:root {
         --primary: #003366; 
        /*--primary: #3b82f6;*/
        /* --primary: #1D4ED8; */
        --primary-light: #006fb0;
         /* --primary-trn: #7995d3b7;  */
        --primary-light-trn: #004d99a1;
        --secondary: #00a896;
        --secondary-gold:#d3a64b;
        --accent: #0eb6f9;
        --light: #f8f9fa;
        --dark: #212529;
        --gray: #6c757d;
        --light-gray: #e9ecef;
        --border-radius: 0;
        --white: #ffffff;
        --black: #000000;
        --text-light: #718096;
        --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      }

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

      body {
        font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
        color: var(--dark);
        background-color: var(--white);
        line-height: 1.6;
        overflow-x: hidden;
        font-weight: 300;
      }

      h1,
      h2,
      h3,
      h4,
      h5,
      h6 {
        font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
        font-weight: 400;
        line-height: 1.2;
      }

      h1 .h1 {
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem)!important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }

      h2 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        position: relative;
      }

      h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3vw, 1.4rem)!important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }
      h4 {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
      }

      p {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
        line-height: 1.7;
      }

      .container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 2rem;
      }

      section {
        padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0;
      }

      .btn {
        /* extra added */

        display: inline-block;
        padding: clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1rem) clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
        background: var(--primary);
        color: var(--white);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
        text-decoration: none;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        border-radius: var(--border-radius);
        transition: var(--transition);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;
      }

      .btn:hover {
        background: var(--primary-light);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        /* color: white; */
      }

      .btn-secondary {
        background: var(--secondary);
      }

      .btn-secondary:hover {
        background: #008a77;
      }

      .btn-outline {
        background: transparent;
        border: 2px solid var(--primary);
        color: var(--primary);
      }

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

      .text-center {
        text-align: center;
      }

      .section-title {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
        max-width: 800px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
      }

      .section-title h2 {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        font-size: 2rem;
      }

      .section-title h2:after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -15px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 80px;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--primary);
      }

      /* Header Styles */
      header {
        background-color: var(--white);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        position: fixed;
        width: 100%;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
        padding: 1.2rem 0;
      }

      .header-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .logo {
        font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
        font-weight: 700;
        /* color: var(--primary); */
        background-image:radial-gradient(var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        z-index: 1001;
        display: inline-flex;
      }

      .logo span {
        /* color: var(--secondary); */
        /* background-image: linear-gradient(208deg, #bd8d35,#d1a148, #eac072); */
        background-image:radial-gradient(#eac072, #bd8d35);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      }

      .logo-img{
            width: 60px;
      }
      
      nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
      }

      nav ul {
        display: flex;
        list-style: none;
      }

      nav ul li {
        margin: 0 clamp(0.8rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
        position: relative;
      }

      nav ul li a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: color 0.3s;
        position: relative;
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
      }

      nav ul li a:after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--primary);
        transition: width 0.3s;
      }

      nav ul li a:hover {
        color: var(--primary);
      }

      nav ul li a:hover:after {
        width: 100%;
      }

      /* Dropdown Menu */
      .dropdown {
        position: relative;
      }

      .dropdown-content {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        background: var(--white);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        min-width: 240px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: var(--transition);
        z-index: 100;
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
      }

      .dropdown-content a {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
        display: block;
        transition: background 0.3s;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
      }

      .dropdown-content a:hover {
        background: var(--light);
        color: var(--primary);
      }

      .dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      .mobile-toggle {
        display: none;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 1001;
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        position: relative;
      }

      /* Mobile Menu Styles */
      .mobile-toggle .bar {
        position: absolute;
        height: 3px;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--primary);
        border-radius: 2px;
        left: 0;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .mobile-toggle .bar:nth-child(1) {
        top: 5px;
      }

      .mobile-toggle .bar:nth-child(2) {
        top: 13px;
      }

      .mobile-toggle .bar:nth-child(3) {
        top: 21px;
      }

      .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        top: 13px;
      }

      .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
      }

      .mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
        top: 13px;
      }

      /* Hero Section */
      .hero {
        position: relative;
        height: 100vh;
        min-height: 800px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-top: 0;
        padding-top: 0;
      }

      .hero-video {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        z-index: -1;
      }

      .hero-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        /* background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); */
        background: linear-gradient(85deg, rgb(255 255 255), #00000000 80%);
        z-index: 0;
      }

      .hero-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        color: var(--black);
        max-width: 800px;
        padding-top: 5rem;
      }

      .hero h1 {
        color: var(--black);
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
      }

      .hero p {
        font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
        color: rgba(49, 49, 49, 0.9);
        max-width: 700px;
      }

      .hero-btns {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        .logo {
          font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
          color: var(--light);
        }
        .logo span {
            color: var(--gray);
        } 
      }
      /* Services Section */
        /* Service Hero Section */
        .service-hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 70vh;
            min-height: 600px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
            color: var(--white);
        }
        
        .service-hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            max-width: 800px;
        }
        
        .service-hero h1 {
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .service-hero p {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            max-width: 700px;
        }
        
        .service-hero-btns {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .service-tagline {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--dark);
            padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

      .services {
        background-color: var(--light);
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;

      }
    .thumb-text {
      overflow: hidden;
      display: -webkit-box;
      -webkit-line-clamp: 2; /* number of lines to show */
              line-clamp: 2; 
      -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    }
    .services-container {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .services-slider {
          /* box-shadow: var(--shadow); */
          border-radius: 0.5rem;
        display: flex;
        width: 300%;
        transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
      }

      .service-slide {
        width: 33.333%;
        display: flex;
        padding: 0;
        background: var(--white);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        min-height: 500px;
      }

      .service-image {
        flex: 1;
        min-height: 500px;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
      }

      .service-content {
        flex: 1;
        padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .service-content h3{
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }
      
      .service-controls {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 3rem;
      }

      .service-dot {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--light-gray);
        margin: 0 8px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .service-dot.active {
        background: var(--primary);
        transform: scale(1.3);
      }

      /* Thinking Section */
      .thinking {
        background-color: var(--white);
      }

      .thinking-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
      }

      .featured-blog {
        background: var(--light);
        padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }


      .featured-blog h3{
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }

      .featured-blog:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
      }

      .featured-blog img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 300px;
        object-fit: cover;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        border-radius: 4px;
      }

      .blog-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .blog-item {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
        transition: var(--transition);
        align-content: stretch;
        align-items: center;
      }

      .blog-item:hover {
        transform: translateX(10px);
      }

      .blog-thumb {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
        border-radius: 4px;
      }

      .blog-content h4 {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }

      .blog-meta {
        color: var(--gray);
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      }

/** BLOG LISTING PAGE CSS START**/


        /* Bottom Sheet Styles */
        .bottom-sheet-overlay {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            z-index: 2000;
            display: none;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }

        .bottom-sheet-overlay.active {
            display: block;
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .bottom-sheet {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
            box-shadow: 0 -5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            z-index: 2001;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
            max-height: 90vh;
            overflow-y: auto;
        }

        .bottom-sheet.active {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .bottom-sheet-header {
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            background: var(--white);
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .bottom-sheet-header h3 {
            margin: 0;
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .close-bottom-sheet {
            background: none;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            color: var(--gray);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .close-bottom-sheet:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
            transform: rotate(90deg);
        }

        .bottom-sheet-content {
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .form-control {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
        }

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

        .form-submit-btn {
            width: 100%;
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }

        .success-message {
            display: none;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 2rem;
        }

        .success-message i {
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        /** Inner Pages CSS */
        .inner-hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 70vh;
            min-height: 600px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 80px;
            /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%); */
            color: var(--white);
            h1 {
                color: var(--white);
                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            }
            p {
                font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
                margin-bottom: 3rem;
                color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
                max-width: 700px;
            }
            .btn{
              box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgb(59 130 246 / 23%);
            }
            .btn-outline {
                background: transparent;
                border: 2px solid var(--white);
                color: var(--white);
            }
        }
        .inner-hero-overlay {
          position: absolute;
          top: 0;
          left: 0;
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
          /* background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); */
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light-trn) 100%);
          z-index: 0;
        }
        .btn-sec {
            margin-bottom: 30px !important;
            border-radius: 52.63px;
            border: 0.544px solid #83FF83;
            background: linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.43) -7.73%, rgba(29, 130, 29, 0.43) 17.86%, rgba(52, 232, 52, 0.43) 69.03%, rgba(142, 193, 142, 0.43) 94.62%);
            color: #FFF;
            font-family: "DM Sans";
            font-size: 18.148px;
            font-style: normal;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 100%;
        }
 /* Blog Hero Section */
        .blog-hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 50vh;
            min-height: 400px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 80px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
            color: var(--white);
        }
        
        .blog-hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            max-width: 800px;
        }
        
        .blog-hero h1 {
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .blog-hero p {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        /* Blog Listing Section */
        .blog-listing {
            background-color: var(--light);
            padding: 4rem 0;
        }
        
        .blog-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;
            gap: 3rem;
        }
        
        /* Blog Sidebar */
        .blog-sidebar {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            height: fit-content;
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
        }
        
        .sidebar-widget {
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }
        
        .sidebar-widget:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        
        .sidebar-widget h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--light-gray);
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        
        .filter-group {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .filter-group label {
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--dark);
        }
        
        .filter-select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--white);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        
        .filter-select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
        }
        
        .category-list {
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .category-list li {
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .category-list a {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--dark);
            transition: var(--transition);
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
        }
        
        .category-list a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }
        
        .category-count {
            background: var(--light-gray);
            color: var(--gray);
            padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .popular-posts {
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .popular-post {
            display: flex;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
        }
        
        .popular-post:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            padding-bottom: 0;
            border-bottom: none;
        }
        
        .popular-post-img {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-right: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        
        .popular-post-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .popular-post-content h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }
        
        .popular-post-content .post-meta {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--gray);
        }
        
        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }
        
        .newsletter-input {
            padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: 4px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
        }
        
        .newsletter-input:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }
        
        /* Blog Posts Grid */
        .blog-posts {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        
        .blog-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        
        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        }
        
        .blog-card-img {
            height: 220px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .blog-card-img img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        
        .blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        .blog-card-content {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .blog-card-category {
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        
        .blog-card-category.market-analysis {
            background: var(--secondary);
        }
        
        .blog-card-category.investment-strategy {
            background: #8a2be2;
        }
        
        .blog-card-category.risk-management {
            background: #ff6b6b;
        }
        
        .blog-card-category.fintech {
            background: #00cec9;
        }
        
        .blog-card-content h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }
        
        .blog-card-content p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--gray);
        }
        
        .blog-card-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            padding-top: 1rem;
        }
        
        .blog-card-author {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .blog-card .author-avatar {
            width: 30px;
            height: 30px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-right: 0.8rem;
            background: var(--light-gray);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        /* Pagination */
        .pagination {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-top: 4rem;
        }
        
        .pagination-list {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .pagination-item {
            margin: 0 0.3rem;
        }
        
        .pagination-link {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: 4px;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--dark);
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        
        .pagination-link:hover,
        .pagination-link.active {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }
        
/** END BLOG LISTING CSS **/


        /* Blog Detail Styles */
        .blog-detail {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
            margin: 125px 0;
        }
        
        /* .blog-content {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        } */
        
        .blog-header {
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        
        .blog-title {
            font-size: 32px;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            line-height: 1.3;
        }
        
        .blog-meta {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        
        .meta-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-right: 20px;
        }
        
        .meta-item i {
            margin-right: 5px;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .blog-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 400px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        
        .blog-body {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        
        .blog-body h2 {
            color: var(--primary);
            margin: 25px 0 15px;
        }
        
        .blog-body p {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .blog-body ul, .blog-body ol {
            margin-left: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            list-style: circle;
        }
        
        .blog-body blockquote {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
            padding-left: 20px;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            background: #f5faff;
            margin: 20px 0;
            font-style: italic;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }
        
        /* Author Card */
        .author-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 25px;
            margin-top: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border-top: 3px solid var(--accent);
        }
        
        .author-header {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .author-avatar {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            object-fit: cover;
            margin-right: 15px;
            border: 2px solid var(--gray);
        }
        
        .author-info h3 {
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        
        .author-title {
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        
        .author-bio {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        
        .author-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        
        .author-social a {
            color: var(--text-light);
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }
        
        .author-social a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        /* Sidebar */
        .sidebar {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 30px;
        }
        
        .sidebar-widget {
            background: var(--light);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 25px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }
        
        .widget-title {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray);
        }
        
        .category-list {
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .category-list li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .category-list a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text);
            transition: color 0.3s;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }
        
        .category-list a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        /* .category-count {
            background: var(--gray);
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding: 2px 8px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 12px;
        } */
        
        .popular-posts .post {
            display: flex;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray);
        }
        
        .popular-posts .post:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
            padding-bottom: 0;
            border-bottom: none;
        }
        
        .post-image {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 5px;
            margin-right: 15px;
        }
        
        .post-content h4 {
            font-size: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        
        .post-content a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text);
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }
        
        .post-content a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .post-meta {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }
        
        /* Recommended Blogs */
        .recommended-blogs {
            margin: 50px 0;
        }
        
        /* .section-title {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 24px;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
            display: inline-block;
        } */
        
        .blogs-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
            gap: 25px;
        }
        
        .blog-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
        }
        
        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .card-image {
            width: 100%;
            height: 180px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }
        
        .card-content {
            padding: 20px;
        }
        
        .card-title {
            font-size: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .card-title a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--primary);
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }
        
        .card-title a:hover {
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .card-excerpt {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .card-meta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            font-size: 12px;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }
        /** ABOUT US PAGE CSS START **/
        .about-hero {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        
        .form-card-above {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 30px;
            z-index: 10;
            margin-top: -208px;
            box-shadow: 0 31px 30px rgb(14 26 70 / 10%);
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }
         /* Our Story Section */
        .our-story {
            background: white;
        }
        
        .story-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .story-text h3 {
            font-size: 24px;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .story-text p {
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            /* color: var(--text-light); */
        }
        
        .story-image {
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }
        
        .story-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.5s;
        }
        
        .story-image:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        /* Mission & Values */
        .mission-values {
            background: var(--light);
        }
        
        .mission-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 50px;
        }
        
        .mission-card, .values-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }
        
        .mission-card:hover, .values-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
        
        .mission-card h3, .values-card h3 {
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 22px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .mission-card h3 i, .values-card h3 i {
            margin-right: 10px;
            color: var(--accent);
        }
        
        .values-list {
            list-style: none;
        }
        
        .values-list li {
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            padding-left: 30px;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .values-list li:before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            top: 8px;
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }
        /** ABOUT US PAGE CSS END **/

        /* Service Overview Section */
        .service-overview {
            background-color: var(--light);
        }
        
        .overview-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
            align-items: center;
        }
        
        .overview-image {
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            height: 500px;
        }
        
        .overview-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            display: block;
        }
        
        .overview-features {
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }
        
        .feature-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        
        .feature-icon {
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-right: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* How It Works Section */
        .how-it-works {
            background-color: var(--white);
        }
        
        .steps-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        
        .step-card {
            background: var(--light);
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .step-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            background: var(--white);
        }
        
        .step-number {
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--white);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        
        .step-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Benefits Section */
        .benefits {
            background-color: var(--light);
        }
        
        .benefits-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        
        .benefit-card {
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }
        
        .benefit-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }
        
        .benefit-icon {
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Comparison Section */
        .comparison {
            background-color: var(--white);
        }
        
        .comparison-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
        }
        
        .comparison-card {
            background: var(--light);
            padding: 3rem;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        }
        
        .comparison-card.featured {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
            color: var(--white);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        
        .comparison-card.featured .btn {
            background: var(--accent);
            color: var(--dark);
        }
        
        .comparison-card.featured .btn:hover {
            background: #e6b908;
        }
        
        .comparison-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
        }
        
        .comparison-card.featured .comparison-header {
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
        }
        
        .comparison-features {
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }
        
        .comparison-feature {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        
        .comparison-feature i {
            margin-right: 1rem;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }
        
        .comparison-card.featured .comparison-feature i {
            color: var(--accent);
        }


      /* Careers Section */
      .careers {
        background: linear-gradient(
          to right,
          var(--primary),
          var(--primary-light)
        );
        color: var(--white);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .careers:before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553877522-43269d4ea984?ixlib=rb-4.0.3&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80")
          no-repeat center center/cover;
        opacity: 0.1;
      }

      .team-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }

      .team-member {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        height: 300px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      }

      .team-member:nth-child(1) {
        grid-column: span 2;
        height: 400px;
      }

      .team-member:nth-child(3) {
        grid-row: span 2;
        height: 620px;
      }

      .team-member:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 2;
        height: 350px;
      }

      .team-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .team-member:hover .team-image {
        transform: scale(1.05);
      }

      .member-info {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.9);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 1.5rem;
        transform: translateY(100%);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .team-member:hover .member-info {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      /* Stats Section */
      .stats {
        background-color: var(--white);
      }

      .stats-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .stat-item {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 2.8rem 2rem;
        background: var(--light);
        border-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        cursor: pointer;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .stat-item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          120deg,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
          transparent 70%
        );
        transition: all 0.5s ease;
        z-index: 1;
      }

      .stat-item:hover::before {
        left: 100%;
      }

      .stat-item:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
        background-color: #6674f5;
        color: #fff;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(102, 116, 245, 0.4);
      }

        /* FAQ Section */
        .faq {
            background-color: var(--light);
        }
        
        .faq-container {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .faq-item {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
            border-radius: 8px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .faq-question {
            padding: 1.5rem;
            background: var(--white);
            cursor: pointer;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }
        
        .faq-question:hover {
            background: var(--light-gray);
        }
        
        .faq-answer {
            padding: 0 1.5rem;
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
            padding: 1.5rem;
            max-height: 500px;
        }
        
        .faq-item.active .faq-question i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

      /* Animated value */
      .stat-value {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1e293b;
        transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        animation: fadeUp 1s ease forwards;
      }

      .stat-item:hover .stat-value {
        color: #fff;
        transform: scale(1.1);
      }

      /* Label styling */
      .stat-label {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        color: #475569;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 2;
        position: relative;
      }

      .stat-item:hover .stat-label {
        color: #e2e8f0;
      }

      @keyframes ping {
          75%,to {
              transform: scale(2);
              opacity: 0
          }
      }

      .animate-ping {
          animation: ping 1s cubic-bezier(0,0,.2,1) infinite
      }

      /* Subtle pop animation */
      @keyframes fadeUp {
        0% {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
      }

      /* Opportunity Section */
      .opportunity {
        background: linear-gradient(#0e4fb1e8, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85)), url(/assets/img/stock-trading.gif) no-repeat center center / cover;
        /* background: linear-gradient( rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.85), rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85)), url("/assets/img/stock-trading.gif") no-repeat center center/cover; */
        color: var(--white);
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        padding: 100px 20px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      /* Floating soft background glow animation */
      .opportunity::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            circle at 30% 40%,
            rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15),
            transparent 60%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            circle at 70% 60%,
            rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1),
            transparent 70%
          );
        animation: floatGlow 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        z-index: 0;
        opacity: 0.7;
      }

      @keyframes floatGlow {
        0% {
          transform: translateY(0px);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateY(-25px);
        }
      }

      .opportunity-content {
        max-width: 800px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      }

      .opportunity-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #60a5fa, #93c5fd);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        animation: glowText 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      }

      .opportunity-content p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: #cbd5e1;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        animation: fadeIn 1.6s ease;
      }

      /* Primary Button */
      .roundbtn, .opportunity-content .btn {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
        color: white;
        font-weight: 600;
        border-radius: 50px;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
        position: relative;
        border-color: #60a5fa;
        background: transparent;
        border: 1px solid blue;
        border-color: #2563eb;
        /* overflow: hidden; */
      }
      .roundbtn{
        background: var(--primary);
        color: var(--white);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
        border-radius: 0px;
        margin-top: 0rem;

      }

     .roundbtn:hover, .opportunity-content .btn:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
      }

      .roundbtn::after, .opportunity-content .btn::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 20%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          120deg,
          transparent,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
          transparent
        );
        transform: skewX(-25deg);
        transition: 0.6s;
      }

      .roundbtn:hover::after, .opportunity-content .btn:hover::after {
        left: 30%;
      }

      .roundbtn:hover, .opportunity-content .btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
      }

      /* Deadline Tag — turned into sleek info tag */
      .deadline {
        display: inline-block;
        background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
        color: #93c5fd;
        padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
        margin-top: 2.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        border-radius: 50px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        animation: fadeIn 2s ease;
      }

      /* ===== Animations ===== */
      @keyframes fadeUp {
        0% {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(40px);
        }
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
      }

      @keyframes fadeIn {
        0% {
          opacity: 0;
        }
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
        }
      }

      @keyframes glowText {
        0% {
          text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
        }
        100% {
          text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.7);
        }
      }

    
      /* Firm Section */
      .firm {
        background-color: var(--light);
      }

      .firm-content {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
        align-items: center;
      }

      .firm-image {
        border-radius: 8px;
        overflow: hidden;
        /* box-shadow: var(--shadow); */
        height: 500px;
      }

      .firm-image img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
      }

      .firm-values {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
      }

      .firm-value {
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .firm-value:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        background: #60a5fa;
        cursor: pointer;
      }

      .firm-value:hover i {
        color: var(--white);
      }

      .firm-value i {
        font-size: 2rem;
        color: var(--primary);
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
      }

      /* Testimonials Section */
      .testimonials {
        background-color: var(--white);
      }

      .testimonial-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .testimonial-card {
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: var(--transition);
        border: 1px solid var(--light-gray);
      }

      .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) {
        grid-row: span 2;
      }

      .testimonial-card:nth-child(4) {
        grid-column: span 2;
      }
      .testimonial-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 2;
      }

      .testimonial-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      }

      .testimonial-header {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      }

      .testimonial-avatar {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        margin-right: 1.5rem;
        background-color: var(--light-gray);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: var(--primary);
        font-weight: bold;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }

      .testimonial-rating {
        color: #ffd700;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
      }

      /* CTA Section */
      /* CTA Section */
      .cta {
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle at top left,
          var(--primary-light),
          var(--primary)
        );
        color: var(--white);
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
        /* border-radius: 0 24px ; */
        /* margin-bottom: 6rem; */
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(102, 116, 245, 0.35);
        isolation: isolate;
      }

      /* Animated floating gradient texture */
      .cta::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            circle at 30% 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
            transparent 60%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            circle at 70% 60%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
            transparent 70%
          );
        animation: smoothFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        z-index: 0;
        opacity: 0.5;
      }

      @keyframes smoothFloat {
        0% {
          transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
        }
        100% {
          transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-20px);
        }
      }

      /* Content */
      .cta-content {
        max-width: 850px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        animation: fadeUp 1.2s ease forwards;
      }

      .cta h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fff, #c7d2fe);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
        text-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      }

      .cta p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        line-height: 1.7;
        max-width: 720px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        animation: fadeIn 2s ease;
      }

      /* Buttons */
      .cta-btns {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2.8rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }

      /* Primary Button — futuristic glow */

      /* ===== CTA BUTTONS — GLASSMORPHISM STYLE ===== */
      .cta .btn {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        color: #ffffff;
        padding: 0.95rem 2.4rem;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(102, 116, 245, 0.3);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
      }

      /* Subtle light sweep animation */
      .cta .btn::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -75%;
        width: 50%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(
          120deg,
          transparent,
          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
          transparent
        );
        transform: skewX(-25deg);
        transition: 0.75s;
      }

      .cta .btn:hover::before {
        left: 130%;
      }

      /* Hover effect */
      .cta .btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(102, 116, 245, 0.45);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      }

      /* ===== Outline Variant ===== */
      .cta .btn.btn-outline {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        color: #ffffff;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
      }

      .cta .btn.btn-outline:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
      }
      /* Subtle entry animations */
      @keyframes fadeUp {
        0% {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(40px);
        }
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translateY(0);
        }
      }

      @keyframes fadeIn {
        0% {
          opacity: 0;
        }
        100% {
          opacity: 1;
        }
      }
      /* Footer */
      footer {
        background: var(--dark);
        color: var(--white);
        padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
      }

      .footer-col h4 {
        color: var(--white);
        margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
      }

      .footer-col h4:after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 3rem;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--primary);
      }

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

      .footer-col ul li {
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
      }

      .footer-col ul li a {
        color: #b0b0b0;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: color 0.3s;
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .footer-col ul li a:hover {
        color: var(--white);
      }

      .social-links {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-top: 1.5rem;
      }

      .social-links a {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: var(--white);
        border-radius: 50%;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }

      .social-links a:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
        transform: translateY(-3px);
      }

      .copyright {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 2rem;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        color: #b0b0b0;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
      }

      /* Animations */
      .animate-on-scroll {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: all 0.8s ease;
      }

      .animate-on-scroll.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      /* Responsive Design */
      @media (max-width: 1200px) {
        .steps-container,
            .benefits-grid,
            .testimonial-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
        .blog-posts {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .team-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        }

        .team-member:nth-child(1) {
          grid-column: span 1;
          height: 300px;
        }

        .team-member:nth-child(3) {
          grid-row: span 1;
          height: 300px;
        }

        .team-member:nth-child(5) {
          grid-column: span 1;
          height: 300px;
        }

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

        .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) {
          grid-row: auto;
        }

        .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) {
          grid-column: auto;
        }
      }

      @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .mobile-toggle {
          display: block;
        }
        .mission-container, .overview-container, .story-content {
          display: inline-flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        }
        .form-card-above { z-index: 0; margin-top: 0px;}
        nav {
          position: fixed;
          top: 0;
          left: 0;
          width: 100%;
          height: 100vh;
          background: var(--white);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          flex-direction: column;
          clip-path: circle(0px at top right);
          transition: clip-path 0.6s ease;
          z-index: 1000;
          padding-top: 80px;
        }

        nav.active {
          clip-path: circle(1500px at top right);
        }

        nav ul {
          flex-direction: column;
          text-align: center;
          width: 100%;
        }

        nav ul li {
          margin: 1.5rem 0;
          width: 100%;
        }

        nav ul li a {
          font-size: 1.5rem;
          padding: 0.5rem 0;
        }

        .dropdown-content {
          position: static;
          box-shadow: none;
          display: none;
          opacity: 1;
          visibility: visible;
          transform: none;
          padding: 0;
          background: transparent;
          width: 100%;
        }

        .dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
          display: block;
        }

        .service-slide {
          flex-direction: column;
        }

        .service-image {
          min-height: 300px;
          width: 100%;
        }

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

        .firm-content {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }

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

        .blog-container {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 2rem;
        }
         .overview-container,
            .comparison-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .comparison-card.featured {
                transform: none;
                order: -1;
            }
        .blog-sidebar {
            position: static;
        }
         .blog-detail {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        .footer-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }

      @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .opportunity-content {
          padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
        }

        .opportunity-content h2 {
          font-size: 2rem;
        }
        .cta {
          padding: 4rem 1rem;
          margin-bottom: 4rem;
        }

        .cta h2 {
          font-size: 2rem;
        }
         
        .cta-btns {
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .blog-posts {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
          .blogs-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        .btn {
          padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
        }
        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }

        .team-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
         .steps-container,
            .benefits-grid,
            .testimonial-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
            
            .service-hero-btns,
            .cta-btns {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }
      }

      @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .container {
          padding: 0 1.5rem;
        }

        .hero-btns,
        .cta-btns {
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
        }
        .cta{ margin-bottom: 0rem; }
        .testimonial-grid {
          display: inline-flex;
          flex-direction: column;
        }
        .hero-overlay {
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgb(255 255 255), #e5e5e5a6 65%);
        }
        .opportunity {
            background: linear-gradient(#0e4fb1e8, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85)), url(/assets/img/stock-trading.gif) no-repeat center center / cover;
            padding: 25px 0px;
        }
        .opportunity-content {
            padding: 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 35px #030a1482;
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        }
        .blog-content p{
          display: none;
        }
        .blog-content article p, .blog-content .author-card p{
          display: block;
        }

        .bottom-sheet-content {
            padding: 1.5rem;
        }
        .stats-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }

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

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

      /* my styles */

      /* saction title */
      .section-title h2 {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
      }