:root {
            --navy-blue: #0a2463;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --gold: #d4af37;
            --light-gold: #f4e9c9;
            --dark-navy: #051736;
            --light-navy: #1a3a7a;
            --gray-bg: #f8f9fa;
            --dark-gray: #333333;
            --font-primary: 'Jost', sans-serif;
        }

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

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-primary);
            color: var(--dark-gray);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }
                /* Remove default link styles globally */
a {
  color: inherit;           /* Keep the current text color */
  text-decoration: none;    /* Remove underline */
  transition: color 0.3s;   /* Optional: smooth hover if you want */
}

/* Optional: keep them same on hover, focus, active */
a:hover,
a:focus,
a:active {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

        /* Navbar Styles */
     /* Navbar Styles */
        .navbar {
            background-color: var(--navy-blue);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 0 5%;
            height: 80px;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .navbar-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .logo-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .logo-placeholder {
            width: 180px;
            height: 50px;
            background-color: var(--white);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--navy-blue);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            border-right: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .logo-placeholder span {
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .favicon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.favicon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.favicon img {
  height: 90px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}


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

        .nav-links li {
            margin-left: 30px;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            transition: color 0.3s;
            padding: 8px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .nav-links a.active {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .nav-links a.active::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .mobile-menu-btn {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
        }


        /* Page Header */
        .page-header {
            background-color: var(--navy-blue);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 120px 5% 80px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: -80px;
            padding-top: 160px;
        }

        .page-header h1 {
            font-size: 3rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .breadcrumb {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .breadcrumb li {
            margin: 0 5px;
        }

        .breadcrumb a {
            color: var(--gold);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .breadcrumb li:not(:last-child)::after {
            content: '/';
            margin-left: 10px;
            color: #aaa;
        }

        /* Section Styles */
        .section-title {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        .section-title h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--navy-blue);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-title h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .section-title p {
            color: #666;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        section {
            padding: 80px 5%;
        }

        .section-bg {
            background-color: var(--gray-bg);
        }

        /* About Content */
   /* =========================
   PREMIUM ABOUT INTRO (Navy theme)
   ========================= */

.about-intro{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 12% 18%, rgba(212,175,55,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% 25%, rgba(10,36,99,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #fbfbfd);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle gold line accent at top */
.about-intro::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  opacity: .9;
}

/* container spacing */
.about-intro .container{
  width: min(1150px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* layout */
.about-intro .about-content{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; /* text wider, card tighter */
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT: Text area styled like an elegant panel */
.about-intro .about-text{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(5,23,54,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
}

/* Headline */
.about-intro .about-text h2{
  color: var(--navy-blue);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.6vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Elegant gold underline */
.about-intro .about-text h2::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.about-intro .about-text p{
  color: rgba(17,24,39,0.78);
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Button: premium navy -> gold hover */
.about-intro .about-text .btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--navy-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,36,99,0.20);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.about-intro .about-text .btn:hover{
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #061632;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(212,175,55,0.28);
}

/* RIGHT: Elegant side card (image card) */
.about-intro .about-image{
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,36,99,0.95), rgba(5,23,54,0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(5,23,54,0.18);
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Gold glow highlight */
.about-intro .about-image::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: -40%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.35), transparent 55%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* top gold strip for premium */
.about-intro .about-image::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  z-index: 2;
}

/* image treatment */
.about-intro .about-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;         /* card height on desktop */
  object-fit: contain;   /* logo-friendly */
  object-position: center;
  padding: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), rgba(255,255,255,0.02));
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}

.about-intro .about-image:hover img{
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Small “badge” inside the card (no HTML changes) */
.about-intro .about-image{
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.about-intro .about-image::marker{ content:""; } /* harmless */

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about-intro .about-content{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .about-intro .about-image img{
    height: 280px;
  }
  .about-intro .about-text{
    padding: 26px 18px;
  }
}

        /* Vision & Mission */
      /* =========================
   PREMIUM MISSION / VISION (Navy theme)
   ========================= */

.mission-vision{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
}

/* Luxury divider feel on big screens */
@media (min-width: 992px){
  .mission-vision{
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

/* Shared card styling */
.mission-card,
.vision-card{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 42px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a2463 0%, #051736 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 90px rgba(5,23,54,0.28),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
}

/* Gold top bar accent */
.mission-card::before,
.vision-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Subtle glow orb */
.mission-card::after,
.vision-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 55%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Hover: premium lift */
.mission-card:hover,
.vision-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.28);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 120px rgba(5,23,54,0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

/* Content above glow */
.mission-card > *,
.vision-card > *{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Icon plate (gold glass) */
.mission-icon,
.vision-icon{
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.40), rgba(212,175,55,0.14));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.mission-card:hover .mission-icon,
.vision-card:hover .vision-icon{
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

/* Headings */
.mission-card h2,
.vision-card h2{
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Elegant underline */
.mission-card h2::after,
.vision-card h2::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  width: 78px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Paragraphs */
.mission-card p,
.vision-card p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .mission-vision{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .mission-card,
  .vision-card{
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .mission-card h2,
  .vision-card h2{
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}

        /* Founder Section */
      /* =========================
   FOUNDING PARTNER (Premium)
   Dark Navy background + light luxury card
   ========================= */

.team-premium{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 12% 18%, rgba(212,175,55,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #071a3b 0%, #051736 60%, #04112a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-premium::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  opacity:.95;
}

.team-premium .container{
  width: min(1150px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.team-header{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.team-premium .section-title{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.team-subtitle{
  max-width: 70ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* layout */
.team-premium .team-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
}

/* Luxury card (light) */
.premium-card{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 26px;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.94), rgba(248,249,252,0.92));
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.premium-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  pointer-events:none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Left: image */
.member-image{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px; /* passport-friendly */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.22), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,36,99,0.08), rgba(10,36,99,0.02));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 22px;
}

.member-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover; /* best for passport photo */
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(5,23,54,0.18);
}

/* Badge */
.member-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(10,36,99,0.92);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}
.member-badge span{
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right: content */
.member-info{
  padding: 34px 32px;
  color: rgba(17,24,39,0.86);
}

.member-name{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy-blue);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.member-position{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: rgba(10,36,99,0.86);
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.member-position::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0;
  bottom:0;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.member-bio{
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 1.04rem;
  color: rgba(17,24,39,0.78);
}

/* Highlights list */
.member-highlights{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.member-highlights li{
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(10,36,99,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.08);
  color: rgba(10,36,99,0.86);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.member-highlights i{
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Buttons */
.member-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

.btn-gold{
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #061632;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.40);
}

.btn-gold:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(212,175,55,0.30);
}

.btn-outline{
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,36,99,0.20);
}

.btn-outline:hover{
  background: rgba(10,36,99,0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* footer link */
.team-footer{
  text-align:center;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.team-link{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.team-link i{
  color: var(--gold);
}
.team-link:hover{
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .premium-card{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .member-image{
    min-height: 300px;
  }
  .member-info{
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .member-name{
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}
/* =========================
   CORE VALUES SWIPER (Premium)
   Section can be dark, cards navy
   ========================= */

.values-slider{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 12% 18%, rgba(212,175,55,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #071a3b 0%, #051736 60%, #04112a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.values-slider .section-title{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.values-slider .section-title::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width: 90px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Swiper spacing */
.valuesSwiper2{
  padding: 18px 0 40px;
}

/* Slide sizing */
.valuesSwiper2 .swiper-slide{
  height: auto;
  display:flex;
}

/* Navy premium card */
.navy-card{
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a2463 0%, #051736 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.40);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}

/* Gold top bar */
.navy-card::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
}

/* Glass shine */
.navy-card::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 60%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.navy-card > *{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.navy-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.30);
  box-shadow: 0 38px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.50);
}

/* Icon plate */
.navy-card .value-icon{
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;

  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.40), rgba(212,175,55,0.14));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
}

.navy-card h3{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

/* underline */
.navy-card h3::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:0; bottom:0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .95;
}

.navy-card p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.76);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pagination */
.valuesPagination2 .swiper-pagination-bullet{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.valuesPagination2 .swiper-pagination-bullet-active{
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}

    

/* =========================
   PREMIUM HISTORY / TIMELINE (Navy + Gold)
   ========================= */

.history{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 12% 18%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0), transparent 100%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 88% 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #071a3bd8 0%, #051736 55%, #04112aa5 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Gold top accent */
.history::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  opacity:.95;
}

/* Soft glow texture */
.history::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.10), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Title styling on dark */
.history .section-title{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.history .section-title::after{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  width: 95px;
  height: 4px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Timeline wrapper */
.timeline{
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 26px 0 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Main vertical gold line */
.timeline::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.15));
  border-radius: 99px;

  /* glow */
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px rgba(212,175,55,0.35),
    0 0 55px rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
}

/* Timeline item positioning */
.timeline-item{
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 44px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd){ left: 0; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even){ left: 50%; }

/* Marker = premium gold coin */
.timeline-marker{
  position:absolute;
  top: 22px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.45), rgba(212,175,55,0.95));
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.10),
    0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 22px rgba(212,175,55,0.28);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-marker{ right: -11px; }
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-marker{ left: -11px; }

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-marker{
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Card: glass navy with gold detail */
.timeline-content{
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  border-radius: 18px;

  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

  box-shadow:
    0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);

  transition: transform .30s ease, border-color .30s ease, box-shadow .30s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gold top bar in each card */
.timeline-content::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.25), var(--gold), rgba(212,175,55,0.25));
  opacity: .95;
}

/* subtle shine */
.timeline-content::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Hover */
.timeline-content:hover{
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.30);
  box-shadow:
    0 35px 95px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

/* Year badge */
.timeline-year{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.30);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Headline + text */
.timeline-content h3{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

.timeline-content p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-size: 1.03rem;
}

/* Mobile: single column timeline */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .timeline::before{
    left: 18px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .timeline-item{
    width: 100%;
    left: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 0 0 52px;
  }

  .timeline-marker{
    left: 7px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
}
 /* =========================
   PREMIUM CTA SECTION
   ========================= */

.cta{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 110px 5%;

  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 450px at 15% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.22), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(800px 420px at 85% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #071a3b 0%, #051736 55%, #04112a 100%);

  color: var(--white);
}

/* Gold accent line at the top */
.cta::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0;
  width:100%;
  height:4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.25),
    var(--gold),
    rgba(212,175,55,0.25)
  );
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Soft background glow */
.cta::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:-40%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, rgba(212,175,55,0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

/* Content container */
.cta .container{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Heading */
.cta h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* Subtitle */
.cta p{
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78);
}

/* CTA Button */
.cta .btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 16px 36px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.95),
    var(--gold)
  );

  color: #061632;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: .4px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 35px rgba(212,175,55,0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.45);

  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.cta .btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 55px rgba(212,175,55,0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--gold),
    rgba(212,175,55,0.95)
  );
}

/* Mobile refinement */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .cta{
    padding: 90px 6%;
  }
  .cta p{
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}


        /* Statistics */
        .stats-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .stat-item {
            padding: 30px 20px;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .stat-text {
            color: var(--navy-blue);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

       /* Footer */
        footer {
            background-color: #000;
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 70px 5% 30px;
        }

        .footer-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-logo .logo-placeholder {
            width: 200px;
            height: 60px;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
        }

        .footer-about p {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.829);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        .footer-links h3, .footer-contact h3 {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            color: var(--gold);
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .footer-links h3::after, .footer-contact h3::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 50px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
        }

        .footer-links ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color:white;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid #333;
            color: #aaa;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .contact-items {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            color: white;
        }

        .contact-items i {
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-right: 15px;
            margin-top: 5px;
            min-width: 20px;
        }

        .contact-items strong {
            color: var(--gold);
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
               /* WhatsApp Float */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  color: white;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}
 @media (max-width: 768px) {.whatsapp-float {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
}
.footer-favicon img {
  width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
    /*filter: brightness(0) invert(1);*/
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.footer-favicon:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .about-content, .vision-mission, .founder-content {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .page-header h1 {
                font-size: 2.8rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .navbar {
                height: 70px;
            }

            .mobile-menu-btn {
                display: block;
            }

            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 70px;
                left: 0;
                width: 100%;
                background-color: var(--navy-blue);
                flex-direction: column;
                padding: 20px 5%;
                transform: translateY(-100%);
                opacity: 0;
                visibility: hidden;
                transition: all 0.3s ease;
                box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
                z-index: 999;
            }

            .nav-links.active {
                transform: translateY(0);
                opacity: 1;
                visibility: visible;
            }

            .nav-links li {
                margin: 0 0 15px 0;
            }

            .page-header {
                padding: 100px 5% 60px;
                padding-top: 140px;
            }

            .page-header h1 {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }

            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

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

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .values-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .page-header h1 {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .section-title h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

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