/* =========================================================
   HERO
========================================================= */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: min(850px, 92vh);

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(420px, 0.95fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 90px);

    padding:
        clamp(100px, 11vw, 160px)
        clamp(24px, 6vw, 100px);

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ecsi-white);

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 82% 25%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.18),
            transparent 32%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 85%,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.45),
            transparent 38%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ecsi-deep) 0%,
            var(--ecsi-secondary) 48%,
            var(--ecsi-primary) 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   ARCHITECTURAL GRID
========================================================= */

.hero::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: -2;

    opacity: 0.30;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        );

    background-size: 70px 70px;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 18%,
            black 82%,
            transparent
        );

    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 18%,
            black 82%,
            transparent
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO ATMOSPHERIC GLOW
========================================================= */

.hero::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;

    right: -210px;
    bottom: -250px;

    z-index: -1;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.20),
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.05) 45%,
            transparent 70%
        );

    filter: blur(8px);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO CONTENT
========================================================= */

.hero-content {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 5;

    width: min(100%, 760px);
}


/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW
========================================================= */

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: clamp(0.70rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    width: 38px;
    height: 2px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO TITLE
========================================================= */

.hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            3rem,
            5.3vw,
            6.2rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.055em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.hero-description {
    max-width: 650px;

    margin: 32px 0 0;

    color: var(
        --hero-muted,
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.78)
    );

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1rem,
            1.2vw,
            1.18rem
        );

    font-weight: 400;

    line-height: 1.75;

    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO SERVICES
========================================================= */

.hero-services {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;

    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;

    margin: 24px 0 0;
    padding: 11px 17px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.5;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    border: 1px solid var(
        --hero-border,
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.18)
    );

    border-radius: 999px;

    background:
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055);

    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}


.hero-services span:not([aria-hidden="true"]) {
    white-space: nowrap;
}


.hero-services span[aria-hidden="true"] {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.65rem;

    opacity: 0.9;
}


/* =========================================================
   BUTTON GROUP
========================================================= */

.buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 14px;

    margin-top: 42px;
}


/* =========================================================
   PRIMARY BUTTON
========================================================= */

.buttons .btn {
    position: relative;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 12px;

    min-height: 56px;

    padding: 0 27px;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;

    border: 1px solid var(--ecsi-light);
    border-radius: 4px;

    background: var(--ecsi-light);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.25);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn:hover {
    color: var(--ecsi-white);

    background: var(--ecsi-primary);

    border-color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    transform: translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 42px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.40);
}


.buttons .btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* =========================================================
   SECONDARY BUTTON
========================================================= */

.buttons .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    min-height: 56px;

    padding: 0 27px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;

    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;

    background:
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.04);

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);

    border-color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    background:
        rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO IMAGE SLIDESHOW
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}




/* =========================================================
   SLIDES
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow .slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;

    transition:
        opacity 1.5s ease-in-out,
        visibility 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

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



/* =========================================================
   SLIDE IMAGES
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE OVERLAY
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    pointer-events: none;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.38),
            transparent 45%,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.20)
        );
}


/* Bottom cinematic fade */

.hero-slideshow::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    height: 35%;

    z-index: 3;

    pointer-events: none;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to top,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.38),
            transparent
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   FOCUS ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

.buttons a:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--ecsi-accent);
    outline-offset: 5px;
}


/* =========================================================
   LARGE DESKTOP
========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 1400px) {

    .hero {
        grid-template-columns:
            minmax(0, 1.05fr)
            minmax(520px, 0.95fr);

        gap: 80px;

        padding-left: max(7vw, 100px);
        padding-right: max(7vw, 100px);
    }

    .hero-content {
        width: min(100%, 850px);
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                5rem,
                5.7vw,
                6.8rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 700px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 580px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET / SMALL LAPTOP
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .hero {
        grid-template-columns:
            minmax(0, 1fr)
            minmax(360px, 0.85fr);

        gap: 40px;

        padding:
            130px
            40px
            100px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                3rem,
                6vw,
                5rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 470px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;

        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 50px;

        padding:
            150px
            32px
            100px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        width: min(100%, 760px);
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 760px;

        font-size:
            clamp(
                3.1rem,
                8vw,
                5rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 650px;
    }

    .hero-services {
        margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .buttons {
        margin-top: 36px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 850px;

        height: 500px;

        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .hero {
        min-height: 100svh;

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 40px;

        padding:
            120px
            22px
            70px;
    }


    /* Grid */

    .hero::before {
        background-size: 45px 45px;

        opacity: 0.22;
    }


    /* Glow */

    .hero::after {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;

        right: -180px;
        bottom: -120px;
    }


    /* Eyebrow */

    .hero-eyebrow {
        gap: 9px;

        margin-bottom: 20px;

        font-size: 0.64rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow::before {
        width: 28px;
    }


    /* Title */

    .hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 100%;

        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.7rem,
                13vw,
                4rem
            );

        line-height: 0.98;

        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    }


    /* Description */

    .hero-description {
        margin-top: 24px;

        font-size: 0.94rem;

        line-height: 1.7;
    }


    /* Services */

    .hero-services {
        gap: 7px;

        margin-top: 20px;

        padding:
            9px 13px;

        font-size: 0.59rem;

        line-height: 1.6;

        letter-spacing: 0.07em;

        border-radius: 8px;
    }


    /* Buttons */

    .buttons {
        width: 100%;

        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 10px;

        margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .buttons .btn,
    .buttons .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;

        min-height: 54px;
    }


    /* =====================================================
       MOBILE SLIDESHOW
    ===================================================== */

    .hero-slideshow {
        width: 100%;

        height: 330px;

        border-radius: 14px;

        box-shadow:
            0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 380px) {

    .hero {
        padding:
            110px
            18px
            60px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.55rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.90rem;
    }

    .hero-services {
        font-size: 0.56rem;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 280px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .buttons .btn,
    .buttons .btn-outline,
    .buttons .btn i,
    .hero-slideshow .slide {
        transition: none;
    }

    .buttons .btn:hover,
    .buttons .btn-outline:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .buttons .btn:hover i {
        transform: none;
    }

    .hero-slideshow .slide {
        transform: none;
    }
}
 /* =========================================================
   E&C — ABOUT SECTION
   Elisha & Charles Solutions Inc.
   Premium / Modern / Corporate / Engineering
========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
========================================================= */

.about {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;

    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(90px, 10vw, 160px) 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);
    background: var(--ecsi-light);
}


/* =========================================================
   BACKGROUND DETAIL
========================================================= */

.about::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 0 0 auto;

    width: 42%;
    height: 100%;

    z-index: -1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.10) 100%
        );

    clip-path: polygon(
        28% 0,
        100% 0,
        100% 100%,
        0 100%
    );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.about .container {
    width: min(1240px, calc(100% - 48px));

    margin-inline: auto;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1.05fr)
        minmax(0, 0.95fr);

    gap: clamp(50px, 7vw, 110px);

    align-items: center;
}


/* =========================================================
   ABOUT IMAGE
========================================================= */

.about-image {
    position: relative;

    width: 100%;
    min-height: 620px;

    overflow: hidden;

    background: var(--ecsi-deep);

    border-radius: 2px;

    box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);
}

.about-title{
    font-weight: 400;
}
/* Technical frame */

.about-image::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px;

    z-index: 2;

    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.32);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* Image */

.about-image img {
    display: block;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 620px;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;

    filter:
        saturate(0.88)
        contrast(1.05);

    transition:
        transform 0.7s ease,
        filter 0.7s ease;
}


.about-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.035);

    filter:
        saturate(1)
        contrast(1.05);
}


/* Image overlay */

.about-image::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.02) 30%,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.32) 100%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTENT
========================================================= */

.about-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION TAG
========================================================= */

.section-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 22px;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.section-tag::before {
    content: "";

    width: 34px;
    height: 2px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    background: var(--ecsi-primary);

    border-radius: 999px;
}


/* =========================================================
   HEADINGS
========================================================= */

.about-header h2 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: clamp(2.7rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);

    font-weight: 600;

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.055em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}


.about-header h3 {
    margin: 18px 0 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);

    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.4;

    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


/* =========================================================
   DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.about-description {
    margin-top: 34px;
    padding-top: 30px;

    border-top: 1px solid var(
        --about-border,
        rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
    );
}


.about-description p {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(
        --about-muted,
        rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.72)
    );

    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.15vw, 1.08rem);

    line-height: 1.85;
}


.about-description p + p {
    margin-top: 22px;
}


.about-description strong {
    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-weight: 800;
}


/* =========================================================
   OPERATIONAL STATISTICS
========================================================= */

.about-stats {
    display: grid;

    /*
       Three statistics on the first row,
       two statistics on the second row.
    */
    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));

    margin-top: 42px;

    border-top: 1px solid var(
        --about-border,
        rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
    );

    border-bottom: 1px solid var(
        --about-border,
        rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
    );
}


/* =========================================================
   STAT BOX
========================================================= */

.stat-box {
    position: relative;

    min-width: 0;

    padding:
        25px
        20px
        25px
        0;
}


.stat-box:nth-child(n + 4) {
    border-top: 1px solid var(
        --about-border,
        rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
    );
}


.stat-box:not(:nth-child(3n + 1)) {
    padding-left: 20px;

    border-left: 1px solid var(
        --about-border,
        rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
    );
}


/* =========================================================
   STAT NUMBER
========================================================= */

.stat-box h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: -0.045em;
}


/* =========================================================
   STAT LABEL
========================================================= */

.stat-box span {
    display: block;

    max-width: 150px;

    margin-top: 10px;

    color: var(
        --about-muted,
        rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.68)
    );

    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1.45;

    letter-spacing: 0.09em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .about .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 55px;
    }


    .about-image {
        min-height: 520px;
    }


    .about-image img {
        min-height: 520px;
    }


    .about-content {
        max-width: 760px;
    }


    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 760px) {

    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(n + 4) {
        border-top: 0;
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(
            --about-border,
            rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
        );
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(3n + 1) {
        padding-left: 0;
    }


    .stat-box:not(:nth-child(3n + 1)) {
        padding-left: 20px;
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(even) {
        border-left: 1px solid var(
            --about-border,
            rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
        );
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(odd) {
        border-left: 0;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .about {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }


    .about .container {
        width: min(100%, calc(100% - 36px));

        gap: 42px;
    }


    .about-image {
        min-height: 400px;

        box-shadow:
            0 20px 45px rgba(
                11,
                37,
                69,
                0.16
            );
    }


    .about-image img {
        min-height: 400px;
    }


    .about-image::before {
        inset: 12px;
    }


    .section-tag {
        margin-bottom: 18px;

        font-size: 0.64rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }


    .section-tag::before {
        width: 27px;
    }


    .about-header h2 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.5rem,
                13vw,
                3.6rem
            );
    }


    .about-header h3 {
        margin-top: 14px;

        font-size: 1rem;
    }


    .about-description {
        margin-top: 27px;

        padding-top: 24px;
    }


    .about-description p {
        font-size: 0.94rem;

        line-height: 1.75;
    }


    /* Two-column operational statistics */

    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));

        margin-top: 32px;
    }


    .stat-box {
        padding:
            21px
            18px
            21px
            0;
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(odd) {
        padding-left: 0;

        border-left: 0;
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(even) {
        padding-left: 18px;

        border-left: 1px solid var(
            --about-border,
            rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
        );
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(3),
    .stat-box:nth-child(4),
    .stat-box:nth-child(5) {
        border-top: 1px solid var(
            --about-border,
            rgba(19, 49, 92, 0.14)
        );
    }


    .stat-box h3 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }


    .stat-box span {
        max-width: 135px;

        font-size: 0.59rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.075em;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 380px) {

    .about .container {
        width: min(
            100%,
            calc(100% - 28px)
        );
    }


    .about-image,
    .about-image img {
        min-height: 350px;
    }


    .about-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.35rem;
    }


    .stat-box {
        padding-top: 18px;
        padding-bottom: 18px;
    }


    .stat-box:nth-child(even) {
        padding-left: 14px;
    }


    .stat-box h3 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }


    .stat-box span {
        font-size: 0.55rem;

        line-height: 1.4;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .about-image img {
        transition: none;
    }


    .about-image:hover img {
        transform: none;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   E&C — PROJECTS SECTION
   Elisha & Charles Solutions Inc.
   Premium Portfolio / Engineering / Corporate
========================================================= */

:root {
    --ecsi-primary: #134074;
    --ecsi-secondary: #13315C;
    --ecsi-deep: #0B2545;
    --ecsi-accent: #8DA9C4;
    --ecsi-light: #EEF4ED;
    --ecsi-white: #ffffff;

    --projects-muted: rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.68);
    --projects-border: rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECTS SECTION
========================================================= */

.projects {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;

    width: 100%;

    padding:
        clamp(100px, 11vw, 170px)
        0;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 20%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.12),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ecsi-deep) 0%,
            var(--ecsi-secondary) 55%,
            var(--ecsi-primary) 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUND GRID
========================================================= */

.projects::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: -2;

    opacity: 0.24;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.06) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.06) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        );

    background-size: 80px 80px;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 18%,
            black 82%,
            transparent
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   AMBIENT GLOW
========================================================= */

.projects::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;

    left: -300px;
    bottom: -250px;

    z-index: -1;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.35),
            transparent 70%
        );

    filter: blur(10px);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.projects .container {
    width: min(
        1380px,
        calc(100% - 48px)
    );

    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION HEADER
========================================================= */

.section-title {
    width: min(900px, 100%);

    margin-bottom:
        clamp(55px, 7vw, 90px);
}


.section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 22px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.section-label::before {
    content: "";

    width: 36px;
    height: 2px;

    background: var(--ecsi-accent);

    border-radius: 999px;
}


.section-title h2 {
    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            2.8rem,
            5.3vw,
            5.4rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.055em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}


.section-title p {
    max-width: 720px;

    margin:
        28px
        0
        0;

    color: var(--projects-muted);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            0.98rem,
            1.15vw,
            1.08rem
        );

    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   CAROUSEL
========================================================= */

.projects-carousel {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    width: 100%;
}


/* =========================================================
   VIEWPORT
========================================================= */

.projects-viewport {
    width: 100%;

    overflow: hidden;
}


/* =========================================================
   TRACK
========================================================= */

.projects-track {
    display: flex;

    gap: 24px;

    will-change: transform;

    transition:
        transform 0.65s
        cubic-bezier(
            0.22,
            1,
            0.36,
            1
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT CARD
========================================================= */

.project-card {
    position: relative;

    flex:
        0 0
        calc(
            (100% - 48px) / 3
        );

    min-width: 0;

    overflow: hidden;

    background:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.055
        );

    border: 1px solid var(--projects-border);

    border-radius: 3px;

    box-shadow:
        0 25px 55px rgba(
            11,
            37,
            69,
            0.18
        );

    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}


.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);

    border-color:
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.45
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 35px 70px rgba(
            11,
            37,
            69,
            0.32
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT IMAGE
========================================================= */

.project-image {
    position: relative;

    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;

    overflow: hidden;

    background: var(--ecsi-deep);
}


.project-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    display: block;

    object-fit: cover;

    transition:
        transform 0.7s
        cubic-bezier(
            0.22,
            1,
            0.36,
            1
        );
}


.project-card:hover
.project-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE OVERLAY
========================================================= */

.project-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04) 30%,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.70) 100%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CATEGORY
========================================================= */

.project-category {
    position: absolute;

    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;

    z-index: 2;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;

    min-height: 30px;

    padding:
        0
        12px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    border: 1px solid
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.28
        );

    border-radius: 2px;

    background:
        rgba(
            11,
            37,
            69,
            0.58
        );

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT CONTENT
========================================================= */

.project-content {
    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    min-height: 255px;

    padding:
        27px
        27px
        25px;
}


/* =========================================================
   LOCATION
========================================================= */

.project-location {
    margin-bottom: 9px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT TITLE
========================================================= */

.project-content h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1.25rem,
            1.7vw,
            1.55rem
        );

    font-weight: 750;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.project-content p {
    margin:
        15px
        0
        0;

    color: var(--projects-muted);

    font-size: 0.9rem;

    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* =========================================================
   PROJECT LINK
========================================================= */

.project-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    width: fit-content;

    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 22px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    text-decoration: none;

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease,
        gap 0.3s ease;
}


.project-link span {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 1rem;

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.project-link:hover {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    gap: 15px;
}


.project-link:hover span {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}


/* =========================================================
   CAROUSEL BUTTONS
========================================================= */

.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;

    top: 50%;

    z-index: 5;

    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 1.1rem;

    border: 1px solid
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.22
        );

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(
            11,
            37,
            69,
            0.78
        );

    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);

    cursor: pointer;

    transform: translateY(-50%);

    transition:
        background 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.carousel-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    background: var(--ecsi-primary);

    transform:
        translateY(-50%)
        scale(1.05);
}


.carousel-prev {
    left: -26px;
}


.carousel-next {
    right: -26px;
}


/* =========================================================
   DOT NAVIGATION
========================================================= */

.carousel-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-top: 34px;
}


.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}


.carousel-dots button {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;

    padding: 0;

    border: 0;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.30
        );

    cursor: pointer;

    transition:
        width 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.carousel-dots button:hover {
    background: var(--ecsi-accent);

    transform: scale(1.15);
}


.carousel-dots button.active {
    width: 28px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   VIEW ALL PROJECTS
========================================================= */

.project-button {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;

    margin-top: 55px;
}


.project-button .btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 13px;

    min-height: 55px;

    padding:
        0
        28px;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    text-decoration: none;

    border: 1px solid var(--ecsi-light);
    border-radius: 3px;

    background: var(--ecsi-light);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease;
}


.project-button .btn span {
    font-size: 1rem;

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.project-button .btn:hover {
    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    background: transparent;

    transform: translateY(-3px);
}


.project-button .btn:hover span {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET — 2 CARDS
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1050px) {

    .project-card {
        flex:
            0 0
            calc(
                (100% - 24px) / 2
            );
    }

    .carousel-prev {
        left: -18px;
    }

    .carousel-next {
        right: -18px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 700px) {

    .projects {
        padding:
            85px
            0;
    }


    .projects .container {
        width: min(
            100%,
            calc(100% - 36px)
        );
    }


    .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 45px;
    }


    .section-label {
        font-size: 0.64rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }


    .section-label::before {
        width: 28px;
    }


    .section-title h2 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.6rem,
                12vw,
                4rem
            );
    }


    .section-title p {
        margin-top: 22px;

        font-size: 0.93rem;

        line-height: 1.75;
    }


    .project-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }


    .project-image {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    }


    .project-content {
        min-height: 245px;

        padding:
            24px
            22px
            23px;
    }


    .carousel-btn {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;

        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }


    .carousel-prev {
        left: -12px;
    }


    .carousel-next {
        right: -12px;
    }


    .project-button {
        margin-top: 45px;
    }


    .project-button .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 420px) {

    .projects .container {
        width: min(
            100%,
            calc(100% - 28px)
        );
    }


    .projects::before {
        background-size: 55px 55px;
    }


    .project-category {
        top: 12px;
        left: 12px;

        min-height: 27px;

        padding: 0 9px;

        font-size: 0.56rem;
    }


    .project-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }


    .project-content p {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }


    .carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

.carousel-btn:focus-visible,
.carousel-dots button:focus-visible,
.project-link:focus-visible,
.project-button .btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--ecsi-accent);

    outline-offset: 4px;
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .projects-track,
    .project-card,
    .project-image img,
    .project-link,
    .project-link span,
    .carousel-btn,
    .carousel-dots button,
    .project-button .btn,
    .project-button .btn span {
        transition: none;
    }

    .project-card:hover,
    .project-image img,
    .carousel-btn:hover,
    .project-button .btn:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}
/* =========================================================
   E&C — 3 × 2 SERVICE GALLERY
   Elisha & Charles Solutions Inc.
   Premium / Architectural / Editorial
========================================================= */

.service-gallery {

    --sg-primary: #134074;
    --sg-secondary: #13315C;
    --sg-deep: #0B2545;
    --sg-accent: #8DA9C4;
    --sg-light: #EEF4ED;
    --sg-white: #ffffff;

    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;

    width: 100%;

    padding:
        clamp(90px, 10vw, 160px) 0;

    background: var(--sg-light);

    color: var(--sg-deep);

    overflow: hidden;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-container {

    width: min(
        calc(100% - 48px),
        1500px
    );

    margin-inline: auto;

}


/* =========================================================
   HEADER
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-header {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1.4fr)
        minmax(300px, 0.6fr);

    gap:
        clamp(40px, 7vw, 110px);

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom:
        clamp(45px, 6vw, 75px);

}


/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-eyebrow {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    font-size: 10px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    color: var(--sg-primary);

}


.service-gallery-eyebrow span {

    width: 38px;

    height: 2px;

    background: var(--sg-primary);

}


/* =========================================================
   HEADING
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-heading h2 {

    margin: 0;

    max-width: 900px;

    font-size:
        clamp(44px, 6vw, 88px);

    line-height: 0.94;

    letter-spacing: -0.06em;

    font-weight: 400;

}


.service-gallery-heading h2 strong {

    display: block;

    font-weight: 800;

    color: var(--sg-primary);

}


/* =========================================================
   INTRO
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-intro {

    max-width: 440px;

    margin-left: auto;

}


.service-gallery-intro p {

    margin: 0 0 28px;

    font-size: 14px;

    line-height: 1.8;

    color:
        rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.66);

}


/* =========================================================
   VIEW ALL
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-all {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 13px;

    padding-bottom: 10px;

    border-bottom:
        1px solid var(--sg-deep);

    color: var(--sg-deep);

    text-decoration: none;

    font-size: 11px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.12em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    transition:
        gap 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;

}


.service-gallery-all:hover {

    gap: 20px;

    color: var(--sg-primary);

    border-color: var(--sg-primary);

}


/* =========================================================
   3 × 2 GRID
========================================================= */

.service-gallery-grid {

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));

    grid-template-rows:
        repeat(2, minmax(500px, 1fr));

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);

    border-left:
        1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);

}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICE TILE
========================================================= */

.service-tile {

    position: relative;

    display: block;

    min-width: 0;

    min-height: 500px;

    overflow: hidden;

    border-right:
        1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);

    border-bottom:
        1px solid rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.18);

    color: var(--sg-white);

    text-decoration: none;

}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE
========================================================= */

.service-tile > img {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

    transition:
        transform 0.9s
        cubic-bezier(
            0.16,
            1,
            0.3,
            1
        );

}


.service-tile:hover > img {

    transform: scale(1.07);

}


/* =========================================================
   OVERLAY
========================================================= */

.service-tile-overlay {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.05) 15%,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.94) 100%
        );

    transition:
        background 0.5s ease;

}


.service-tile:hover
.service-tile-overlay {

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.10),
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.97)
        );

}


/* =========================================================
   TILE CONTENT
========================================================= */

.service-tile-content {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;

    flex-direction: column;

    justify-content: space-between;

    padding:
        clamp(28px, 3vw, 45px);

}


/* =========================================================
   TOP
========================================================= */

.service-tile-top {

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: space-between;

}


.service-number {

    font-size: 12px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.14em;

}


.service-arrow {

    display: grid;

    place-items: center;

    width: 46px;

    height: 46px;

    border:
        1px solid
        rgba(255,255,255,0.45);

    border-radius: 50%;

    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease,
        color 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease;

}


.service-arrow i {

    font-size: 12px;

}


.service-tile:hover
.service-arrow {

    transform: rotate(45deg);

    background: var(--sg-white);

    border-color: var(--sg-white);

    color: var(--sg-deep);

}


/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM
========================================================= */

.service-tile-bottom {

    max-width: 580px;

}


.service-category {

    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 13px;

    font-size: 9px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.2em;

    opacity: 0.72;

}


/* =========================================================
   TITLE
========================================================= */

.service-tile-bottom h3 {

    max-width: 540px;

    margin: 0;

    font-size:
        clamp(27px, 2.6vw, 42px);

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.045em;

    font-weight: 700;

}


/* =========================================================
   DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.service-tile-bottom p {

    max-width: 500px;

    margin:
        17px 0 0;

    font-size: 12px;

    line-height: 1.7;

    color:
        rgba(255,255,255,0.72);

    opacity: 0;

    transform:
        translateY(12px);

    transition:
        opacity 0.4s ease,
        transform 0.4s ease;

}


.service-tile:hover
.service-tile-bottom p {

    opacity: 1;

    transform:
        translateY(0);

}


/* =========================================================
   EXPLORE
========================================================= */

.service-explore {

    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-top: 22px;

    padding-bottom: 8px;

    border-bottom:
        1px solid
        rgba(255,255,255,0.5);

    font-size: 9px;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.14em;

    text-transform: uppercase;

}


.service-explore i {

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;

}


.service-tile:hover
.service-explore i {

    transform:
        translateX(7px);

}


/* =========================================================
   CONSULTATION TILE
========================================================= */

.service-tile-dark {

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--sg-deep),
            var(--sg-secondary)
        );

}


.service-dark-grid {

    position: absolute;

    inset: 0;

    opacity: 0.3;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(141,169,196,0.16) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(141,169,196,0.16) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        );

    background-size:
        50px 50px;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            black,
            transparent 75%
        );

}


.service-tile-dark:hover {

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--sg-primary),
            var(--sg-secondary)
        );

}


/* =========================================================
   FOCUS
========================================================= */

.service-tile:focus-visible,
.service-gallery-all:focus-visible {

    outline:
        3px solid var(--sg-accent);

    outline-offset:
        -3px;

}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .service-gallery-header {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 30px;

    }


    .service-gallery-intro {

        margin-left: 0;

        max-width: 650px;

    }


    .service-gallery-grid {

        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));

        grid-template-rows:
            repeat(3, minmax(430px, auto));

    }


    .service-tile {

        min-height: 430px;

    }


    .service-tile-bottom p {

        opacity: 1;

        transform: none;

    }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .service-gallery {

        padding:
            80px 0 100px;

    }


    .service-gallery-container {

        width:
            calc(100% - 30px);

    }


    .service-gallery-heading h2 {

        font-size:
            clamp(40px, 12vw, 60px);

    }


    .service-gallery-grid {

        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        grid-template-rows: none;

    }


    .service-tile {

        min-height: 430px;

    }


    .service-tile-content {

        padding: 28px;

    }


    .service-tile-bottom h3 {

        font-size: 32px;

    }


    .service-tile-bottom p {

        font-size: 12px;

    }


    .service-arrow {

        width: 42px;

        height: 42px;

    }

}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .service-tile > img,
    .service-arrow,
    .service-tile-bottom p,
    .service-explore i,
    .service-gallery-all {

        transition: none;

    }

}
/* =========================================================
   E&C — FAQ SECTION
   Elisha & Charles Solutions Inc.
   Premium / Editorial / Modern / Responsive
========================================================= */



/* =========================================================
   FAQ SECTION
========================================================= */

.faq {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;

    width: 100%;

    padding:
        clamp(100px, 11vw, 170px)
        0;

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    background: var(--ecsi-light);
}


/* =========================================================
   BACKGROUND DETAIL
========================================================= */

.faq::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    right: 0;

    width: 48%;
    height: 100%;

    z-index: -1;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.10) 100%
        );

    clip-path:
        polygon(
            25% 0,
            100% 0,
            100% 100%,
            0 100%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUBTLE GRID
========================================================= */

.faq::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;

    left: -250px;
    bottom: -250px;

    z-index: -1;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.08),
            transparent 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.faq .container {
    width: min(
        1240px,
        calc(100% - 48px)
    );

    margin: 0 auto;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(280px, 0.75fr)
        minmax(0, 1.25fr);

    gap:
        clamp(55px, 8vw, 120px);

    align-items: start;
}


/* =========================================================
   SECTION TITLE
========================================================= */

.faq .section-title {
    position: sticky;

    top: 120px;

    width: 100%;

    margin: 0;
}


.faq .section-label {
    display: inline-flex;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 22px;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    font-size: 0.7rem;

    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.17em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.faq .section-label::before {
    content: "";

    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;

    background:
        var(--ecsi-primary);

    border-radius: 999px;
}


/* =========================================================
   FAQ HEADING
========================================================= */

.faq .section-title h2 {
    max-width: 520px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            2.6rem,
            4.5vw,
            4.8rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.055em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}


/* =========================================================
   INTRO TEXT
========================================================= */

.faq .section-title p {
    max-width: 470px;

    margin:
        28px
        0
        0;

    color: var(--faq-muted);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            0.95rem,
            1.1vw,
            1.05rem
        );

    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   FAQ CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.faq-container {
    width: 100%;

    border-top:
        1px solid
        var(--faq-border);
}


/* =========================================================
   FAQ ITEM
========================================================= */

.faq-item {
    position: relative;

    margin: 0;

    border-bottom:
        1px solid
        var(--faq-border);

    transition:
        background 0.35s ease;
}


.faq-item:hover {
    background:
        rgba(
            19,
            64,
            116,
            0.035
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   QUESTION
========================================================= */

.faq-item h3 {
    margin: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   QUESTION BUTTON
========================================================= */

.faq-item button {
    position: relative;

    width: 100%;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;

    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 30px;

    padding:
        27px
        5px;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-family: inherit;

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1rem,
            1.35vw,
            1.14rem
        );

    font-weight: 750;

    line-height: 1.45;

    text-align: left;

    border: 0;

    background: transparent;

    cursor: pointer;
}


/* =========================================================
   PLUS ICON
========================================================= */

.faq-item button > span {
    position: relative;

    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;

    flex:
        0 0
        38px;

    display: flex;

    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    font-size: 1.45rem;

    font-weight: 300;

    line-height: 1;

    border:
        1px solid
        var(--faq-border);

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(
            255,
            255,
            255,
            0.45
        );

    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   ACTIVE QUESTION
========================================================= */

.faq-item button[aria-expanded="true"] {
    color: var(--ecsi-primary);
}


.faq-item button[aria-expanded="true"]
> span {
    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    background:
        var(--ecsi-primary);

    border-color:
        var(--ecsi-primary);

    transform: rotate(45deg);
}


/* =========================================================
   ANSWER
========================================================= */

.faq-item .answer {
    padding:
        0
        75px
        28px
        5px;
}


.faq-item .answer p {
    max-width: 680px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--faq-muted);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            0.9rem,
            1vw,
            1rem
        );

    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   ACTIVE LEFT ACCENT
========================================================= */

.faq-item::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: -1px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    width: 2px;

    background:
        var(--ecsi-primary);

    transform:
        scaleY(0);

    transform-origin: center;

    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease;
}


.faq-item:has(
    button[aria-expanded="true"]
)::before {
    transform:
        scaleY(1);
}


/* =========================================================
   FOCUS
========================================================= */

.faq-item button:focus-visible {
    outline:
        3px solid
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    outline-offset: 5px;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .faq .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;

        gap: 55px;
    }


    .faq .section-title {
        position: static;
    }


    .faq .section-title h2 {
        max-width: 700px;
    }


    .faq .section-title p {
        max-width: 700px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .faq {
        padding:
            85px
            0;
    }


    .faq .container {
        width: min(
            100%,
            calc(100% - 36px)
        );

        gap: 42px;
    }


    .faq .section-label {
        margin-bottom: 18px;

        font-size: 0.63rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }


    .faq .section-label::before {
        width: 27px;
    }


    .faq .section-title h2 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.5rem,
                12vw,
                3.8rem
            );
    }


    .faq .section-title p {
        margin-top: 22px;

        font-size: 0.92rem;

        line-height: 1.75;
    }


    .faq-item button {
        gap: 18px;

        padding:
            22px
            2px;

        font-size: 0.95rem;

        line-height: 1.45;
    }


    .faq-item button > span {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;

        flex-basis: 34px;

        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }


    .faq-item .answer {
        padding:
            0
            23px
            23px
            2px;
    }


    .faq-item .answer p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;

        line-height: 1.75;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 380px) {

    .faq .container {
        width: min(
            100%,
            calc(100% - 28px)
        );
    }


    .faq-item button {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }


    .faq-item button > span {
        width: 31px;
        height: 31px;

        flex-basis: 31px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .faq-item,
    .faq-item button > span,
    .faq-item::before {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   E&C — OUR BRANCHES
   Elisha & Charles Solutions Inc.
   Premium / Corporate / Geographic / Modern
========================================================= */


/* =========================================================
   SECTION
========================================================= */

.coverage-section {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(100px, 11vw, 165px) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 8% 15%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.11),
            transparent 28%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 92% 82%,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.24),
            transparent 36%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ecsi-deep),
            var(--ecsi-secondary) 55%,
            var(--ecsi-primary)
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   TECHNICAL GRID
========================================================= */

.coverage-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -2;

    opacity: 0.18;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        );

    background-size: 75px 75px;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 12%,
            black 88%,
            transparent
        );

    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 12%,
            black 88%,
            transparent
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   AMBIENT LIGHT
========================================================= */

.coverage-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;

    top: 18%;
    right: -330px;

    z-index: -1;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.11),
            transparent 68%
        );

    filter: blur(10px);
    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTAINER
========================================================= */

.coverage-container {
    width: min(
        1380px,
        calc(100% - 48px)
    );

    margin: 0 auto;
}


/* =========================================================
   HEADER
========================================================= */

.coverage-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1fr)
        minmax(300px, 0.62fr);

    gap: clamp(50px, 8vw, 120px);

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: clamp(55px, 7vw, 85px);
}


/* =========================================================
   LABEL
========================================================= */

.coverage-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.coverage-label::before {
    content: "";

    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   MAIN HEADING
========================================================= */

.coverage-heading h2 {
    max-width: 850px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            3rem,
            6vw,
            6.1rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 0.94;
    letter-spacing: -0.06em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}

.coverage-heading h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   INTRO
========================================================= */

.coverage-intro {
    max-width: 560px;
}

.coverage-intro p {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--coverage-muted);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            0.92rem,
            1.05vw,
            1.03rem
        );

    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH SECTION
========================================================= */

.coverage-branches {
    padding-top: clamp(65px, 7vw, 95px);

    border-top:
        1px solid
        var(--coverage-border);
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH HEADER
========================================================= */

.coverage-branches-header {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 1fr)
        minmax(280px, 0.6fr);

    gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 100px);

    align-items: end;

    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.coverage-branches-header .coverage-label {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.coverage-branches-header h3 {
    max-width: 700px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            2rem,
            3.6vw,
            3.7rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.05em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}

.coverage-branches-header h3 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);
}

.coverage-branches-header p {
    max-width: 500px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--coverage-muted);

    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH GRID
========================================================= */

.branch-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));

    gap: 12px;
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH CARD
========================================================= */

.branch-card {
    position: relative;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        auto
        minmax(0, 1fr)
        auto;

    align-items: center;

    gap: 15px;

    min-height: 135px;

    padding: 20px;

    overflow: hidden;

    border:
        1px solid
        var(--coverage-border);

    border-radius: 4px;

    background:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.035
        );

    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD LIGHT EFFECT
========================================================= */

.branch-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;

    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.14),
            transparent 70%
        );

    transition:
        transform 0.5s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.45);
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD HOVER
========================================================= */

.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);

    border-color:
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.38
        );

    background:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.065
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH ICON
========================================================= */

.branch-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.9rem;

    border:
        1px solid
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.2
        );

    border-radius: 3px;

    background:
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.06
        );

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-icon {
    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    background:
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    transform:
        rotate(-5deg);
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH CONTENT
========================================================= */

.branch-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    min-width: 0;
}

.branch-content > span {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 5px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.13em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.branch-content h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 750;

    line-height: 1.2;
}


/* =========================================================
   BRANCH ARROW
========================================================= */

.branch-arrow {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;

    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    color:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.4
        );

    font-size: 0.62rem;

    border:
        1px solid
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.12
        );

    border-radius: 50%;

    transition:
        color 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-arrow {
    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    background:
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    transform:
        translateX(3px);
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICE NETWORK
========================================================= */

.coverage-services {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        minmax(0, 0.8fr)
        minmax(0, 1.2fr);

    gap: 50px;

    align-items: center;

    margin-top: clamp(55px, 7vw, 85px);

    padding:
        28px
        32px;

    border:
        1px solid
        var(--coverage-border);

    border-radius: 4px;

    background:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.025
        );
}

.coverage-services-heading .coverage-label {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.coverage-services-heading h3 {
    max-width: 500px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1.45rem,
            2.3vw,
            2.1rem
        );

    font-weight: 750;

    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
}

.coverage-services-heading h3 span {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   SERVICE LIST
========================================================= */

.coverage-service-list {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));

    gap: 12px 28px;
}

.coverage-service-list span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 10px;

    color:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.72
        );

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.coverage-service-list i {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.62rem;
}


/* =========================================================
   24/7 SUPPORT CTA
========================================================= */

.coverage-support {
    position: relative;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;

    gap: 45px;

    margin-top:
        clamp(55px, 7vw, 90px);

    padding:
        30px
        34px;

    overflow: hidden;

    border:
        1px solid
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.27
        );

    border-radius: 4px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            110deg,
            var(--ecsi-primary),
            var(--ecsi-deep)
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 30px 70px
        rgba(
            11,
            37,
            69,
            0.28
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT AMBIENT EFFECT
========================================================= */

.coverage-support::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;

    top: -240px;
    right: -180px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(
                141,
                169,
                196,
                0.14
            ),
            transparent 70%
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT LEFT
========================================================= */

.coverage-support-left {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 18px;
}

.coverage-support-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: 1.05rem;

    border-radius: 3px;

    background:
        var(--ecsi-accent);
}

.coverage-support-left > div:last-child > span {
    display: block;

    margin-bottom: 5px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.57rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.15em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.coverage-support-left h3 {
    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1.25rem,
            2vw,
            1.75rem
        );

    font-weight: 750;

    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.coverage-support-left p {
    max-width: 600px;

    margin:
        7px
        0
        0;

    color: var(--coverage-muted);

    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT RIGHT
========================================================= */

.coverage-support-right {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 20px;

    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT BADGE
========================================================= */

.support-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 8px;

    white-space: nowrap;
}

.support-badge strong {
    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 1rem;
}

.support-badge > span:last-child {
    color:
        rgba(
            238,
            244,
            237,
            0.55
        );

    font-size: 0.57rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.support-pulse {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 5px
        rgba(
            141,
            169,
            196,
            0.1
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   SUPPORT BUTTON
========================================================= */

.coverage-support-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 12px;

    padding:
        14px
        19px;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: 0.63rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;

    border-radius: 3px;

    background:
        var(--ecsi-light);

    transition:
        background 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease,
        gap 0.3s ease;
}

.coverage-support-button i {
    color: var(--ecsi-primary);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}

.coverage-support-button:hover {
    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    background:
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    gap: 16px;
}

.coverage-support-button:hover i {
    transform:
        translateX(3px);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1050px) {

    .coverage-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .coverage-intro {
        max-width: 760px;
    }

    .coverage-branches-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .branch-grid {
        grid-template-columns:
            repeat(
                2,
                minmax(0, 1fr)
            );
    }

    .coverage-services {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .coverage-support {
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .coverage-support-right {
        width: 100%;

        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 680px) {

    .coverage-section {
        padding: 85px 0;
    }

    .coverage-container {
        width:
            min(
                100%,
                calc(100% - 36px)
            );
    }

    .coverage-heading h2 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.8rem,
                12vw,
                4.5rem
            );
    }

    .coverage-intro p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.75;
    }

    .coverage-branches {
        padding-top: 60px;
    }

    .coverage-branches-header {
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .coverage-branches-header h3 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                2rem,
                9vw,
                3rem
            );
    }

    .branch-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .branch-card {
        min-height: 108px;
        padding: 18px;
    }

    .branch-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .coverage-services {
        margin-top: 45px;
        padding: 24px;
        gap: 25px;
    }

    .coverage-service-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 13px;
    }

    .coverage-support {
        margin-top: 50px;
        padding: 25px;

        gap: 28px;
    }

    .coverage-support-left {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .coverage-support-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .coverage-support-right {
        align-items: stretch;
        flex-direction: column;

        gap: 16px;
    }

    .support-badge {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .coverage-support-button {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 400px) {

    .coverage-container {
        width:
            min(
                100%,
                calc(100% - 28px)
            );
    }

    .coverage-heading h2 {
        font-size: 2.7rem;
    }

    .coverage-branches-header h3 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .branch-card {
        grid-template-columns:
            auto
            minmax(0, 1fr)
            auto;

        gap: 12px;

        padding: 16px;
    }

    .branch-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .branch-content > span {
        font-size: 0.46rem;
    }

    .branch-content h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .branch-arrow {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
    }

    .coverage-services {
        padding: 21px;
    }

    .coverage-support {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .coverage-support-left {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

.coverage-support-button:focus-visible {
    outline:
        3px solid
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    outline-offset: 5px;
}

.branch-card:focus-visible {
    outline:
        2px solid
        var(--ecsi-accent);

    outline-offset: 4px;
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .branch-card,
    .branch-card::before,
    .branch-icon,
    .branch-arrow,
    .coverage-support-button,
    .coverage-support-button i {
        transition: none;
    }

    .branch-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .branch-card:hover::before {
        transform: none;
    }

    .branch-card:hover .branch-icon {
        transform: none;
    }

    .branch-card:hover .branch-arrow {
        transform: none;
    }

    .coverage-support-button:hover {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .coverage-support-button:hover i {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
========================================================= */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: min(850px, 92vh);

    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(420px, 0.95fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(40px, 5vw, 90px);

    padding:
        clamp(100px, 11vw, 160px)
        clamp(24px, 6vw, 100px);

    overflow: hidden;

    color: var(--ecsi-white);

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 82% 25%,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.18),
            transparent 32%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 85%,
            rgba(19, 64, 116, 0.45),
            transparent 38%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            var(--ecsi-deep) 0%,
            var(--ecsi-secondary) 48%,
            var(--ecsi-primary) 100%
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   ARCHITECTURAL GRID
========================================================= */

.hero::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: -2;

    opacity: 0.30;

    background-image:
        linear-gradient(
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055) 1px,
            transparent 1px
        );

    background-size: 70px 70px;

    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 18%,
            black 82%,
            transparent
        );

    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent,
            black 18%,
            black 82%,
            transparent
        );

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO ATMOSPHERIC GLOW
========================================================= */

.hero::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 560px;
    height: 560px;

    right: -210px;
    bottom: -250px;

    z-index: -1;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.20),
            rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.05) 45%,
            transparent 70%
        );

    filter: blur(8px);

    pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO CONTENT
========================================================= */

.hero-content {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 5;

    width: min(100%, 760px);
}


/* =========================================================
   EYEBROW
========================================================= */

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;

    margin-bottom: 24px;

    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: clamp(0.70rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.2;

    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: "";

    flex: 0 0 auto;

    width: 38px;
    height: 2px;

    border-radius: 999px;

    background: var(--ecsi-accent);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO TITLE
========================================================= */

.hero-content h1 {
    max-width: 900px;

    margin: 0;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size:
        clamp(
            3rem,
            5.3vw,
            6.2rem
        );

    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 0.98;

    letter-spacing: -0.055em;

    text-wrap: balance;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO DESCRIPTION
========================================================= */

.hero-description {
    max-width: 650px;

    margin: 32px 0 0;

    color: var(
        --hero-muted,
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.78)
    );

    font-size:
        clamp(
            1rem,
            1.2vw,
            1.18rem
        );

    font-weight: 400;

    line-height: 1.75;

    letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO SERVICES
========================================================= */

.hero-services {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;

    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;

    margin: 24px 0 0;
    padding: 11px 17px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1.5;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;

    border: 1px solid var(
        --hero-border,
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.18)
    );

    border-radius: 999px;

    background:
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.055);

    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}


.hero-services span:not([aria-hidden="true"]) {
    white-space: nowrap;
}


.hero-services span[aria-hidden="true"] {
    color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    font-size: 0.65rem;

    opacity: 0.9;
}


/* =========================================================
   BUTTON GROUP
========================================================= */

.buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 14px;

    margin-top: 42px;
}


/* =========================================================
   PRIMARY BUTTON
========================================================= */

.buttons .btn {
    position: relative;

    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    gap: 12px;

    min-height: 56px;

    padding: 0 27px;

    color: var(--ecsi-deep);

    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 800;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;

    border: 1px solid var(--ecsi-light);
    border-radius: 4px;

    background: var(--ecsi-light);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.25);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn:hover {
    color: var(--ecsi-white);

    background: var(--ecsi-primary);

    border-color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    transform: translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 42px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.40);
}


.buttons .btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}


/* =========================================================
   SECONDARY BUTTON
========================================================= */

.buttons .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    min-height: 56px;

    padding: 0 27px;

    color: var(--ecsi-light);

    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    line-height: 1;

    letter-spacing: 0.08em;

    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;

    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;

    background:
        rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.04);

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transition:
        transform 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        background-color 0.3s ease;
}


.buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);

    border-color: var(--ecsi-accent);

    background:
        rgba(141, 169, 196, 0.14);
}


/* =========================================================
   HERO IMAGE SLIDESHOW
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow {
    position: relative;

    z-index: 3;

    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(430px, 52vw, 600px);

    overflow: hidden;

    border-radius: 18px;

    background: rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.5);

    border: 1px solid rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.18);

    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(238, 244, 237, 0.03);

    isolation: isolate;
}


/* =========================================================
   SLIDES
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow .slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: 1;

    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;

    transform: scale(1.08);

    transition:
        opacity 1.2s ease,
        transform 6s ease,
        visibility 1.2s ease;
}


.hero-slideshow .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;

    transform: scale(1);
}


/* =========================================================
   SLIDE IMAGES
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow .slide img {
    display: block;

    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;

    filter:
        saturate(0.92)
        contrast(1.04);
}


/* =========================================================
   IMAGE OVERLAY
========================================================= */

.hero-slideshow::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;

    z-index: 2;

    pointer-events: none;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.38),
            transparent 45%,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.20)
        );
}


/* Bottom cinematic fade */

.hero-slideshow::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    height: 35%;

    z-index: 3;

    pointer-events: none;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to top,
            rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.38),
            transparent
        );
}


/* =========================================================
   FOCUS ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

.buttons a:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--ecsi-accent);
    outline-offset: 5px;
}


/* =========================================================
   LARGE DESKTOP
========================================================= */

@media (min-width: 1400px) {

    .hero {
        grid-template-columns:
            minmax(0, 1.05fr)
            minmax(520px, 0.95fr);

        gap: 80px;

        padding-left: max(7vw, 100px);
        padding-right: max(7vw, 100px);
    }

    .hero-content {
        width: min(100%, 850px);
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                5rem,
                5.7vw,
                6.8rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 700px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 580px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET / SMALL LAPTOP
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {

    .hero {
        grid-template-columns:
            minmax(0, 1fr)
            minmax(360px, 0.85fr);

        gap: 40px;

        padding:
            130px
            40px
            100px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size:
            clamp(
                3rem,
                6vw,
                5rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 470px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;

        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 50px;

        padding:
            150px
            32px
            100px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        width: min(100%, 760px);
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 760px;

        font-size:
            clamp(
                3.1rem,
                8vw,
                5rem
            );
    }

    .hero-description {
        max-width: 650px;
    }

    .hero-services {
        margin-top: 22px;
    }

    .buttons {
        margin-top: 36px;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 850px;

        height: 500px;

        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .hero {
        min-height: 100svh;

        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 40px;

        padding:
            120px
            22px
            70px;
    }


    /* Grid */

    .hero::before {
        background-size: 45px 45px;

        opacity: 0.22;
    }


    /* Glow */

    .hero::after {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;

        right: -180px;
        bottom: -120px;
    }


    /* Eyebrow */

    .hero-eyebrow {
        gap: 9px;

        margin-bottom: 20px;

        font-size: 0.64rem;

        letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow::before {
        width: 28px;
    }


    /* Title */

    .hero-content h1 {
        max-width: 100%;

        font-size:
            clamp(
                2.7rem,
                13vw,
                4rem
            );

        line-height: 0.98;

        letter-spacing: -0.05em;
    }


    /* Description */

    .hero-description {
        margin-top: 24px;

        font-size: 0.94rem;

        line-height: 1.7;
    }


    /* Services */

    .hero-services {
        gap: 7px;

        margin-top: 20px;

        padding:
            9px 13px;

        font-size: 0.59rem;

        line-height: 1.6;

        letter-spacing: 0.07em;

        border-radius: 8px;
    }


    /* Buttons */

    .buttons {
        width: 100%;

        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;

        gap: 10px;

        margin-top: 34px;
    }

    .buttons .btn,
    .buttons .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;

        min-height: 54px;
    }


    /* =====================================================
       MOBILE SLIDESHOW
    ===================================================== */

    .hero-slideshow {
        width: 100%;

        height: 330px;

        border-radius: 14px;

        box-shadow:
            0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 380px) {

    .hero {
        padding:
            110px
            18px
            60px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.55rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.90rem;
    }

    .hero-services {
        font-size: 0.56rem;
    }

    .hero-slideshow {
        height: 280px;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   REDUCED MOTION
========================================================= */

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

    .buttons .btn,
    .buttons .btn-outline,
    .buttons .btn i,
    .hero-slideshow .slide {
        transition: none;
    }

    .buttons .btn:hover,
    .buttons .btn-outline:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .buttons .btn:hover i {
        transform: none;
    }

    .hero-slideshow .slide {
        transform: none;
    }
}