﻿/* =========================================================
   AH INTERNATIONAL COMPANY â€” Custom Theme Styles
   Brand: Primary #343A8E (Indigo)  |  Secondary #086E45 (Forest)
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   PERFORMANCE / CLS / SEO baseline
   ========================================================= */

/* Native lazy-loaded <img> shouldn't trigger CLS — reserve aspect by default */
img { font-style: italic; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; }
img[width][height] { height: auto; }

/* Below-the-fold sections can opt out of render until scrolled near.
   Modern browsers skip painting + layout for these, big LCP/render win. */
.products-grid-wrap,
.products-wrap,
.ah-services,
.ah-stats,
.ah-sectors,
.ah-features,
.ah-process,
.ah-testimonials,
.ah-about,
.ah-cta,
.ah-contact,
.clients,
.industries-carousel {
    content-visibility: auto;
    contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 600px; /* reserves ~600px so scrollbar doesn't jump */
}

/* Reserve clean intrinsic sizes for known carousels & cards
   so they don't reflow when their content paints */
.banner-wrap { contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 92vh; }
.ah-service-card,
.ah-image,
.clients .client-item .image { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
.clients .client-item .image { aspect-ratio: auto; min-height: 100px; }
.ah-about__media { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; }

/* Prevent layout shift from web-font loading by reserving line-height
   metrics close to fallback */
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body { font-family: 'Open Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; }

/* Smooth scrolling but disable when reduced-motion is preferred */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
}

/* Image element defaults that prevent CLS — width/height attrs become responsive */
img,
.elementor-widget-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Prevent FOUC on Owl Carousel before it initializes
   (display:none-style flash during load) */
.owl-carousel:not(.owl-loaded) {
    visibility: hidden;
    height: var(--owl-fallback-h, auto);
    min-height: 200px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Initial-load Preloader
   ========================================================= */

.ah-preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #fff;
    transition: opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;
}

.ah-preloader.is-loaded {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ah-preloader__inner {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    transform: translateY(-20px);
}

/* Brand word-mark — large, very spaced */
.ah-preloader__brand {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 64px);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 14px;
    color: #1B2055;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    text-indent: 14px;
}

/* Subtitle: — INTERNATIONAL COMPANY — */
.ah-preloader__subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C49a23;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
}

.ah-preloader__subtitle i {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
}

/* Progress line */
.ah-preloader__bar {
    position: relative;
    width: 220px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(27, 32, 85, .12);
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ah-preloader__bar span {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -40%;
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #343A8E, transparent);
    animation: ah-preloader-slide 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ah-preloader-slide {
    0%   { left: -40%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* (Scroll lock removed — the preloader is a fixed overlay so locking
   the body isn't necessary, and risked stranding scroll if window.load
   never fired in the Elementor editor.) */

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ah-preloader__brand { letter-spacing: 10px; font-size: 38px; }
    .ah-preloader__subtitle { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 3px; gap: 10px; }
    .ah-preloader__subtitle i { width: 16px; }
    .ah-preloader__bar { width: 180px; }
}

:root {
    --ah-primary: #343A8E;
    --ah-primary-dark: #262B73;
    --ah-primary-soft: #EEF0FA;
    --ah-secondary: #086E45;
    --ah-secondary-dark: #055735;
    --ah-secondary-soft: #E6F1EC;
    --ah-accent: #F4B324;
    --ah-ink: #0F1530;
    --ah-muted: #5A6079;
    --ah-line: #E4E6F2;
    --ah-surface: #F7F8FC;
    --ah-radius-sm: 10px;
    --ah-radius: 18px;
    --ah-radius-lg: 28px;
    --ah-shadow-sm: 0 6px 16px -10px rgba(15, 21, 48, .25);
    --ah-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(52, 58, 142, .35);
    --ah-ease: cubic-bezier(.6, .05, .1, 1);
}

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

[tabindex="-1"]:focus,
input:read-write:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    --formfieldbordercolor: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   Service Page  —  Heading & Image
   .sector-heading  |  .ah-image
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Heading (pill-block style) ---------- */
.sector-heading {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sector-heading h2 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 14px 26px 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

/* Vertical accent bar on the left */
.sector-heading h2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 60%;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 99px;
}

/* If a span/strong is used inside the heading, gradient text accent */
.sector-heading h2 span,
.sector-heading h2 strong {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Mobile sizing — keep the pill proportional */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .sector-heading { margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .sector-heading h2 {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        padding: 9px 16px 9px 22px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .sector-heading h2::before { left: 10px; width: 2px; height: 55%; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sector-heading h2 {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        padding: 8px 14px 8px 20px;
    }
    .sector-heading h2::before { left: 9px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Hero / Section CTA Buttons (.cta-btn  |  .cta-req)
   Clean by default. Rich micro-interactions on hover.
   Background colours are NOT forced — whatever the user
   sets in Elementor is respected.
   ========================================================= */

.cta-btn a,
.cta-req a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 34px !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    will-change: transform, letter-spacing, filter;
    transition:
        transform .4s var(--ah-ease),
        box-shadow .4s var(--ah-ease),
        letter-spacing .4s var(--ah-ease),
        filter .4s var(--ah-ease),
        color .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* ── 1. Shimmer/sheen that sweeps across on hover ── */
.cta-btn a::before,
.cta-req a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -130%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, .32) 50%,
        transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left .8s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-btn a:hover::before,
.cta-req a:hover::before { left: 150%; }

/* ── 2. Soft inner glow that pulses in on hover ── */
.cta-btn a::after,
.cta-req a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
    transition: box-shadow .45s var(--ah-ease);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-btn a:hover::after,
.cta-req a:hover::after {
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .25),
                inset 0 -8px 18px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

/* ── 3. Icon (Elementor / user-added) shifts + scales on hover ── */
.cta-btn a > i,
.cta-btn a > svg,
.cta-btn a .elementor-button-icon,
.cta-btn a .elementor-button-icon i,
.cta-btn a .elementor-button-icon svg,
.cta-req a > i,
.cta-req a > svg,
.cta-req a .elementor-button-icon,
.cta-req a .elementor-button-icon i,
.cta-req a .elementor-button-icon svg {
    transition: transform .45s var(--ah-ease);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-btn a:hover > i,
.cta-btn a:hover > svg,
.cta-btn a:hover .elementor-button-icon,
.cta-req a:hover > i,
.cta-req a:hover > svg,
.cta-req a:hover .elementor-button-icon {
    transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.08);
}

/* ── 4–6. Hover container effects: lift, letter-spacing, brightness, deeper shadow ── */
.cta-btn a:hover,
.cta-req a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    filter: brightness(.93);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 34px -16px rgba(15, 21, 48, .45),
        0 4px 8px -4px rgba(15, 21, 48, .15);
}

/* Keep text + content above the sheen layer */
.cta-btn a > span,
.cta-req a > span,
.cta-btn a .elementor-button-content-wrapper,
.cta-req a .elementor-button-content-wrapper,
.cta-btn a .elementor-button-text,
.cta-req a .elementor-button-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Press feedback */
.cta-btn a:active,
.cta-req a:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px) scale(.99);
    transition-duration: .15s;
    filter: brightness(.88);
}

/* Focus accessibility */
.cta-btn a:focus-visible,
.cta-req a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ah-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cta-btn a,
    .cta-req a {
        padding: 12px 26px !important;
        font-size: 12px !important;
        letter-spacing: .8px;
        gap: 10px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-btn a:hover,
    .cta-req a:hover {
        letter-spacing: 1.1px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   Mobile Sticky Header
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    /* Ensure ancestors don't clip the sticky descendant */
    html,
    body,
    .wrapper,
    .neve-main { overflow: visible; overflow-x: clip; }

    .header {
        position: -webkit-sticky !important;
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        z-index: 999 !important;
        background: #fff;
        transition: box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease), background .3s var(--ah-ease);
        will-change: transform;
    }

    /* When scrolled past header height, JS adds .sticky → subtle shadow appears */
    .header.sticky {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -6px rgba(15, 21, 48, .15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   Header Navigation Menu
   ========================================================= */

.hfe-nav-menu > li {
    margin: 0 8px !important;
}

.hfe-nav-menu > li > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > div > a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: var(--ah-ink) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.hfe-nav-menu > li > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > div > a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Hover / focus — colour shift only, underline animates in */
.hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > div > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > a:focus-visible,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > div > a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
}

.hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > div > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > a:focus-visible::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li > div > a:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Active page — soft pill background + bold indigo + dot indicator */
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > div > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > div > a,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > div > a {
    color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Replace the underline with a centred dot for active state */
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > div > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > div > a::after,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > div > a::after {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* =========================================================
   Footer Menu (same markup, different look)
   ========================================================= */

.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li > a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 0 4px 18px !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    color: var(--ah-muted) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color .3s var(--ah-ease), padding-left .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Chevron BEFORE each link */
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li > a::before {
    content: "\f054"; /* FontAwesome chevron-right */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free", "FontAwesome";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
    background: transparent !important;
}

/* Kill the header underline / dot — footer doesn't use it */
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li > a::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Hover */
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > a,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li > a:focus-visible {
    color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
}

.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li:hover > a::before,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li > a:focus-visible::before {
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(3px);
}

/* Active page in footer */
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a {
    color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::before,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::before,
.footer-menu .hfe-nav-menu > li.current-menu-parent > a::before {
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(3px);
}

/* Dropdown caret (the "v") rotates on hover */
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container > a .sub-arrow,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container > a > i,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container > div > a .sub-arrow,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container > div > a > i,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container > div .hfe-menu-toggle {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container:hover > a .sub-arrow,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container:hover > a > i,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container:hover > div > a .sub-arrow,
.hfe-nav-menu > li.hfe-has-submenu-container:hover > div > a > i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   Header Dropdown / Submenu
   ========================================================= */

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu {
    min-width: 230px;
    padding: 10px !important;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -22px rgba(15, 21, 48, .25);
    margin-top: 14px !important;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease), visibility .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Small connecting "bridge" so the dropdown doesn't close when mouse moves into it */
.hfe-nav-menu li.hfe-has-submenu-container > a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.hfe-nav-menu li:hover > ul.sub-menu,
.hfe-nav-menu li:focus-within > ul.sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li {
    margin: 2px 0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li > a {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 16px 11px 18px !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ah-ink) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: background .25s var(--ah-ease), color .25s var(--ah-ease), padding-left .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Left vertical accent that grows in on hover (sits outside the text) */
.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li > a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 3px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 99px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: height .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li > a:hover,
.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li.current-menu-item > a {
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
}

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li > a:hover::before,
.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::before {
    height: 18px;
}

.hfe-nav-menu li ul.sub-menu > li.current-menu-item > a {
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================================
   Header Contact Button
   ========================================================= */

.contact-btn a {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 28px 12px 28px;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 999px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(52, 58, 142, .65);
    transition: color .35s var(--ah-ease), transform .4s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ah-ease), padding-right .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Diagonal ink sheet that sweeps across on hover */
.contact-btn a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: -40%;
    width: 180%;
    background: var(--ah-ink);
    transform: skewX(-22deg) translateX(-110%);
    transition: transform .55s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Arrow chip that lives on the right edge */
.contact-btn a::after {
    content: "\2192";
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin-left: 2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: background .35s var(--ah-ease), transform .4s var(--ah-ease), color .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.contact-btn a i,
.contact-btn a svg {
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.contact-btn a:hover {
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    padding-right: 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 30px -10px rgba(15, 21, 48, .55);
}

.contact-btn a:hover::before {
    transform: skewX(-22deg) translateX(0);
}

.contact-btn a:hover::after {
    background: var(--ah-accent);
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    transform: translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.contact-btn a:hover i,
.contact-btn a:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.05);
}

.contact-btn a:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--ah-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Page Banner (inner pages)
   ========================================================= */

.page-banner .page-container .page-heading h2,
.page-banner .page-container .page-description {
    color: #fff !important;
}

.page-banner .page-container .page-heading h2 {
    font-size: 42px !important;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97::before,
.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97>.elementor-background-video-container::before,
.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97>.e-con-inner>.elementor-background-video-container::before,
.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97>.elementor-background-slideshow::before,
.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97>.e-con-inner>.elementor-background-slideshow::before,
.elementor-243 .elementor-element.elementor-element-89fee97>.elementor-motion-effects-container>.elementor-motion-effects-layer::before,
.page-banner::before {
    background-color: transparent !important;
    --background-overlay: '' !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(52, 58, 142, .55) 0%, rgba(8, 110, 69, .85) 100%) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================================================
   Home Hero Slider (modern split-stage)
   ========================================================= */

.hero-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ah-ink);
}

.hero-stage__brand {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 24px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-stage__brand i {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
}

.banner-wrap {
    height: 92vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item,
.hero-slide {
    width: 100%;
    height: 92vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide__media,
.banner-wrap .banner-item .image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide__media img,
.banner-wrap .banner-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform 8s linear;
}

.owl-item.active .hero-slide__media img,
.owl-item.active .banner-wrap .banner-item img,
.slick-active .hero-slide__media img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-slide__veil,
.banner-wrap .banner-item .image::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(15, 21, 48, .85) 0%, rgba(52, 58, 142, .55) 45%, rgba(8, 110, 69, .15) 100%),
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .55) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 60%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide__panel,
.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 8%;
    font-family: 'Rubik', sans-serif;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-slide__inner {
    max-width: 720px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-slide__num {
    font-size: 54px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-slide__rule {
    width: 70px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ah-accent);
    display: inline-block;
    transform-origin: left;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform .9s var(--ah-ease) .3s;
}

.owl-item.active .hero-slide__rule,
.slick-active .hero-slide__rule {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.overflow {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide__tag,
.banner-wrap .owl-item .banner-item .banner-content h6.main-heading {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    transition: all 0.8s var(--ah-ease);
    transform: translateY(120%);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-item.active .banner-item .banner-content h6.main-heading,
.slick-active .hero-slide__tag {
    transform: translateY(0%);
}

.hero-slide__title,
.banner-wrap .owl-item .banner-item .banner-content h5.heading {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 2.6vw, 40px) !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    transition: all .9s var(--ah-ease) .15s;
    transform: translateY(110%);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-item.active .banner-item .banner-content h5.heading,
.slick-active .hero-slide__title {
    transform: translateY(0%);
}

.hero-slide__desc,
.banner-wrap .owl-item .banner-item .banner-content p.sub-heading {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    font-size: 17px;
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: 300;
    width: 88%;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
    transform: translateY(110%);
    transition: all .9s var(--ah-ease) .3s;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-item.active .banner-item .banner-content p.sub-heading,
.slick-active .hero-slide__desc {
    transform: translateY(0%);
}

/* CTA "Learn More" â€” modernized */
.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more,
.hero-slide__cta .learn-more {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    border: 0;
    vertical-align: middle;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: inherit;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    width: 14rem;
    height: auto;
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more .circle {
    transition: all 0.45s var(--ah-ease);
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    width: 3.25rem;
    height: 3.25rem;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -10px var(--ah-secondary);
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more .circle .icon {
    transition: all 0.45s var(--ah-ease);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    margin: auto;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more .circle .icon.arrow {
    transition: all 0.45s var(--ah-ease);
    left: 0.7rem;
    width: 1.25rem;
    height: 0.125rem;
    background: none;
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more .circle .icon.arrow::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    top: -0.29rem;
    right: 0.0625rem;
    width: 0.625rem;
    height: 0.625rem;
    border-top: 0.125rem solid #fff;
    border-right: 0.125rem solid #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more .button-text {
    transition: all 0.45s var(--ah-ease);
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    margin: 0 0 0 1.85rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more:hover .circle {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more:hover .circle .icon.arrow {
    background: #fff;
    transform: translate(1rem, 0);
}

.banner-wrap .banner-item .banner-content .learn-more:hover .button-text {
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hero nav arrows */
.banner-wrap .owl-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;
    right: 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: end;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 5;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-nav button {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-nav button:hover {
    background-color: var(--ah-secondary);
    border-color: var(--ah-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-nav button span {
    display: none;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-nav button::before {
    content: '\f104';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: fontawesome;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #fff;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-next::before {
    content: '\f105';
}

/* Hero dot progress strip */
.banner-wrap .owl-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 56px;
    padding: 0 8%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot {
    flex-grow: 1;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
    padding: 1.5px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transition: padding .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot.active,
.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:hover {
    overflow: visible;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-color: transparent;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot::after {
    content: "Contracting";
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ah-ease);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:nth-child(2)::after { content: "Manpower Supply"; }
.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:nth-child(3)::after { content: "Industrial Services"; }
.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:nth-child(4)::after { content: "Equipment Rental"; }
.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:nth-child(5)::after { content: "Transportation"; }

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot.active::after,
.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot:hover::after {
    top: -26px;
    color: #fff;
}

.banner-wrap .owl-dots button.owl-dot.active::before {
    background-color: var(--ah-accent);
    animation: width 5s linear;
}

@keyframes width {
    0%   { width: 0%; }
    100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Industries Slider (and shared Owl nav for products)
   ========================================================= */

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-stage {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav,
.products-wrap .owl-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: end;
    position: relative;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button {
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 20px 8px;
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: visible;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ah-ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button:hover,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -10px rgba(52, 58, 142, .55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev::before,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-prev::before {
    content: "\f104";
    position: absolute;
    font-family: fontawesome;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 2;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev::after,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-prev::after,
.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next::after,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-next::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    transition: all 0.4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover::after,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover::after,
.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover::after,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.02);
    z-index: 1;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover::before,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover::before,
.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover::before,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover::before {
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
}

.industries-carousel.owl-carousel .owl-nav button.owl-next::before,
.products-wrap .owl-nav button.owl-next::before {
    content: "\f105";
    position: absolute;
    font-family: fontawesome;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 2;
}

/* =========================================================
   Clients (carousel + grid)
   ========================================================= */

.clients .client-item {
    position: relative;
    margin: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.clients .client-item .image {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 120px;
    padding: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--ah-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    box-shadow: var(--ah-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ah-ease), border-color .35s var(--ah-ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clients .client-item .image::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary-soft) 0%, var(--ah-secondary-soft) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 0;
}

.clients .client-item__glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: -40%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(52, 58, 142, .25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.clients .client-item .image img {
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: grayscale(100%) opacity(.7);
    transition: filter .35s var(--ah-ease), transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.clients .client-item:hover .image {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(52, 58, 142, .45);
}

.clients .client-item:hover .image::after,
.clients .client-item:hover .client-item__glow {
    opacity: 1;
}

.clients .client-item:hover .image img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) opacity(1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.clients .client-item__label {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.clients .client-item:hover .client-item__label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
}

.clients.clients-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 6px;
}

/* =========================================================
   Contact Form (CF7) — refined to match current design system
   ========================================================= */

.form-submit {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 18px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.form-submit .basic-details {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-submit .basic-details > div { width: auto; }

.form-submit p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
}

.form-submit .input-field {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ---- Labels ---- */
.form-submit .input-field p label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-submit .input-field p label::before {
    content: "";
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---- Fields ---- */
.form-submit .input-field p input,
.form-submit .input-field p select,
.form-submit .input-field p textarea {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    padding: 0 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ah-ink) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 21, 48, .04);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease), background .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.form-submit .input-field p input::placeholder,
.form-submit .input-field p textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    opacity: .7;
}

.form-submit .input-field p textarea {
    height: 140px !important;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 110px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.form-submit .input-field p select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%235A6079' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 14px;
    padding-right: 42px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-submit .input-field p input:hover,
.form-submit .input-field p select:hover,
.form-submit .input-field p textarea:hover {
    border-color: rgba(52, 58, 142, .35) !important;
}

.form-submit .input-field p input:focus,
.form-submit .input-field p select:focus,
.form-submit .input-field p textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(52, 58, 142, .12);
    background: #fff;
    outline: none;
}

/* ---- Inline validation ---- */
.form-submit .wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    bottom: -18px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    color: #dc2626;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    text-align: right;
}

.form-submit .wpcf7-not-valid {
    border-color: #dc2626 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(220, 38, 38, .1) !important;
}

/* ---- Form response (success / error pill) ---- */
.wpcf7-response-output {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 14px 0 0 !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 99px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line) !important;
    background: var(--ah-surface);
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.wpcf7 form.sent .wpcf7-response-output {
    border-color: var(--ah-secondary) !important;
    background: var(--ah-secondary-soft);
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
}

.wpcf7 form.invalid .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.failed .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.spam .wpcf7-response-output,
.wpcf7 form.aborted .wpcf7-response-output {
    border-color: #dc2626 !important;
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, .08);
    color: #b91c1c;
}

/* ---- Submit row ---- */
.form-submit .submit {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.form-submit .submit p {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
}

.form-submit .submit span.wpcf7-form-control-wrap.recaptcha {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: left center;
}

.form-submit .submit .wpcf7-spinner {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    margin: 0 0 0 8px;
    background-color: var(--ah-line);
}

/* ---- Submit button (matches .ah-btn--solid) ---- */
.form-submit .submit .submit-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -12px rgba(52, 58, 142, .65);
    transition: background .3s var(--ah-ease), border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.form-submit .submit .submit-btn:hover,
.form-submit .submit .submit-btn:focus-visible {
    background: var(--ah-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ah-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 28px -10px rgba(15, 21, 48, .55);
    outline: none;
}

.form-submit .submit .submit-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -8px rgba(15, 21, 48, .55);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-submit .basic-details { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-submit .submit { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .form-submit .submit .submit-btn { width: 100%; }
    .form-submit .submit p { flex-direction: column-reverse; align-items: stretch; }
    .form-submit .submit span.wpcf7-form-control-wrap.recaptcha { transform: scale(0.95); margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Product Cards (carousel + grid) â€” modern editorial layout
   ========================================================= */

.products-grid-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.products-wrap .products-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.products-wrap .owl-dots { display: none; }

.products-wrap .product-item,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--ah-radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    box-shadow: var(--ah-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ah-ease), border-color .35s var(--ah-ease);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.products-wrap .product-item::before,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: auto -50% -60% auto;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(8, 110, 69, .18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: scale(.4);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ah-ease), opacity .5s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 0;
}

.products-wrap .product-item:hover,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -28px rgba(52, 58, 142, .45);
}

.products-wrap .product-item:hover::before,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.products-wrap .product-item__corner,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item__corner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--ah-secondary-soft);
    z-index: 2;
}

.products-wrap .product-item .product-image,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item .product-image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--ah-surface);
}

.products-wrap .product-item .product-image img,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item .product-image img {
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform .5s var(--ah-ease);
    max-height: 80%;
}

.products-wrap .product-item:hover .product-image img,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item:hover .product-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.products-wrap .product-item__foot,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item__foot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 6px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--ah-line);
}

.products-wrap .product-item h5.product-title,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item h5.product-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
}

.products-wrap .product-item__arrow,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item__arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.products-wrap .product-item:hover .product-item__arrow,
.products-grid-wrap .product-item:hover .product-item__arrow {
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination-custom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: end;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 24px 10px 10px;
}

.pagination-custom .page-numbers {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', Sans-serif;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.pagination-custom .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
}

.pagination-custom .page-numbers.current {
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
}

/* All Products page */
.allproducts-sections {
    position: relative;
}

.allproducts-sections .productcategories-list {
    position: sticky;
    top: 15px;
    min-height: max-content;
    height: fit-content;
}

.allproducts-sections .productcategory .products-grid-wrap {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION SHORTCODES — refined modern (mid-tier polish)
   ========================================================= */

/* Shared primitives */
.ah-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ah-eyebrow i {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.ah-eyebrow--light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); }
.ah-eyebrow--light i { background: var(--ah-accent); }

.ah-section__head {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.ah-section__head--center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.ah-section__head--center .ah-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }

.ah-section__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

/* Generic intro / subtext that can sit below any section title */
.ah-section__intro {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 14px 0 0;
    max-width: 680px;
}

.ah-section__head--center .ah-section__intro {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Buttons */
.ah-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .3s var(--ah-ease);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ah-btn i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform .3s var(--ah-ease); }
.ah-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.ah-btn--solid {
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(52, 58, 142, .55);
}

.ah-btn--solid:hover {
    background: var(--ah-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ah-primary-dark);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ah-btn--white {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.ah-btn--white:hover { background: var(--ah-surface); color: var(--ah-primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.ah-btn--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.ah-btn--ghost:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--ah-primary); border-color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =========================================================
   [ah_stats]  — Clean stat tiles with gradient numerals
   ========================================================= */

.ah-stats {
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.ah-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ah-stat-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 26px 26px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-stat-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -16px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

.ah-stat-card__index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    opacity: .5;
}

.ah-stat-card__num {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary) 0%, var(--ah-secondary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ah-stat-card__label {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ah-stat-card__bar {
    display: block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    border-radius: 99px;
    transition: width .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-stat-card:hover .ah-stat-card__bar { width: 56px; }

/* =========================================================
   [ah_sectors]  — Cards with gradient icon + accent rule
   ========================================================= */

.ah-sectors {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-sectors__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ah-sector-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-sector-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -16px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

.ah-sector-card__head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ah-sector-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary-soft) 0%, var(--ah-secondary-soft) 100%);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: background .35s var(--ah-ease), color .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-sector-card:hover .ah-sector-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary) 0%, var(--ah-secondary) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}

.ah-sector-card__index {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--ah-line);
    transition: color .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-sector-card:hover .ah-sector-card__index { color: var(--ah-primary); }

.ah-sector-card__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.ah-sector-card__desc {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.ah-sector-card__more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
}

.ah-sector-card__more i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform .3s var(--ah-ease); }
.ah-sector-card:hover .ah-sector-card__more i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.ah-sector-card__rule {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    transition: width .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-sector-card:hover .ah-sector-card__rule { width: 100%; }

/* =========================================================
   [ah_features]  — 4 blocks with tinted backgrounds + bold icons
   ========================================================= */

.ah-features {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.ah-features__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Tinted card with a decorative corner accent */
.ah-feature-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 32px 30px 28px;
    background: var(--ah-primary-soft);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease),
                box-shadow .4s var(--ah-ease),
                border-color .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Decorative blurred orb in the bottom-right corner of each card */
.ah-feature-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ah-primary) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: .12;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: opacity .5s var(--ah-ease), transform .6s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Alternate card 2 & 3 → green soft tint */
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(2),
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(3) {
    background: var(--ah-secondary-soft);
}
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(2)::before,
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(3)::before {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--ah-secondary) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.ah-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(52, 58, 142, .35);
    border-color: rgba(52, 58, 142, .18);
}

.ah-feature-card:nth-child(2):hover,
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(3):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(8, 110, 69, .35);
    border-color: rgba(8, 110, 69, .18);
}

.ah-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: .22;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Icon chip — solid brand color, prominent */
.ah-feature-card__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(52, 58, 142, .55);
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-feature-card:nth-child(2) .ah-feature-card__icon,
.ah-feature-card:nth-child(3) .ah-feature-card__icon {
    background: var(--ah-secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(8, 110, 69, .55);
}

.ah-feature-card:hover .ah-feature-card__icon {
    transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}

.ah-feature-card__body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ah-feature-card__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.ah-feature-card__desc {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_highlights]  — Service-page key points (dynamic list)
   ========================================================= */

.ah-highlights {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-highlights__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px 20px;
}

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

.ah-highlights__item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px 16px 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease),
                transform .3s var(--ah-ease),
                box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

/* Soft tinted background that grows from the left on hover */
.ah-highlights__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary-soft) 0%, transparent 90%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: -1;
}

.ah-highlights__item:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -14px rgba(52, 58, 142, .3);
}

.ah-highlights__item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ah-highlights__check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 11px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 12px -4px rgba(8, 110, 69, .45);
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-highlights__item:hover .ah-highlights__check {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.ah-highlights__text {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ah-highlights__list--cols-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .ah-highlights__item { padding: 14px 16px; gap: 12px; }
    .ah-highlights__check { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 10px; }
    .ah-highlights__text { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_core_values]  — Centered cards w/ ghost numeral watermark
   ========================================================= */

.ah-values {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-values__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.ah-value-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 36px 26px 28px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: border-color .35s var(--ah-ease),
                transform .35s var(--ah-ease),
                box-shadow .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-value-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -16px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

/* Subtle gradient accent that grows from the bottom on hover */
.ah-value-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-value-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Big ghost numeral in the corner */
.ah-value-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 0;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--ah-line);
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    transition: -webkit-text-stroke-color .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-value-card:hover .ah-value-card__num {
    -webkit-text-stroke-color: var(--ah-secondary-soft);
}

/* Icon — circular soft-gradient chip */
.ah-value-card__icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary-soft), var(--ah-secondary-soft));
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: background .4s var(--ah-ease),
                color .4s var(--ah-ease),
                transform .5s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-value-card:hover .ah-value-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.06);
}

.ah-value-card__title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.ah-value-card__desc {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ah-values__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .ah-value-card { padding: 30px 22px 24px; }
    .ah-value-card__num { font-size: 44px; top: 10px; right: 14px; }
    .ah-value-card__icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_process]  — Numbered timeline with gradient line
   ========================================================= */

.ah-process {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-process__list {
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.ah-process__list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary-soft), var(--ah-primary) 50%, var(--ah-secondary-soft));
    opacity: .6;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ah-process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

.ah-process-step__num {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 auto 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #fff, 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(52, 58, 142, .35);
    transition: background .3s var(--ah-ease), color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-process-step__dot { display: none; }

.ah-process-step:hover .ah-process-step__num {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ah-process-step__body { padding: 14px 12px 0; }

.ah-process-step__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    letter-spacing: -.2px;
}

.ah-process-step__desc {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_testimonials]  — Cards with gradient mark + avatar
   ========================================================= */

.ah-testimonials {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-testimonial {
    position: relative;
    margin: 24px 8px;
    padding: 32px 28px 26px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-testimonial:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -16px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

.ah-testimonial__mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    right: 22px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 72px;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary) 0%, var(--ah-secondary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    opacity: .22;
}

.ah-testimonial__rating {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--ah-accent);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.ah-testimonial__rating .is-off { color: var(--ah-line); }

.ah-testimonial__quote {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
}

.ah-testimonial__cite {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    font-style: normal;
}

.ah-testimonial__avatar {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

.ah-testimonial__who { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.ah-testimonial__name {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
}

.ah-testimonial__role {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ah-testimonials__track .owl-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.ah-testimonials__track .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    display: block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 99px;
    transition: all .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-testimonials__track .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    width: 32px;
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_cta]  — Gradient banner with one subtle decorative shape
   ========================================================= */

.ah-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 42px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, var(--ah-primary) 0%, var(--ah-primary-dark) 60%, var(--ah-secondary) 130%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 20px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ah-cta__shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, .12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ah-cta__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.ah-cta__copy { flex: 1 1 auto; max-width: 640px; }

.ah-cta__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 32px);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
}

.ah-cta__text {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
    margin: 0;
}

.ah-cta__actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* =========================================================
   [ah_about]  — Image + content with floating stat badge
   ========================================================= */

.ah-about {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Tighter heading so it stops wrapping into 3 lines */
.ah-about .ah-section__title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 34px) !important;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ah-about__media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--ah-surface);
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ah-about__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(15, 21, 48, .35) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ah-about__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .8s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-about:hover .ah-about__media img { transform: scale(1.03); }

.ah-about__badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 99px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -14px rgba(15, 21, 48, .3);
}

.ah-about__badge span {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
}

.ah-about__badge small {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    padding-left: 12px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 90px;
}

.ah-about__content { padding: 4px 0; }

.ah-about__text {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.ah-about__pills {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 6px 0 28px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px 28px;
}

.ah-about__pills li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    line-height: 1.55;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-about__pills li:hover {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.ah-about__pills li i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 9px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(8, 110, 69, .4);
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_services]  — Image-dominant carousel cards
   ========================================================= */

.ah-services {
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-stage-outer {
    padding: 16px 4px 32px;
    margin: -16px -4px -32px;
}

.ah-service-card {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    background: var(--ah-ink);
    isolation: isolate;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -22px rgba(15, 21, 48, .45);
    transition: transform .45s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -22px rgba(52, 58, 142, .5);
}

/* ----- Static (no-link) variant -----
   Cards rendered as <div> when no page link is set. Keeps the same look
   but removes interactivity cues and reduces hover affordances. */
.ah-service-card--static {
    cursor: default;
}

.ah-service-card--static:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -22px rgba(15, 21, 48, .4);
}

/* Static cards keep the title visible without "Explore" CTA */
.ah-service-card--static .ah-service-card__title {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* No arrow chip on static cards (rendering is skipped, but be defensive) */
.ah-service-card--static .ah-service-card__arrow,
.ah-service-card--static .ah-service-card__cta { display: none !important; }

/* Media layer */
.ah-service-card__media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ah-service-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: transform .9s var(--ah-ease), filter .45s var(--ah-ease);
    filter: saturate(.9);
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__media img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    filter: saturate(1.1);
}

/* Dark gradient veil — always present but darkens on hover */
.ah-service-card__veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 21, 48, 0) 35%, rgba(15, 21, 48, .55) 70%, rgba(15, 21, 48, .9) 100%);
    transition: opacity .45s var(--ah-ease), background .45s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__veil {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(52, 58, 142, .25) 0%, rgba(15, 21, 48, .65) 55%, rgba(8, 110, 69, .85) 100%);
}

/* Numeral badge top-left */
.ah-service-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: background .35s var(--ah-ease), border-color .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__num {
    background: var(--ah-accent);
    border-color: var(--ah-accent);
    color: var(--ah-ink);
}

/* External arrow chip top-right */
.ah-service-card__arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-15deg);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ah-ease), transform .45s var(--ah-ease), background .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-color: #fff;
}

/* Body — sits at the bottom over the gradient */
.ah-service-card__body {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 22px 22px 24px;
    color: #fff;
}

.ah-service-card__title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -.3px;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: transform .45s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__title {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ah-service-card__cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ah-accent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity .35s var(--ah-ease) .05s, transform .45s var(--ah-ease) .05s;
}

.ah-service-card__cta i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease); }

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__cta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.ah-service-card:hover .ah-service-card__cta i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   Services Carousel — Nav arrows & dots
   ========================================================= */

/* ---- Container row that holds nav + dots inline ---- */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

/* ---- Reset the default Owl button chrome ---- */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button,
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button:focus,
.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot,
.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot:focus {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ---- Nav arrows ---- */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button {
    position: relative;
    width: 54px !important;
    height: 54px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line) !important;
    color: var(--ah-ink) !important;
    font-size: 0 !important;
    transition: all .35s var(--ah-ease);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -14px rgba(15, 21, 48, .35);
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

/* Replace the default ‹ › with crisp FontAwesome icons */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button::before {
    content: "\f060"; /* fa-arrow-left */
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    transition: color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-nav button.owl-next::before {
    content: "\f061"; /* fa-arrow-right */
}

/* Hide the default span text so only the icon shows */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button span {
    opacity: 0;
    font-size: 0 !important;
    line-height: 0;
}

/* Gradient fill on hover */
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    transform: scale(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform .4s var(--ah-ease);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-nav button:hover {
    border-color: transparent !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(52, 58, 142, .55);
}

.ah-services__track .owl-nav button:hover::after { transform: scale(1.02); }
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button:hover::before { color: #fff; }

.ah-services__track .owl-nav button.owl-prev:hover::before { transform: translateX(-4px); }
.ah-services__track .owl-nav button.owl-next:hover::before { transform: translateX(4px); }

.ah-services__track .owl-nav button.disabled {
    opacity: .4;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ---- Dots (sit on the same row as arrows, between them) ---- */
.ah-services__track .owl-dots {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0 8px;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: all .35s var(--ah-ease);
    position: relative;
}

.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot:hover span {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.ah-services__track .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary)) !important;
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ah-service-card { aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5; }
    .ah-service-card__title { font-size: 20px; transform: translateY(0); }
    .ah-service-card__cta { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ah-services { padding: 56px 0; }
    .ah-service-card { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
    .ah-service-card__title { font-size: 22px; }
    .ah-service-card__num,
    .ah-service-card__arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; min-width: 38px; font-size: 12px; }
    .ah-service-card__body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   [ah_contact]  — Contact section (info cards + form slot)
   ========================================================= */

.ah-contact {
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.ah-contact .ah-section__head,
.ah-contact .ah-contact__cards,
.ah-contact .ah-contact__map { text-align: left; }

.ah-contact__intro {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    max-width: 640px;
}

/* ----- 3-up card row ----- */
.ah-contact__cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.ah-contact-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 30px 26px 26px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-contact-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-contact-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ah-primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -16px rgba(52, 58, 142, .4);
}

.ah-contact-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.ah-contact-card__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary-soft) 0%, var(--ah-secondary-soft) 100%);
    color: var(--ah-primary);
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 22px;
    transition: background .35s var(--ah-ease), color .35s var(--ah-ease), transform .35s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-contact-card:hover .ah-contact-card__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg); }

.ah-contact-card:hover .ah-contact-card__icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ah-primary), var(--ah-secondary));
    color: #fff;
}

.ah-contact-card__body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.ah-contact-card__label {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
}

.ah-contact-card__value {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    line-height: 1.45;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.ah-contact-card__chev {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--ah-surface);
    color: var(--ah-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: background .3s var(--ah-ease), color .3s var(--ah-ease), transform .3s var(--ah-ease);
}

.ah-contact-card:hover .ah-contact-card__chev {
    background: var(--ah-primary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Working-hours strip */
.ah-contact__hours {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    background: var(--ah-surface);
    border: 1px dashed var(--ah-line);
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.ah-contact__hours i {
    color: var(--ah-secondary);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.ah-contact__hours strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ah-ink);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.ah-contact__hours span {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--ah-muted);
}

/* ----- Optional map ----- */
.ah-contact__map {
    margin-top: 36px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--ah-line);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -28px rgba(15, 21, 48, .25);
    line-height: 0;
}

.ah-contact__map iframe { display: block; width: 100%; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ah-contact__cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ah-contact { padding: 56px 0; }
    .ah-contact-card { padding: 24px 20px 22px; gap: 14px; }
    .ah-contact-card__icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 18px; }
    .ah-contact-card__value { font-size: 14px; }
    .ah-contact-card__chev { width: 30px; height: 30px; top: 18px; right: 18px; }
    .ah-contact__hours { padding: 12px 18px; margin-top: 18px; }
    .ah-contact__hours span,
    .ah-contact__hours strong { font-size: 12px; }
}

