/* ==========================================================================
   QuickVikalp Modern Theme - Premium UI/UX Design System
   Version: 2.0
   Theme Colors: Navy Blue (#1A237E), Royal Blue (#1565C0), Sky Blue (#42A5F5), Gold (#D4A017)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Primary Colors - Logo Inspired (navy + royal blue + sky blue + gold) */
    --qv-navy: #1A237E;
    --qv-navy-dark: #0D1247;
    --qv-navy-light: #283593;
    --qv-royal: #1565C0;
    --qv-sky: #42A5F5;
    --qv-sky-glow: rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.4);
    --qv-light-blue: #90CAF9;

    /* Gold accent — logo Q diagonal slash */
    --qv-gold: #D4A017;
    --qv-gold-dark: #B8860B;
    --qv-gold-glow: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);

    /* Legacy cyan alias kept for any inline references */
    --qv-cyan: #42A5F5;
    --qv-cyan-glow: rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.4);

    /* Accent - Emerald Green */
    --qv-emerald: #10B981;
    --qv-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    --qv-emerald-dark: #059669;

    /* Gradients */
    --qv-gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A237E 0%, #1565C0 50%, #283593 100%);
    --qv-gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #42A5F5 0%, #D4A017 100%);
    --qv-gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D1247 0%, #1A237E 40%, #1565C0 100%);
    --qv-gradient-text: linear-gradient(90deg, #42A5F5, #D4A017, #90CAF9);
    --qv-gradient-glow: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);

    /* Glass Effects */
    --qv-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --qv-glass-bg-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    --qv-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    --qv-glass-blur: 20px;

    /* Shadows */
    --qv-shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --qv-shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --qv-shadow-lg: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    --qv-shadow-glow-cyan: 0 0 40px rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.3);
    --qv-shadow-glow-gold: 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
    --qv-shadow-glow-emerald: 0 0 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);

    /* Typography */
    --qv-font-display: 'Lato', sans-serif;
    --qv-font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    --qv-font-modern: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --qv-section-padding: 120px;
    --qv-container-gap: 80px;

    /* Transitions */
    --qv-transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --qv-transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --qv-transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);

    /* Border Radius */
    --qv-radius-sm: 8px;
    --qv-radius-md: 16px;
    --qv-radius-lg: 24px;
    --qv-radius-xl: 32px;
    --qv-radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Base Enhancements
   ========================================================================== */

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

/* Better body defaults */
body {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Selection color */
::selection {
    background: var(--qv-cyan);
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Modern Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

#gtco-main-nav {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    background: transparent;
}

#gtco-main-nav.scrolled {
    background: var(--qv-glass-bg-light);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--qv-glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--qv-glass-blur));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a {
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a:hover {
    color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-collapse {
    overflow: visible;
}

#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav .nav-item.ms-lg-3 .nav-contact-btn {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Tighter nav when the brand + tagline consume horizontal space (typical “cropped Contact Us” range) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    #gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        row-gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    #gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a.nav-link {
        padding-left: 8px !important;
        padding-right: 8px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    #gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav .nav-item.ms-lg-3 .nav-contact-btn {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        padding-right: 16px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
    }
}

/* Sections using .section-padding without .gtco-features (gtco-features already has 120px vertical padding in app.css) */
.section-padding:not(.gtco-features) {
    padding-top: var(--qv-section-padding);
    padding-bottom: var(--qv-section-padding);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Hero Section - Modern Premium Design
   ========================================================================== */

.gtco-banner-area {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-hero);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated Background Elements */
.gtco-banner-area::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 150%;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-glow);
    animation: float-slow 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gtco-banner-area::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    animation: float-slow 20s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes float-slow {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(30px, 30px) rotate(5deg);
    }
}

/* Floating Orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px);
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: orb-float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-orb-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--qv-cyan-glow);
    top: 10%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-orb-2 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: var(--qv-emerald-glow);
    bottom: 20%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes orb-float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

/* Hero Content */
.gtco-banner-area h1 {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gtco-banner-area h1 .text-quick {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gtco-banner-area h1 .text-vikalp {
    color: var(--qv-light-blue) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--qv-light-blue) !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gtco-banner-area p strong {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Modern CTA Button */
.btn-brand,
.gtco-banner-area a.btn-brand {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent) !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-full) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.btn-brand::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #42A5F5 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.btn-brand:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5);
}

.btn-brand:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-brand i,
.btn-brand .fa {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.btn-brand:hover i,
.btn-brand:hover .fa {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Hero CTAs — one primary action + ghost secondary (not every <a> in banner) */
.gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 26px !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-full) !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-secondary::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-footnote {
    margin: 1rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    max-width: 500px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-text-link {
    display: inline !important;
    background: none !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    font-size: inherit !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: var(--qv-light-blue) !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    text-transform: none !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-text-link::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-text-link:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.gtco-banner-area .hero-text-link .fa {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-row .btn-brand,
    .gtco-banner-area .hero-cta-row .hero-cta-secondary {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Hero Image */
.gtco-banner-area .discussion-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.gtco-banner-area .discussion-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Modern Cards - Glassmorphism
   ========================================================================== */

.glass-card {
    background: var(--qv-glass-bg-light);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--qv-glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--qv-glass-blur));
    border: 1px solid var(--qv-glass-border);
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-lg);
}

/* Enhanced Approach Cards */
.approach-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.approach-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.approach-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.15);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.approach-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.approach-item h4 {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Client Segment Cards */
.client-segments {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.segment {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.segment::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
}

.segment h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.segment h4 i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.segment p {
    color: #4a5568;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.segment ul {
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0;
    padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.segment ul li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.segment:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: -6px 16px 36px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.2);
}

/* Service Cards */
.service-detailed {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-detailed::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 2px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-detailed:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.15);
}

.service-detailed:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-detailed.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fbfe 0%, #fff 50%, #f0fdf4 100%);
    border: 2px solid #42A5F5;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}

/* Featured cards show border on hover like other cards */
.service-detailed.featured::after {
    opacity: 0;
}

.service-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-md);
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.service-detailed:hover .service-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Stats Section - Premium Design
   ========================================================================== */

.track-record-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary) !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .track-record-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .track-record-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.track-record-stats::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: stats-glow 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.track-record-stats::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    animation: stats-glow 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes stats-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(20px, -20px);
    }
}

.stat {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

.stat .number {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: number-glow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    line-height: 1.1;
    overflow: visible;
}

.stat .number.number--phrase {
    display: inline-block !important;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
    padding: 0 0.2em;
    animation: none;
    filter: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.45);
}

@keyframes number-glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5));
    }

    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.8));
    }
}

.stat .label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: none;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Why Choose Grid
   ========================================================================== */

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.reason {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.reason::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    z-index: 0;
}

.reason:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-lg);
}

.reason:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.03;
}

.reason h4 {
    color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.reason p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Case Studies - Premium Cards
   ========================================================================== */

#case-studies {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.case-study {
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.case-study:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.15);
}

.case-study-header {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-study-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.case-meta .industry-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-full);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.results-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.result-item {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg) !important;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff), var(--qv-gradient-accent) !important;
    background-origin: border-box !important;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box !important;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.result-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-md);
}

.result-number {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Team Section - Modern Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.gtco-testimonials .card {
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.gtco-testimonials .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
}

.gtco-testimonials .card .card-img-top {
    border: 4px solid transparent !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#fff, #fff), var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: content-box, border-box;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.gtco-testimonials .card:hover .card-img-top {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Tech Stack - Modern Grid
   ========================================================================== */

.technology .box {
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg) !important;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.technology .box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.technology .box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.technology .box:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.tech-tag {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fbfe 0%, #f0fdf4 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.3) !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.tech-tag:hover {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent) !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Footer - Modern Premium Redesign
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-custom {
    background: #020c1b !important;
    padding-top: 80px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #8892b0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.1);
}

/* In-page #contact fragment (footer CTA); clears fixed nav when opened as a scroll target */
#contact {
    scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

/* Background Glow Effects */
.footer-custom::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-custom::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Footer Brand Column */
#gtco-footer .footer-brand h4 {
    font-family: var(--qv-font-display) !important;
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    min-width: 300px;
}

#gtco-footer input,
#gtco-footer textarea {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

#gtco-footer input:focus,
#gtco-footer textarea:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: var(--qv-cyan) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Override global !important text classes for footer only */
#gtco-footer .footer-brand h4 .text-quick,
#gtco-footer .footer-brand h4 .text-vikalp {
    background: inherit !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    display: inline !important;
    /* Force inline to prevent stacking */
    float: none !important;
    clear: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    /* Remove any potential borders/underlines */
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer-brand .tagline {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 350px;
}

/* Navbar links: keep labels on one line; do not apply to .btn (Contact) or the row cannot fit */
#gtco-main-nav .navbar-nav li a.nav-link {
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* Social Icons */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.4);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Footer Links Column */
.footer-links h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--qv-font-modern);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

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

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--qv-cyan);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Footer CTA Card */
.footer-cta-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
}

.footer-cta-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-cta-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-full);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.footer-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Copyright Bar */
.footer-copyright {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-copyright span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .footer-brand,
    .footer-links,
    .footer-cta-card {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Buttons - Enhanced Styles
   ========================================================================== */

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary) !important;
    border: none !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--qv-navy) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    z-index: 0;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Scroll Animations
   ========================================================================== */

.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.fade-in-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.fade-in-left.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.fade-in-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.fade-in-right.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.scale-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
}

.scale-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Scroll to Top Button
   ========================================================================== */

.scroll-top-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.scroll-top-wrapper::before {
    content: '↑';
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
}

.scroll-top-wrapper.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-top-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Founder Quote Enhancement
   ========================================================================== */

.founder-quote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 100%) !important;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent !important;
    border-image: var(--qv-gradient-accent) 1 !important;
    border-radius: 0 var(--qv-radius-xl) var(--qv-radius-xl) 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-quote::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 30px;
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    opacity: 0.2;
    line-height: 1;
}

.founder-quote cite {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. CTA Section Enhancement
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-section {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary);
    padding: 4rem;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.cta-section h3 {
    color: #fff !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cta-section .btn-primary {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent) !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-secondary {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.cta-section .btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: #fff !important;
}

/* Case Studies CTA */
.case-studies-cta {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-studies-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.case-studies-cta h3,
.case-studies-cta p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.case-studies-cta .btn-primary {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent) !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark) !important;
    border: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Responsive Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .gtco-banner-area {
        padding-top: 100px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .gtco-banner-area h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    :root {
        --qv-section-padding: 80px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .track-record-stats {
        padding: 3rem 1.5rem !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .stat .number {
        font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    }

    .cta-section {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-orb {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .track-record-stats .stat .number {
        font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.5vw, 2rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.15;
        word-break: break-word;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }

    .track-record-stats .stat .label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Reduced Motion
   ========================================================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .fade-in-up,
    .fade-in-left,
    .fade-in-right,
    .scale-in {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Contact Modal - Premium Popup
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modal Overlay */
.contact-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 18, 71, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.contact-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Modal Container */
.contact-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 500px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 10001;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.contact-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

/* Modal Header */
.contact-modal-header {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-hero);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-modal-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -30%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-modal-header h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-modal-header p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Close Button */
.contact-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
    z-index: 3;
}

.contact-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Modal Body */
.contact-modal-body {
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem 2.5rem;
}

/* Form Inputs */
.contact-modal .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-md);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: var(--qv-font-body);
    background: #fafbff;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-modal .form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--qv-cyan);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.15);
}

.contact-modal .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.contact-modal textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Submit Button */
.contact-modal .modal-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-full);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.contact-modal .modal-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5);
}

.contact-modal .modal-submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.contact-modal .modal-submit-btn .fa {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.contact-modal .modal-submit-btn:hover .fa {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Contact Info in Modal */
.contact-modal-info {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-modal-info p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-modal-info a {
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
}

.contact-modal-info a:hover {
    color: var(--qv-cyan);
}

/* Floating Contact Button (always visible) */
.floating-contact-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--qv-navy-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    animation: pulse-contact 2s infinite;
}

.floating-contact-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.6);
}

@keyframes pulse-contact {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5);
    }
}

/* Success State */
.contact-modal .form-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.contact-modal .form-success i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.contact-modal .form-success h4 {
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-modal .form-success p {
    color: #666;
}

/* Responsive Modal */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .contact-modal {
        width: 95%;
        max-height: 95vh;
    }

    .contact-modal-header,
    .contact-modal-body {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .floating-contact-btn {
        bottom: calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
        right: calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px));
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Team, engagement & partner UX (aligned with Aarohii pass)
   ========================================================================== */

.qv-team-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.team-card {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    background: #fff;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.35);
}

.team-card__avatar {
    width: 112px;
    height: 112px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    border: 3px solid rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.12);
}

.team-card__name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}

.team-card__role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qv-sky);
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.team-card__bio {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-card__link {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.2);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-fast);
}

.team-card__link:hover {
    background: var(--qv-navy);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--qv-navy);
}

.qv-engagement-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.qv-engagement-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl);
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--qv-transition-smooth);
}

.qv-engagement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-md);
}

.qv-engagement-card--b {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #fff 0%, #fffbeb 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
}

.qv-engagement-card__badge {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.qv-engagement-card__badge--a {
    background: rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.12);
    color: #1565c0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(66, 165, 245, 0.35);
}

.qv-engagement-card__badge--b {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.15);
    color: #854d0e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

.qv-engagement-card__title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.qv-engagement-card__lead {
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-grow: 0;
}

.qv-engagement-card__list {
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.2rem;
    color: #334155;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.qv-engagement-card__list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.qv-engagement-card__cta {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Engagement card buttons — matched pair (not legacy btn-primary block) */
.qv-btn {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform var(--qv-transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--qv-transition-smooth), background var(--qv-transition-smooth), border-color var(--qv-transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: none !important;
}

.qv-btn::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.qv-btn--primary {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-primary) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-sm);
}

.qv-btn--primary:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-glow-cyan);
}

.qv-btn--ghost {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.28) !important;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.qv-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--qv-navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.qv-engagement-card--b .qv-btn--ghost {
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45) !important;
}

.qv-engagement-card--b .qv-btn--ghost:hover {
    background: var(--qv-gold-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--qv-gold-dark) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.qv-partner-band {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #e0f7fa 50%, #f8fafc 100%) !important;
    padding: 80px 0 !important;
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-xl);
}

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

.qv-partner-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: #334155;
}

.qv-partner-list li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
}

.qv-partner-aside {
    border-radius: var(--qv-radius-lg);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--qv-shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.08);
}

.qv-partner-aside__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.qv-cohort-meter {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.qv-cohort-meter__dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.15);
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.qv-cohort-meter__dot.is-open {
    background: var(--qv-gradient-accent);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(1, 230, 248, 0.5);
}

.qv-partner-aside__slots {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--qv-navy);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.qv-partner-aside__num {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    color: var(--qv-navy);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stat .number.number--phrase {
        font-size: 1.65rem !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Print Styles
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {

    .gtco-banner-area,
    .footer-custom,
    .scroll-top-wrapper {
        background: #fff !important;
    }

    * {
        color: #000 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
}