/* Creative Hero Section Styles */

.section-about-hero.creative-hero {
  background-color: #f7f8fb !important;
  /* Matches theme light background */
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Creative content layout */
.hero-creative-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Small Tagline */
.hero-creative-tagline {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-align: left;
  color: #2e2a65;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.benefits {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #2e2a65;
}

/* Large Heading */
.hero-creative-heading {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #2e2a65;
  /* Theme brand blue/purple */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-creative-heading span.highlight {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: inherit;
}

/* Description paragraph */
.hero-creative-desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.2vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #525866;
  /* Matches theme text color */
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.benefits .hero-creative-tagline {
  color: #fff;
}

.benefits h2 {
  color: #fff;
}

.benefits .hero-creative-desc {
  color: #fff;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.hero-creative-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  /* margin-bottom: 40px; */
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-creative-primary {
  background-color: #2e2a65;
  /* Brand Blue/Purple */
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid #2e2a65;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-creative-primary:hover {
  background-color: #3b3680;
  /* Theme brand hover color */
  border-color: #3b3680;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.25);
}

.btn-creative-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #2e2a65 !important;
  /* Theme Brand color */
  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid #2e2a65;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-creative-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
  /* Light hover overlay */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Divider */
.hero-creative-divider {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #cdd0d5;
  /* Theme grey border */
  margin: 30px 0 35px 0;
}

/* Stamp Badge Seal Overlapping the Image */
.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.image-trust-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  z-index: 5;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
}

.badge-seal-container {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.badge-seal-rotating {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: spinSeal 50s linear infinite;
}

.badge-seal-static {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-seal-year {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-seal-founded {
  font-size: 6.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3b3680;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Normal Stats Layout with Card wrapper */
.hero-normal-stats {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  /* margin-top: 15px; */
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-normal-stats:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.12);
}

.normal-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.stat-num {

  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-lbl {

  font-size: 13px;
  color: #525866;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

@keyframes spinSeal {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .image-trust-badge {
    top: -15px;
    left: -15px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .badge-seal-year {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .badge-seal-founded {
    font-size: 6px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-normal-stats {
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 20px 10px;
  }

  .normal-stat-item {
    min-width: calc(50% - 10px);
  }
}

/* Creative Floating Guide Cards */
.buying-guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

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

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

.buying-guide-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.01);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ::before: Soft glowing background blob that expands on hover */
.buying-guide-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.035) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* ::after: Sleek glass sheen light sweep on hover */
.buying-guide-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.buying-guide-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.buying-guide-card:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* Alternating odd/even backgrounds */
.buying-guide-card:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.buying-guide-card:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.02);
}

.buying-guide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
}

/* Floating capsule tag for card number */
.card-num-new {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  background-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.06);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.buying-guide-card:hover .card-num-new {
  background-color: #2e2a65;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.guide-card-title {

  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.guide-card-desc {

  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #525866;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Call to Action card to balance 5 slots */
.buying-guide-card.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e2a65, #3b3680);
  border: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.buying-guide-card.cta-card .cta-title {

  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.buying-guide-card.cta-card .cta-desc {

  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.buying-guide-card.cta-card .btn-cta {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #2e2a65 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.buying-guide-card.cta-card .btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Creative Property Type Cards Grid (Overlapping Icons Layout) */
.property-types-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 56px 36px;
  /* Increased horizontal and vertical spacing for breathing room */
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 90px;
  /* Space for the top row of overlapping icons */
}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .property-types-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px 20px;
  }
}

.property-type-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 56px 28px 32px 28px;
  /* Increased top padding to accommodate larger overlapping icon */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Alternating subtle backgrounds */
.property-type-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Card hover: lift up and add shadow */
.property-type-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.08);
}

/* Overlapping Floating Icon Badge (Enlarged) */
.property-card-icon-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: -32px;
  /* Adjusted to match half of new height (64px) */
  left: 28px;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  /* Stylish square rounded badge */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f7f8fb);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.property-type-card:hover .property-card-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.2);
}

.property-card-icon {
  font-size: 26px;
  /* Enlarged icon */
  color: #2e2a65;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.property-type-card:hover .property-card-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.property-card-title {

  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.property-card-desc {

  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #525866;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Coverage Micro-Markets Section Layout */
.section-coverage {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
}

.coverage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

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

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

.coverage-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e2a65, #3b3680);
  border: 1px solid #2e2a65;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.coverage-card::before {
  content: '\f279';
  /* Font Awesome map icon code */
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: -10px;
  font-size: 80px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  /* Soft white watermark icon */
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card hover: reverse gradient shift and stronger shadow */
.coverage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b3680, #2e2a65);
  border-color: #3b3680;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.28);
}

.coverage-card:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.coverage-card-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.coverage-card-title {

  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.coverage-card-desc {

  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.coverage-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.coverage-icon-box i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.coverage-card:hover .coverage-icon-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(8deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.coverage-card:hover .coverage-icon-box i {
  color: #2e2a65;
  animation: pinBounce 0.6s ease infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pinBounce {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
}

/* Why Space Management Section Layout */
.section-why-sm {
  background-color: #faf8f5;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Premium soft off-white to contrast cleanly */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
}

.why-sm-split-layout {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 60px;
}

.why-sm-left-panel {
  flex: 0 0 45%;
}

.why-sm-right-panel {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-sm-split-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 50px;
  }

  .why-sm-left-panel,
  .why-sm-right-panel {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
}

.why-sm-heading {

  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #2e2a65;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Creative Quote Speech Panel */
.why-sm-quote-card {
  background: #2e2a65;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border-left: 5px solid #c5a880;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(29, 27, 64, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.quote-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quote-icon-creative {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #c5a880;
}

.why-creative-quote {

  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Infographic Timeline Stack on Right */
.why-infographic-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Vertical Track line on the left */
.why-infographic-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 15px;
  /* Moved to the far left */
  width: 2px;
  height: calc(100% - 40px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c5a880 0%, rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.06) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 24px 44px;
  /* Left padding creates space for timeline line */
  margin-bottom: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

/* Small Circular Timeline Node Point */
.why-timeline-node {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 3px solid #c5a880;
  /* Elegant gold circle */
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  /* Centered on the 15px timeline line */
  top: 32px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}

.why-timeline-item:hover .why-timeline-node {
  transform: scale(1.35);
  background-color: #2e2a65;
  border-color: #c5a880;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.6);
}

/* Horizontal card next to timeline */
.why-timeline-row-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.01);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.why-timeline-item:hover .why-timeline-row-card {
  transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
}

/* Stat Number inside card */
.why-timeline-row-stat {

  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #2e2a65;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 100px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-timeline-item:hover .why-timeline-row-stat {
  color: #c5a880;
  /* Stat numbers turn gold on hover */
}

/* Vertical Gold Card Divider */
.why-timeline-card-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-timeline-card-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.why-timeline-label {

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2e2a65;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-timeline-text {

  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #525866;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-timeline-item:hover .why-timeline-text {
  color: #2e2a65;
}

/* Process Section Styling - 6-Step Creative Staggered Grid */
.section-process {
  background-color: #2e2a65;
  /* Alternate clean white contrast */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
}

.process-intro {
  text-align: left;
  /* max-width: 700px; */
  margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.process-heading {

  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #2e2a65;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  /* max-width: 1100px; */
  /* margin: 0 auto; */
}

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

@media (max-width: 650px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.process-card {
  background: #ffffff radial-gradient(rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.03) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgb(53 48 116);
  border-radius: 0 30px;
  padding: 30px 30px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(.25, .8, .25, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ::before: Bottom gold progress bar on card hover */
.process-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c5a880, #ffffff);
  transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ::after: Diagonal light sheen reflection sweep on card hover */
.process-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.65s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: #2e2a65 radial-gradient(rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.055) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  border-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 30px;
  /* Flips the asymmetrical shape on hover! */
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(29, 27, 64, 0.25);
}

.section-process .hero-creative-tagline {
  color: #fff;
}

.section-process .hero-creative-heading {
  color: #fff;
}

.process-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.process-card:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* Big Gold Outline Number in Background */
.process-step-num {

  font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.22);
  /* Elegant stroke style */
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  top: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-step-num {
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Creative Circular Icon Box with double outline ring */
.process-icon-box {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 0px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.12);
  outline: 5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.05);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-icon-box i {
  font-size: 26px;
  /* Larger icon size */
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);
  /* Shiny gold gradient */
  border-color: #c5a880;
  outline-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon-box i {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(360deg);
  /* Smooth full rotation animation */
}

.process-card-title {

  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #2e2a65;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.process-card-desc {

  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #525866;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* FAQ Section Styling */
.section-faq {
  background-color: #faf8f5;
  /* Soft off-white to contrast with process section */
  padding: 80px 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.05);
}

.faq-split-layout {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-left-panel {
  flex: 0 0 35%;
}

.faq-right-panel {
  flex: 0 0 60%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .faq-split-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .faq-left-panel,
  .faq-right-panel {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .why-timeline-item {
    padding: 0 0 24px 0px;
  }

  .why-timeline-node {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-infographic-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .why-timeline-row-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .why-timeline-card-divider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* Help desk card */
.faq-help-card {
  background-color: #2e2a65;
  /* Theme dark navy */
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid #c5a880;
  /* Gold accent bar */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(29, 27, 64, 0.06);
  margin-top: 30px;
  text-align: left;
}

.help-card-title {

  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.help-card-desc {

  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.help-card-button {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.help-card-button:hover {
  background-color: #b88a44;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
}

/* Accordion layout styling */
.faq-accordion-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

.faq-item[open],
.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, .35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46, 42, 101, .05);
}

summary.faq-question {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2e2a65;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
}

summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-icon-toggle {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 168, 128, .08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c5a880;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon-toggle,
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon-toggle {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: #2e2a65;
  color: #fff;
}

/* Smooth animation with JS toggle fallback */
.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: grid-template-rows .4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity .3s ease;
}

.faq-answer>div {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Fallback for JS disabled / browser native behavior */
html:not(.w-mod-js) .faq-item[open] .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 20px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #525866;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA Banner Section — Creative Premium Design
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */


.section-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.creative-cta {

  position: relative;

  background: url("../img/about-banner.jpg") center center/cover no-repeat;

  border-radius: 30px;

  overflow: hidden;

  min-height: 480px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  padding: 70px;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(46 42 101 / 75%) 0%, rgb(51 47 112 / 71%) 35%, rgb(52 48 114 / 61%) 70%, rgba(27, 26, 60, .20) 100%);
}

.cta-content {

  position: relative;

  z-index: 2;

  max-width: 620px;

  color: #fff;

}

.cta-tag {

  display: inline-block;

  padding: 8px 18px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);

  color: #fff;

  border-radius: 50px;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  font-size: 14px;

  font-weight: 600;

}

.cta-content h2 {

  font-size: 52px;

  line-height: 1.2;

  margin-bottom: 20px;

  color: #fff;

}

.cta-content p {

  font-size: 17px;

  color: #eee;

  line-height: 1.8;

  margin-bottom: 35px;

}

.cta-btns {

  display: flex;

  gap: 20px;

  flex-wrap: wrap;

}

.btn-primary {

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a880, #b88a44);

  color: #fff;

  padding: 10px 30px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: .4s;

}

.btn-primary:hover {

  transform: translateY(-5px);

}

.btn-secondary {

  border: 2px solid #fff;

  color: #fff;

  padding: 10px 30px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  text-decoration: none;

  transition: .4s;

}

.btn-secondary:hover {

  background: #fff;

  color: #2E2A65;

}



.residential-swiper {
  padding-bottom: 0px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.residential-swiper .swiper-button-next,
.residential-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
  color: #bd9130;
  /* Adjust to match theme color */
}

.residential-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: #bd9130;
}

/* Hover effect for the View Details button */
.residential-swiper .property-card-image-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.residential-swiper .property-card:hover .property-card-image-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Common Arrow Style */
.custom-swiper-prev,
.custom-swiper-next {
  width: 55px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 35%;
  right: 0;
  top: 45%;
  background: rgb(52 47 113);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
}

.custom-swiper-prev {
  left: 0;
}

.custom-swiper-prev::after,
.custom-swiper-next::after {
  display: none;
}

.custom-swiper-prev i,
.custom-swiper-next i {
  font-size: 20px;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}

.custom-swiper-prev:hover,
.custom-swiper-next:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.custom-swiper-prev:hover i {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.custom-swiper-next:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.custom-swiper-prev.swiper-button-disabled,
.custom-swiper-next.swiper-button-disabled {
  opacity: .35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.section-residential-slider h2 {
  text-align: center;
}

.section-residential-slider p {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive Padding for All Sections */
section,
.section-about-hero.creative-hero,
.section-coverage,
.section-why-sm,
.section-process,
.section-faq,
.section-cta {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1200px) {

  section,
  .section-about-hero.creative-hero,
  .section-coverage,
  .section-why-sm,
  .section-process,
  .section-faq,
  .section-cta {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 1080px) {

  section,
  .section-about-hero.creative-hero,
  .section-coverage,
  .section-why-sm,
  .section-process,
  .section-faq,
  .section-cta {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 991px) {

  section,
  .section-about-hero.creative-hero,
  .section-coverage,
  .section-why-sm,
  .section-process,
  .section-faq,
  .section-cta {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {

  section,
  .section-about-hero.creative-hero,
  .section-coverage,
  .section-why-sm,
  .section-process,
  .section-faq,
  .section-cta {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section-principles {
    padding-top: 50px;
  }
}

.about-hero-image {
  border: 1px solid #332e6f;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Creative Callout Box */
.creative-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3d3884, #2e2a65);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-callout:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(46, 42, 101, 0.35);
}

.creative-callout::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #bd9130;
  border-radius: 16px 0 0 16px;
}

.creative-callout .callout-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #bd9130;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(189, 145, 48, 0.3);
  transform: rotate(-5deg);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-callout:hover .callout-icon {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
}

.creative-callout .callout-content {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #e0e0e0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.creative-callout .callout-content strong {
  color: #bd9130;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .creative-callout {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .creative-callout .callout-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}