* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; 
  
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;  /* for Safari and Chrome on mobile */
  -webkit-focus-ring-color: transparent;     /* optional, removes outline on focus */
}
        
       body { 
   background-color: var(--primary-red);
    color: white;
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden; /* Changed from 'hidden' to 'overflow-x: hidden' */
    overflow-y: auto;   /* Ensures vertical scroll is allowed */
}
        /* Dynamic Blurred Background */
        .bg-overlay {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center;
            filter: brightness(0.4) saturate(1.2);
            z-index: -2;
            transition: background-image 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }
        .bg-vignette {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
          background: radial-gradient(
  circle,
  transparent 20%,
  rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.8) 100%
);
            z-index: -1;
        }

       /* ================================
   NAVBAR
================================ */
 .navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 30px 80px;
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;

    /* Dark blue with transparency */
    background: rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.4); /* 70% opacity for more see-through */

    /* Smooth glassy effect */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); /* for Safari */

    transition: background 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.7);
    padding: 20px 80px;
}

.logo {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 40px;
}

.nav-links li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* ================================
   DROPDOWN FIX (NO DISAPPEAR)
================================ */
.dropdown::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 25px; /* hover bridge */
}

/* ================================
   DROPDOWN MENU (DARK BLUE)
================================ */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 200%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 260px;
    background: #1D435F; /* dark blue background */
    border: 1px solid #fff; /* white border */
    border-radius: 6px; /* rounded corners */
    list-style: none;
    padding: 10px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    z-index: 999;
}

/* Show dropdown */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================================
   DROPDOWN ITEMS
================================ */
.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff; /* white text */
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
    border-radius: 4px; /* rounded hover effect */
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* subtle white highlight */
    color: #fff;
}

/* ================================
   DROPDOWN ICON
================================ */
.dropdown-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 6px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid #fff; /* white icon */
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    top: -2px;
}

/* Rotate icon on hover */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(-135deg);
}

/* ================================
   ROOT COLORS
================================ */
:root {
    --primary-red: #256ea4;
    --dark-red: #1D435F; /* used for dropdown background */
    --white: #ffffff;
}

        /* Sidebar Socials */
        .sidebar {
            position: absolute; left: 60px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; z-index: 100;
        }
        .sidebar-line { width: 1px; height: 60px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin: 0 auto; }
        .sidebar-icon { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.5; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s; writing-mode: vertical-rl; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; }
        .sidebar-icon:hover { opacity: 1; }

        /* Main Stage */
        .hero {
              display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            
        }

        .carousel-container {
            perspective: 1000px; width: 100%; height: 100%; 
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
        }

        .location-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 50px; z-index: 10; }
        .location-header span { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 8px; opacity: 0.6; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .location-header h2 {  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-size: 64px; margin-top: 10px; }

        .carousel { position: relative; width: 380px; height: 540px; transform-style: preserve-3d; }

        .card {
            position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-size: cover; background-position: center;
            border-radius: 4px; /* Professional sharp edges or very slight round */
            transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end; padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }

        .card::after {
            content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 50%;
background: linear-gradient(
  transparent,
  rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.8)
);
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        .card.active { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); z-index: 10; opacity: 1; }
        .card.prev { transform: translate3d(-120%, 0, -400px) rotateY(30deg); z-index: 5; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; }
        .card.next { transform: translate3d(120%, 0, -400px) rotateY(-30deg); z-index: 5; opacity: 0.4; pointer-events: none; }
        .card.hidden { transform: translate3d(0, 0, -800px); opacity: 0; }

        .card-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .btn-discover {
            background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            color: white; padding: 12px 25px; font-size: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 20px; transition: 0.3s;
        }
         

        /* Controls */
        .controls { 
               position: absolute; 
    bottom: 80px; 
    right: 80px; 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 30px; 
        }
        .nav-btn {
            background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            color: white; width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px; transition: 0.3s;
        }
        .nav-btn:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

        /* Progress Bar */
        .progress-bar {
            position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; height: 2px;
            background: white; transition: width 0.5s ease;
        }




   /* --- WHY CHOOSE ME STYLES --- */
   .features-section {
    background: #1D435F;
    padding: 100px 60px;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
 .features-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: 
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.6),  /* #1D435F overlay */
            rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.6)
        ),
        url("../images/catering-equipment-bg.jpg");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: blur(2px);
    transform: scale(1.1); /* avoids blur edges */
    z-index: 0;
}

.features-section > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}


    .features-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
    .features-header .subtitle { color: #1D435F; letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .features-header .title { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 700; }

    .features-container {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 40px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1200px;
    }

    .feature-col { flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 25px; }

    .feature-card {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        padding: 25px;
        border-radius: 15px;
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        transition: 0.4s;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .feature-icon {
        font-size: 24px;
        min-width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 10px;
        color: white
    }

   
    .feature-text h3 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .feature-text p { font-size: 13px;   line-height: 1.6;color: #cfcfcf;}

    .feature-image {
        flex: 0.4;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .feature-image img {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 450px;
        z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 40px rgba(29, 67, 95, 0.5));

    }

    .image-glow {
        position: absolute;
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230,126,34,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
        top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Stats Bar Styles */
    .stats-bar {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-around;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin-top: 80px;
        padding-top: 50px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    }

    .stat-item { text-align: center; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2.5rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 5px; }
    .stat-number::after { content: ' +'; color: white; }
    .stat-item p { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c2c2c2; font-weight: 700; }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .features-container { flex-direction: column; }
        .feature-image { order: -1; }
    }  

/* General Setup */ 
/* Container & Headers */
 /* SECTION BASE */
.master-writing-section {
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: #f6f6f6;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  text-align: center;
}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #8c8c8c;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.subtitle .slash {
  color: #256ea4;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.header-container h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #111;
}

.intro-text {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
}

/* CARD */
.content-card {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding: 50px;
}

/* PROCESS WRAPPER */
.process-component {
  width: 100%;
}

.text-process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

/* STEPS */
.process-step {
  background: #1D435F;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.process-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1D435F;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: white;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: white;
}

/* ARROWS */
.process-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: calc(100% / 4);
  height: 1px;
  
}

.process-arrow:nth-of-type(2) { left: 25%; }
.process-arrow:nth-of-type(3) { left: 50%; }
.process-arrow:nth-of-type(4) { left: 75%; }

/* FOOTER */
.card-footer {
  margin-top: 50px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-msg {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.btn-collaborate {
  padding: 14px 36px;
  background: #1D435F;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-collaborate:hover {
  background: #1D435F;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .text-process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-container h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .text-process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .process-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display&family=Inter:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

.section-brands {
  --bg-color: #fcf9f2; /* Cream background */
  --text-primary: #121212;
  --text-secondary: #5a5a5a;
  --card-bg: #ffffff;
  
  background-color: var(--bg-color);
  padding: 120px 20px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.container-brands {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Typography Styling */
.title-brands {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.serif-brands {
  display: block;
   font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.sans-brands {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.description-brands {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.btn-brands {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-brands:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* The Curved Logo Gallery */
.gallery-wrapper-brands {
  margin: 100px 0;
  perspective: 2500px; /* Increased for deeper curve */
}

.track-brands {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.card-brands {
  width: 220px; /* Wider for logos */
  height: 160px; /* Shorter for logos */
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0 -25px; /* Tighter overlap */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.card-brands img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(100%); /* Keeps it clean/minimal like high-end brand pages */
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.card-brands:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Perfecting the Curve Rotation */
.card-far-left-brands { transform: rotateY(50deg) translateZ(-250px) scale(0.7); opacity: 0.4; }
.card-left-brands { transform: rotateY(40deg) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.7; }
.card-mid-left-brands { transform: rotateY(25deg) translateZ(-50px) scale(0.95); }
.card-center-brands { transform: translateZ(150px); z-index: 10; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.card-mid-right-brands { transform: rotateY(-25deg) translateZ(-50px) scale(0.95); }
.card-right-brands { transform: rotateY(-40deg) translateZ(-150px) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.7; }
.card-far-right-brands { transform: rotateY(-50deg) translateZ(-250px) scale(0.7); opacity: 0.4; }

/* Features Section */
.grid-brands {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 120px;
  text-align: left;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  padding-top: 70px;
}

.item-brands h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.item-brands p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Optimization */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-brands { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 20px; }
  .card-brands { width: 160px; height: 120px; margin: 0 -15px; }
  .gallery-wrapper-brands { perspective: 1500px; }
}







 .cat_slider_wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 600px;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transition: background-image 0.8s ease-in-out;
            display: flex;
            overflow: hidden;
            color: white;
            
        }

        .cat_overlay {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            width: 100%;
            
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 60px 20px 40px 20px;
        }

        .cat_content_box {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 800px;
        }

        .cat_content_box h2 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            animation: cat_fadeInDown 0.6s forwards;
        }

        .cat_content_box p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            animation: cat_fadeIn 0.8s forwards;
        }

        .cat_action_btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border: 2px solid white;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: bold;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .cat_action_btn:hover {
            background: white;
            color: black;
        }

        .cat_equipment_strip {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 15px;
            width: 100%;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

       .cat_item_box {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    background: #ffffff; /* box background */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%; /* fully round */
    border: 3px solid #1D435F; /* outer colored ring */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    margin: 8px; /* gap between boxes */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: cat_fadeInUp 0.5s forwards;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.cat_item_box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border-color: #256ea4;
}

/* Image inside circle */
.cat_item_box img {
    width: calc(100% - 8px);  /* leaves 4px gap on all sides */
    height: calc(100% - 8px);
    border-radius: 50%;        /* makes image circular */
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #ffffff;       /* ensures gap shows white background */
    padding: 2px;              /* extra inner gap */
    box-sizing: border-box;    
}



        .cat_nav_dots {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .cat_dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        .cat_dot.cat_active {
            background: white;
            transform: scale(1.3);
        }

        /* Animations prefixed to avoid conflicts */
        @keyframes cat_fadeInUp {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        @keyframes cat_fadeInDown {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        @keyframes cat_fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

      

  /* Professional Client Slider Component */
 .client-slider-component {
    --card-width: 160px;
    --card-height: 190px;
    --active-width: 260px;
    --accent: #38bdf8;
    --bg-dark: #0f172a;
    --transition: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 80px 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.client-slider-component h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #fff, #94a3b8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.client-slider-component .slider-viewport {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    
    padding: 0 60px;
}

.client-slider-component .card-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.client-slider-component .card {
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 var(--card-width);
    height: var(--card-height);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: flex var(--transition), transform var(--transition), filter var(--transition);
    filter: grayscale(100%);
}

/* THE FULL OVERLAY FIX */
.client-slider-component .card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Solid tint (0.5) + Gradient for text (0.9 at bottom) */
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 50%, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.client-slider-component .card:hover {
    flex: 0 0 var(--active-width);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.client-slider-component .card:hover::after {
    /* Slightly lighter on hover to show color */
    background: linear-gradient(
        to top, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, 
        rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) 100%
    );
}

.client-slider-component .card-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease 0.2s; /* Delay ensures smooth expansion */
}

.client-slider-component .card:hover .card-content {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.client-slider-component .read-more {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Navigation */
.client-slider-component .nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: white;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.client-slider-component .nav-btn:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #000; }
.client-slider-component .prev { left: 0; }
.client-slider-component .next { right: 0; }

.cta-section {
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #f8f9fb;
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.cta-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.cta-form {
  padding: 40px;
}

.cta-form h2 {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 28px;
}

.cta-form p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #666;
}

.cta-form input,
.cta-form select,
.cta-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #ddd;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #1ebe5d;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
 

.whatsapp-button {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;           /* distance from bottom */
  right: 30px;            /* distance from right */
  width: 60px;            /* button size */
  height: 60px;
   background-color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;     /* makes it round */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.whatsapp-button img {
  width: 75px;            /* icon size */
  height: 75px;
}

.whatsapp-button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE FINAL OVERRIDES (≤ 768px)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .navbar {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  background: #000 !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

.nav-links {
  display: none !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0 !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  background: #000 !important;
}

.nav-links.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

/* Kill hover dropdown system */
.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  all: unset;
}

/* Reset dropdown to mobile style */
.dropdown-menu {
  display: none !important;
  position: static !important;
  background: #000 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
}
  /* ---------- GLOBAL RESET ---------- */
  html, body {
/* Prevents the 'side-to-side' wobble */
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Smooths out 3D acceleration glitches */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  }

  * {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  body {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* ===============================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION ONLY
================================*/

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* LOGO */
.logo img {
  width: 95px;
  display: block;
}

/* HAMBURGER */
.menu-toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* TO X */
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===============================
   MENU PANEL
================================*/

.nav-links {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0 18px;
}

.nav-links.active {
  display: flex;
}

.nav-links li {
  width: 100%;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links li a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #111;
}

/* ===============================
   DROPDOWN (SAME STYLE)
================================*/

.dropdown-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #111;
}

/* ARROW */

.dropdown-icon {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-right: 2px solid #fff;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown.open .dropdown-icon {
  transform: rotate(-135deg);
}


  /* ---------- HERO / CAROUSEL ---------- */
     .sidebar {
    display: none !important;
  }
    .progress-bar{
         display: none !important;
    }
.hero {
 min-height: 80vh;  /* smaller than full screen, still readable */
    padding: 40px 10px; /* optional padding adjustment */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
  .carousel-container {
      margin-top: -50px; /* less negative margin for smaller hero */
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* LOCATION HEADER */
  .location-header {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .location-header span {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  .location-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  /* CAROUSEL */
  .carousel {
  width: 85%; 
    max-width: 260px; 
    height: 350px; 
  }

  /* CARD */
  .card {
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
  }

  .card-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
  }

  /* CTA BUTTON */
  .btn-discover {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }

  /* CONTROLS */
  .controls {
     margin-top: 16px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 158px;
  }

  .nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
  }

  /* ---------- FEATURES SECTION ---------- */
  .features-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }

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

  .features-header .title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .features-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .feature-col {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .feature-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .feature-icon {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .feature-text h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .feature-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .feature-image {
    order: -1;
  }

  .stats-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 50px;
  }

  /* ---------- PROCESS SECTION ---------- */
  .master-writing-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .header-container h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .intro-text {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .content-card {
    padding: 28px 18px;
  }

  .text-process {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .process-step {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .process-step h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .process-step p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .process-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  /* ---------- BRANDS SECTION ---------- */
  .section-brands {
    padding: 80px 16px;
  }

  .description-brands {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .gallery-wrapper-brands {
    margin: 60px 0;
    perspective: none;
  }

  .track-brands {
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .card-brands {
    width: 150px;
    height: 110px;
    margin: 0 8px;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .grid-brands {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
    padding-top: 40px;
  }

  /* ---------- CATEGORY SLIDER ---------- */
  .cat_slider_wrapper {
    height: auto;
  }

  .cat_overlay {
    padding: 40px 16px 30px;
  }

  .cat_content_box h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .cat_content_box p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cat_equipment_strip {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cat_item_box {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
  }
    .cat_nav_dots{
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

  /* ---------- CLIENT SLIDER ---------- */
  
 

  /* ---------- CTA SECTION ---------- */
  .cta-section {
    padding: 40px 16px;
  }

  .cta-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-form {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .cta-form h2 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  /* ---------- WHATSAPP FLOAT ---------- */
  .whatsapp-button {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
  }

  .whatsapp-button img {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
  }
  
    .client-slider-component {
        /* 1. Shrink the dimensions for mobile */
        --card-width: 120px; 
        --card-height: 150px;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .client-slider-component h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    /* 2. Fix the viewport and allow natural swiping */
    .client-slider-component .slider-viewport {
        padding: 0 20px; /* Less side padding */
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
    }

    .client-slider-component .slider-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
    }

    /* 3. Disable the "Desktop Expansion" effect */
    .client-slider-component .card-track {
        display: flex;
        width: max-content; /* Vital for horizontal flow */
        gap: 12px;
        transform: none !important; /* Disables JS interference if scrolling manually */
    }

    .client-slider-component .card {
        filter: grayscale(0%); /* Show color by default on mobile */
        flex: 0 0 var(--card-width) !important; /* Force static width */
        height: var(--card-height);
        border-radius: 12px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    /* 4. Simplify Content Overlay (Since there is no hover) */
    .client-slider-component .card::after {
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .client-slider-component .card-content {
        opacity: 1; /* Always visible */
        transform: translateY(0);
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .client-slider-component .card-content h3 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin: 0;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    /* Hide buttons and "Read More" to keep it clean */
    .client-slider-component .nav-btn,
    .client-slider-component .read-more {
        display: none;
     
}
}