:root {
    --paper: #F6F3EC;
    --paper-2: #EEE9DC;
    --navy-950: #070C18;
    --navy-900: #101B32;
    --navy-800: #17274A;
    --indigo: #4650D6;
    --indigo-2: #6D75E8;
    --amber: #E2A03F;
    --amber-2: #F0BD6C;
    --teal: #1D8E85;
    --ink: #131A2A;
    --slate: #5C6478;
    --slate-soft: #8891A3;
    --line: #E2DDCE;
    --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 27, 50, .06);
    --shadow-pop: 0 18px 45px rgba(16, 27, 50, .14);
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: var(--paper);
    line-height: 1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.wrap {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    * {
        animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }
}

/* focus visibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--indigo);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* =========================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY BAR + NAV (kept structurally, restyled)
========================================================= */
.sv-topbar {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: #C9CEDA;
    font-size: 12.5px;
}

.sv-topbar .wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 8px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sv-topbar .left-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sv-topbar .info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.sv-topbar .info i {
    color: var(--amber);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.sv-topbar .divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
}

.sv-topbar .social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sv-topbar .social-icons a {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #C9CEDA;
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: .2s var(--ease);
}

.sv-topbar .social-icons a:hover {
    background: var(--amber);
    border-color: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.sv-navbar-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 50;
}

.sv-navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sv-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.sv-logo img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

.sv-footer .sv-logo img {
    height: 40px;
}

.sv-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.sv-nav-links>li>a {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
}

.sv-nav-links>li>a.active,
.sv-nav-links>li>a:hover {
    color: var(--indigo);
}

.sv-nav-links>li>a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -3px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--amber);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sv-call-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
}

.sv-call-btn:hover {
    background: var(--indigo);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sv-call-btn i {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.sv-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* =========================================================
   2. HERO — signature "talent match" graphic
========================================================= */
.sv-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(620px 420px at 88% -6%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .16), transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(900px 600px at -10% 110%, rgba(70, 80, 214, .22), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 58%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: clamp(20px, 8vw, 56px) 0 clamp(30px, 7vw, 50px);
}

.sv-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sv-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--amber-2);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sv-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--amber);
    display: inline-block;
}

.sv-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.14;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.sv-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.sv-hero p.lead {
    max-width: 480px;
    color: #B9C1D4;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sv-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--amber-2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(226, 160, 63, .28);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
}

.sv-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    padding-top: 26px;
}

.sv-hero-stat {
    flex: 1 1 130px;
    padding-right: 22px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}

.sv-hero-stat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.sv-hero-stat h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.sv-hero-stat span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #96A0B8;
}

/* --- signature graphic: talent <-> opportunity match --- */
.sv-match {
    position: relative;
    height: min(440px, 52vw);
}

.sv-match svg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

.sv-match-path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: url(#svGrad);
    stroke-width: 1.6;
    stroke-dasharray: 6 8;
    opacity: .55;
}

.sv-node {
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sv-node .ico {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
}

.sv-node span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #DCE1EE;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sv-node.candidate .ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-2), var(--indigo));
    color: #fff;
}

.sv-node.role .ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--amber-2), var(--amber));
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.sv-n1 {
    top: 4%;
    left: 6%;
}

.sv-n2 {
    top: 34%;
    left: 0%;
}

.sv-n3 {
    top: 66%;
    left: 10%;
}

.sv-n4 {
    top: 8%;
    right: 4%;
}

.sv-n5 {
    top: 42%;
    right: 0%;
}

.sv-n6 {
    top: 74%;
    right: 8%;
}

.sv-match-core {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 118px;
    height: 118px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .14), rgba(255, 255, 255, .02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.sv-match-core i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.sv-pulse {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--amber-2);
    offset-rotate: 0deg;
    animation: svTravel 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes svTravel {
    0% {
        offset-distance: 0%;
        opacity: 0;
    }

    6% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    94% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        offset-distance: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.sv-pulse.p1 {
    offset-path: path('M40,40 C160,20 240,140 350,180');
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.sv-pulse.p2 {
    offset-path: path('M40,300 C140,260 260,220 360,190');
    animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

.sv-pulse.p3 {
    offset-path: path('M50,380 C160,340 250,260 360,220');
    animation-delay: 3.2s;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .sv-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sv-hero p.lead {
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
    }

    .sv-hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sv-hero-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .sv-hero-stat {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
        padding-bottom: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        flex: 1 1 45%;
    }

    .sv-match {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   3. ABOUT
========================================================= */
.sv-about {
    background: #fff;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.sv-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .86fr 1.14fr .86fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.sv-about-visual {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
    min-height: 340px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 26px;
}

.sv-about-visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .05) 0 2px, transparent 2px 34px),
        radial-gradient(340px 220px at 20% 10%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .25), transparent 60%);
}

.sv-experience-badge {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.sv-experience-badge h3 {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sv-experience-badge span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #C7CDDD;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sv-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sv-about-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.sv-about-copy p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sv-about-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.sv-about-features span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.sv-about-features i {
    color: var(--indigo);
}

.sv-why-partner {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sv-why-partner h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sv-why-partner ul {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    flex: 1;
}

.sv-why-partner li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #CBD1E1;
    margin-bottom: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sv-why-partner li i {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.sv-learn-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
}

.sv-learn-btn:hover {
    background: var(--amber-2);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

/* =========================================================
   4. SERVICES
========================================================= */
.sv-services {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.sv-section-head {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 44px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sv-section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sv-section-head p {
    color: var(--slate);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.sv-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.sv-service-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    transition: .3s var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sv-service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--indigo), var(--amber));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: .35s var(--ease);
}

.sv-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.sv-service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.sv-service-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sv-service-icon.i-blue {
    background: var(--indigo);
}

.sv-service-icon.i-amber {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.sv-service-icon.i-green {
    background: #1FA34B;
}

.sv-service-icon.i-purple {
    background: #7B5CFA;
}

.sv-service-icon.i-teal {
    background: var(--teal);
}

.sv-service-icon.i-pink {
    background: #E0397F;
}

.sv-service-card h3 {
    font-size: 17.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.sv-service-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .sv-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* =========================================================
   5. PROCESS — real sequence, refined line + nodes
========================================================= */
.sv-process {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sv-process::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(520px 320px at 90% 0%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .14), transparent 60%);
}

.sv-process .sv-tag {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.sv-process-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sv-process-head h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sv-process-head p {
    color: #9AA3B8;
    max-width: 360px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.sv-process-line {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sv-process-track {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.sv-process-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 26px;
    left: 4%;
    right: 4%;
    height: 1px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, .28) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}

.sv-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

.sv-step-dot {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy-800);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    color: var(--amber-2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
}

.sv-step:hover .sv-step-dot {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sv-step .num {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--indigo-2);
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sv-step p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E7EAF3;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .sv-process-track {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        row-gap: 36px;
    }

    .sv-process-track::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .sv-process-track {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   6. INSIGHT GRID — why choose / achievements / industries / testimonial
========================================================= */
.sv-insights {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.sv-insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(220px, auto);
    gap: 22px;
}

.sv-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px;
}

.sv-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sv-why {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
}

.sv-why h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.sv-why ul {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 18px;
}

.sv-why li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #C7CDDD;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.sv-why li i {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.sv-achieve-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.sv-achieve-item i {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.sv-achieve-item i.blue {
    color: var(--indigo);
}

.sv-achieve-item i.amber {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.sv-achieve-item i.green {
    color: #1FA34B;
}

.sv-achieve-item i.purple {
    color: #7B5CFA;
}

.sv-achieve-item h4 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.sv-achieve-item span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
}

.sv-industries {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.sv-industries-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

.sv-industries-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: svIndustries 24s linear infinite;
}

.sv-industries-marquee:hover .sv-industries-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.sv-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sv-pill i {
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.sv-pill span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@keyframes svIndustries {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.sv-testimonial i.quote {
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.sv-testimonial p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sv-testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 11px;
}

.sv-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--indigo-2), var(--indigo));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.sv-testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.sv-testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
}

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

    .sv-industries {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .sv-achieve-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .sv-why ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   7. PARTNERS MARQUEE
========================================================= */
.sv-partners {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 36px 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 90px);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.sv-partners-heading {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--slate);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sv-partners-marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent);
}

.sv-partners-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 52px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: svPartners 26s linear infinite;
}

.sv-partner-logo {
    font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--slate-soft);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes svPartners {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   8. FAQ
========================================================= */
.sv-faq {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
}

.sv-faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sv-faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}

.sv-faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    text-align: left;
    gap: 16px;
}

.sv-faq-q .plus {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--paper);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.sv-faq-item.active .sv-faq-q .plus {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--indigo);
    color: #fff;
}

.sv-faq-a {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height .3s var(--ease);
}

.sv-faq-item.active .sv-faq-a {
    max-height: 200px;
}

.sv-faq-a p {
    padding: 0 22px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* =========================================================
   9. CTA BANNER
========================================================= */
.sv-cta {
    margin: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px) clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-800));
    padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(28px, 5vw, 56px);
}

.sv-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .22), transparent 60%);
}

.sv-cta-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sv-cta-inner h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sv-cta-inner p {
    color: #B9C1D4;
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   10. FOOTER
========================================================= */
.sv-footer {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: #B9C1D4;
    padding-top: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.sv-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 44px;
}

.sv-footer .sv-logo {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sv-footer-about p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #98A1B8;
}

.sv-footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sv-footer-socials a {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: .2s;
}

.sv-footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    border-color: var(--amber);
}

.sv-footer h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sv-footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.sv-footer ul li a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #98A1B8;
    transition: .2s;
}

.sv-footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    padding-left: 2px;
}

.sv-footer-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    margin-bottom: 13px;
    color: #98A1B8;
}

.sv-footer-info i {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.sv-newsletter-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #98A1B8;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.sv-newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.sv-newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    outline: none;
}

.sv-newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: #7D869C;
}

.sv-newsletter-form button {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    font-weight: 800;
    transition: .2s;
}

.sv-newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: var(--amber-2);
}

.sv-footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    padding: 20px clamp(20px, 5vw, 48px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #7D869C;
}

.sv-footer-policy {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sv-footer-policy a:hover {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.sv-scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
    z-index: 60;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: .3s var(--ease);
}

.sv-scroll-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* On mobile: move scroll-top to the LEFT so it doesn't overlap the
   floating contact buttons anchored to the RIGHT */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
    .sv-scroll-top {
        right: auto;
        left: 16px;
        bottom: 16px;
    }
}

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

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

/* =========================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE NAV
========================================================= */
@media (max-width:767px) {
    .sv-menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .sv-nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        width: min(300px, 80vw);
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 90px 28px 28px;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: .3s var(--ease);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .12);
    }

    .sv-nav-links.open {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .sv-nav-links>li {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    }

    .sv-call-btn span {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   12. NAV DROPDOWN (Services)
========================================================= */
.ms-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.ms-dropdown>a i {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.ms-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
    min-width: 230px;
    padding: 8px;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: .2s var(--ease);
}

.ms-dropdown:hover .ms-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.ms-dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: .15s;
}

.ms-dropdown-menu li a:hover,
.ms-dropdown-menu li a.active {
    background: var(--paper);
    color: var(--indigo);
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 0 0 0 12px;
        display: none;
    }

    .ms-dropdown.open .ms-dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   13. MS-HERO
========================================================= */
.ms-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(620px 420px at 88% -6%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .16), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 58%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px) 0 clamp(56px, 7vw, 88px);
}

.ms-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #9AA3B8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ms-breadcrumb a {
    color: #C7CDDD;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ms-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.ms-breadcrumb i {
    font-size: 9px;
}

.ms-breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--amber-2);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ms-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ms-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.4vw, 50px);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.14;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ms-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.ms-hero p.lead {
    max-width: 480px;
    color: #B9C1D4;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.ms-hero-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ms-hero-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    flex: 1 1 150px;
}

.ms-hero-feature i {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--indigo);
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.ms-hero-feature span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E7EAF3;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ms-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
}

.ms-hero-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ms-hero-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    background: rgba(7, 12, 24, .72);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ms-hero-badge i {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ms-hero p.lead {
        margin: 0 auto 30px;
    }

    .ms-hero-features {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ms-hero .sv-hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ms-hero-visual {
        order: -1;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   14. MS-ABOUT
========================================================= */
.ms-about {
    background: #fff;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.ms-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr .85fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ms-about-visual {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.ms-about-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ms-about-copy h2 {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 12px 0 14px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ms-about-copy p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ms-about-checklist {
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding-left: 32px;
}

.ms-about-checklist ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ms-about-checklist ul li i {
    color: var(--indigo);
    font-size: 16px;
}

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

    .ms-about-checklist {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
        padding-top: 24px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   15. MS-SERVICES GRID (4 cols)
========================================================= */
.ms-services {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.ms-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* =========================================================
   16. MS-SPLIT — industries / why choose
========================================================= */
.ms-split {
    background: #fff;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.ms-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ms-split-divider {
    width: 1px;
    align-self: stretch;
    background: var(--line);
}

.ms-split-col h2 {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 26px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ms-icon-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px 12px;
}

.ms-icon-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ms-icon-item i {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    transition: .25s var(--ease);
}

.ms-icon-item.circle i {
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--amber-2);
    border: none;
}

.ms-icon-item:hover i {
    background: var(--indigo);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ms-icon-item.circle:hover i {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.ms-icon-item span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

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

    .ms-split-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .ms-split-col {
        padding-bottom: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-icon-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Process — 5-step variant */
.ms-track-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-track-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-track-5 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   17. MS-STATS BAR
========================================================= */
.ms-stats {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    padding: 34px 0;
}

.ms-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.ms-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    justify-content: center;
}

.ms-stat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.ms-stat i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--amber-2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ms-stat h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ms-stat span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #9AA3B8;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        row-gap: 22px;
    }

    .ms-stat {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .ms-stat:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
    }
}

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

    .ms-stat:nth-child(odd) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   18. MS-FAQ + CTA CARD
========================================================= */
.ms-faq-cta {
    background: var(--paper);
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.ms-faq-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ms-cta-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.ms-cta-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ms-cta-card-body {
    padding: 28px;
}

.ms-cta-card-body h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 10px 0 10px;
}

.ms-cta-card-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ms-cta-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-900);
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: #fff;
}

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

/* =========================================================
   19. MS-TRUST STRIP
========================================================= */
.ms-trust {
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.ms-trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ms-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
}

.ms-trust-item i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--indigo);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ms-trust-item span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ms-trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

    .ms-trust-item {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   27. EC-HERO (full-bleed background image variant)
========================================================= */
.ec-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 110%;
    max-width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
   background-image: url("../images/educational consultancy.png");
   background-size: 100% 100%; /* Width Height */
   background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
/* .hero-section {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    background-image: url("../images/educational-consultancy.png");
    
    
} */

.ec-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9, 20, 45, .92) 0%, rgba(9, 20, 45, .78) 42%, rgba(9, 20, 45, .35) 68%, rgba(9, 20, 45, .15) 100%);
}

.ec-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ec-hero-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-hero-copy {
    max-width: 860px;
}

.ec-hero-spacer {
    min-height: 1px;
}

.ec-eyebrow {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.ec-eyebrow::before {
    background: var(--amber);
}

.ec-h1 {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 44px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.14;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ec-h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--amber);
}

.ec-subhead {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 21px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #DCE1EE;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ec-lead {
    color: #B9C1D4;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .5);
    color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    border-color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ec-hero-copy {
        max-width: 640px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .ec-hero .sv-hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .ec-hero-spacer {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 20, 45, .75), rgba(9, 20, 45, .92));
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   28. EC-SERVICES (5 cards)
========================================================= */
.ec-accent {
    color: var(--amber);
}

.ec-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ec-services-grid .ec-card:nth-child(4),
.ec-services-grid .ec-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
}

.ec-card {
    text-align: center;
}

.ec-service-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
}

.ec-service-icon.navy {
    background: var(--navy-900);
}

.ec-service-icon.amber {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.ec-card h3 {
    font-size: 16.5px;
}

.ec-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

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

/* =========================================================
   29. EC-WHY CHOOSE
========================================================= */
.ec-why {
    background: #fff;
    padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px) 0;
}

.ec-why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}

.ec-why-intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.ec-why-photo {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.ec-why-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ec-why-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 26px 30px;
}

.ec-why-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ec-why-item i {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--paper);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    color: var(--indigo);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ec-why-item h4 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ec-why-item p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--slate);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

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

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

/* =========================================================
   30. EC-PROCESS (light background variant)
========================================================= */
.ec-process {
    background: var(--paper);
}

.ec-track-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.ec-process-line .sv-process-track::before {
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--line) 0 8px, transparent 8px 16px);
}

.ec-step .num {
    color: var(--indigo);
}

.sv-step-dot.navy {
    background: var(--navy-900);
    border: none;
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

.ec-step:hover .sv-step-dot.navy {
    background: var(--amber);
    color: var(--navy-950);
}

.ec-step p {
    color: var(--navy-900);
}

.ec-step .cs-step-desc {
    color: var(--slate);
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-track-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-track-6 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   31. EC-STATS (amber icons on navy)
========================================================= */
.ec-stats .ms-stat i {
    color: var(--amber-2);
}

/* =========================================================
   32. EC-CTA BANNER (full width, image right)
========================================================= */
.ec-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-950), var(--navy-800));
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ec-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(420px 260px at 100% 0%, rgba(226, 160, 63, .18), transparent 60%);
}

.ec-cta-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr .7fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ec-cta-grid h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ec-cta-grid p {
    color: #B9C1D4;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ec-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ec-cta-visual {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-pop);
}

.ec-cta-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .ec-cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ec-cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .ec-cta-visual {
        order: -1;
    }
}
/* Mobile view me top bar hide */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
    .top-bar,
    .sv-topbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
}