/* =========================================================
   HOME REDESIGN + GLOBAL PRELOADER
   - Modern glass + gradient styling for home page sections
   - Three-dot pulsing preloader (replaces dual-ring spinner)
   - All home-scoped rules target classes used only on home.blade.php
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL: PRELOADER (dots)
   ========================================================= */
#preloader {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #0b2e7a 0%, #00194C 55%, #000d33 100%) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}
#preloader::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(600px 400px at 80% 20%, rgba(0,198,255,0.18), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(500px 350px at 20% 80%, rgba(0,114,255,0.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
#loading-center { z-index: 2; }

/* Hide the old loader markup if it survives */
#preloader .loader,
#preloader .loader-outter,
#preloader .loader-inner { display: none !important; }

.dots-loader {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 22px;
}
.dots-loader span {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e0ff 0%, #0077ff 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.55);
    animation: dotsLoaderPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
    transform-origin: center;
}
.dots-loader span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
.dots-loader span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.36s; }
@keyframes dotsLoaderPulse {
    0%, 80%, 100% { transform: scale(0.55); opacity: 0.45; }
    40% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .dots-loader span { animation: none; opacity: 0.85; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO — LIGHT / VARIANT A+
   White background, split layout (text-left + code chip right),
   gradient accent on one phrase, 3 floating stat tags.
   ========================================================= */

/* Reset old banner inline-style overrides for the new layout.
   Background forced white at multiple layers to defeat any inherited tint. */
.banner-area-seven.hero-light,
section.banner-area-seven.hero-light,
main.fix > section.banner-area-seven.hero-light {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    padding: 90px 0 110px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 640px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    color: #0a0e1a;
}
.banner-area-seven.hero-light::before,
.banner-area-seven.hero-light::after,
section.banner-area-seven.hero-light::before,
section.banner-area-seven.hero-light::after {
    content: none !important;
    display: none !important;
    background: none !important;
}
.banner-area-seven.hero-light .hero-light-bg {
    background: #ffffff !important;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner-area-seven.hero-light,
    section.banner-area-seven.hero-light { min-height: auto !important; padding: 70px 0 80px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .banner-area-seven.hero-light { min-height: auto !important; padding: 70px 0 80px !important; }
}

.hero-light-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-light-bg .hero-mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}
/* Mesh blobs intentionally removed — user wanted pure bright white.
   Only a very subtle dot grid for texture. */
.hero-light-bg .hero-mesh::before,
.hero-light-bg .hero-mesh::after { content: none; display: none; }

.hero-light-bg .hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(10,14,26,0.05) 1px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

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

.hero-light-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-light-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
        gap: 80px;
    }
}

/* Content */
.hero-light .hero-light-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.hero-light .hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.18);
    color: #635bff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: heroFadeUp .8s ease both;
}
.hero-light .hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #635bff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #635bff;
}

.hero-light .hero-light-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 5.2vw, 64px) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.05 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0a0e1a !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    animation: heroFadeUp .9s .08s ease both;
}
.hero-light .hero-light-title .hero-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #635bff 0%, #00c6ff 60%, #f472b6 100%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
    animation: heroShimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    display: inline-block;
}
@keyframes heroShimmer {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.hero-light .hero-light-sub {
    color: #5b6478;
    font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    animation: heroFadeUp 1s .16s ease both;
}
.hero-light .hero-light-link {
    color: #635bff;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.4);
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color .2s, text-decoration-color .2s;
}
.hero-light .hero-light-link:hover {
    color: #00c6ff;
    text-decoration-color: #00c6ff;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-light .hero-light-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: heroFadeUp 1s .24s ease both;
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-primary,
.hero-light .hero-cta-ghost {
    padding: 15px 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-primary {
    background: #0a0e1a;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.18);
    border: none;
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #635bff 0%, #00c6ff 100%);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.35);
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-primary .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-primary:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-ghost {
    background: #fff;
    color: #0a0e1a;
    border: 1px solid #e6e9f2;
}
.hero-light .hero-cta-ghost:hover {
    border-color: #0a0e1a;
    color: #0a0e1a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right-side visual cluster (code chip + floating tags) */
.hero-light .hero-light-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
    animation: heroFadeUp 1.2s .4s ease both;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-light .hero-light-visual {
        min-height: 340px;
        max-width: 480px;
        margin: 24px auto 0;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero-light .hero-light-visual { display: none; }
}

.hero-light .hero-code-chip {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6e9f2;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 22px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.12), 0 8px 20px rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.08);
    font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, monospace;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-chip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.30), transparent 40%, transparent 60%, rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.30));
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-head .dot {
    width: 11px; height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-head .dot.r { background: #ff5f57; }
.hero-light .hero-code-head .dot.y { background: #febc2e; }
.hero-light .hero-code-head .dot.g { background: #28c840; }
.hero-light .hero-code-head .file {
    margin-left: 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-body {
    display: block;
    counter-reset: heroln;
    background: transparent;
    color: #1e2333;
    white-space: normal;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-body .ln {
    display: block;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    color: #1e2333;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-body .ln::before {
    counter-increment: heroln;
    content: counter(heroln);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    width: 18px;
    text-align: right;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 11px;
}
.hero-light .hero-code-body .k { color: #7c3aed; font-weight: 600; }
.hero-light .hero-code-body .s { color: #16a34a; }
.hero-light .hero-code-body .c { color: #94a3b8; font-style: italic; }
.hero-light .hero-code-body .f { color: #2563eb; }
.hero-light .hero-code-body .n { color: #db2777; }
.hero-light .hero-code-body .p { color: #ea580c; }

/* Floating tags around the code chip */
.hero-light .hero-tag {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e6e9f2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.10);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0a0e1a;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: heroTagBob 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag .ico {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag .sep { color: #94a3b8; font-weight: 500; }
.hero-light .hero-tag strong { font-weight: 800; }

.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-years {
    top: -28px;
    right: 8%;
    transform: rotate(2deg);
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-years .ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
}

.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-projects {
    bottom: -22px;
    left: 4%;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    animation-delay: 1s;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-projects .ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #06b6d4);
    position: relative;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-projects .ico::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, .6);
    animation: heroTagRing 1.8s infinite;
}
@keyframes heroTagRing {
    0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6); }
    70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-satisfaction {
    top: 50%;
    right: -14px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(3deg);
    animation-delay: 1.6s;
}
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-satisfaction .ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #635bff, #00c6ff);
}

@keyframes heroTagBob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(var(--tag-rot, 0deg)); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(var(--tag-rot, 0deg)); }
}
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-years        { --tag-rot: 2deg; }
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-projects     { --tag-rot: -3deg; }
.hero-light .hero-tag.tag-satisfaction {
    --tag-rot: 3deg;
    /* Keep translateY(-50%) baseline; override bob keyframe via override below */
    animation-name: heroTagBobSat;
}
@keyframes heroTagBobSat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(3deg); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 6px)) rotate(3deg); }
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-light .hero-light-title .hero-gradient-text,
    .hero-light .hero-light-bg .hero-mesh::before,
    .hero-light .hero-light-bg .hero-mesh::after,
    .hero-light .hero-tag,
    .hero-light .hero-tag.tag-projects .ico::after { animation: none !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   ACCENT STRIP between hero and stats
   ========================================================= */
.hero-accent-strip {
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #2563eb 25%, #635bff 50%, #06b6d4 75%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* When the strip lives at the top of the project section, pin it to the section's top edge */
.project-area-seven > .hero-accent-strip {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* =========================================================
   TRUST STATS BAND BG TINT (breaks up hero→stats two-white run)
   ========================================================= */
.trust-stats-band {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f8ff 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-stats-band::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px; height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -200px; left: -160px;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-stats-band::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 198, 255, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -180px; right: -180px;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.trust-stats-band .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   DECORATIVE BLOBS behind about-area and project-area
   ========================================================= */
.about-area-fourteen {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-area-fourteen::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 460px; height: 460px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 91, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: 50%; left: -240px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-area-fourteen::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -180px; right: -160px;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about-area-fourteen .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.project-area-seven {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.project-area-seven::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -240px; right: -240px;
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.project-area-seven .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST STATS BAND → GLASS STAT CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.stats-glass-row {
    --glass-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f3f7ff 100%);
}
.stats-glass-row > .col-6,
.stats-glass-row > .col-md-3 {
    display: flex;
}
.stats-glass-row .stat-card {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 85, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-glass-row .stat-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 auto 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c6ff, #0055ff);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.stats-glass-row .stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 85, 255, 0.25);
}
.stats-glass-row .stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stats-glass-row .stat-value {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0055ff, #00c6ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
}

/* =========================================================
   SMART CARDS (services-cards)
   ========================================================= */
.smart-row .smart-card {
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.smart-row .smart-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c6ff, #0055ff);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.smart-row .smart-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 85, 255, 0.30) !important;
}
.smart-row .smart-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); transform-origin: left; }
.smart-row .smart-card > div:first-child {
    width: 54px; height: 54px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e7f1ff 0%, #d6e7ff 100%) !important;
    color: #0055ff !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
}
.smart-row .smart-card:hover > div:first-child {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0055ff 0%, #00c6ff 100%) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY-CHOOSE (about-area-fourteen) — card lift + icon glow
   ========================================================= */
.why-animate .why-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-animate .why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.16) !important;
}
.why-animate .why-card > div:first-child > div:first-child {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 85, 255, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.why-animate .why-card:hover > div:first-child > div:first-child {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
}

/* =========================================================
   CTA SECTION — floating gradient orbs
   ========================================================= */
.cta-area-six {
    position: relative;
}
.cta-area-six::before,
.cta-area-six::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-area-six::before {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #00c6ff 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -180px; left: -120px;
    animation: ctaOrbA 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.cta-area-six::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #6c5ce7 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -200px; right: -140px;
    animation: ctaOrbB 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes ctaOrbA {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
    to   { transform: translate3d(40px, 30px, 0) scale(1.1); }
}
@keyframes ctaOrbB {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1.05); }
    to   { transform: translate3d(-50px, -20px, 0) scale(1); }
}
.cta-area-six .container { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.cta-area-six .btn-three:first-of-type:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.cta-area-six .btn-three:last-of-type:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================================
   PROJECT CARDS (project-area-seven)
   ========================================================= */
.project-area-seven .swiper-slide,
.project-area-seven .project-item-seven {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.project-area-seven .project-item-seven {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.project-area-seven .project-item-seven:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.18);
}
.project-area-seven .project-item-seven img {
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.project-area-seven .project-item-seven:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.project-area-seven .project-seven-button-prev,
.project-area-seven .project-seven-button-next {
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.project-area-seven .project-seven-button-prev:hover,
.project-area-seven .project-seven-button-next:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0055ff, #00c6ff);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonial-area-nine .testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-area-nine .testimonial-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c6ff, #0055ff, #6c5ce7);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.testimonial-area-nine .testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 25, 76, 0.14) !important;
}
.testimonial-area-nine .testimonial-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* =========================================================
   DALLAS CONTENT CAROUSEL
   ========================================================= */
.dallas-content-section .dallas-slide-inner {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.dallas-content-section .dallas-slide-heading {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00194C 0%, #0055ff 60%, #00c6ff 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBAL POLISH (kept narrow)
   ========================================================= */

/* Smooth section transitions on scroll already provided by .animate-section in home.blade */

/* Section titles: subtle underline accent */
.about-area-fourteen .section-title-two .title,
.testimonial-area-nine .section-title-two .title,
.project-area-seven .section-title-two .title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}
.about-area-fourteen .section-title-two .title::after,
.testimonial-area-nine .section-title-two .title::after,
.project-area-seven .section-title-two .title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 14px auto 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00c6ff, #0055ff);
}

/* Sub-titles: pill */
.section-title-two .sub-title {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,198,255,0.12), rgba(0,85,255,0.12));
    color: #0055ff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Reduce motion: kill orbital + drifting backgrounds */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .banner-area-seven::before,
    .cta-area-six::before,
    .cta-area-six::after,
    .banner-content-seven h1 .hero-gradient-text { animation: none !important; }
}