

.contact-features-list {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-left: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.contact-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-features-list .icon-box {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-features-list li:hover .icon-box {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.contact-features-list li:hover .icon-box i {
  color: #000;
}

.contact-features-list .icon-box i {
  color: var(--theme-color1);
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-features-list .text-box h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-features-list .text-box p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.8) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.contact-form-wrapper.centered-form {
  background: #0a0a0a !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  padding: 60px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-form-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3), transparent);
}

.form-inner-title {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--theme-color1);
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.custom-input-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.custom-input-group label {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.custom-input-group input,
.custom-input-group textarea,
.custom-select-ui {
  width: 100%;
  background: #111 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 15px 20px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.custom-input-group input:focus,
.custom-input-group textarea:focus,
.custom-select-ui:focus {
  background: #151515 !important;
  border-color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) !important;
}

.input-focus-border {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.custom-input-group input:focus~.input-focus-border,
.custom-input-group textarea:focus~.input-focus-border {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-interests-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.interest-item {
  position: relative;
}

.interest-item input {
  position: absolute !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 0;
  width: 0;
}

.interest-item label {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 15px 15px 15px 50px !important;
  background: #111 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  position: relative !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.interest-item label:hover {
  border-color: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.3) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.interest-item label::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.interest-item input:checked+label {
  background: rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.05) !important;
  border-color: var(--theme-color1) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.interest-item input:checked+label::before {
  background: var(--theme-color1);
  border-color: var(--theme-color1);
}

.interest-item input:checked+label::after {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 11px;
}

.custom-select-ui {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%23fcdb66' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M7.247 11.14 2.451 5.658C2.185 5.355 2.408 4.8 2.817 4.8h9.492c.409 0 .632.555.366.858l-4.796 5.482a.5.5 0 0 1-.768 0z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: right 20px center !important;
  padding-right: 45px !important;
}

.theme-btn-main {
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.theme-btn-main .theme-btn {
  padding: 20px 45px !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

.theme-btn-main:hover .theme-btn {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(252, 219, 102, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-info-column {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .contact-info-column .text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper.centered-form {
    padding: 40px !important;
  }

  .sec-title.centered h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .service-interests-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-info-column .sec-title h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }

  .contact-form-wrapper.centered-form {
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
  }

  .sec-title.centered h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .service-interests-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}