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   GLOBAL PUBLISHERS HUB — Main Stylesheet
   Color Theme: Blue (#1E3A8A, #3B82F6) + Purple (#7C3AED, #A78BFA)
   Background: White & Light Grey
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/* ── CSS VARIABLES ── */
/*  */

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--bg-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── CONTAINER ── */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--blue-dark);
}

h1 { font-size: 3.5rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
h3 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
h4 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }

p {
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

a {
    color: var(--blue-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

a:hover {
    color: var(--purple-main);
}

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: white;
    color: var(--blue-main);
    border: 2px solid var(--blue-main);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--blue-light);
    border-color: var(--purple-main);
    color: var(--purple-main);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--purple-main);
    border: 2px solid var(--purple-main);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--purple-xlight);
}

.btn-small {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 14px 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ── SECTIONS ── */
section {
    padding: 80px 0;
}

section.light-bg {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

section.grey-bg {
    background: var(--bg-grey);
}

/* ── UTILITY ── */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: white; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mb-30 { margin-bottom: 30px; }
.mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    section { padding: 50px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    section { padding: 40px 0; }
    .btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
}


        /* ---------- GLOBAL RESET & VARIABLES ---------- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        :root {
            --primary-deep: #0B2B40;      /* Deep teal/navy */
            --primary-mid: #1C5D6E;       /* Rich teal */
            --accent-gold: #E6B17E;        /* Warm gold accent */
            --accent-sand: #F2E3D5;        /* Soft sand/cream */
            --light-bg: #FAF7F2;
            --pure-white: #FFFFFF;
            --text-dark: #1E2A32;
            --text-soft: #4A5B66;
            --text-light: #7B8A92;
            --shadow-sm: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            --radius-md: 16px;
            --radius-lg: 24px;
            --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--pure-white);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.5;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, .serif {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: -0.01em;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1440px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 28px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        .section-label {
            display: block;
            width: max-content;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            color: var(--primary-mid);
            background: rgba(28, 93, 110, 0.08);
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .section-title em,
        h1 em,
        h2 em,
        h3 em,
        h4 em {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .section-sub {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--text-soft);
            max-width: 680px;
            margin: 0 auto 48px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .btn {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--primary-mid);
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-decoration: none;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        .site-header .nav-links .btn {
            color: white;
        }

        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary-mid);
            color: var(--primary-mid);
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: var(--primary-mid);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        .btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary-deep);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(11,43,64,0.15);
        }

        /* ----- HEADER / NAVBAR ----- */
        .site-header {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            padding: 0 0 16px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
        }
        .header-inner {
            
    padding-top: 10px;

            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .logo-area a {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .logo-area a img {
            display: block;
            max-height: 62px;
            width: auto;
        }
        .logo-area span {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }
        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 28px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--primary-mid); }
        .mobile-toggle {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        @media (max-width: 1000px) {
            .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 72px;
                left: -100%;
                width: 70%;
                height: calc(100vh - 72px);
                background: white;
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: flex-start;
                padding: 40px 32px;
                gap: 20px;
                box-shadow: 4px 0 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
                transition: 0.3s;
                z-index: 999;
            }
            .nav-links.active {
                left: 0;
            }
        }

        /* HERO */
        .hero {
            /* background-image:  url('assets/img/hero-banner.PNG'); */
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            background-position: right center;
            background-size: 45%;
            padding: 70px 0 90px;
        }
        .hero-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 0.9fr);
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-visual {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .hero-slider {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 520px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background: transparent;
        }
        .hero-slider .hero-track {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }
        .hero-slider .hero-slide {
            min-width: 100%;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .hero-slider .hero-slide img {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
        }
        .hero-content h1 {
            font-size: 4.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            line-height: 1.2em;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .hero .section-label {
            display: inline-block;
            margin: 0 0 20px 0;
            text-align: left;
        }
        .hero-content h1 em {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-style: italic;
        }
        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 28px;
            margin: 32px 0;
        }
        .hero-stat h4 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--primary-mid);
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .hero-stat p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); }
        .hero-form {
            display: flex;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin-top: 20px;
            border-radius: 80px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .hero-email {
           flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    border: 1px solid #b9b9b9;
    border-radius: 100px 0 0 100px;
    background: #ffffff;
}
        .hero-btn {
            background: var(--primary-mid);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 0 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .hero-visual {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
          
          
            min-height: 420px;

          
        }
        .hero-visual img {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 560px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            display: block;
        }

        /* LOGO CAROUSEL */
        .logo-carousel {
            background: var(--primary-deep);
            padding: 40px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .logo-carousel .container {
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .logo-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 60px;
            animation: logoScroll 30s linear infinite;
            width: max-content;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 4px 0;
        }
        .logo-track img {
            height: 60px;
            width: auto;
            opacity: 0.85;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }
        .logo-track img:hover {
            opacity: 1;
        }
        @keyframes logoScroll {
            0% { transform: translateX(0); }
            100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .hero-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 40px;
            }
            .hero .section-label {
                display: block;
                margin: 0 auto 20px;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* LOGO CAROUSEL */
        .logo-carousel {
            background: var(--primary-deep);
            padding: 40px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .logo-carousel .container {
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .logo-track {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: nowrap;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            animation: logoScroll 26s linear infinite;
            width: max-content;
        }
        .logo-card {
             min-width: 130px;
    min-height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
        .logo-card img {
               height: 80px;
    width: 100px;
            max-width: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
            opacity: 0.95;
            transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
        }
        .logo-card:hover img {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }
        @keyframes logoScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Services Tabs Section */
        .services-tabs { background: var(--light-bg); }
        .tabs-nav {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 12px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }
        .tab-btn {
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.2s;
            color: var(--text-soft);
        }
        .tab-btn.active, .tab-btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary-mid);
            border-color: var(--primary-mid);
            color: white;
        }
        .tab-panel {
            display: none;
            animation: fade 0.3s ease;
        }
        .tab-panel.active { display: block; }
        .service-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 28px;
        }
        .service-card {
            overflow: hidden;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 32px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            border: 1px solid rgba(11,43,64,0.06);
        }
        .service-card .service-bg {
            display: none;
        }
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .service-card > * {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .service-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .service-card p { color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.8; }
        .service-cta {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 16px;
            color: var(--primary-mid);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            text-decoration: underline;
            text-underline-offset: 3px;
            transition: color 0.25s ease;
        }
        .service-card:hover .service-cta {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }

        /* Portfolio Marquee */
        .portfolio-marquee {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .book-strip {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            animation: slideLeft 40s linear infinite;
            width: max-content;
            padding: 20px 0;
        }
        .book-strip img { width: 140px; height: 200px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: 0.2s; }
        .book-strip img:hover { transform: scale(1.05);}
        @keyframes slideLeft { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Why Us / Pillars */
        .pillars-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
            gap: 32px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .pillar-card { background: var(--light-bg); padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: 0.2s; }
        .pillar-card .num { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }

        /* EXPANDED TESTIMONIALS - GRID 3x2 style */
        .testimonials-expanded {
            background: var(--pure-white);
        }
        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 28px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }
        .testi-card-exp {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 32px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        }
        .testi-card-exp:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: white; }
        .stars { color: var(--accent-gold); margin-bottom: 16px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .testi-quote { font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--text-soft); line-height: 1.6; }
        .testi-author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-deep); margin-top: 8px; }
        .testi-role { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-light); }

        /* CONTACT SECTION - BEST IN CLASS */
        .contact-premium {
            background: linear-gradient(110deg, var(--primary-deep) 0%, #1a4b5e 100%);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 40px;
            margin: 0 28px 60px 28px;
            padding: 70px 60px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .contact-inner {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .contact-left h2 { color: white; font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .contact-left p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); margin-bottom: 30px; }
        .contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; margin-top: 20px; }
        .contact-details div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
        .contact-details i { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--accent-gold); }
        .contact-right-form {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            padding: 32px;
            border-radius: 28px;
        }
        .contact-right-form input, .contact-right-form textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px 16px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            border-radius: 50px;
            border: none;
            background: white;
            font-family: inherit;
        }
        .contact-right-form textarea { border-radius: 24px; resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; }
        .contact-right-form button { background: var(--accent-gold); color: var(--primary-deep); font-weight: 800; width: 100%; border: none; padding: 14px; border-radius: 50px; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.2s; }
        .contact-right-form button:hover { background: #d49c64; transform: translateY(-2px); }

        /* FAQ CENTER - EXTENSIVE (12 items) */
        .faq-center {
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }
        .faq-accordion {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .faq-item {
            background: white;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
        }
        .faq-question {
            padding: 22px 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            background: white;
            transition: 0.2s;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .faq-question:hover { background: #FFFFFf; }
        .faq-question i { transition: transform 0.3s; color: var(--primary-mid); }
        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            padding: 0 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s;
            color: var(--text-soft);
            line-height: 1.7;
            border-top: 0px solid #eee;
        }
        .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
            max-height: 260px;
            padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
         
        }
        .faq-item.active .faq-question i {
            transform: rotate(45deg);
        }

        /* CTA Scatter */
        .cta-video-bg {
            background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--primary-deep), #1C5D6E);
            text-align: center;
            color: white;
        }
        .cta-content h2 { color: white; font-size: 2.5rem; }
        .cta-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }

        /* Footer */
        .site-footer {
            background: #0B2B40;
            color: #cddfe6;
            padding: 60px 0 30px;
        }
        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .footer-logo { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .footer-logo span { color: var(--accent-gold); }
        .footer-col h4 { color: white; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .footer-col a { display: block; color: #cddfe6; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: 0.2s; }
        .footer-col a:hover { color: var(--accent-gold); }
        .newsletter input { padding: 12px; width: 100%; border-radius: 40px; border: none; margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .newsletter button { background: var(--accent-gold); border: none; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 40px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; }
        .copyright { text-align: center; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); font-size: 0.8rem; }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .hero-grid, .pillars-grid, .footer-grid, .testimonials-grid, .contact-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .section-title { font-size: 2rem; }
            .contact-premium { padding: 40px 24px; margin: 0 16px 40px 16px; }
            .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }
        @keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
                /* ========== SECTION 1: JOURNEY TIMELINE ========== */
        .journey-section {
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }
        .timeline-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .timeline-card {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 36px 28px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            position: relative;
            border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
        }
        .timeline-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
        }
        .timeline-number {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            opacity: 0.5;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        .timeline-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .timeline-card p {
            color: var(--text-soft);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .timeline-icon {
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: var(--primary-mid);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* ========== SECTION 2: INDUSTRY RECOGNITION & PARTNERS ========== */
        .recognition-section {
            background: var(--pure-white);
        }
        .recognition-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 60px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .recognition-left h3 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .recognition-left p {
            color: var(--text-soft);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .award-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 24px;
        }
        .award-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            background: var(--light-bg);
            padding: 12px 24px;
            border-radius: 60px;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .award-item i {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
        }
        .award-item span {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .award-item:hover {
            background: var(--accent-sand);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .recognition-right {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-deep), var(--primary-mid));
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 40px;
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .recognition-right h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }
        .stats-highlight {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-around;
            margin: 30px 0;
        }
        .stat-block {
            text-align: center;
        }
        .stat-number {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }
        .recognition-right .btn-outline-light {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .recognition-right .btn-outline-light:hover {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .timeline-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            .recognition-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .timeline-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .stats-highlight {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 20px;
            }
            section {
                padding: 60px 0;
            }
        }

        /* Demo spacing - to match existing design */
        .pillars-section {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .pillars-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 32px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .pillar-card {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            padding: 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        }
        .pillar-card .num {
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }
        .testimonials-section {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 28px;
        }
        .testi-card {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            padding: 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        }
        .stars {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .pillars-grid, .testimonials-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

            /* ========== SECTION 1: ADVANCED TABS (SEO RICH) ========== */
        .advanced-tabs-section {
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }
        .tabs-wrapper {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .tabs-header {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            background: var(--pure-white);
        }
        .tab-btn-adv {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 20px 24px;
            background: transparent;
            border: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            color: var(--text-soft);
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 12px;
            border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
        }
        .tab-btn-adv i {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }
        .tab-btn-adv.active {
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            border-bottom-color: var(--accent-gold);
            background: rgba(230, 177, 126, 0.05);
        }
        .tab-btn-adv.active i {
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .tab-btn-adv:hover:not(.active) {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .tab-pane-adv {
            display: none;
            padding: 48px;
            animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
        }
        .tab-pane-adv.active {
            display: block;
        }
        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        .tab-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .tab-content h3 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .tab-content p {
            color: var(--text-soft);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .feature-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin-top: 24px;
        }
        .feature-list li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .feature-list li i {
            color: var(--text-dark);
            font-weight: bold;
        }
        .tab-image img {
       width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
        }
        .advanced-gallery {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
            gap: 18px;
            margin-top: 32px;
        }
        .advanced-gallery img {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            display: block;
        }
        .stat-badge {
            background: var(--primary-deep);
            color: white;
            padding: 24px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            margin-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        /* ========== SECTION 2: CAROUSEL (SUCCESS STORIES) ========== */
        .carousel-section {
            background: var(--pure-white);
            position: relative;
        }
        .carousel-container {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        }
        .carousel-track {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
        }
        .carousel-slide {
            flex: 0 0 100%;
            padding: 20px;
        }
        .carousel-card {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }
        .carousel-left {
            padding: 48px;
            background: var(--pure-white);
        }
        .carousel-left h3 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .carousel-left .bestseller-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .carousel-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
            margin: 24px 0;
        }
        .carousel-stats div strong {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--primary-mid);
        }
        .carousel-right {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-deep), var(--primary-mid));
            padding: 48px;
            color: white;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .carousel-right h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .carousel-right .quote {
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .carousel-nav {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .carousel-arrow {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--pure-white);
            border: 1px solid #ddd;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .carousel-arrow:hover {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            border-color: var(--accent-gold);
            color: white;
        }
        .carousel-dots {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #ccc;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        .dot.active {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            width: 28px;
            border-radius: 10px;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .tab-grid, .carousel-card {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            .tab-pane-adv {
                padding: 28px;
            }
            .carousel-left, .carousel-right {
                padding: 32px;
            }
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .tabs-header {
                flex-direction: column;
            }
            .tab-btn-adv {
                justify-content: flex-start;
            }
        }

 /* NEW Trust & Authority Section: Left text + right image */
        .trust-new {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: var(--light-bg);
        }
        .trust-grid {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 60px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .trust-text {
            flex: 1;
        }
        .trust-text h2 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin: 20px 0 20px;
            color: var(--primary-deep);
        }
        .checklist {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 28px 0;
        }
        .checklist li {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .checklist li i {
            color: var(--accent-gold);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .trust-image {
            flex: 1;
            border-radius: 32px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }
        .trust-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
        }
        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--primary-mid);
            color: white;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        /* Testimonials carousel - dark bg with book image */
        .carousel-section-dark {
            background: var(--primary-deep);
            padding: 80px 0;
            color: white;
        }
        .carousel-section-dark .section-title,
        .carousel-section-dark .section-sub {
            color: white;
        }
        .carousel-section-dark .section-sub {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
        }
        .carousel-container-dark {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .carousel-track-dark {
            display: flex;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        .carousel-slide-dark {
            flex: 0 0 100%;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }
        .testimonial-card-dark {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 40px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 40px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            align-items: center;
        }
        .testimonial-book {
            flex: 1;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .testimonial-book img {
            max-width: 220px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
        .testimonial-content {
            flex: 2;
        }
        .bestseller-badge {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            color: var(--primary-deep);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .testimonial-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .testimonial-content .quote {
            font-style: italic;
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            margin: 20px 0;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
            padding-left: 20px;
        }
        .testimonial-author {
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 16px;
        }
        .carousel-nav-dark {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }
        .carousel-arrow-dark {
            background: var(--accent-gold);
            border: none;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        .section-label-light-left {
    display: inline-block;
    width: max-content;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary-mid);
    background: rgba(28, 93, 110, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}
.cta-buttons{
    display:flex;
    gap:16px;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.cta-primary{
    background:var(--accent-gold);
    color:var(--primary-deep);
}

.cta-secondary{
    border:2px solid #fff;
    color:#fff;
    padding:16px 32px;
    border-radius:50px;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:0.3s ease;
}

.cta-secondary:hover{
    background:#fff;
    color:#000 !important;
}

 .top-header-bar {
        background: #0B2B40;  /* Dark theme bg color */
        padding: 5px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }
    
    .header-top-inner {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
        display: flex;
        gap: 25px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .contact-info a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    .contact-info a:hover {
        color: #E6B17E;  /* Gold accent color */
    }
    
    .contact-info i {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: #E6B17E;
    }
    
    .social-icons {
        display: flex;
        gap: 18px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .social-icons a {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        text-decoration: none;
    }
    
    .social-icons a:hover {
        color: #E6B17E;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }



     .services-overlap {
        padding: 80px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF7F2 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    }

    .overlap-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .overlap-card {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        background: white;
        border-radius: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 5px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        opacity: 0.95;
    }

    .overlap-card:last-child {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        position: relative;
    }

    .overlap-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .overlap-inner {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 50px;
        padding: 40px;
    }

    .overlap-card.reverse .overlap-inner {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }

    .overlap-image {
        flex: 1;
        border-radius: 24px;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
    }

    .overlap-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: block;
        border-radius: 24px;
        transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .overlap-card:hover .overlap-image img {
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    .overlap-text {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .service-tag {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #E6B17E;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        display: inline-block;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        background: rgba(230, 177, 126, 0.1);
        padding: 5px 12px;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

    .overlap-text h3 {
        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        color: #0B2B40;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .overlap-text h3 em {
        color: #E6B17E;
        font-style: italic;
    }

    .overlap-text p {
        color: #4A5B66;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .feature-list-simple {
        list-style: none;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .feature-list-simple li {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        color: #1E2A32;
    }

    .feature-list-simple li i {
        color: #E6B17E;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        width: 20px;
    }

    .learn-link {
        display: inline-block;
        color: #1C5D6E;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        border-bottom: 2px solid #E6B17E;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .learn-link:hover {
        color: #E6B17E;
        gap: 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        transform: translateX(5px);
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .overlap-inner,
        .overlap-card.reverse .overlap-inner {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
            padding: 30px;
        }

        .overlap-card {
            position: relative;
            top: 0;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .overlap-text h3 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .services-overlap {
            padding: 50px 0;
        }

        .overlap-inner {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .overlap-text h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
        }
    }


    @media (max-width: 768px){

    .top-header-bar{
        display:none;
    }

}
/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-stats
 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.3em;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

}

/* EXTRA SMALL DEVICES */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        line-height: 1.35em;
    }

}



img.footer-logo-white {
    width: 180px;
}