:root {
      --color-primary: #233f92;
      --color-gradient-start: #89c043;
      --color-gradient-stop: #233f92;
      --d: 700ms;
      --e: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
      --font-sans: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
      --font-serif: 'Cardo', serif;
    }

    /* Landing Page Specific Overrides */
    .landing-hero {
      /* Using your existing asset */
      padding-top: 180px !important;
      padding-bottom: 100px !important;
      min-height: 100vh;
      padding-top: 120px;
      /* Adjust as needed */
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-bg-video {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      /* Ensures video fills the screen */
      z-index: 0;

    }

    .heading-hero {
      font-size: 4.5rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: #233f92;
    }

    .landing-hero::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      opacity: 1 !important;
      background-color: red !important;
      opacity: 0.5 !important;
      border: 5px solid yellow !important;
    }

    .landing-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
      padding: 0 15px;
      /* Padding on sides for small screens */
    }

    /* Contact Form Styling */
    .appointment-form-box {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      /* Transparent White */
      backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
      padding: 30px;
      border-radius: 15px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.37);
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      /* Ensure full width on small screens */
      max-width: 100%;
      /* Ensure it doesn't exceed screen size */
      margin-top: 20px;
      /* Space it from other content */
    }

    .appointment-form-box h3 {
      color: var(--color-primary);
      margin-top: 0;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* FIX FOR MOBILE FORM VISIBILITY */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {

      /* 1. Ensure the form column is displayed */
      .landing-hero .col-md-5 {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
      }

      /* 2. Override any theme flexbox rules that might hide it */
      .landing-hero .row.d-flex {
        display: block !important;
      }

      /* 3. Specifically target and ensure the form box is visible */
      .appointment-form-box {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
      }
    }

    .form-control-custom {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 15px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
      border: 1px solid #ddd;
      border-radius: 4px;
      background-color: #f9f9f9;
    }

    .map-container iframe {
      width: 100%;
      height: 400px;
      border: 0;
      border-radius: 8px;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .contact-details p {
      font-size: 18px;
      margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .contact-details i {
      color: var(--color-gradient-start);
      margin-right: 10px;
      width: 25px;
    }

    /* Ensure navbar link text is visible if header is transparent */
    .navbar-brand,
    .main-nav>li>a {
      z-index: 999;
    }

    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .ld-slideshow-bg-wrap {
        margin-top: -115px;

      }

      .fullheight {
        min-height: 49vh;
      }

      .ld-slideshow-item {
        height: 150px;
      }

      div#human {
        margin-top: -300px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .ld-slideshow-bg-wrap {
        margin-top: -115px;

      }

      .ld-slideshow-item {
        height: 150px;
      }

      div#human {
        margin-top: -300px;
      }
    }

    @media screen {
      .hero-bg-video {
        object-fit: cover;
      }

    }

    .img-index-about {
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
    }

    .img-index-about:hover {
      transform: scale(1.02);
      transition: transform 1.5s ease;
    }

    .about-clinic {
      border: 1.5px solid #0e1d6eff;
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 7px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .about-clinic:hover {
      background-color: #182574ff;
      color: #ffffff;
      transition: background-color 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
    }

    .text-fade-up {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: textFadeUp 1.5s ease-out forwards;
    }

    @keyframes textFadeUp {
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    .lh-110 {
      line-height: 1.4 !important;
      color: #151792ff;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      animation: textFadeUp 1.5s ease-out forwards;
    }

    .doctor {
      color: #4da519ff;
    }

    .pt-120 {
      padding-top: 37px !important;
    }

    .testimonial-whole-filled {
      background-color: #a6da5f;
      border-radius: 5px;
    }

    element.style {}

    .testimonial blockquote {

      color: white;
    }

    .doctor-sanjog {
      border-radius: 15px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(63, 112, 247, 1);
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
    }

    .conditions-title {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(40px);
      animation: slideFromRight 1.2s ease-out forwards;
    }

    @keyframes slideFromRight {
      0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px);
      }

      100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
      }
    }

    @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Cardo:400i|Rubik:400,700&display=swap');



    /* Limit styles to this section only */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
    }

    /* CARD */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
      text-align: left;
      color: #ffffff;
      background-color: #000000;
      border-radius: 5px;
      box-shadow:
        0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 2px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 4px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 8px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 16px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      min-height: 380px;
      /* room for text + button */
    }

    /* Remove old spacing from template wrappers */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .iconbox-icon-wrap,
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .iconbox-icon-container {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    /* IMAGE AS BACKGROUND LAYER */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .iconbox-icon-wrap {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      /* full card */
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      /* clicks go to content/button */
    }

    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .iconbox-icon-container {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
    }

    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .iconbox-icon-container img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    /* DARK OVERLAY */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      /* base shade */
      transition: background var(--d) var(--e);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* extra gradient depth */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 200%;
      background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom,
          hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0) 0%,
          hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.05) 30%,
          hsla(0, 0%, 0%, 0.7) 100%);
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* CONTENT LAYER */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      /* above img + overlays */
      padding: 0;
    }

    /* spacing inside content */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents>*+* {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* TYPOGRAPHY */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents h3 {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin: 0;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents p span,
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents p {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      line-height: 1.5;
      font-style: italic;
      color: #f5f5f5;
    }

    /* BUTTON – fully visible inside card */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .btn {
      position: relative;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      align-self: flex-start;
      white-space: nowrap;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* DESKTOP HOVER EFFECT – slide content up */
    @media (hover: hover) and (min-width: 768px) {

      /* initial state: only heading mostly visible */
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents {
        transform: translateY(calc(100% - 4.5rem));
        transition: transform var(--d) var(--e);
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents>*:not(h3) {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(1rem);
        transition:
          opacity var(--d) var(--e),
          transform var(--d) var(--e);
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:hover::before,
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within::before {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
        /* darker when text shows */
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:hover .contents,
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within .contents {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:hover .contents>*:not(h3),
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within .contents>*:not(h3) {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        transition-delay: calc(var(--d) / 8);
      }

      /* keep transition instant when focusing via keyboard */
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within::before,
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within .contents,
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox:focus-within .contents>*:not(h3) {
        transition-duration: 0s;
      }
    }

    /* MOBILE: no hover, always fully visible and darker bg */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox {
        min-height: 320px;
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox::before {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents {
        transform: none;
      }

      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox .contents>*:not(h3) {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
      }
    }

    /* ==== ASYMMETRIC SLANTED CARD SHAPE (CONDITIONS SECTION) ==== */

    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 20px;
      /* soft corners so it doesn’t look too harsh */
      clip-path: polygon(0 10%,
          /* top-left a bit lower */
          100% 0,
          /* top-right higher */
          100% 88%,
          /* bottom-right slightly up */
          14% 100%,
          /* bottom inner point */
          0 94%
          /* bottom-left slightly up */
        );
    }

    /* make sure bg + overlays respect the shape (if you use ::before / ::after) */
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox::before,
    .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox::after {
      border-radius: 20px;
      clip-path: inherit;
    }

    /* optional: keep it simpler on mobile if you feel it’s too much */
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
      .vc_row.bg-no-repeat.pt-50.pb-150 .iconbox {
        clip-path: polygon(0 4%,
            100% 0,
            100% 96%,
            8% 100%,
            0 94%);
      }
    }

    /* ===========================
   UNIQUE VIDEO STRIP CAROUSEL
   (keep your HTML + JS same)
   =========================== */

    /* Outer strip */
    .video-carousel-wrapper {
      padding: 32px 0 26px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #e2f3ff 0, #f5f7fb 35%, #eef0ff 100%);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Scrolling row */
    .video-carousel-track {
      display: flex;
      align-items: stretch;
      gap: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      /* no scrollbar */
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      padding: 4px 2px;
    }

    /* 5 side-by-side on desktop */
    .video-item {
      flex: 0 0 20%;
      min-width: 230px;
      display: flex;
    }

    /* Card base */
    .video-card {
      position: relative;
      background: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
      border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition:
        transform 0.22s ease,
        box-shadow 0.22s ease,
        border-color 0.22s ease;
    }

    /* Top accent strip */
    .video-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #89c043, #233f92);
    }

    /* Thumbnail area – fixes white border issue */
    .video-card-frame-wrap {
      position: relative;
      line-height: 0;
      /* remove bottom white gap */
      background: #000;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .video-card iframe {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      border: 0;
    }

    /* Play icon overlay */
    .video-play-icon {
      position: absolute;
      right: 10px;
      bottom: 10px;
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }

    .video-play-icon svg {
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      fill: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Caption area */
    .video-caption {
      padding: 10px 12px 12px;
      background: #ffffff;
    }

    .video-tag {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 10px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      padding: 3px 9px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
      color: #233f92;
    }

    .video-caption h3 {
      font-size: 13px;
      margin: 6px 0 0;
      line-height: 1.5;
      color: #111827;
    }

    /* Hover / focus */
    .video-card:hover,
    .video-card:focus-within {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
      border-color: rgba(137, 192, 67, 0.7);
    }

    /* View all button under strip */
    .video-view-all-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    /* ========= RESPONSIVE ========= */

    @media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
      .video-item {
        flex: 0 0 25%;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
      .video-item {
        flex: 0 0 33.3333%;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 767.98px) {
      .video-item {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
      .video-item {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 0;
      }
    }

    .box {
      padding: 10px;
    }

    .mission-next-arrow {
      position: absolute;
      background: url(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/solodev/icon-box-slider/master/nextarrow2.png) no-repeat center;
      background-size: contain;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      right: -36px;
      height: 17px;
      width: 10px;
      border: none;
    }

    .mission-next-arrow:hover {
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mission-prev-arrow {
      background: url(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/solodev/icon-box-slider/master/prevarrow2.png) no-repeat center;
      background-size: contain;
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      left: -36px;
      height: 17px;
      width: 10px;
      border: none;
    }

    .mission-prev-arrow:hover {
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .box a.more-links {
      color: #fff;
      padding: 70px 110px 0 20px;
      background: #a89269 url(https://raw.githubusercontent.com/solodev/icon-box-slider/master/rightarrow.png) no-repeat 155px 170px;
    }


    .main-footer .widget-title {
      font-size: 27px;
      margin-bottom: 1.35em;
      color: white;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .font-size-14 {
      font-size: 17px !important;
      color: white;
    }

    .main-footer a:not(.btn) {
      color: #ffffff;
      font-size: 17px;
    }

    .pb-90 {
      padding-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .pt-90 {
      padding-top: 60px !important;
    }

    .text-black {
      color: #fff !important;
    }

    .text-primary {
      color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    .ld-slideshow-bg-inner {
      height: 450px !important;
      margin-top: 173px !important;
    }

    .liquid-animator-numbers li {

      color: white !important;
    }

  /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS SECTION — Enhanced to match Approach Timeline
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Carousel Wrapper ── */
.horizontal-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

/* Soft fade-out masks on edges */
.horizontal-carousel-wrapper::before,
.horizontal-carousel-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.horizontal-carousel-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(163, 201, 247, 0.35), transparent);
}

.horizontal-carousel-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(163, 227, 225, 0.35), transparent);
}

/* ── Track ── */
.horizontal-review-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: scrollHorizontal 38s linear infinite;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.horizontal-carousel-wrapper:hover .horizontal-review-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ── Individual Card Wrapper ── */
.review-card-horizontal {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 380px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.review-card-horizontal:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* ── Compact Card Style ── */
.review-card-compact {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 43, 94, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
  height: 270px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 340px;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Top accent bar — matches the approach cards */
.review-card-compact::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #233f92, #4a6bc2);
  border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.review-card-horizontal:hover .review-card-compact {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.13);
}

.review-card-horizontal:hover .review-card-compact::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── Quote icon watermark ── */
.review-card-compact::after {
  content: '\201C';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 64px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: #233f92;
  opacity: 0.06;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.review-card-horizontal:hover .review-card-compact::after {
  opacity: 0.12;
}

/* ── Header ── */
.review-card-compact .review-header {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ── Avatar ── */
.review-card-compact .reviewer-avatar-horizontal,
.reviewer-avatar-horizontal {
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  color: white !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-right: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Subtle ring around avatar — matches approach node */
.reviewer-avatar-horizontal::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.1);
}

/* ── Name & Meta ── */
.review-card-compact h5 {
  color: #0f2b5e !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.review-card-compact .review-stars {
  color: #f5a623 !important;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.review-card-compact small {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #8a94a6 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── Review Text ── */
.review-card-compact .review-text,
.review-text {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #555 !important;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 10px 0 !important;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ── Read More Button ── */
.read-more-btn {
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #233f92 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 4px 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.read-more-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: #233f92;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ── Footer ── */
.review-card-compact .review-footer {
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06) !important;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.review-card-compact .badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #233f92, #4a6bc2) !important;
  color: white;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Navigation Dots ── */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.541);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  padding: 0;
}

.dot.active {
  background: #233f92;
  border-color: #233f92;
  transform: scale(1.25);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.3);
}

.dot.active1 {
  background: #f7f7f7;
  border-color: #e6e6e6;
  transform: scale(1.25);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.3);
}

.dot:hover {
  background: #4a6bc2;
  border-color: #4a6bc2;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ── Scrollbar ── */
.horizontal-review-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 5px;
}

.horizontal-review-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #eef1f7;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.horizontal-review-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #233f92, #4a6bc2);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.horizontal-review-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #1a2f7a, #3558a8);
}

/* ── Keyframes ── */
@keyframes scrollHorizontal {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-380px * 6 - 24px * 6));
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   EXPANDED STATE (Read More toggled)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.review-content {
  transition: min-height 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-content.expanded {
  min-height: 340px !important;
}

.review-content.expanded .review-text {
  max-height: 500px !important;
}

.review-text.short + .read-more-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .review-card-horizontal {
    width: 340px;
  }

  .review-card-compact {
    min-width: 300px;
    height: 280px;
    padding: 24px 22px 20px;
  }

  @keyframes scrollHorizontal {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-340px * 6 - 24px * 6)); }
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .review-card-horizontal {
    width: 310px;
  }

  .review-card-compact {
    min-width: 280px;
    height: 270px;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  }

  .horizontal-carousel-wrapper::before,
  .horizontal-carousel-wrapper::after {
    width: 30px;
  }

  .review-card-compact::after {
    font-size: 48px;
    right: 14px;
  }

  @keyframes scrollHorizontal {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-310px * 6 - 24px * 6)); }
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .review-card-horizontal {
    width: 290px;
  }

  .review-card-compact {
    min-width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    padding: 20px 16px 16px;
  }

  .review-card-compact h5 {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  @keyframes scrollHorizontal {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-290px * 6 - 24px * 6)); }
  }
}
    /*review slider custom css end*/
    /* ========= RECENT UPDATES ========= */

    .recent-updates-section {
      padding-top: 40px;
      padding-bottom: 55px;
      background: #f5f7fb;
    }

    .recent-updates-title {
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      font-size: 20px;
    }

    /* Horizontal strip feel */
    .box-carousel {
      display: flex;
      gap: 18px;
      overflow-x: auto;
      padding-bottom: 6px;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }

    .box-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
      height: 6px;
    }

    .box-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
      background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    }

    .box-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
      background: rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.35);
      border-radius: 999px;
    }

    /* Each item */
    .box-carousel .box {
      flex: 0 0 320px;
      max-width: 380px;
    }

    /* Card container */
    .updates-card {
      background: #ffffff;
      border-radius: 18px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
      border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      height: 100%;
    }

    /* Frame around iframe / image */
    .updates-frame {
      position: relative;
      background: #000;
      line-height: 0;
    }

    .updates-frame iframe {
      width: 100%;
      display: block;
    }

    /* Images in updates */
    .updates-frame.image-frame img {
      width: 100%;
      display: block;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    /* caption area for images / extra copy */
    .updates-caption {
      padding: 10px 12px 12px;
      font-size: 13px;
      color: #111827;
    }

    /* Hover */
    .updates-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
    }

    /* ===== MOBILE STYLES FOR "RECENT UPDATES" SECTION ===== */
    @media (max-width: 767.98px) {

      /* Make sure the carousel is visible on mobile
     (overrides .d-none.d-sm-block) */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel.d-none.d-sm-block {
        display: block !important;
      }

      /* Section spacing */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 {
        padding-top: 25px !important;
        padding-bottom: 30px !important;
        background: #f5f7fb;
      }

      /* Heading */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .h2 {
        font-size: 18px;
        text-align: center;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }

      /* Horizontal scroll "stories" style */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        overflow-y: hidden;
        padding: 4px 4px 10px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      }

      /* Each update card */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel .box {
        display: inline-block;
        vertical-align: top;
        width: 85%;
        max-width: 85%;
        margin-right: 12px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 10px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
      }

      /* Media inside card */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel .box iframe,
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel .box img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        border-radius: 10px;
      }

      /* Text under images/posts */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel .box span,
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel .box h3 {
        font-size: 12px;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-top: 6px;
      }

      /* Optional: hide scrollbar for cleaner look */
      .vc_row.pt-20.pb-30 .carousel.box-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
        height: 0;
      }
    }

    .trust-text {
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #ffffff;
      margin-top: 30px;
      display: block;
    }

    /*custom css for gradient buttons*/
    .btn-gradient-consultation {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gradient-start) 0%, var(--color-gradient-stop) 100%) !important;
      font-size:20px;
      margin: 10px;
      border: none !important;
      color: white !important;
      padding: 8px 16px !important;
      border-radius: 50px !important;
      transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
      display: inline-block !important;
      text-decoration: none !important;
    }

    .btn-gradient-consultation:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gradient-stop) 0%, var(--color-gradient-start) 100%) !important;
      transform: translateY(-9px) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    }

    .btn-gradient-call {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gradient-start) 0%, var(--color-gradient-stop) 100%) !important;
      border: none !important;
      color: white !important;
      padding: 12px 25px !important;
      border-radius: 50px !important;
      transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
      display: inline-block !important;
      text-decoration: none !important;
      margin-left: 30px !important;
    }

    .btn-gradient-call:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-gradient-stop) 0%, var(--color-gradient-start) 100%) !important;
      transform: translateY(-9px) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    }


    /* =========================
     BASE SECTION STYLES
     ========================= */
    .flip-card {
      position: relative;
      overflow: visible !important;
      /* allow number outside */
    }

    /* low opacity bg image */
    .flip-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: var(--card-bg);
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      opacity: 0.10;
      transform: scale(1.06);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 0;
      filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(0.95);
      border-radius: 15px;
    }

    /* soft overlay to keep text readable */
    .flip-card::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      border-radius: 15px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* card content wrapper */
    .card-front {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      height: 100%;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    /* heading highlight only */
    .card-front h3 {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 10px 16px;
      border-radius: 12px;
      margin: 0;
      color: #233f92;
      font-size: 22px;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* description (hidden by default on desktop) */
    .card-desc {
      display: none;
      margin-top: 12px;
      color: #000;
      font-size: 15px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 320px;
    }

    /* hover shows description on desktop */
    @media (hover:hover) {
      .flip-card:hover .card-desc {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    /* mobile: always show description */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .card-desc {
        display: block;
      }
    }

    /* =========================
     EQUAL CARD SIZE
     ========================= */
    .step-container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 400px;
    }

    .step-content.flip-card {
      height: 280px;
      padding: 35px !important;
      border-radius: 15px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    /* =========================
     STEP NUMBER POSITION (OUTSIDE + CENTERED)
     ========================= */
    .flip-card .step-number {
      position: absolute !important;
      top: 50% !important;
      transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
      z-index: 5 !important;
    }

    .flip-card[data-side="left"] .step-number {
      left: -45px !important;
      right: auto !important;
    }

    .flip-card[data-side="right"] .step-number {
      right: -45px !important;
      left: auto !important;
    }

    /* mobile number positioning */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
      .flip-card .step-number {
        top: 18px !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }

      .flip-card[data-side="left"] .step-number {
        left: -35px !important;
      }

      .flip-card[data-side="right"] .step-number {
        right: -35px !important;
      }
    }


    /* ===== Mobile fix: card stays inside screen ===== */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {

      /* reduce card height + padding */
      .step-content.flip-card {
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 22px !important;
        margin-left: 16px;
        /* space for left number */
        margin-right: 16px;
        /* space for right number */
      }

      /* keep number inside the card area on mobile (no overflow) */
      .flip-card .step-number {
        width: 56px !important;
        height: 56px !important;
        font-size: 18px !important;
        top: 16px !important;
        transform: none !important;
      }

      /* place number at top-left for all cards on mobile */
      .flip-card[data-side="left"] .step-number,
      .flip-card[data-side="right"] .step-number {
        left: 16px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
      }

      /* align content so it doesn’t hide behind the number */
      .card-front {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding-top: 42px;
        /* pushes heading below the number */
      }

      .card-front h3 {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
      }

      .card-desc {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        line-height: 1.55 !important;
      }

      /* optional: reduce vertical spacing between rows */
      .row.justify-content-center.mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 18px !important;
      }
    }








    /* ===== Fix Step 5 drifting right on mobile (override inline negative margin) ===== */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {

      /* target ONLY Row 3 / last row step-container and reset the negative margin */
      .timeline-container>.row:last-child .step-container {
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
      }

      /* ensure the Step 5 column centers */
      .timeline-container>.row:last-child {
        justify-content: center !important;
      }

      .timeline-container>.row:last-child .d-flex.justify-content-end {
        justify-content: center !important;
      }

      /* keep card inside screen */
      .timeline-container>.row:last-child .step-content.flip-card {
        margin-left: 16px !important;
        margin-right: 16px !important;
      }

      .center-vertical-line {
        z-index: -1 !important;
      }
    }

    /* ===== Make BG image visible (reduce white overlay) ===== */
    .flip-card::before {
      opacity: 0.7 !important;
      /* slightly stronger image */

    }

    .flip-card::after {
      /* replace solid white with soft readable gradient */
      background: linear-gradient(180deg,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 0%,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 55%,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 100%) !important;
    }

    /* Optional: keep heading readable without killing the image */
    .card-front h3 {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
    }



    /* ==========================================
   Neat background treatment (clean + premium)
   ========================================== */

    /* card surface polish */
    .step-content.flip-card {
      position: relative;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
      border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.10);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.12) !important;
    }

    /* make bg image soft and uniform */
    .flip-card::before {
      opacity: 0.12 !important;
      /* keep subtle */
      transform: scale(1.08) !important;
      filter: grayscale(0.15) saturate(0.9) blur(1px);
    }

    /* clean overlay: very light + consistent */
    .flip-card::after {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62) !important;
    }

    /* add a subtle inner highlight for neatness */
    .step-content.flip-card::marker {
      content: "";
    }

    /* no-op safety */
    .step-content.flip-card {
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%,
          rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06),
          transparent 55%);
    }

    /* heading chip becomes consistent */
    .card-front h3 {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
      border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.10);
    }

    /* desc spacing neat */
    .card-desc {
      margin-top: 10px !important;
    }

    /* why choose us section end */

    /* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION STYLES
=============================================== */

    .faq-container {
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
      padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .faq-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
      margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .faq-question {
      cursor: pointer;
      position: relative;
      padding-right: 30px;
      transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .faq-question:hover {
      color: #89c043 !important;
    }

    .faq-question::after {
      content: '+';
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      font-size: 24px;
      color: #233f92;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-question::after {
      content: '−';
      transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    .faq-answer {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      margin-top: 0;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
      max-height: 500px;
      opacity: 1;
      margin-top: 15px;
    }

    /* Responsive Styles */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .faq-question {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        line-height: 1.4;
      }

      .faq-answer {
        padding: 15px !important;
      }

      .faq-answer p {
        font-size: 15px !important;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .faq-question {
        font-size: 16px !important;
      }

      .faq-answer p {
        font-size: 14px !important;
      }
    }
    
.arrow-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  /* Horizontal layout for desktop */
  @media (min-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-steps {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
    }

    /* Rotate arrows for horizontal direction */
    .fa-arrow-right {
      transform: rotate(0deg); /* Horizontal on desktop */
    }
  }

  /* Vertical layout for mobile */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-steps {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .timeline-step {
      width: 80%;
      margin: 10px 0;
    }

    /* Rotate arrows to point downward on mobile */
    .fa-arrow-right {
      transform: rotate(90deg); /* Downward arrows on mobile */
    }
  }
    /* Main section background */
  .timeline {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: white; /* Section with white background */
  }

  .timeline-wrapper {
    width: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Title style */
  .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 2.5em;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #233f92;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  /* Timeline items container */
  .timeline-items {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
  }

  /* Dotted vertical line */
  .timeline-items::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 10px; /* Position to the left of the text */
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border-left: 2px dotted #233f92; /* Dotted vertical line */
  }

  /* Individual timeline item */
  .timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  /* Content of each item */
  .timeline-content {
    background-color: #fff; /* Light background color for cards */
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    width: 90%;
    color: #233f92; /* Text color matches theme */
    margin-left: 30px; /* Space from dotted line */
    position: relative;
  }

  /* Small line connecting item to the vertical dotted line */
  .timeline-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #233f92; /* Small line */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }

  .timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4em;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #35446f;
  }

  .timeline-content p {
    font-size: 1em;
    color: #777;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Hover effect */
  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-content {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

  }

  /* Mobile responsiveness */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-wrapper {
      width: 90%;
    }

    .timeline-content {
      margin-left: 0;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: 2em;
    }
  }

    /* ── Section Base ── */
  .approach-section-v2 {
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .approach-section-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 20%, rgba(163, 201, 247, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 80%, rgba(163, 227, 225, 0.10) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ── Header ── */
  .approach-v2-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .approach-v2-header h6 {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #233f92;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .approach-v2-header h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f2b5e;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .approach-v2-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #233f92, #4a6bc2);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
  }

  .approach-v2-header p {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666;
  }

  /* ── Vertical Spine Line ── */
  .approach-timeline-v2 {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .approach-timeline-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #A3C9F7, #233f92, #A3E3E1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 3px;
  }

  /* ── Each Step Row ── */
  .approach-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .approach-step:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Alternating layout */
  .approach-step:nth-child(odd) {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .approach-step:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
  }

  /* ── Step Content Box ── */
  .approach-step-content {
    width: 44%;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 30px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15, 43, 94, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }

  .approach-step-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.13);
  }

  /* Arrow pointers */
  .approach-step:nth-child(odd) .approach-step-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -10px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
  }

  .approach-step:nth-child(even) .approach-step-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -10px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.06);
  }

  /* Colored accent bar at top of card */
  .approach-step-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
  }

  .approach-step:nth-child(1) .approach-step-content::before { background: #0f2b5e; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(2) .approach-step-content::before { background: #1a387f; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(3) .approach-step-content::before { background: #233f92; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(4) .approach-step-content::before { background: #3558a8; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(5) .approach-step-content::before { background: #4a6bc2; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(6) .approach-step-content::before { background: #5e7fd4; }

  .approach-step-content h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f2b5e;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .approach-step-content h3 i {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #233f92;
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  .approach-step-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin: 0;
  }

  /* ── Center Node ── */
  .approach-center-spacer {
    width: 12%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .approach-node {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.25);
    position: relative;
  }

  .approach-node::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.15);
  }

  .approach-step:nth-child(1) .approach-node { background: #0f2b5e; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(2) .approach-node { background: #1a387f; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(3) .approach-node { background: #233f92; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(4) .approach-node { background: #3558a8; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(5) .approach-node { background: #4a6bc2; }
  .approach-step:nth-child(6) .approach-node { background: #5e7fd4; }

  .approach-step-empty {
    width: 44%;
  }

  /* ── CTA ── */
  .approach-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
  }

  .approach-cta p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .approach-cta .btn-approach {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #233f92, #4a6bc2);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.3);
  }

  .approach-cta .btn-approach:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(35, 63, 146, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .approach-cta .btn-approach i {
    margin-right: 8px;
  }

  /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .approach-v2-header h2 {
      font-size: 30px;
    }

    .approach-v2-header {
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .approach-timeline-v2::before {
      left: 28px;
    }

    .approach-step,
    .approach-step:nth-child(even) {
      flex-direction: row !important;
    }

    .approach-center-spacer {
      width: 56px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .approach-node {
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      font-size: 15px;
    }

    .approach-node::after {
      inset: -4px;
    }

    .approach-step-content {
      width: auto;
      flex: 1;
      padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .approach-step-empty {
      display: none;
    }

    .approach-step-content::after {
      display: none !important;
    }

    .approach-step {
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .approach-step-content h3 {
      font-size: 18px;
    }
  }