/* ==========================================================================
   DAKSHIN POLITICAL CONSULTANCY — OFFICIAL STYLESHEET
   Brand Palette: Deep Navy | Indian Emerald Green | Royal Gold | Warm Cream / White
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Primary & Accents */
  --color-navy-dark: #061325;
  --color-navy-primary: #0A1E3C;
  --color-navy-mid: #102A54;
  --color-navy-light: #1A3B6F;
  --color-navy-subtle: #F0F4F9;

  --color-green-primary: #0F763D;
  --color-green-accent: #138808;
  --color-green-light: #E8F5E9;
  --color-green-glow: rgba(15, 118, 61, 0.18);

  --color-gold-primary: #C9972C;
  --color-gold-accent: #E5B842;
  --color-gold-light: #FFF9E6;
  --color-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC85C 0%, #C9972C 50%, #9E741A 100%);
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.25);

  /* Backgrounds & Neutrals */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-tertiary: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-dark: #07152B;
  --bg-dark-card: #0D2240;

  /* Typography */
  --text-primary: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #F8FAFC;
  --text-light-muted: #94A3B8;

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Cinzel', Georgia, serif;

  /* Shadows & Elevations */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.22);
  --shadow-green: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 118, 61, 0.2);

  /* Borders & Radius */
  --border-subtle: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --border-light: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-gold: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.35);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 1000px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
}

/* Section Common */
.section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
}

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

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.6rem;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.section-badge.dark {
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.15);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.4);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-dark .section-title,
.experience-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle,
.experience-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.accent-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.accent-green {
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.35);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-mid);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-mid);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-green {
  background: var(--color-green-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

.btn-green:hover {
  background: #0d6334;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15, 118, 61, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.top-bar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.top-bar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-social a {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

/* Header & Navbar */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.1);
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  transition: padding var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.brand-name-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  background: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-menu-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL SECTION — PROFESSIONAL FULL-SCREEN & ADAPTIVE
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(520px, 55.76vw, 760px);
  min-height: 500px;
  max-height: 780px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* === SLIDE BASE === */
.carousel-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* === UNIFORM IMAGE SIZING ACROSS ALL SLIDES (Shows Full Image, No Zoom / No Cropping) === */
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.carousel-slide.slide-1 {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.carousel-slide.slide-1 {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-interactive-canvas {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1024 / 571;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.carousel-slide img,
.hero-master-full-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  filter: contrast(1.02) saturate(1.02);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-slide.slide-2 .slide-bg {
  background-position: center center;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.carousel-slide.slide-3 .slide-bg {
  background-position: center 25px;
  transform-origin: center top;
}

/* === GRADIENT OVERLAY === */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    110deg,
    rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.90) 0%,
    rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.70) 55%,
    rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.25) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* === SLIDE CONTENT WRAPPER === */
.slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 6%;
}

.slide-content-inner {
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* === BADGE === */
.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.55);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  padding: 0.38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* === SLIDE HEADING === */
.slide-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.13;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.slide-heading span {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

/* === SLIDE SUBTEXT === */
.slide-subtext {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* === SLIDE ACTION BUTTONS === */
.slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* === STATS ROW === */
.slide-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slide-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.slide-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.slide-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* === CAROUSEL CONTROLS === */
.carousel-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.75);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.carousel-prev { left: 1.25rem; }
.carousel-next { right: 1.25rem; }

.carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.45);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 38px;
  background: var(--color-gold-accent);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BOTTOM DATA OVERVIEW STRIP (4 Key Pillars from Image 0)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-overview-strip-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-overview-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.07);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-overview-strip:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.35);
}

.overview-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.overview-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.overview-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-navy-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.overview-item:hover .overview-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.overview-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.overview-text strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.overview-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.overview-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-overview-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .overview-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .overview-item {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .hero-overview-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO BRAND INTRODUCTION & CORE PILLARS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-intro-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-navy-dark) 0%, var(--color-navy-primary) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.hero-intro-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-intro-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-intro-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-intro-heading span {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-intro-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* 5 Core Pillars Banner */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-content-left .section-badge {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-navy-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.about-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-feature-icon {
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: var(--border-subtle);
}

.about-stat-box {
  text-align: left;
}

.about-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-stat-number span {
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* About Right Graphic Card */
.about-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy-primary) 0%, var(--color-navy-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-visual-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.about-badge-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(19, 136, 8, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-green-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #4ADE80;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-matrix {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.matrix-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.matrix-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.matrix-label i {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.matrix-value {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.about-guarantee {
  padding: 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION & MISSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.vm-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.vm-card.vision-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.vm-card.mission-card {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-green-primary);
}

.vm-icon-wrapper {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vision-card .vm-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.3);
}

.mission-card .vm-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-green-light);
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 61, 0.3);
}

.vm-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.vm-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CORE SERVICES SECTION (10 CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-intro-bar {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-navy-subtle);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-point-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

.service-point-bullet {
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-card-footer {
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-badge-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--color-navy-mid);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.team-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.team-rank-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.team-info {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.team-designation {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ELECTION EXPERIENCE — COMPACT INTERACTIVE MATRIX
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.experience-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.experience-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.election-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.election-tab {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.election-tab .tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 0.1rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.election-tab:hover {
  background: rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.election-tab.active {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.35);
}

.election-tab.active .tab-count {
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* Compact Cards Grid */
.election-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.election-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.election-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.election-card.featured-gold {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.12) 0%, var(--bg-dark-card) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.15);
}

.election-card.featured-green {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-green-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(15, 118, 61, 0.15) 0%, var(--bg-dark-card) 100%);
}

.election-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.election-year-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.election-year-pill.active-glow {
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.5);
}

.election-year-pill.green-pill {
  background: var(--color-green-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.election-cat-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.election-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.election-card-title i {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.election-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.42;
}

/* Compact Credentials Banner */
.org-credentials-banner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.org-credentials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.org-badges-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.org-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.org-badge:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & ENQUIRY FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-detail-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 151, 44, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-detail-content p,
.contact-detail-content a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.38;
}

.contact-phones-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-green-primary) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.phone-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Social Media Box */
.social-links-card {
  background: var(--color-navy-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.social-links-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.social-icons-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-gradient);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Map Embed */
.map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  height: 140px;
}

.map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* Form Container */
.form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1.2px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 30, 60, 0.08);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 60px;
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  display: block;
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
}

.form-feedback.error {
  display: block;
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand-col .brand-logo-img {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  height: 58px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-link-item a {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-link-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL / POPUP SUCCESS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 19, 37, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-top: 6px solid var(--color-green-primary);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-backdrop.show .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: var(--color-green-light);
  color: var(--color-green-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.modal-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (BREAKPOINTS)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu,
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .carousel-container {
    height: 60vw;
    min-height: 380px;
    max-height: 520px;
  }
  .slide-1-stage {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 5%;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .vision-mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .election-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-announcement-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .carousel-container {
    height: 56.25vw;
    min-height: 290px;
    max-height: 420px;
  }
  .slide-1-stage {
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .carousel-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .carousel-prev { left: 0.4rem; }
  .carousel-next { right: 0.4rem; }
  .carousel-dots {
    bottom: 0.4rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 5%;
  }
  .slide-stats {
    display: none;
  }
  .slide-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .slide-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .team-img-wrapper {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-contact-col {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .carousel-container {
    height: 56.25vw;
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 290px;
  }
  .slide-1-stage {
    padding: 0.15rem 0.25rem 0.9rem;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }
  .slide-subtext {
    display: none;
  }
  .carousel-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .carousel-prev { left: 0.25rem; }
  .carousel-next { right: 0.25rem; }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .election-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}