/* =========================================
   FULL IMAGE TO CONTENT REVEAL SECTION
========================================= */
.story-reveal-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
   padding-top: 100px;
     
}

.story-reveal-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
   
}

/* IMAGE LAYER */
.story-visual-side {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 3;
    background: #000;
    will-change: width;
}

.story-visual-side img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.story-visual-side::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.08) 0%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 45%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.45) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* CONTENT SIDE */
.story-content-side {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 0 7vw;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #000;
}

.story-panel {
    max-width: 560px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(1);
    transform-origin: center right;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
   
}

.story-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-title {
    /*font-family: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;*/
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.story-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    /* color: #b5b5b5; */
      color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.story-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.story-link:hover {
    color: #a100ff;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, #a100ff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .story-reveal-section {
        height: auto;
    }

    .story-reveal-wrap {
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
    }

    .story-visual-side {
        position: relative;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 60vh;
    }

    .story-content-side {
        position: relative;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding: 70px 24px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .story-panel {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ----------------------- */
/* =========================================
   OUR PARTNERS SECTION
========================================= */

.partner-card {
    position: relative;
      background: var(--bg-elevated);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 34px 20px 28px;
    min-height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.45s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* justify-content: center; */
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.partner-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 45%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.partner-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(176, 93, 255, 0.8), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(176, 93, 255, 0.30);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}

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

.partner-logo-wrap {
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.partner-logo {
    max-height: 62px;
    max-width: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1.05);
    transition: all 0.45s ease;
}

/*.partner-card:hover .partner-logo {*/
/*    transform: scale(1.06);*/
/*    filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.1);*/
/*}*/

.partner-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.partner-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.48);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.8;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Optional subtle hover glow */
.partner-card:hover .partner-role {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.partner-text-logo {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .partner-card {
        min-height: 220px;
        padding: 28px 16px 24px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .partner-logo-wrap {
        height: 80px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .partner-logo {
        max-height: 54px;
        max-width: 130px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .partner-card {
        min-height: 200px;
        padding: 24px 14px 22px;
    }

    .partner-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .partner-role {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }

    .partner-logo {
        max-height: 48px;
        max-width: 120px;
    }
    .px-5 {
    padding-right: 2rem !important;
    padding-left: 2rem !important;
}
}











/* ---------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   STANDARD ENTERPRISE CTA (FLAT & MINIMAL)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Pure black background for high contrast */
.bg-black {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
}

/* Sharp, flat button with zero gradients or shadows */
.btn-flat-standard {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #a100ff; /* Solid flat Accenture-style purple */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px 45px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0; /* Strict sharp corners */
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Clean, abrupt hover state (No bouncing, no glowing) */
.btn-flat-standard:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    transform: none; 
    box-shadow: none; 
}

/* Ensure the massive text scales down properly on phones */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #connect .display-3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        letter-spacing: -1px !important;
    }
    .pt-5 {
    padding-top: 1rem !important;
}
.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

}





/* ---------------------- */

/* Navbar */
.navbar-global {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    /*border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);*/
    /* min-height: 70px; */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.navbar-global.scrolled {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo img {
    max-height:70px;
    width: auto;
    padding: 8px 0px;
}

/* Nav */
.navbar-nav {
    /* gap: 14px; */
}

.navbar-nav .nav-item {
    position: static;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link,
.dropdown-toggle-custom {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 13px 10px !important;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    /* display: contents; */
    align-items: center;
    /* gap: 8px ; */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link i,
.dropdown-toggle-custom i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.85;
    padding: 1px 6px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.dropdown-toggle-custom:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Underline effect */
.dropdown-toggle-custom::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    transition: width 0.28s ease;
}

.mega-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-toggle-custom::after,
.dropdown-toggle-custom.active-menu::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after {
    width: calc(100% - 20px);
}

/* Right actions */
.header-actions {
    min-width: max-content;
}

.header-icon-link,
.header-country {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-icon-link:hover,
.header-country:hover {
    color: #d9b3ff;
}

/* =========================================
   MEGA MENU
========================================= */
.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 95%;
   
    width: 100%;
    background: #1c1c1c;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 999;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.mega-menu2{
top: 80%;
}

.mega-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    padding: 40px 0 40px;
}

.mega-title-row {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mega-home-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-home-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mega-arrow-box {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.mega-col-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mega-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mega-links li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mega-links li a {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.55;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mega-links li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* =========================================
   OPTIONAL OPEN STATE FOR CAREERS
   (remove if not needed)
========================================= */
.mega-menu-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    display: none; /* desktop hover will control it */
}

/* =========================================
   MOBILE MENU
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    body {
        padding-top: 76px;
    }

    .navbar-global {
        min-height: 76px;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        background: #0b0b0b;
        margin-top: 16px;
        padding: 20px 16px 24px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 0;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link,
    .dropdown-toggle-custom {
        padding: 14px 0 !important;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        font-size: 16px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }

    .dropdown-toggle-custom::after,
    .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .mega-menu {
        display: none;
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        background: transparent;
        border: 0;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
        display: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
        
        
    }

    .mega-dropdown.open-mobile .mega-menu {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .mega-menu-inner {
        padding: 10px 0 8px;
    }

    .mega-home-link {
        font-size: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .mega-col-title {
        margin-top: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .mega-links li a {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .header-actions {
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding-top: 18px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}



/* -------------------------------------- */

/* Main Dropdown Container */
.country-main-wrapper {
    background-color: #1a1a1a !important; /* Dark background */
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    min-width: 280px;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 10px !important;
}

/* Scrollable area */
.country-scroll-container {
    max-height: 450px; /* Adjust height to your preference */
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Individual Country Items */
.country-scroll-container .dropdown-item {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #333; /* The dark divider line */
    background: transparent;
}

.country-scroll-container .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #262626;
    color: #a100ff; /* Purple accent on hover */
}

/* CUSTOM SCROLLBAR STYLING */
/* 1. The Scrollbar Track (Background) */
.country-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px; /* Width of the scrollbar */
}

.country-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #121212; /* Darker track background */
}

/* 2. The Scrollbar Handle (The Purple Bar) */
.country-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #8a2be2; /* Neon Purple from your image */
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* 3. Handle on hover */
.country-scroll-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #a100ff; 
}

/* Remove default Bootstrap arrow icon */
.dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: none !important;
}
/* MOBILE RESPONSIVE TWEAKS (Under 992px) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .country-main-wrapper {
        position: static !important; /* Allows it to flow within the mobile nav */
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 15px !important;
        border: none;
    }

    .country-scroll-container {
        max-height: 250px; /* Shorter height for mobile screens */
    }

    .country-scroll-container .dropdown-item {
        padding: 12px 20px; /* Slightly smaller padding for touch */
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL DEVICES (Phones) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .header-actions {
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }
}




/* -----------  Hero anmation  3------------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   INTELLICOREX HERO BARS (ACCENTURE-STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* The main container for the bars */
.ix-hero-bars {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 35%; /* Adjust this to make the block wider or narrower */
    max-width: 450px; 
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1; /* Sits behind your z-2 text */
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Base styles for individual bars */
.ix-bar {
    flex: 1; /* Makes all bars equal width */
    height: 100%;
    transform-origin: top; /* Animates from the top down */
    transform: scaleY(0); /* Start hidden */
    animation: barDrop 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Color Palette & Staggered Animation Delays 
   Colors are based on deep purples to magenta, matching your logo
*/
.ix-bar:nth-child(1) { 
    background-color: #1a0026; /* Darkest */
    animation-delay: 0.2s; 
}
.ix-bar:nth-child(2) { 
    background-color: #33004d; 
    animation-delay: 0.35s; 
}
.ix-bar:nth-child(3) { 
    background-color: #550080; 
    animation-delay: 0.5s; 
}
.ix-bar:nth-child(4) { 
    background-color: #8c00cc; 
    animation-delay: 0.65s; 
}
.ix-bar:nth-child(5) { 
    background-color: #cc00ff; /* Lightest/Brightest */
    animation-delay: 0.8s; 
}

/* Drop-down Reveal Animation */
@keyframes barDrop {
    0% {
        transform: scaleY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   INTERACTIVE HOVER EFFECT
   ========================================= */
/* When hovering over the whole block, slightly shift the bars for a dynamic feel */
.ix-hero-bars:hover .ix-bar {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Add a slight ripple/staggered effect on hover */
.ix-hero-bars:hover .ix-bar:nth-child(odd) {
    transform: scaleY(0.96);
}
.ix-hero-bars:hover .ix-bar:nth-child(even) {
    transform: scaleY(0.92);
}

/* Responsiveness: Hide or shrink on smaller screens so text isn't covered */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ix-hero-bars {
        width: 20%;
        opacity: 0.3; /* Make it subtle on tablets */
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ix-hero-bars {
        display: none; /* Hide entirely on mobile to save space */
    }
}

/* --------------------------------- */

/* -------------Hero animation 4 ------------------- */

/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 1: AMBIENT CLOUD CORE
   ========================================================================== */
.ix-ambient-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1; /* Behind your text */
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none; /* So it doesn't block clicks */
}

/* The Glowing Orbs */
.ix-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px); /* Creates the soft glow effect */
    opacity: 0.6;
    animation: floatOrb 10s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

/* Magenta/Pink Orb */
.ix-orb-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #ff007f; /* IntelliCoreX Pink */
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

/* Deep Purple Orb */
.ix-orb-2 {
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: #4a00e0; 
    bottom: -20%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-delay: -3s;
    animation-duration: 12s;
}

/* Violet/Blue Orb */
.ix-orb-3 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: #8e2de2;
    top: 30%;
    right: 25%;
    animation-delay: -5s;
    animation-duration: 8s;
}

/* Smooth Floating Animation */
@keyframes floatOrb {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: translate(20px, -50px) scale(0.9); }
}

/* Optional Tech Grid Overlay over the glow */
.ix-tech-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 30px 30px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at right, black, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at right, black, transparent 80%);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ix-ambient-container { width: 100%; opacity: 0.4; } }

/* --------------------------- */

/* ------------Hero animation 5 ---------------- */

/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 2: ISOMETRIC DATA LAYERS
   ========================================================================== */
.ix-isometric-stack {
  

    position: absolute;
   top: 73%;
    right: -4%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 450px;
    height: 500px;
    z-index: 1;
    perspective: 1000px; 
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ix-layer {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    
    transform: rotateX(60deg) rotateZ(-45deg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.1) 0%, rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.1) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    box-shadow: -15px 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
                inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2);
    animation: hoverLayer 4s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}


.ix-layer-1 {
    top: 0px;
    left: 80px;
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.8); 
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.ix-layer-2 {
    top: 60px;
    left: 40px;
    border-color: rgba(142, 45, 226, 0.6); 
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.ix-layer-3 {
    top: 120px;
    left: 0px;
    border-color: rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.4); 
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes hoverLayer {
    0% { transform: rotateX(60deg) rotateZ(-45deg) translateZ(0px); }
    100% { transform: rotateX(60deg) rotateZ(-45deg) translateZ(30px); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ix-isometric-stack { right: -5%; opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.7) translateY(-50%); } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ix-isometric-stack { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------- */

/* ------------Hero animation 6 ---------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 3: ORBITING CLOUD ECOSYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.ix-orbit-system {
       position: absolute;
    top: 68%;
    right: 2%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotateX(60deg) rotateY(-10deg);
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    z-index: 1;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ix-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3); /* Brand Pink */
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    animation: spinRing linear infinite;
}

/* Three different sized rings */
.ix-ring-1 { width: 150px; height: 150px; animation-duration: 8s; border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6); }
.ix-ring-2 { width: 280px; height: 280px; animation-duration: 15s; border-color: rgba(142, 45, 226, 0.4); animation-direction: reverse; }
.ix-ring-3 { width: 400px; height: 400px; animation-duration: 25s; border-color: rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.3); }

/* Orbiting Data Dots */
.ix-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #ff007f;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px 5px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6);
}

.ix-ring-2 .ix-dot { background: #8e2de2; box-shadow: 0 0 15px 5px rgba(142, 45, 226, 0.6); }
.ix-ring-3 .ix-dot { background: #4a00e0; box-shadow: 0 0 15px 5px rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.6); }

/* Central Core Glow */
.ix-core-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,0,127,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulseCore 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes spinRing { 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotateZ(360deg); } }
@keyframes pulseCore { 0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; } 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5); opacity: 1; } }

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ix-orbit-system { right: -5%; transform: translateY(-50%) rotateX(60deg) rotateY(-10deg) scale(0.7); opacity: 0.4; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ix-orbit-system { display: none; } }


/* --------------------------------- */



/* ------------Hero animation 7 ---------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 4: HEXAGONAL HIVE
   ========================================================================== */
.ix-hex-cluster {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 4%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 350px;
    height: 400px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ix-hex {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 208px; /* Standard hex ratio */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2) 0%, rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.1) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    /* This clip-path magically creates a perfect hexagon shape out of a square div */
    clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
    animation: floatHex 6s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

/* Positioning them in a honeycomb pattern */
.ix-hex-1 { top: 40px; left: 115px; animation-delay: 0s; background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.15); }
.ix-hex-2 { top: 145px; left: 50px; animation-delay: 1s; background: rgba(142, 45, 226, 0.15); }
.ix-hex-3 { top: 145px; left: 180px; animation-delay: 2s; background: rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.15); }
.ix-hex-4 { top: 250px; left: 115px; animation-delay: 1.5s; background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.1); }

/* Floating and breathing animation */
@keyframes floatHex {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.6; box-shadow: inset 0 0 10px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05); opacity: 1; box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.6); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ix-hex-cluster { right: 0; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.6); opacity: 0.5; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ix-hex-cluster { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------- */


/* ------------Hero animation 8 ---------------- */
/* ==========================================================================
   OPTION 5: DATA PILLARS
   ========================================================================== */
.ix-data-pillars {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%; /* Anchors it to the bottom right of the hero */
    right: 5%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end; /* Pillars grow upwards */
    gap: 20px;
    height: 400px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate3d(1, -1, 0, 20deg); /* Slight 3D tilt */
}

.ix-pillar {
    width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.8) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 30px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.4);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    animation: pillarData 3s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

/* Stagger the heights and animation timings for an organic look */
.ix-p1 { height: 150px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ix-p2 { height: 280px; animation-delay: 0.4s; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74,0,224,0.1), rgba(142,45,226,0.8)); }
.ix-p3 { height: 350px; animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.ix-p4 { height: 200px; animation-delay: 0.2s; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(74,0,224,0.1), rgba(142,45,226,0.8)); }
.ix-p5 { height: 260px; animation-delay: 0.6s; }

/* The scaling up and down equalizer effect */
@keyframes pillarData {
    0% { transform: scaleY(0.4); opacity: 0.5; filter: brightness(0.5); }
    100% { transform: scaleY(1.1); opacity: 1; filter: brightness(1.2); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) { .ix-data-pillars { right: -5%; transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0.4; } }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ix-data-pillars { display: none; } }

/* --------------------------------- */
/* ===========Hero 9 ============================ */
.ix-diagonal-bars {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -100px;
    height: 100%;
    width: 40%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ix-dbar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 120%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0026, #cc00ff);
    transform: rotate(20deg) translateY(-120%);
    animation: diagSlide 1.2s ease forwards;
}

.ix-dbar:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ix-dbar:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.ix-dbar:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.ix-dbar:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes diagSlide {
    to {
        transform: rotate(20deg) translateY(0);
    }
}

.ix-diagonal-bars:hover .ix-dbar {
    filter: brightness(1.2);
}


/* ================hero10 ================== */
.ix-grid-glow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 35%;
    height: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ix-grid-glow span {
    background: #1a0026;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: glowPulse 2s infinite;
}

.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(5){ animation-delay: 1s; }
.ix-grid-glow span:nth-child(6){ animation-delay: 1.2s; }

@keyframes glowPulse {
    0% { opacity: 0; background:#1a0026; }
    50% { opacity: 1; background:#a100ff; }
    100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SWIPER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ensure Swiper container has room for pagination */
.services-swiper {
    padding-bottom: 50px; 
}

/* Make sure all cards are the same height within the slider */
.services-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto; 
}

.services-swiper .case-card {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px; /* Adjust based on your preferred height */
}

/* Custom Navigation Arrows */
.swiper-navigation-custom {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.swiper-button-prev-custom,
.swiper-button-next-custom {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.swiper-button-prev-custom:hover,
.swiper-button-next-custom:hover {
    background-color: #2B2B2B; /* IntelliCoreX Pink */
    border-color: #2B2B2B;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Custom Pagination Dots */
.services-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.3;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.services-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: #A100FF; /* IntelliCoreX Pink */
    opacity: 1;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px; /* Stretches the active dot into a pill shape */
}















/* ------------  footer design ---------------------- */

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER CHANGE ANIMATION (SCROLLING TEXT GRID)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-change-animation-col {
  /* Give it a fixed height or min-height to enable scrolling of contents */
  min-height: 400px; 
}

.footer-change-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0px; /* Adjust spacing between columns */
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -50px; /* Offset to the right to prevent cutoff */
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Mask image for fade effect at top and bottom */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 20%, black 80%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 20%, black 80%, transparent);
}

.change-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 0 0 auto; /* Prevent column shrinking */
  width: max-content;
}

.change-text {
  font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; /* Replace with your desired bold font */
  font-size: 8rem; /* Large font size for prominence */
  font-weight: 900; /* Super bold */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: transparent; /* Makes text transparent */
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); /* Set outline color and width */
  line-height: 0.95; /* Compact line height */
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* Space between words */
  white-space: nowrap; /* Prevent word wrap */
}

/* Optional: Make some columns have filled text, like the examples */
.change-col-5 .change-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
}

/* --- SCROLLING ANIMATIONS --- */

@keyframes scrollUp {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-50%); } /* Scroll up by half the total height for seamless loop with duplicate content */
}

@keyframes scrollDown {
  0% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Apply staggered animations and speeds */
.change-col-1 { animation: scrollUp 15s linear infinite; }
.change-col-2 { animation: scrollDown 18s linear infinite; }
.change-col-3 { animation: scrollUp 20s linear infinite; }
.change-col-4 { animation: scrollDown 22s linear infinite; }
.change-col-5 { animation: scrollUp 25s linear infinite; }




/* ==========  option 2================ */
.ix-brutalist-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 20%, black 80%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, black 20%, black 80%, transparent);
    transform: rotate(5deg); /* Slight tilt for a modern edge */
}
.ix-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.9;
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #ffffff;
}
.ix-col.outline span {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ff007f; /* Brand Pink */
}
.ix-col-up { animation: scrollUpText 12s linear infinite; }
.ix-col-down { animation: scrollDownText 14s linear infinite; }

@keyframes scrollUpText { 0% { transform: translateY(0); } 100% { transform: translateY(-50%); } }
@keyframes scrollDownText { 0% { transform: translateY(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateY(0); } }
/* ==================================== */


/* =============option 3========================== */
.ix-marquee-container {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
    opacity: 0.15; /* Subtle background effect */
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ix-marquee-band {
    width: 200%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ix-marquee-track {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ffffff;
    animation: marqueeScroll 20s linear infinite;
}
.ix-marquee-track.reverse {
    animation: marqueeScrollRev 25s linear infinite;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ff007f;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes marqueeScrollRev { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }
/* ============================================== */


/* ==============options4 =================== */
.ix-constellation {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ix-watermark {
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.85;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); /* Extremely faint */
    text-align: right;
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
}
.ix-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ff007f;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px 5px rgba(255,0,127,0.4);
    animation: floatNode 8s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.n-1 { top: 20%; left: 20%; background: #4a00e0; animation-delay: 0s; }
.n-2 { top: 60%; left: 80%; animation-delay: -2s; }
.n-3 { top: 80%; left: 30%; background: #ffffff; animation-delay: -4s; }
.n-4 { top: 30%; left: 70%; animation-delay: -6s; }

@keyframes floatNode {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.5); }
}
/* ======================================== */

/* -----------  footer design ---------------- */








/* ---------------footer design 2--------------------------- */
/* ==================option 1================================ */
.ix-diagonal-marquee {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: -100px; bottom: 0; left: -100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transform: rotate(-10deg); /* The diagonal tilt */
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ix-band {
    width: 200%;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ix-track {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    animation: scrollHLeft 25s linear infinite;
}
.ix-track.ix-reverse {
    animation: scrollHRight 30s linear infinite;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ff007f; /* IntelliCoreX Pink */
}
@keyframes scrollHLeft { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes scrollHRight { 0% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 100% { transform: translateX(0); } }

/* ========================================== */


/* ================options 2========================== */
.ix-horiz-wall {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: -50px; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Fades left and right edges */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 20%, black 80%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 20%, black 80%, transparent 100%);
}
.ix-wall-row {
    width: 200%;
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.ix-wall-row.outline {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.ix-track-left { animation: scrollHLeft 40s linear infinite; }
.ix-track-right { animation: scrollHRight 35s linear infinite; }
.highlight { -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px #ff007f !important; }
/* ========================================== */



/* ==============option 3============================ */
.ix-echo-text-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ix-echo-word {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform-origin: center;
}
.ix-echo-main {
    color: #ffffff; /* Solid white center word */
    -webkit-text-stroke: 0;
    z-index: 10;
}
/* The echoing layers */
.ix-echo-1 { animation: echoPulse 4s infinite linear; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ix-echo-2 { animation: echoPulse 4s infinite linear; animation-delay: 1s; }
.ix-echo-3 { animation: echoPulse 4s infinite linear; animation-delay: 2s; }
.ix-echo-4 { animation: echoPulse 4s infinite linear; animation-delay: 3s; }

@keyframes echoPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ff007f; }
    100% { transform: scale(3); opacity: 0; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0); }
}
/* ========================================== */

/* ================options 4========================== */
.ix-slice-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: crosshair;
}
.ix-slice-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}
/* The top and bottom halves of the word */
.ix-slice-top, .ix-slice-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.ix-slice-top {
    top: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 50%, 0 50%);
}
.ix-slice-bottom {
    top: 0;
    clip-path: polygon(0 50%, 100% 50%, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
/* The glowing text hidden behind */
.ix-slice-hidden {
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 8px;
    color: #ff007f;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    z-index: -1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}
/* Hover Interactions */
.ix-slice-container:hover .ix-slice-top { transform: translateY(-30px); }
.ix-slice-container:hover .ix-slice-bottom { transform: translateY(30px); }
.ix-slice-container:hover .ix-slice-hidden { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
/* ========================================== */


 /* ===================options 4========================  */
 .ix-module-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    width: 80%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.ix-module {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.ix-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.ix-module span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* The Hover State for individual modules */
.ix-module:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2) 0%, rgba(74, 0, 224, 0.2) 100%);
    border-color: #ff007f;
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}
.ix-module:hover .ix-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.2);
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px #ff007f;
}
.ix-module:hover span {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Dim the others when one is hovered */
.ix-module-grid:hover .ix-module:not(:hover) {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.95);
}
 /* ===========================================  */

/* --------------------------- */





/* ==========================================================================
   INTELLICOREX FOOTER ANIMATION (ACCENTURE STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */

.ix-ac-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px; 
    right: -20px; /* Bleeds slightly off the right edge */
    bottom: -50px; 
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px; /* Space between the columns */
    justify-content: flex-end;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none; /* Prevents text from interfering with clicks */
    /* Masks the top and bottom so text fades in and out smoothly */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 15%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 15%, black 85%, transparent 100%);
}

.ix-ac-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ix-ac-letters {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.ix-ac-letters span {
    /* Using Impact/Arial Black gives that massive, thick brutalist feel */
    font-family: "Arial Black", "Impact", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
    font-size: 7.8rem; /* The massive text size */
    /* font-weight: 700; */
    line-height: 0.7; /* Extremely tight vertical spacing */
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px; /* Space between each letter */
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- ANIMATIONS --- */

/* Scroll Up Configuration */
.ix-scroll-up .ix-ac-letters {
    animation: acScrollUp linear infinite;
    /* Duration is controlled by inline styles in the HTML for variety */
}

/* Scroll Down Configuration */
.ix-scroll-down .ix-ac-letters {
    animation: acScrollDown linear infinite;
}

/* Keyframes for seamless looping */
@keyframes acScrollUp {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    /* Moves exactly 50% up. Since the text is duplicated (10 letters total), 
       moving up by 5 letters resets it perfectly for an infinite loop */
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%); } 
}

@keyframes acScrollDown {
    /* Starts at the -50% position and moves down to 0 */
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Hover links styling for the left side of footer */
.hover-link {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.hover-link:hover {
    color: #ff007f !important;
}


@media (max-width: 748px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 8vw, 5rem);
    }
    .hero-section {
    min-height: 50vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}
main{
    overflow-x: hidden; 
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.min-vh-85 {
    margin-top: -11px;
}
.btn-accenture, .btn-outline-custom, .btn-outline-small {
   
    font-weight: 400;

    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    
}
.py-4 {
    padding-top: 0.8rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
}
    .section-padding {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
.section-title, .story-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.0;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.story-reveal-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    padding-top: 33px;
}
.story-reveal-section{
    display: none;
}
.testimonialSwiper .swiper-button-prev {
    top: 95%;
    left: 10px;
}
.testimonialSwiper .swiper-button-next {
   top: 95%;
    right: 10px;
}
    .testimonialSwiper .swiper-button-next {
        top: 95%;
        right: 0px;
        left: 70px;
    }
.swiper-navigation-custom {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    display: none;
}
.partner-card {
        min-height: 100px;
        padding: 15px 14px 15px;
    }
        .navbar-nav .nav-link, .dropdown-toggle-custom {
        padding: 5px 0 !important;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
        font-size: 13px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }
    .header-country {
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
    .navbar-collapse {
        background: #0b0b0b;
        margin-top: 16px;
        padding: 12px 16px 12px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }
    .mega-arrow-box {
    width: 20px;
    height: 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--brand-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 9px;
}
    .mega-home-link {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .mt-4 {
    margin-top: 1.0rem !important;
}
    .mega-links li a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
  .mega-col-title {
        margin-top: -40px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .about-footer{
        width: 47%;
    }
     .p-5 {
    padding: 1rem !important;
}
    .global-stat-box {
        min-width: 40%;
    }
    .global-stats-wrap a{
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }

   

}

/* Base Mobile Styles (2 columns) */
.global-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* Creates exactly 2 equal columns */
    gap: 16px; /* Space between the cards */
}

/* Tablet Styles (3 columns) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .global-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

/* Desktop Styles (4 columns - adjust number if needed) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .global-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
        gap: 30px;
    }
}





















/* ----------------------------- */
/* ==========================================================
   GLOBAL PRESENCE - FINAL JS STICKY VERSION
========================================================== */

#global-presence {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

#global-presence .container {
    position: relative;
}

.global-presence-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* =========================================
   LEFT COLUMN
========================================= */
.global-left {
    width: 35%;
    position: relative;
    align-self: flex-start;
     flex-shrink: 0;
     min-height: 100%;
}
.global-left::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    height: 1px;
}

.global-sticky-box {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    /* transition: all 0.18s linear; */
     transition: none;
    will-change: transform, top, left, width;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    
}

/* Sticky scrolling state */
.global-sticky-box.is-fixed {
    position: fixed; 
    z-index: 20;
    margin: 0;
    top: 120px !important;
}

/* Sticky bottom stop state */
.global-sticky-box.is-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   RIGHT COLUMN
========================================= */
.global-right {
    width: 65%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.global-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* =========================================
   LEFT STATS
========================================= */
.global-stats-wrap {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.global-stat-box {
    min-width: 140px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.global-stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.global-stat-box h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.global-stat-box p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

/* =========================================
   PRESENCE CARDS
========================================= */
.presence-card {
    position: relative;
       background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95) 0%, rgba(20, 10, 35, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    min-height: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.presence-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.14), transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.35s ease;
}

.presence-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    /* border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.30); */
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.presence-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.presence-flag-wrap {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.presence-flag {
    width: 100%;
    height: 150px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.presence-region {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.18);
    color: #ff62b0;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.presence-country {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.presence-location-list {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    min-height: 40px;
}

.presence-location-list p {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.presence-location-list p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.presence-location-list i {
    color: #ff007f;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.presence-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.presence-footer span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.presence-footer p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================================
   BUTTON
========================================= */
.btn-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-purple) 0%, var(--brand-pink) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-gradient:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.22);
}


/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .global-left {
        width: 34%;
    }

    .global-right {
        width: 66%;
    }

    .presence-country {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .presence-flag {
        height: 140px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .global-presence-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .global-left,
    .global-right {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .global-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .global-sticky-box,
    .global-sticky-box.is-fixed,
    .global-sticky-box.is-bottom {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        bottom: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        z-index: auto !important;
    }

    .presence-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .presence-country {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .presence-flag {
        height: 135px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .global-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .global-stat-box {
        min-width: calc(50% - 8px);
        padding: 18px 18px;
    }

    .global-stat-box h3 {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .presence-country {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .presence-region {
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    .presence-flag {
        height: 130px;
    }

    .presence-location-list {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .global-stat-box {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .presence-card {
        padding: 16px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .presence-flag {
        height: 120px;
    }
}

.expertise-last{
   padding-top: 30px;
   justify-content: center;
}














/* Presence Grid Styling */
.presence-grid-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Matches border-dark-custom vibe */
   padding: 18px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 4px; /* Slight rounding for modern feel */
}

.presence-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(176, 93, 255, 0.30);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42);
}





.presence-grid-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto 0 0 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(176, 93, 255, 0.8), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}









.card-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.grid-flag {
    width: 55px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.region-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-custom);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.country-name {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.location-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.location-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-secondary-custom);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.location-list li i {
    color: var(--accent-color, #a100ff);
}

.max-w-400 {
    max-width: 400px;
}







/* Ensure the parent link acts as the anchor point */

.nav-item1.dropdown1.mega-dropdown1 {
    position: relative;
}

/* Update the specific Capabilities dropdown */
.mega-menu1 {
    width: 200px; /* Standard dropdown width */
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
   
    /* Overriding full-width properties */
    position: absolute;
  
    
}

/* Adjust the inner container for the smaller width */
.mega-menu1 .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 25px !important;
    padding-right: 25px !important;
}

.mega-menu1 .mega-menu-inner {
    padding: 0px 0;
}

/* Make the list take up the full available 320px */
.mega-menu1 .col-lg-5 {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Ensure the title and arrow-box scale down nicely */
.mega-menu1 .mega-home-link {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}


/* Update the existing overlay class */
.igc-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    
    /* BRAND GRADIENT OVERLAY */
    /* Transition: Deep Purple to Magenta at a 135-degree angle */
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0%,   /* Deep Indigo/Purple */
        rgba(212, 0, 120, 0.2) 100%  /* Logo Magenta/Pink */
    );
    
    /* Ensures the card content (text) sits above the gradient */
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Ensure content is readable and positioned correctly */
.igc-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits above the gradient */
}

/* Optional: Subtle hover effect to make the brand colors 'pop' more */
.insight-grid-card:hover .igc-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg, 
        rgba(90, 0, 150, 0.3) 0%, 
        rgba(230, 0, 130, 0.3) 100%
    );
}

.marquee-logo {
    height:93px; /* Adjust based on your design preference */
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 15px; /* Space between the logos */
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
.text-secondary-custom{
font-size: 13px;
}

}


/* ----------------------------------------- */

/* =============careers======================= */
/* ==========================================================================
   ENTERPRISE FORM STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.form-control::placeholder {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.form-control:focus {
    background-color: #000 !important;
    border-color: #a100ff !important; /* Brand purple */
    box-shadow: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* ================================================= */

/* ===============design 11=============================== */

.ix-wave-bars {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 35%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ix-wave-bars div {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0 5px;
    height: 20%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a0040, #cc00ff);
    animation: waveMove 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ix-wave-bars div:nth-child(1){ animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.ix-wave-bars div:nth-child(2){ animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.ix-wave-bars div:nth-child(3){ animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.ix-wave-bars div:nth-child(4){ animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.ix-wave-bars div:nth-child(5){ animation-delay: 0.5s; }

@keyframes waveMove {
    0%,100% { height: 20%; }
    50% { height: 100%; }
}

.ix-wave-bars div:hover {
    background: #ff00ff;
}
/* ============= design 12============================== */

.ix-scan-lines {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 30%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ix-scan-lines span {
    position: absolute;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #a100ff, transparent);
    animation: scanMove 3s linear infinite;
}

.ix-scan-lines span:nth-child(1){ left: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ix-scan-lines span:nth-child(2){ left: 50%; animation-delay: 1s; }
.ix-scan-lines span:nth-child(3){ left: 80%; animation-delay: 2s; }

@keyframes scanMove {
    0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(100%); }
}


/* =================design 13 -============================ */

.ix-digital-lines {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 35%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ix-digital-lines span {
    position: absolute;
    height: 1px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(161, 0, 255, 0.3);
    animation: lineMove 4s linear infinite;
}

.ix-digital-lines span:nth-child(1){ top: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.ix-digital-lines span:nth-child(2){ top: 40%; animation-delay: 1s; }
.ix-digital-lines span:nth-child(3){ top: 60%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.ix-digital-lines span:nth-child(4){ top: 80%; animation-delay: 3s; }

@keyframes lineMove {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

/* --------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    /* Ensure the menu is strictly hidden until toggled */
    .mega-menu {
        display: none !important;
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: #1c1c1c !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        padding: 0 15px 20px 15px !important;
    }

    /* The "Open" State */
    .mega-dropdown.is-open .mega-menu {
        display: block !important;
    }

    /* Rotate the arrow when open */
    .mega-dropdown.is-open .bi-chevron-down {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    
    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    }
}











.gallery-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.gallery-img img {
    height: 300px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}



/* ===== EVENT BANNER ===== */

.event-banner-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #0b0b0f;
}

/* BACKGROUND GRADIENT + IMAGE */
.event-banner-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /*background: */
    /*    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20,0,60,0.95) 0%, rgba(80,0,120,0.85) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 100%),*/
    /*    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540575467063-178a50c2df87?q=80&w=1920') center/cover no-repeat;*/
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(5 0 14 / 71%) 0%, rgb(0 0 0 / 74%) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 100%), url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1540575467063-178a50c2df87?q=80&w=1920) center / cover no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* TEXT */
.event-top-text {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.event-title {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* BUTTON */
.event-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff004c, #ff3d00);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.event-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 0, 76, 0.4);
}

/* RIGHT IMAGE */
.event-people-img {
    max-height: 331px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.event-people-img {
    max-height: 250px;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -222px;
    right: 0;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .event-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    .event-people-img {
        margin-top: 30px;
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: -86px;
    }
    .event-hero{
       min-height: 27vh !important;
    }
}

/* ------------------------ */


.mega-links li a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2.2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #ffffff); /* accenture-like purple */
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.mega-links li a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.mega-links li a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}


@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .display-1 {
        
        word-spacing: 5px !important;
    }
}