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  #Index
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/* CSS Reset & Variables */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

:root {
    --primary: #E21B3C;
    --primary-hover: #C1122F;
    --text-dark: #0F172A;
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --footer-bg: #1e293b;
    ;
    /* Updated to match new theme */
}

body {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Header Navigation */
header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 72px;
    position: relative;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.logo span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.logo svg {
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

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

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.login-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.join-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background-color 0.2s, transform 0.1s;
}

.join-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#E2E8F0 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    padding: 60px 0 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-section h1 span {
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Search Hub */
.search-container {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
    display: flex;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.search-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    padding-left: 12px;
}

.search-wrapper input {
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.search-wrapper input::placeholder {
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.search-btn {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.stat-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Enhanced Project Categories Section */
.categories-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F1F5F9 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    background-size: 16px 16px, 100% 100%;
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.tab {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    user-select: none;
    white-space: normal;
    flex-shrink: 1;
}

.tab span {
    font-size: 11px;
    background-color: #F1F5F9;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: all 0.25s;
}

.tab:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background-color: #FFF5F5;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tab:hover span {
    background-color: #FFE4E6;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #FECDD3;
}

.tab.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.35);
}

.tab.active span {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tab-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-in-out forwards;
}

.tab-panel.active-panel {
    display: grid;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.categories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.category-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.category-card:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.category-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.category-img-wrapper img {
    width: auto;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-placeholder-svg {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.category-icon-box {
    background-color: #FFF5F5;
    color: var(--primary);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.category-header h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1E293B;
}

.category-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    margin-left: 13px;
}

.category-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}

.category-list li:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.flame-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-right: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-view-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: max-content;
}

.card-view-more:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.view-all-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.match-text {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.match-text a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 500;
}


/* ========================================= */
/* UPDATED CLIENT TESTIMONIALS SECTION       */
/* ========================================= */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #36454F, #001A40);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 38px;
}

.testimonials-section .section-subtitle {
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    /* Light grey block */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.client-avatar-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.client-avatar-img {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.client-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.client-info p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Testimonials */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ========================================= */
/* UPDATED FOOTER SECTION                    */
/* ========================================= */
footer {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #36454F, #001A40);
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand .logo {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
}

.footer-brand p {
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94A3B8;
    max-width: 300px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #112240;
    /* Lighter navy shade for contrast */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-col ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-col ul a {
    color: #94A3B8;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.newsletter-text {
    color: #94A3B8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background-color: #112240;
    border: 1px solid #1E293B;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}

/* Responsive Setup Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-container {
        position: relative;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 72px;
        padding-top: 14px;
        padding-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .logo { order: 1; }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        order: 2;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        order: 3;
        position: static;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: #FFFFFF;
        padding: 20px 0 12px 0;
        gap: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        margin-top: 16px;
        box-shadow: none;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        display: none;
        width: 100%;
        order: 4;
        position: static;
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: #FFFFFF;
        padding: 0 0 16px 0;
        gap: 12px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .nav-actions .join-btn,
    .nav-actions .login-btn {
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-active .nav-links,
    .mobile-nav-active .nav-actions {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 34px;
    }

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

    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* Related Blog Section */
.blog-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    /* Note: Ensure --border-color is defined in your :root */
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: transform 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Graphic Image Placeholder */
.blog-image-cover {
    height: 200px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #334155 100%);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.blog-card:nth-child(2) .blog-image-cover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
}

.blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-image-cover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #334155 0%, #475569 100%);
}

.blog-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    /* Ensure --text-dark is defined */
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    /* Ensure --text-muted is defined */
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-meta .dot-separator {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-title {
    color: var(--primary);
    /* Ensure --primary is defined */
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-read-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: color 0.15s, gap 0.15s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Blog Grid */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ========================================= */
/* PREMIUM CTA QUOTE SECTION                 */
/* ========================================= */
.cta-quote-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-quote-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-quote-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 60px;
    max-width: 1050px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-quote-content {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.cta-quote-title {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.cta-quote-title span {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.cta-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-left: -40px;
}

.cta-step {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 140px;
}

.cta-step .step-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-step:hover .step-icon {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.2);
}

.cta-step .step-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cta-step .step-text strong {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-quote-form-card {
    flex: 0.8;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cta-quote-form-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #0F172A;
    text-align: center;
}

.quote-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.quote-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #334155;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.quote-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.1);
}

.quote-form .input-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.quote-form .country-code {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-right: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quote-form .input-group input {
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    border-left: none;
}

.quote-form .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.1s;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.quote-form .submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cta-quote-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .cta-quote-content, .cta-quote-form-card {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-quote-form-card {
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-quote-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
}

/* ========================================= */
/* ========================================= */
/* PREMIUM WHY CHOOSE SECTION DESIGN         */
/* ========================================= */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 110px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    /* Differentiator: Soft premium gradient mixed with a high-end ambient brand glow */
    background:
        radial-gradient(50% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(226, 27, 60, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.why-choose-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.75px;
}

.why-choose-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #64748B;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    /* Balanced spacing */
}

/* Premium Card Treatment to make features "pop" off the new background */
.why-choose-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.why-choose-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.why-choose-icon-circle {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.why-choose-item:hover .why-choose-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Enhanced color badges using subtle matching background tints */
.why-choose-icon-circle.network-red {
    background-color: #FFF1F2;
    color: #E21B3C;
}

.why-choose-icon-circle.quality-blue {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    color: #1E293B;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.why-choose-icon-circle.secure-red {
    background-color: #FFF1F2;
    color: #E21B3C;
}

.why-choose-item-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-choose-item-text {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile responsive layout adjustment */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .why-choose-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
}