.slider-area .hero__caption h1 {
    font-size: 40px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.slider-area .insightlake__caption h1 {
    font-size: 60px !important;
    color: white !important;
    margin-bottom: 50px !important;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.slider-area .hero__caption p {
    margin-bottom: 50px !important;
}

.single-recent-cap {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: 0.3s;
    height: 100%;
}

.recent-card-enhanced {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.recent-card-enhanced::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002d5b, #ff656a);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.recent-card-enhanced:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.recent-card-enhanced:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.18);
    border-color: #ff656a;
}

.section-tittle h2 {
    color: #191d34;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.success-stories .btn {
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 20px 15px;
}

.industry-solutions-dropdown {
    float: none!important;
    margin: 0!important;
    padding: 8px!important;
    width: 100%!important;
}

.industry-solutions-dropdown li {
    margin: 0!important;
    padding: 5px 0!important;
    width: 100%!important;
    display: block;
    text-align: left;
    float: none!important;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #333;
}

.we-trusted-area .trusted-caption {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 0px 20px 0px 40px !important;
    text-align: justify !important;
    margin-left: unset !important;
}

caption p {
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.normal-padding P {
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.subcaption {
    color: white;
}

/* ========== Theme-centric overrides (no rainbow) ========== */
:root {
    --theme-primary: #ff656a;
    --theme-primary-dark: #e8555a;
    --theme-heading: #002d5b;
    --theme-heading-alt: #191d34;
}

/* All section icons use theme color */
.step-icon i,
.recent-icon-wrapper i,
.feature-icon-wrapper-v2 i,
.document-icon-wrapper .document-icon,
.use-case-icon-large i,
.security-icon i,
.mission-icon i,
.value-icon i,
.experience-icon i,
.technology-area .tech-card i[class^="fas"] {
    color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

.recent-features-list li i {
    color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

.recent-card-enhanced:hover .recent-features-list li i {
    color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

/* Recent cards: single theme hover */
.recent-card-blue .recent-cap::before,
.recent-card-green .recent-cap::before,
.recent-card-red .recent-cap::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.recent-card-enhanced:hover .recent-icon-wrapper,
.recent-card-enhanced .recent-icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.recent-area .single-recent-cap .recent-cap::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.recent-area .single-recent-cap .recent-img-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) 100%) !important;
}

/* How it works cards: theme only */
.how-it-works-card::before,
.how-it-works-card-blue::before,
.how-it-works-card-green::before,
.how-it-works-card-red::before,
.how-it-works-card-purple::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.how-it-works-card:hover,
.how-it-works-card-blue:hover,
.how-it-works-card-green:hover,
.how-it-works-card-red:hover,
.how-it-works-card-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.how-it-works-step .step-number {
    background: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Document cards: theme only */
.document-card-teal::before,
.document-card-purple::before,
.document-card-orange::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.document-card-teal:hover,
.document-card-purple:hover,
.document-card-orange:hover,
.document-card .document-type-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.document-card-teal .btn,
.document-card-purple .btn,
.document-card-orange .btn {
    background: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

.document-card-teal .btn:hover,
.document-card-purple .btn:hover,
.document-card-orange .btn:hover {
    background: var(--theme-primary-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary-dark) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.25) !important;
}

.document-card .document-type-card:hover .document-icon-wrapper,
.document-card .document-type-card:hover .document-icon-wrapper::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.document-card .document-type-card:hover .document-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.25)) !important;
}

.badge-custom {
    background-color: #f8f4f4 !important;
    color: var(--theme-heading) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.25) !important;
}

.document-card .document-type-card:hover .badge-custom {
    background-color: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    color: var(--theme-heading) !important;
}

/* ========== Key Features Section – Remarkable card redesign ========== */
.key-features-area .section-tittle h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--theme-heading-alt);
}
.key-features-area .section-tittle p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #5c6b7a;
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Single premium card style – no rainbow borders */
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2,
.key-features-area .feature-card-blue,
.key-features-area .feature-card-green,
.key-features-area .feature-card-red,
.key-features-area .feature-card-purple,
.key-features-area .feature-card-cyan,
.key-features-area .feature-card-yellow,
.key-features-area .feature-card-brown,
.key-features-area .feature-card-pink {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top accent bar – theme, reveals on hover */
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--theme-heading), var(--theme-primary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.2) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
}
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Icon container – unified theme style */
.key-features-area .feature-icon-wrapper-v2 {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.key-features-area .feature-icon-wrapper-v2 i {
    color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2:hover .feature-icon-wrapper-v2 {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.16) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.08) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2:hover .feature-icon-wrapper-v2 i {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Typography – clear hierarchy */
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2 h5 {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--theme-heading-alt) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.key-features-area .feature-box-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem !important;
    color: #5c6b7a !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    max-width: 26ch;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Section spacing and background for feature grid */
.key-features-area {
    padding: 5rem 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}
/* Key Features: key_features.jpg as section background (must override .parallax-section) */
.key-features-area,
.key-features-area.parallax-section {
    background-image: url("../img/key_features.jpg") !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    background-attachment: scroll !important;
}
/* Overlay: blend edges into page background (#f8f9fa) so no hard seam with sections above/below/sides */
.key-features-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, #f8f9fa 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.98) 8%, transparent 20%, transparent 80%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.98) 92%, #f8f9fa 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.97) 6%, transparent 16%, transparent 84%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.97) 94%, #f8f9fa 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 0%, rgba(248, 249, 250, 0.76) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 100%);
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.key-features-area .section-bg-pattern {
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.75;
}
/* Visible animated sweep across Key Features so background feels alive */
.key-features-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) 40%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: glowSweep 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.key-features-area .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.key-features-area .mb-30 {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem !important;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .key-features-area .mb-30:last-child,
    .key-features-area .mb-30:nth-last-child(2),
    .key-features-area .mb-30:nth-last-child(3),
    .key-features-area .mb-30:nth-last-child(4) {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Legacy feature card overrides (other sections) – theme only */
.feature-card-blue,
.feature-card-green,
.feature-card-red,
.feature-card-purple,
.feature-card-cyan,
.feature-card-yellow,
.feature-card-brown,
.feature-card-pink {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.04) 100%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.2) !important;
}

.feature-card-blue:hover,
.feature-card-green:hover,
.feature-card-red:hover,
.feature-card-purple:hover,
.feature-card-cyan:hover,
.feature-card-yellow:hover,
.feature-card-brown:hover,
.feature-card-pink:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

/* Security cards */
.security-feature-card::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002d5b, #ff656a) !important;
}

.security-feature-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.04) 100%) !important;
}

.security-feature-card:hover .security-icon {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.25)) !important;
}

/* Use case cards */
.use-case-card-v2 {
    border-left-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
}

.use-case-card-v2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.1) 0%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

/* About page: value, experience & tech cards - theme only */
.value-card-green::before,
.value-card-yellow::before,
.value-card-red::before,
.value-card-purple::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.value-card-green:hover,
.value-card-yellow:hover,
.value-card-red:hover,
.value-card-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.experience-card-blue::before,
.experience-card-green::before,
.experience-card-red::before,
.experience-card-purple::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.experience-card-blue:hover,
.experience-card-green:hover,
.experience-card-red:hover,
.experience-card-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

.tech-card-blue::before,
.tech-card-green::before,
.tech-card-red::before,
.tech-card-purple::before {
    background: rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.12) !important;
}

.tech-card-blue:hover,
.tech-card-green:hover,
.tech-card-red:hover,
.tech-card-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--theme-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.15) !important;
}

/* ========== Unified merging backgrounds (no separated color blocks) ========== */

/* About page: single flowing background – sections merge into each other */
.parallax-section-about-1,
.parallax-section-about-2,
.parallax-section-about-3,
.parallax-section-about-4,
.parallax-section-about-5,
.parallax-section-about-6 {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 25%, #f8f8f8 50%, #fafafa 75%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    background-attachment: scroll;
}

/* Subtle theme tint that blends (no block contrast) */
.parallax-section-about-1::before,
.parallax-section-about-2::before,
.parallax-section-about-3::before,
.parallax-section-about-4::before,
.parallax-section-about-5::before,
.parallax-section-about-6::before,
.parallax-section-about-1::after,
.parallax-section-about-2::after,
.parallax-section-about-4::after,
.parallax-section-about-5::after,
.parallax-section-about-6::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Single unified pattern for all about sections */
.section-bg-pattern-about-1,
.section-bg-pattern-about-2,
.section-bg-pattern-about-3,
.section-bg-pattern-about-4,
.section-bg-pattern-about-5,
.section-bg-pattern-about-6 {
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    background-size: 48px 48px !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

/* Clear separation only before CTA – single “block” divider */
.parallax-section-cta {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Index page: merging section backgrounds (no harsh alternation) */
.parallax-section,
.parallax-section-2,
.parallax-section-4,
.parallax-section-5,
.parallax-section-6,
.parallax-section-7 {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafbfc 30%, #f8f9fa 50%, #fafbfc 70%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
}

/* Key Features: restore image background (overrides .parallax-section gradient above) */
.key-features-area.parallax-section {
    background: url("../img/key_features.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat scroll !important;
}

/* Stats section: theme-based (not blue/purple rainbow) */
.parallax-section-3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002d5b 0%, #0a3d6b 50%, #0d3560 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
}

/* CTA on index: keep as only distinct “block” */
.cta-area.parallax-section-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 61, 107, 0.98) 100%) !important;
}

/* ========== Modern UI/UX ========== */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Focus visible for accessibility and keyboard nav */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--theme-primary);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Card hover: subtle lift and shadow (already present, ensure consistency) */
.how-it-works-card,
.feature-box,
.use-case-card-v2,
.security-feature-card,
.value-card,
.experience-card,
.tech-card {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* Section spacing: consistent flow */
.section-padding,
.section-padding2 {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .section-padding,
    .section-padding2 {
        padding-top: 5.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .section-padding,
    .section-padding2 {
        padding-top: 6rem;
        padding-bottom: 6rem;
    }
}

/* ========== Subtle animated backgrounds & interactive UX ========== */

/* Keyframes: grid drift – visible movement (faster so users notice) */
@keyframes gridDrift {
    0% { background-position: 0 0; }
    100% { background-position: 48px 48px; }
}

/* Keyframes: floating orb – clearly visible movement and opacity */
@keyframes floatOrb {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.55; }
    33% { transform: translate(20px, -25px) scale(1.08); opacity: 0.75; }
    66% { transform: translate(-15px, 15px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Keyframes: soft gradient shift – more noticeable ambient motion */
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
    50% { opacity: 0.9; transform: scale(1.15) translate(3%, 2%); }
    100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
}

/* Keyframes: subtle pulse for CTAs / stats */
@keyframes subtlePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.88; }
}

/* Keyframes: glow sweep – light band moves across section */
@keyframes glowSweep {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); opacity: 0.6; }
    15% { opacity: 0.9; }
    50% { opacity: 0.9; }
    85% { opacity: 0.6; }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Keyframes: shimmer on button hover (optional) */
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .section-bg-pattern,
    .section-bg-pattern-2,
    .section-bg-pattern-4,
    .section-bg-pattern-5,
    .section-bg-pattern-6,
    .section-bg-pattern-7,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-1,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-2,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-3,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-4,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-5,
    .section-bg-pattern-about-6,
    .parallax-section::after,
    .parallax-section-2::after,
    .parallax-section-4::after,
    .parallax-section-5::after,
    .parallax-section-6::after,
    .parallax-section-7::after,
    .parallax-section-about-1 .section-orb,
    .parallax-section-about-2 .section-orb,
    .key-features-area::after {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* Animated grid on section pattern layers – faster so motion is noticeable */
.section-bg-pattern,
.section-bg-pattern-2,
.section-bg-pattern-4,
.section-bg-pattern-5,
.section-bg-pattern-6,
.section-bg-pattern-7 {
    animation: gridDrift 42s linear infinite;
    will-change: background-position;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    background-size: 48px 48px !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.section-bg-pattern-about-1,
.section-bg-pattern-about-2,
.section-bg-pattern-about-3,
.section-bg-pattern-about-4,
.section-bg-pattern-about-5,
.section-bg-pattern-about-6 {
    animation: gridDrift 48s linear infinite;
    will-change: background-position;
    position: relative;
    background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
    background-size: 48px 48px !important;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
/* About: one floating orb per section (on pattern layer) */
.section-bg-pattern-about-1::before,
.section-bg-pattern-about-2::before,
.section-bg-pattern-about-3::before,
.section-bg-pattern-about-4::before,
.section-bg-pattern-about-5::before,
.section-bg-pattern-about-6::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
    top: 25%;
    right: 8%;
    animation: floatOrb 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.section-bg-pattern-about-2::before { top: 60%; right: 5%; animation-duration: 22s; }
.section-bg-pattern-about-3::before { top: 15%; right: 12%; animation-duration: 18s; }
.section-bg-pattern-about-4::before { top: 70%; right: 8%; animation-duration: 24s; }
.section-bg-pattern-about-5::before { top: 40%; right: 3%; animation-duration: 19s; }
.section-bg-pattern-about-6::before { top: 55%; right: 10%; animation-duration: 21s; }

/* Floating orbs on index sections (single orb per section via pseudo) */
.parallax-section,
.parallax-section-2,
.parallax-section-4,
.parallax-section-5,
.parallax-section-6,
.parallax-section-7 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.parallax-section::after,
.parallax-section-2::after,
.parallax-section-4::after,
.parallax-section-5::after,
.parallax-section-6::after,
.parallax-section-7::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 45, 91, 0.06) 45%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    top: 20%;
    right: 5%;
    animation: floatOrb 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.parallax-section-2::after { top: 60%; right: 10%; animation-duration: 22s; }
.parallax-section-4::after { top: 15%; right: 8%; animation-duration: 20s; }
.parallax-section-5::after { top: 70%; right: 3%; animation-duration: 24s; }
.parallax-section-6::after { top: 30%; right: 12%; animation-duration: 19s; }
.parallax-section-7::after { top: 50%; right: 6%; animation-duration: 21s; }

/* Second orb (left side) for balance – use a wrapper; we use section’s existing ::before where possible. Add one more orb via a shared class. */
.parallax-section .section-bg-pattern,
.parallax-section-2 .section-bg-pattern-2,
.parallax-section-4 .section-bg-pattern-4,
.parallax-section-5 .section-bg-pattern-5,
.parallax-section-6 .section-bg-pattern-6,
.parallax-section-7 .section-bg-pattern-7 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stats section: very subtle pulse via overlay (content stays solid) */
.parallax-section-3 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.parallax-section-3::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 50% at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: subtlePulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.parallax-section-3 .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* CTA area: subtle ambient animation (use ::after to avoid conflicting with shapes) */
.cta-area.parallax-section-cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 35%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: gradientShift 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.cta-area .container,
.cta-area .cta-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Button micro-interactions: lift + glow */
.btn,
.btn-primary,
.btn-cta-primary,
.btn-cta-secondary,
.hero-btn {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease !important;
}
.btn:hover,
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-cta-primary:hover,
.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-cta-primary:hover,
.theme-bg:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 101, 106, 0.35);
}
.btn-cta-secondary:hover,
.hero-btn.btn-secondary-cta:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Link hover: subtle underline / color transition */
.main-menu nav ul li a,
.footer-tittle ul li a {
    transition: color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}
.main-menu nav ul li a:hover,
.footer-tittle ul li a:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Section titles: subtle fade-in on scroll (backup if AOS is slow) */
.section-tittle h2 {
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}