/* ============================================
   HOME PAGE COMPREHENSIVE ENHANCEMENTS
   - Header Button Alignment
   - Section Spacing
   - Quality Section Enhancement
   - Overall Readability & Style
   ============================================ */

/* ===========================================
   1. HEADER BUTTONS ALIGNMENT FIX
   Contact Us + Translation on Same Line
   =========================================== */

.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul li {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Language Select Styling */
.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul li select#langchange {
    padding: 8px 35px 8px 15px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23fff' d='M6 9L1 4h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 12px center;
}

.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul li select#langchange:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul li select#langchange option {
    background: #002b1b;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px;
}

/* Contact Us Button Styling */
.top-bar-area .btn-wrapper {
    margin: 0;
}

.top-bar-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.top-bar-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn::after {
    content: '→';
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.top-bar-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ===========================================
   HERO SLIDER HEIGHT TUNING
   Reduce the hero padding so the slider appears ~20% shorter
   =========================================== */

.header-slider-one .header-area {
    padding: 150px 0 130px;
    min-height: 420px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-slider-one .header-area {
        padding: 130px 0 110px;
        min-height: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .header-slider-one .header-area {
        padding: 80px 0 70px;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Responsive Alignment */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .top-bar-area .top-bar-inner .right-content ul li select#langchange {
        padding: 6px 30px 6px 12px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .top-bar-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn {
        padding: 8px 20px;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ===========================================
   2. ENHANCED SECTION SPACING & READABILITY
   =========================================== */

/* Global Section Spacing */
section,
.about-us-modern-section,
.what-we-cover,
.quality-area,
.counterup-area,
.case-study-area,
.testimonial-area,
.pricing-plan-area,
.brand-logo-area,
.blog-area {
    padding: 100px 0;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Consistent Section Gaps */
section + section,
.about-us-modern-section + .what-we-cover,
.what-we-cover + .quality-area,
.quality-area + .counterup-area,
.counterup-area + .case-study-area {
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Improved Typography for Readability */
body {
    line-height: 1.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.section-title h2 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Typography */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    section,
    .about-us-modern-section,
    .what-we-cover,
    .quality-area,
    .counterup-area {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }
    
    h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    h3 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    h4 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    section,
    .about-us-modern-section,
    .what-we-cover,
    .quality-area,
    .counterup-area {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    h3 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    h4 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* ===========================================
   3. QUALITY SECTION ULTRA-MODERN ENHANCEMENT
   "Photo of Our Quality" Section
   =========================================== */

.quality-area {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafb 0%, #e8f5f1 100%) !important;
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
}

/* Decorative Elements */
.quality-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.quality-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image Container Enhancement */
.quality-area .quality-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 650px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.quality-area .quality-img::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.2) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quality-area .quality-img:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.quality-area .quality-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.15);
}

/* Decorative Frame */
.quality-area .quality-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.quality-area .quality-img:hover::after {
    top: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
}

/* Content Enhancement */
.quality-area .quality-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 650px;
    padding: 60px;
}

.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper {
    max-width: 550px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Subtitle Styling */
.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    animation: subtle-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes subtle-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.4);
    }
}

/* Title Enhancement */
.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00d9a3, transparent);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Description Enhancement */
.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper > p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Feature List (if exists) */
.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 35px 0;
}

.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper ul li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.quality-area .quality-content-wrapper ul li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Button Enhancement - BIGGER SIZE */
.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn {
    padding: 20px 50px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 25px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3),
        0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 35px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.4),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.15);
}

.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn::after {
    content: '→';
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Stats/Numbers (if added) */
.quality-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.quality-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.quality-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.quality-stat-item .number {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #002b1b;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quality-stat-item .label {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Mobile Image Enhancement */
.quality-area .only-mobile-version-show {
    padding: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.quality-area .only-mobile-version-show img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Quality Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .quality-area {
        padding: 80px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-img {
        height: 500px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 0 30px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    
    .quality-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .quality-area {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-img {
        height: 400px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content-wrapper > p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .quality-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .quality-area .quality-img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .quality-content-wrapper .title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .quality-area .btn-wrapper .boxed-btn {
        padding: 14px 30px;
        font-size: 14px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ===========================================
   4. OVERALL WEBSITE STYLE IMPROVEMENTS
   =========================================== */

/* Enhanced Cards */
.single-what-we-cover-item,
.modern-card,
.feature-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.single-what-we-cover-item:hover,
.modern-card:hover,
.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* What We Do Hover Contrast */
.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item .content .title a,
.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item .content p {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.6);
}

.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item:hover .content .title a,
.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item:hover .content p {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item .icon i {
    color: #002b1b;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item:hover .icon i {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .what-we-cover .single-what-we-cover-item {
        padding: 25px;
    }
}

/* Button Consistency */
.boxed-btn,
.btn-primary {
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Smooth Scroll */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Container Max Width for Better Readability */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1320px;
    }
}

/* Improved Focus States for Accessibility */
a:focus,
button:focus,
select:focus,
input:focus {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Loading Animation for Images */
img {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

img:not([src]) {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* ===========================================
   5. CLIENT / BRAND LOGOS SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   Ultra-Modern Infinite Scroll Partner Showcase
   =========================================== */

.client-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafb 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8fafb 100%) !important;
    padding: 100px 0 60px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Background Elements */
.client-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Infinite Scroll Container */
.infinite-scroll-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* Fade edges for smooth appearance */
.infinite-scroll-wrapper::before,
.infinite-scroll-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.infinite-scroll-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f8fafb 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.infinite-scroll-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, #f8fafb 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Infinite Scroll Track */
.infinite-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    animation: infinite-scroll 40s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.infinite-scroll-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Infinite Scroll Animation */
@keyframes infinite-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Brand Logo Slide */
.brand-logo-slide {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 220px;
}

/* Brand Logo Card */
.brand-logo-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 140px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 217, 163, 0);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Title Enhancement */
.client-section .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.client-section .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.client-section .section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.client-section .section-title p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Client Area Enhancement */
.client-area {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Shine Effect on Hover */
.brand-logo-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.15) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    transition: left 0.7s ease;
}

.brand-logo-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Logo Image Styling */
.brand-logo-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(0.5);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

/* Hover Effects */
.brand-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fff9 100%);
}

.brand-logo-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Link Styling */
.brand-logo-card a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Speed Control Indicator (Optional) */
.scroll-speed-indicator {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.scroll-speed-indicator .speed-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.scroll-speed-indicator .speed-dot.active {
    width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 10px;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
}

/* Stats Row (Optional Addition) */
.client-stats-row {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 60px;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.1);
}

.client-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.client-stat-item .number {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.client-stat-item .number span {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

.client-stat-item .label {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Alternative animation speeds */
.infinite-scroll-track.speed-slow {
    animation-duration: 60s;
}

.infinite-scroll-track.speed-fast {
    animation-duration: 25s;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.client-trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.client-trust-badge i {
    color: #00d9a3;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.client-trust-badge span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #002b1b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .client-section {
        padding: 80px 0 50px !important;
    }
    
    .client-section .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-slide {
        width: 180px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card {
        padding: 30px 35px;
        height: 120px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card img {
        max-height: 60px;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-track {
        gap: 40px;
        animation-duration: 35s;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::before,
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::after {
        width: 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .client-section {
        padding: 60px 0 40px !important;
    }
    
    .client-section .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .client-section .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-slide {
        width: 160px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card {
        padding: 25px 30px;
        height: 110px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card img {
        max-height: 55px;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-track {
        gap: 30px;
        animation-duration: 30s;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::before,
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::after {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .client-section {
        padding: 50px 0 30px !important;
    }
    
    .client-section .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .client-section .section-title p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-slide {
        width: 140px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card {
        padding: 20px 25px;
        height: 100px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }
    
    .brand-logo-card img {
        max-height: 50px;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-track {
        gap: 20px;
        animation-duration: 25s;
    }
    
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::before,
    .infinite-scroll-wrapper::after {
        width: 40px;
    }
    
    .client-stat-item .number {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

/* ===========================================
   6. LATEST NEWS / BLOG SECTION - ULTRA MODERN
   Premium Card Design with Animations
   =========================================== */

.ultra-modern-blog-area {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafb 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Background */
.ultra-modern-blog-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section Header */
.ultra-blog-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.blog-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1), rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.1));
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    animation: float-badge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float-badge {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

.blog-badge i {
    color: #00d9a3;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.blog-badge span {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #002b1b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.ultra-blog-title {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ultra-blog-title .highlight {
    color: #00d9a3;
    position: relative;
}

.ultra-blog-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.2);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.ultra-blog-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Blog Grid */
.ultra-blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Blog Card */
.ultra-blog-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
}

/* Card Glow Effect */
.card-glow-effect {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .card-glow-effect {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Image Container */
.ultra-blog-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 25px 25px 0 0;
}

.ultra-blog-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .ultra-blog-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Image Overlay */
.image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0, 43, 27, 0) 0%,
        rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.7) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.read-more-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #002b1b;
    font-size: 20px;
    transform: scale(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .read-more-icon {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Category Badge */
.category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.category-badge a {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-badge a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004d31, #002b1b);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.4);
}

/* Date Badge */
.date-badge-modern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
}

.date-badge-modern .day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.date-badge-modern .month {
    display: block;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00d9a3;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Blog Content */
.ultra-blog-content {
    padding: 35px 30px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Meta Info */
.blog-meta-modern {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.blog-meta-modern .meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-meta-modern .meta-item i {
    color: #00d9a3;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Card Title */
.ultra-blog-card-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    min-height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ultra-blog-card-title a {
    color: #002b1b;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    line-clamp: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .ultra-blog-card-title a {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

/* Excerpt */
.ultra-blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Read More Link */
.ultra-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #002b1b;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
}

.ultra-read-more::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.ultra-read-more:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.ultra-read-more i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .ultra-read-more {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

.ultra-blog-card:hover .ultra-read-more i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Blog Footer */
.ultra-blog-footer {
    text-align: center;
}

.ultra-view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ultra-view-all-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.ultra-view-all-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.ultra-view-all-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 40px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.4),
        0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.15);
}

.ultra-view-all-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ultra-view-all-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ultra-modern-blog-area {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-title {
        font-size: 42px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-grid {
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-image {
        height: 280px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-card-title {
        font-size: 22px;
        min-height: 65px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ultra-modern-blog-area {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-header {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-title {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-image {
        height: 260px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-content {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-card-title {
        font-size: 20px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .blog-meta-modern {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .ultra-modern-blog-area {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-grid {
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-image {
        height: 240px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-content {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .ultra-blog-card-title {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    
    .ultra-view-all-btn {
        padding: 16px 35px;
        font-size: 14px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .date-badge-modern {
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }
    
    .date-badge-modern .day {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .top-bar-area,
    .navbar,
    .btn-wrapper,
    .social-icons {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===========================================
   5. COUNTER SECTION ENHANCEMENT (Statistics)
   =========================================== */

.counterup-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b 0%, #004d31 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

/* Animated Background Pattern */
.counterup-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Counter Card Enhancement */
.singler-counterup-item-01,
.single-counterup-01 {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 210px !important;
    min-width: 290px !important;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01::before,
.single-counterup-01::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01:hover::before,
.single-counterup-01:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01:hover,
.single-counterup-01:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.2);
}

/* Icon Styling */
.singler-counterup-item-01 .icon,
.single-counterup-01 .icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d9a3, #00b386);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.4),
        inset 0 -5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01 .icon::before,
.single-counterup-01 .icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    bottom: -5px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-ring 2s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.singler-counterup-item-01:hover .icon,
.single-counterup-01:hover .icon {
    transform: rotateY(360deg);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.6),
        inset 0 -5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.singler-counterup-item-01 .icon i,
.single-counterup-01 .icon i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Number Styling */
.singler-counterup-item-01 .count-wrap,
.single-counterup-01 .count-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01 .count-num,
.single-counterup-01 .count-num {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: inline-block;
}

.singler-counterup-item-01 .content .title,
.single-counterup-01 .content .title,
.singler-counterup-item-01 h4,
.single-counterup-01 h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.counterup-area .row {
    align-items: stretch;
}

.counterup-area .row > [class*='col-'] {
    display: flex;
}

.counterup-area .singler-counterup-item-01 .content {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ===========================================
   6. CASE STUDIES / PORTFOLIO SLIDER ENHANCEMENT
   =========================================== */

.case-study-area,
.portfolio-area {
    background: #f8fafb;
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

/* Section Title Enhancement */
.case-study-area .section-title h2,
.portfolio-area .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.case-study-area .section-title h2::after,
.portfolio-area .section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Case Study Card Enhancement */
.single-case-study-item,
.portfolio-item {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
}

.single-case-study-item:hover,
.portfolio-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.single-case-study-item .thumb,
.portfolio-item .thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.single-case-study-item .thumb::before,
.portfolio-item .thumb::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.8), rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.6));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.single-case-study-item:hover .thumb::before,
.portfolio-item:hover .thumb::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.single-case-study-item .thumb img,
.portfolio-item .thumb img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.single-case-study-item:hover .thumb img,
.portfolio-item:hover .thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Content Enhancement */
.single-case-study-item .content,
.portfolio-item .content {
    padding: 30px;
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.single-case-study-item .content .title,
.portfolio-item .content .title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.single-case-study-item:hover .content .title,
.portfolio-item:hover .content .title {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

.single-case-study-item .content p,
.portfolio-item .content p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Slider Navigation Enhancement */
.case-study-area .owl-nav button,
.portfolio-area .owl-nav button {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
}

.case-study-area .owl-nav button:hover,
.portfolio-area .owl-nav button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.5);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.8);
}

.case-study-area .owl-dots .owl-dot span,
.portfolio-area .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-area .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span,
.portfolio-area .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    width: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ===========================================
   7. TESTIMONIAL SLIDER ENHANCEMENT
   =========================================== */

.testimonial-area {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b 0%, #004d31 100%);
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Testimonial Card */
.single-testimonial-item,
.testimonial-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.single-testimonial-item:hover,
.testimonial-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.5);
}

/* Quote Icon */
.single-testimonial-item::before,
.testimonial-item::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 40px;
    font-size: 120px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.1);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

/* Testimonial Text */
.single-testimonial-item .description,
.testimonial-item .description,
.single-testimonial-item p,
.testimonial-item p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Author Section */
.single-testimonial-item .author-meta,
.testimonial-item .author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.single-testimonial-item .author-meta .thumb,
.testimonial-item .author-meta .thumb {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #00d9a3;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
}

.single-testimonial-item .author-meta .thumb img,
.testimonial-item .author-meta .thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.single-testimonial-item .author-meta .content .title,
.testimonial-item .author-meta .content .title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.single-testimonial-item .author-meta .content .designation,
.testimonial-item .author-meta .content .designation {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Rating Stars */
.single-testimonial-item .ratings,
.testimonial-item .ratings {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.single-testimonial-item .ratings i,
.testimonial-item .ratings i {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
}

/* ===========================================
   8. LATEST NEWS / BLOG SECTION ENHANCEMENT
   =========================================== */

.blog-area,
.latest-news-area {
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafb 100%);
    position: relative;
}

/* Section Header */
.blog-area .section-title,
.latest-news-area .section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.blog-area .section-title h2,
.latest-news-area .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-area .section-title h2::after,
.latest-news-area .section-title h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #002b1b, #00d9a3);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.blog-area .section-title p,
.latest-news-area .section-title p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Blog Card Enhancement */
.single-blog-grid-item,
.blog-item,
.news-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.single-blog-grid-item:hover,
.blog-item:hover,
.news-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 217, 163, 0.3);
}

/* Blog Image */
.single-blog-grid-item .thumb,
.blog-item .thumb,
.news-item .thumb {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 280px;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .thumb::before,
.blog-item .thumb::before,
.news-item .thumb::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.7) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.single-blog-grid-item:hover .thumb::before,
.blog-item:hover .thumb::before,
.news-item:hover .thumb::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .thumb img,
.blog-item .thumb img,
.news-item .thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.single-blog-grid-item:hover .thumb img,
.blog-item:hover .thumb img,
.news-item:hover .thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Category Badge */
.single-blog-grid-item .category-badge,
.blog-item .category-badge,
.news-item .category-badge,
.single-blog-grid-item .content .category,
.blog-item .content .category,
.news-item .content .category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002b1b, #004d31);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 43, 27, 0.3);
}

/* Date Badge */
.single-blog-grid-item .date-badge,
.blog-item .date-badge,
.news-item .date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .date-badge .day,
.blog-item .date-badge .day,
.news-item .date-badge .day {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #002b1b;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .date-badge .month,
.blog-item .date-badge .month,
.news-item .date-badge .month {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Blog Content */
.single-blog-grid-item .content,
.blog-item .content,
.news-item .content {
    padding: 35px 30px;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .title,
.blog-item .content .title,
.news-item .content .title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #002b1b;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.single-blog-grid-item:hover .content .title,
.blog-item:hover .content .title,
.news-item:hover .content .title {
    color: #00d9a3;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .title a,
.blog-item .content .title a,
.news-item .content .title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .excerpt,
.blog-item .content .excerpt,
.news-item .content .excerpt,
.single-blog-grid-item .content p,
.blog-item .content p,
.news-item .content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* Read More Link */
.single-blog-grid-item .content .read-more,
.blog-item .content .read-more,
.news-item .content .read-more,
.single-blog-grid-item .content .btn-wrapper a,
.blog-item .content .btn-wrapper a,
.news-item .content .btn-wrapper a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #002b1b;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .read-more:hover,
.blog-item .content .read-more:hover,
.news-item .content .read-more:hover,
.single-blog-grid-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover,
.blog-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover,
.news-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover {
    color: #00d9a3;
    gap: 15px;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .read-more i,
.blog-item .content .read-more i,
.news-item .content .read-more i,
.single-blog-grid-item .content .btn-wrapper a i,
.blog-item .content .btn-wrapper a i,
.news-item .content .btn-wrapper a i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .content .read-more:hover i,
.blog-item .content .read-more:hover i,
.news-item .content .read-more:hover i,
.single-blog-grid-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover i,
.blog-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover i,
.news-item .content .btn-wrapper a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Blog Meta Info */
.single-blog-grid-item .blog-meta,
.blog-item .blog-meta,
.news-item .blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .blog-meta .meta-item,
.blog-item .blog-meta .meta-item,
.news-item .blog-meta .meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.single-blog-grid-item .blog-meta .meta-item i,
.blog-item .blog-meta .meta-item i,
.news-item .blog-meta .meta-item i {
    color: #00d9a3;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Responsive Blog Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .blog-area,
    .latest-news-area {
        padding: 80px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .blog-area .section-title h2,
    .latest-news-area .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    
    .single-blog-grid-item .thumb,
    .blog-item .thumb,
    .news-item .thumb {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .blog-area,
    .latest-news-area {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
    
    .single-blog-grid-item .thumb,
    .blog-item .thumb,
    .news-item .thumb {
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .single-blog-grid-item .content .title,
    .blog-item .content .title,
    .news-item .content .title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
}