:root {
  --nw-bg: #003843;
  --nw-bg-soft: #004d5a;
  --nw-bg-alt: #f5f2ec;
  --nw-gold: #c89b63;
  --nw-gold-soft: #d6aa73;
  --nw-text-light: #f7f2ea;
  --nw-text-dark: #1f2933;
  --nw-radius: 14px;

  /* CARD-SPECIFIC (mapped to your theme) */
  --bg: var(--nw-bg);                 
  --card-bg: var(--nw-bg-soft);       
  --muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
              
  --text: var(--nw-text-light);
  --caption: rgba(247,242,234,0.7);
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --gap: 20px;

  /* animation timings */
  --entrance-duration: 700ms;
  --stagger: 120ms;
  --float-duration: 4200ms;
}

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

body {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  /* background: var(--nw-bg); */
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.main{
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: hidden;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

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

/* Utility container – wider now */
.container {
  width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* ---------------- HERO WITH VIDEO ---------------- */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-block: 11rem 4.5rem; 
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* video covers the hero background */
.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
  animation: slowZoom 22s ease-out infinite alternate;
}

/* dark overlay for readability */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 20% 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 0,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 75%
  );
  z-index: -1;
}

/* content grid */
.hero-inner {
  /* display: grid; */
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-left {
  max-width: 34rem;
}

.hero-tag {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: #c9dde0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-title {
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-wrap: nowrap;
}

.hero-title span.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4d8ae, var(--nw-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #d5e3e6;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-secondary {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  opacity: 0.85;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.3);
  padding-bottom: 0.18rem;
}

/* ================= ANCHOR SECTION ================= */
/* Apply this to the section BELOW the hero */
.nw-about-cards{
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 120px; /* space for overlapping card */
}

/* ================= ANCHOR SECTION ================= */
.nw-section{
  position: relative; /* required for absolute positioning */
}

/* ================= HERO STATS CARD ================= */
.hero-card-details{
  position: absolute;


  bottom: calc(100% - 55px);

  left: 17%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);

  background: #0b1f2a;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 36px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 48px;

  width: fit-content;
  max-width: calc(100% - 40px);

  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  z-index: 50;
}

/* ================= INNER ITEMS ================= */
.hero-card-details > div{
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
}

/* ================= TEXT STYLES ================= */
.hero-highlight{
  display: flex;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  background-color: #004d5a;
      border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.7);
}

.hero-highlight strong{
  display: block;
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #f8e4c4;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ================= MOBILE FIX ================= */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero-card-details{
          /* flex-direction: column; */
        gap: 14px;
        /* padding: 18px 20px; */
        /* bottom: calc(100% - 40px); */
        margin-bottom: -26px;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        left: 20px;
       
    }
    .hero-card-details > div{
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
}

  }

  .hero-card-details > div{
    min-width: auto;
    
  }

/* ================= SMALL MOBILE VIEW ================= */
@media (max-width: 480px){

  .hero-card-details{
    position: relative;              /* remove absolute pressure */
    bottom: auto;
    /* left: 50%; */
    transform: translateX(-50%);

    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;

    padding: 14px 18px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: -12px;

    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    max-width: 360px;
  }

  .hero-card-details > div{
    min-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-highlight{
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .hero-highlight strong{
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 360px){

  .hero-card-details{
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-highlight{
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .hero-highlight strong{
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}


.hero-card {
  /* background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #07586a 0%, var(--nw-bg-soft) 45%, #002833 100%); */
      background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(244, 216, 174, 0.25), rgba(3, 61, 74, 0.98));
  border-radius: 24px;
  /* padding: 2.4rem 2rem; */
  /* border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.35); */
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
      padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
      max-width: 550px;
}

/*  */
 /* MAIN WRAPPER */
    .nw-section {
     width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
      margin: 40px auto 60px;
      padding: 0 16px;
      margin-top: -50px;
    }

    /* TOP BACKGROUND IMAGE BAR */
    .nw-hero {
      height: 230px;
      /* background-image: url("");  */
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      filter: brightness(0.85);
      border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold-soft);
    }

    /* CARD ROW */
    .nw-cards-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 20px;
      margin-top: -90px;
    }

    /* SINGLE CARD */
    .nw-card {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--nw-text-light);
      padding: 80px 28px 40px;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      color: var(--nw-text-dark);

      /* base state: hidden + moved down */
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        opacity 0.35s ease;
    }

    /* when card becomes visible (JS adds this class) */
    .nw-card.is-visible {
      animation: nw-fade-up 0.7s ease-out forwards;
    }

    /* staggered entrance */
    .nw-card.is-visible:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
    .nw-card.is-visible:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.18s; }
    .nw-card.is-visible:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.31s; }

    /* hover: lift & stronger shadow */
    .nw-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    /* middle card emphasis */
    .nw-card:nth-child(2) {
      z-index: 2;
      border-left: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
      border-right: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
    }
  /* middle card emphasis */
    .nw-card:nth-child(3) {
      z-index: 2;
      border-left: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
      border-right: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
    }

    /* GOLD CIRCLE ICON */
    .nw-card-icon {
      position: absolute;
      top: -58px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 96px;
      height: 96px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--nw-gold), var(--nw-gold-soft));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.45);
      transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    }

    /* REAL ICON STYLE */
    .nw-card-icon i {
      font-size: 38px;
      color: var(--nw-text-light);
    }

    /* same bounce animation for all icons on hover */
    .nw-card:nth-child(1):hover .nw-card-icon,
    .nw-card:nth-child(2):hover .nw-card-icon,
    .nw-card:nth-child(3):hover .nw-card-icon {
      animation: nw-icon-bounce 0.6s ease-out;
    }

    /* TITLES & TEXT */
    .nw-card h3 {
      font-size: 18px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--nw-bg);
    }

    .nw-card p {
      font-size: 13px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
    }

    /* GOLD BOTTOM STRIP */
    .nw-card-bar {
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      height: 6px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nw-gold), var(--nw-gold-soft));

      /* animate grow */
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease-out;
    }

    .nw-card:hover .nw-card-bar {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    /* CREDIT TEXT */
    .nw-credit {
      font-size: 12px;
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 26px;
      color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
    }

    .nw-credit a {
      color: var(--nw-bg);
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    /* KEYFRAMES */
    @keyframes nw-fade-up {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @keyframes nw-icon-bounce {
      0%   { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
      35%  { transform: translate(-50%, -12px); }
      70%  { transform: translate(-50%, 4px); }
      100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
    }

    /* RESPONSIVE */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nw-cards-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        margin-top: -70px;
      }

      .nw-card {
        margin-bottom: 46px;
      }
    }

/*  */
/*Semericle section  */
/* ================= NORTH WAVE SEMICIRCLE SECTION ================= */

.nw-semi-section {
  padding-block: 4.5rem;
  background: var(--nw-bg); 
/* border-radius: 25% 0 25% 0; */
margin-top: -100px;
}

.nw-semi-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) 420px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.nw-semi-left {
  padding-right: 12px;
}

.nw-semi-kicker {
  color: rgba(207, 223, 226, 0.85);
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.nw-semi-headline {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 33px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.nw-semi-headline span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f4d8ae, var(--nw-gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nw-semi-sub {
  color: rgba(208, 223, 226, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
}

/* CTA button */
.nw-semi-cta {
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.4);
  background: transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease, background 0.18s ease,
    color 0.18s ease, border-color 0.18s ease;
}
.parent-wrapper{
  text-align: center;
}

.nw-semi-cta:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top left,
    rgba(244, 216, 174, 0.15),
    rgba(0, 56, 67, 0.9)
  );
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-color: rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.8);
}

/* Info card (gold) */
.nw-semi-info-card {
  margin-top: 1.3rem;
  max-width: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top left,
    rgba(244, 216, 174, 0.25),
    rgba(3, 61, 74, 0.98)
  );
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.nw-semi-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nw-semi-info-card p {
  font-size:16px;
  opacity: 0.96;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN */
.nw-semi-right {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  /* gap: 1.4rem; */
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* semicircle container */
.nw-semi-wrap {
  /* width: 160px;   */
  /* height: 380px; */
  position: relative;
  align-self: center;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* semicircle shape */
.nw-semi {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 480px;
  height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: ellipse(50% 50% at 0% 50%); /* left-centered half-circle */
  background: #e6e6e6;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* inner image */
.nw-semi img {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  top: 0;
  width: 520px;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 60% 40%;
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 650ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  display: block;
}

.nw-semi:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) translateX(-6px);
}

/* body text beside semicircle */
.nw-semi-body-text {
  color: rgba(210, 225, 228, 0.9);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 570px;
}
.monile-v{
display: none;
}
/* ================= JS-DRIVEN SCROLL ANIMATIONS (REPLAY) ================= */

/* base hidden state */
.nw-semi-left,
.nw-semi-wrap,
.nw-semi-info-card,
.nw-semi-body-text {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* slightly different starting transforms for each */
.nw-semi-left {
  transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.nw-semi-wrap {
  transform: translateX(60px) scale(0.9) rotate(2deg);
}

.nw-semi-info-card {
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.92);
}

.nw-semi-body-text {
  transform: translateY(28px);
  filter: blur(6px);
}

/* when JS adds .nw-visible, run new animations */

/* LEFT: diagonal slide from left-bottom */
.nw-semi-left.nw-visible {
  animation: nwSemiLeftIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.8, 0.3, 0.97) forwards;
}

/* IMAGE WRAP: float-in with rotate + scale */
.nw-semi-wrap.nw-visible {
  animation: nwSemiImageIn 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.19, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

/* INFO CARD: soft pop with glow */
.nw-semi-info-card.nw-visible {
  animation: nwSemiCardIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.18, 0.7, 0.3, 1) 0.1s forwards;
}

/* BODY TEXT: delayed fade-up + unblur */
.nw-semi-body-text.nw-visible {
  animation: nwSemiTextIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.75, 0.35, 1) 0.18s forwards;
}

/* ================= NEW KEYFRAMES ================= */

/* LEFT COLUMN: diagonal soft slide in */
@keyframes nwSemiLeftIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-55px, 20px);
  }
  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(4px, -2px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}

/* IMAGE: float in with scale + slight rotation */
@keyframes nwSemiImageIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(70px) scale(0.9) rotate(3deg);
  }
  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-6px) scale(1.03) rotate(0.5deg);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

/* CARD: pop up + glow shadow */
@keyframes nwSemiCardIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.92);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
  }
  70% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }
}

/* TEXT: fade up + remove blur */
@keyframes nwSemiTextIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    filter: blur(6px);
  }
  60% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: blur(1px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .nw-semi-hero {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) 360px;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .nw-semi-wrap {
    width: 320px;
    height: 340px;
  }

  .nw-semi {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
  }

  .nw-semi img {
    width: 460px;
    height: 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nw-semi-section {
    padding-block: 3.5rem;
  }

  .nw-semi-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nw-semi-left {
    /* order: 2; */
    padding-right: 0;
  }
.hero-title{
  text-wrap: wrap;
}
  .nw-semi-right {
    order: 1;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .nw-semi-wrap {
    width: 92%;
    height: 300px;
  }

  .nw-semi {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    clip-path: ellipse(50% 50% at 0% 50%);
  }

  .nw-semi img {
    right: -8%;
    width: 140%;
    height: 300px;
    object-position: 60% 44%;
  }

  .nw-semi-info-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-semi-body-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-semi-headline {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .monile-v{
    display: block;
  }
  /* .desc-view{
    display: none;
  } */
   .parent-wrapper{
    margin-top: 20px;
   }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  /* .nw-semi-wrap {
    height: 250px;
  } */

  .nw-semi img {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .nw-semi-headline {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .nw-semi-info-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}


/*  */
/* ========== WHY CHOOSE NORTH WAVE SECTION ========== */
/* CIRCLE + TICK LIST STYLE */
.nw-choose-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  /* text-transform: uppercase; */
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
 
}

/* outer circle */
.nw-choose-points li i {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--nw-gold);
 
}
.nw-choose-points li i{
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
}


/* dotted accent */
.nw-choose-text {
  position: relative;
}

.nw-choose-text .nw-choose-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: -35px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 130px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    var(--nw-bg-soft) 1.5px,
    transparent 1.5px
  );
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  opacity: 0.65;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* make main content above dots */
.nw-choose-title,
.nw-choose-subtext,
.nw-choose-points {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nw-choose-section {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);           /* light background */
  padding-block: 5rem;
}

.nw-choose-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr);
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT SIDE – TITLE & POINTS */
.nw-choose-text {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);             /* base text dark */
}

.nw-choose-title {
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);  
  text-wrap: nowrap;    
  margin-bottom: 50px;       /* main title dark */
}

.nw-choose-title span:last-child {
  color: var(--nw-gold);                  /* NORTH WAVE in gold */
}

.nw-choose-subtext {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.85);          /* semi-dark text */
  max-width: 26rem;
}

.nw-choose-points {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  max-width: 22rem;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nw-choose-points li {
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  /* text-transform: uppercase; */
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);               /* teal accent for bullets */
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE – IMAGES, RING & CARD */
.nw-choose-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
}

.nw-choose-img-top {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold-soft);  /* gold-soft border */
}

.nw-choose-img-top img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nw-choose-img-main {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 150px;
  width: 540px;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold-soft);
}

.nw-choose-img-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nw-choose-ring {
  position: absolute;
  left: 42px;
  bottom: -22px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 16px solid var(--nw-gold);      /* gold ring */
  background: transparent;
}

/* ABOUT CARD */
.nw-choose-card {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -32px;
  width: 360px;
  background: var(--nw-text-light);       /* light cream card */
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  padding: 1.9rem 2.1rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nw-choose-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-bg);                    /* dark teal heading */
}

.nw-choose-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);               /* soft teal text */
}

.nw-choose-card small {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
}

.nw-choose-card small a {
  color: var(--nw-gold);                  /* gold link */
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.nw-choose-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
  background: var(--nw-gold);             /* gold button */
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nw-choose-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .nw-choose-media {
    min-height: 460px;
  }

  .nw-choose-img-main {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-top: -67px;
  }

  .nw-choose-card {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-top: 260px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-choose-ring {
    left: 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nw-choose-section {
    padding-block: 3.5rem;
  }
  .nw-choose-points li {
 text-wrap: wrap;
 font-size: 16px;
  }
 
  .nw-choose-img-top {
    width: 70%;
    margin-top: -35px;
  }

  .nw-choose-img-main {
    top: 178px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-choose-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
}

/* ========== SCROLL ANIMATIONS (REPLAY UP & DOWN) ========== */

/* base state (hidden + offset) */
.nw-choose-text,
.nw-choose-media,
.nw-choose-card {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nw-choose-text {
  transform: translateX(-60px);
}

.nw-choose-media {
  transform: translateX(60px);
}

.nw-choose-card {
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.94);
}

/* visible state (class added via JS) */
.nw-choose-visible.nw-choose-text {
  animation: nwChooseSlideLeft 0.7s ease-out forwards;
}

.nw-choose-visible.nw-choose-media {
  animation: nwChooseSlideRight 0.7s ease-out forwards;
}

.nw-choose-visible.nw-choose-card {
  animation: nwChoosePopUp 0.7s ease-out 0.12s forwards;
}

/* keyframes */
@keyframes nwChooseSlideLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-60px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes nwChooseSlideRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(60px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes nwChoosePopUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.94);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}
/*  */
/* ========== SIGNATURE SECTION (NORTH WAVE THEME) ========== */

.nw-signature-section {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  /* padding: 4rem 1.5rem; */
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.nw-signature-layout {
 width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  /* grid-template-columns: 320px minmax(0, 1fr); */
    grid-template-columns: 500px minmax(0, 1fr);
  /* gap: 3rem; */
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE PANEL */
.nw-signature-panel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
}

.nw-signature-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 550px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  display: block;
}

.nw-signature-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05));
}

.nw-signature-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.nw-signature-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  max-width: 16rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* .nw-signature-sign {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size:11px;
  opacity: 0.9;
} */
.nw-signature-sign{
  font-family: 'Great Vibes', cursive;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  /* color: #b08a55;                */
  color: white;
  margin-top: -20px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.nw-signature-content {
  text-align: center;
}

.nw-signature-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var( --nw-bg-soft);
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nw-signature-bar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1.4rem;
}

.nw-signature-main-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.82);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* bottom card */
.nw-signature-card {
  background: #e3ded3;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem 2.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 640px;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
}

.nw-signature-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.86);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.nw-signature-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.65rem 2.4rem;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
}

.nw-signature-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

/* ========== SCROLL ANIMATION (REPLAY UP & DOWN) ========== */

/* base hidden state */
.nw-signature-animate {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nw-signature-left {
  transform: translateX(-60px);
}

.nw-signature-main {
  transform: translateY(-30px);
}

.nw-signature-card-block {
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.94);
}

/* when visible (JS adds this class) */
.nw-signature-animate.nw-signature-visible.nw-signature-left {
  animation: nwSigLeftIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.8, 0.3, 0.97) forwards;
}

.nw-signature-animate.nw-signature-visible.nw-signature-main {
  animation: nwSigMainIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.18, 0.75, 0.3, 1) 0.08s forwards;
}

.nw-signature-animate.nw-signature-visible.nw-signature-card-block {
  animation: nwSigCardIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.35, 1) 0.16s forwards;
}

/* keyframes */
@keyframes nwSigLeftIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px); }
  60% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(4px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes nwSigMainIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30px); }
  60% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(3px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes nwSigCardIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);
  }
  70% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  }
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-signature-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 720px;
  }

  .nw-signature-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nw-signature-section {
    padding: 2.8rem 1.2rem;
    margin-top: -100px;
  }
  
  .nw-signature-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
}
/* Our Projects */
/* ================================
   OUR PROJECTS SLIDER SECTION
================================ */
.nw-projects-section {
  padding: 72px 0 80px;
  /* background: var(--nw-bg-soft);  */
}

/* Shell card */
.nw-projects-shell {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  padding: 28px 24px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);

  /* scroll animation base */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

/* when in view */
.nw-projects-shell.nw-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* child cards stagger */
.nw-card-left,
.nw-card-center,
.nw-pill-wrap {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.nw-projects-shell.nw-in-view .nw-card-left {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.nw-projects-shell.nw-in-view .nw-card-center {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.nw-projects-shell.nw-in-view .nw-pill-wrap {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

/* ====== Title ====== */
.nw-projects-title {
  text-align:left;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-size:2.2rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:10px;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nw-projects-sub {
  text-align:left;
  color: rgba(31,41,51,0.75);
  font-size:14px;
  margin-bottom:24px;
  max-width:520px;
}

/* ====== Slider wrapper ====== */
.nw-projects-slider {
  background:transparent;
}

.nw-slider-inner {
  position:relative;
}

.nw-slides {
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  min-height:420px;
}

.nw-slide {
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transform:translateX(40px);
  transition:opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.nw-slide.active {
  opacity:1;
  pointer-events:auto;
  transform:translateX(0);
}

/* main row layout */
.nw-row {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:20px;
  width:100%;
  /* max-width:1100px; */
   width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

/* Left content card */
.nw-card-left {
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color:var(--nw-text-dark);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding:40px 36px;
  flex:1.35;
  min-width:280px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  height:420px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

.nw-headline {
  font-size: 25px;
  line-height:1.05;
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 12px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
}

.nw-caption {
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--nw-text-light);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:1.2px;
  margin-top:6px;
}

/* Center image card */
.nw-card-center {
  background: #d9e4e7;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  flex:0 0 320px;
  height:420px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  display:block;
}

.nw-card-center img {
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform 560ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1);
}

.nw-card-center:hover img{
  transform:scale(1.04);
  filter:saturate(1.04);
}

/* Right vertical pill */
.nw-pill-wrap {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex: 0 0 64px;
  height:420px;
}

.nw-pill {
  width:56px;
  height:240px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  position:relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, rotate .18s ease;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

.nw-pill:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateZ(0.6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.nw-pill-text-vertical {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:0.6px;
  margin-right:6px;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.nw-pill-line {
  position:absolute;
  right:10px;
  top:28px;
  bottom:28px;
  width:2px;
  background: rgba(15,23,42,0.16);
  border-radius:1px;
}

/* 🔽 ARROW ANIMATION (PILL) */
.nw-pill-arrow {
  position:absolute;
  bottom:22px;
  right:6px;
  width:20px;
  height:24px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,0.9);
  /* subtle floating animation */
  animation: nwArrowFloat 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* idle float up/down */
@keyframes nwArrowFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
  50%  { transform: translateY(4px); opacity:0.92; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
}

/* on hover – make arrow “nudge” forward a bit more */
.nw-pill:hover .nw-pill-arrow {
  animation: nwArrowNudge 0.65s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes nwArrowNudge {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:1; }
  40%  { transform: translateY(2px) translateX(2px); opacity:0.96; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); opacity:1; }
}

/* ====== Slider nav buttons ====== */
.nw-slider-nav {
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  margin-top:18px;
}

.nw-slider-btn {
  width:38px;
  height:38px;
  border-radius:999px;
  border:none;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  color:#fff;
  cursor:pointer;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  transition:background 0.2s ease, transform 0.12s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  opacity:0.92;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.26);
}

.nw-slider-btn svg{
  width:18px;
  height:18px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nw-slider-btn:hover{
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  opacity:1;
  transform:translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.nw-slider-btn:active{
  transform:scale(0.96);
}

/* 🔽 Different hover direction for prev/next arrows */
#nwPrevBtn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-2px);
}

#nwNextBtn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ========= RESPONSIVE ========= */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nw-row { gap:14px; }
  .nw-card-left{ padding:28px; height:380px; }
  .nw-card-center{ flex-basis:280px; height:380px; }
  .nw-pill-wrap{ flex-basis:60px; height:380px; }
  .nw-pill{ height:220px; width:52px; }
}

/* 🔽 MOBILE FIX: cards not showing + easier layout */
@media (max-width:720px){
  .nw-projects-shell{
    padding:22px 18px 26px;
  }

  .nw-slides{
    min-height:0;
  }

  .nw-slide{
    position:relative;
    transform:none;
    opacity:0;
    display:none;
  }

  .nw-slide.active{
    opacity:1;
    display:block;
    transform:none;
  }

  .nw-row{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    width:100%;
  }

  .nw-card-left, .nw-card-center, .nw-pill-wrap {
    width:100%;
    max-width:720px;
  }

  .nw-card-left {
    height:auto;
    /* padding:24px 20px; */
    border-radius:14px;
    order:2;
  }

  .nw-card-center {
    order:1;
    width:100%;
    height:260px;
  }

  .nw-pill-wrap {
    order:3;
    margin-top:10px;
    height:auto;
  }

  .nw-pill{
    width:100%;
    height:64px;
    border-radius:10px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:row;
    padding:8px 12px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }

  .nw-pill-text-vertical{
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform:none;
    margin-right:10px;
  }

  .nw-pill-line{ display:none; }

  .nw-pill-arrow {
    position:static;
    margin-left:auto;
  }
 
}

/* Testimonials */
/* ================================
   CLIENTS SECTION WRAPPER
================================ */
.nw-clients-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 72px 24px 80px;
  width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  border-radius: 80px 40px 120px 60px / 60px 120px 40px 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);

  /* ✨ base state for scroll animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
   margin-top: 30px;
   margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.completed-projects{
  margin-top: 30px;
}
/* when section is in view */
.nw-clients-section.nw-clients-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================================
   GOLD ABSTRACT SHAPES
================================ */

/* Big top-left blob */
.nw-clients-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -140px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  opacity: 0.3;
  border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 50% 60% 40% 50%;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Bottom-right soft blob */
.nw-clients-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -160px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  opacity: 0.25;
  border-radius: 40% 70% 60% 30% / 50% 30% 70% 60%;
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep content above blobs */
.nw-clients-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ================================
   SECTION TITLE
================================ */
.nw-clients-title {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nw-bg-alt);

  /* slight fade/slide as well */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.nw-clients-title .highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
}

/* title visible when section in view */
.nw-clients-section.nw-clients-in-view .nw-clients-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ================================
   FLEX GRID (3 PER ROW)
================================ */
.nw-clients-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 32px 28px;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3 cards per row */
.nw-client-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  padding: 56px 26px 32px;
  text-align: left;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.15);
  flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 20px);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    filter 0.35s ease;

  /* ✨ base state for scroll animation */
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(4px);
}

/* odd cards: slide from left-down */
.nw-client-card.nw-card-in-view:nth-child(odd) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* even cards: slide from right-down */
.nw-client-card.nw-card-in-view:nth-child(even) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* initial offset positions */
.nw-client-card:nth-child(odd) {
  transform: translate(-20px, 25px);
}

.nw-client-card:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translate(20px, 25px);
}

/* small stagger using transition-delay */
.nw-client-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.nw-client-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.nw-client-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.nw-client-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.nw-client-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.nw-client-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }

/* Hover animation */
.nw-client-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* ================================
   PROFILE IMAGE
================================ */
.nw-client-photo-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: -38px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.nw-client-photo-wrap img {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ================================
   CLIENT TEXT
================================ */
.nw-client-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nw-client-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  max-width: 92%;
}

/* ================================
   TABLET (2 PER ROW)
================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-clients-grid {
    gap: 26px 22px;
  }

  .nw-client-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 18px);
    padding: 52px 22px 30px;
  }

  .nw-client-photo-wrap {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   MOBILE (1 PER ROW)
================================ */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nw-clients-section {
    padding: 56px 16px 64px;
  }

  .nw-clients-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .nw-clients-grid {
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .nw-client-card {
    flex: 0 1 100%;
    width: 20px;
  }

  .nw-client-photo-wrap {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

/*  */
 /* ================== SECTION WRAPPER ================== */
    .svc2-section {
      background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
      padding: 70px 0 90px;
    }

    .svc2-container {
      max-width: 1160px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    /* ================== TOP TITLE ================== */
    .svc2-heading-wrap {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .svc2-kicker {
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.24em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .svc2-heading {
     font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      font-size: 32px;
      line-height: 1.25;
      color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* ================== TOP CARDS ================== */
    .svc2-cards-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
      gap: 26px;
      margin-bottom: 46px;
    }

    .svc2-card {
      position: relative;
      background: #000;
      border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      min-height: 250px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-strong);
      cursor: pointer;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      opacity: 0;
      transition:
        transform 0.7s ease,
        opacity 0.7s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .svc2-card.in-view {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .svc2-card-img {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .svc2-card-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      filter: grayscale(100%);
      transform: scale(1.02);
      transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
    }

    .svc2-card::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to top,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 55%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 100%
      );
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .svc2-card-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      padding: 20px 22px 22px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: flex-end;
      height: 100%;
      color: #fff;
    }

    .svc2-card-label {
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .svc2-card-title {
      font-size: 17px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .svc2-card-text {
      font-size: 13px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #f5f5f5;
    }

    /* .svc2-card:hover {
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    } */

    /* .svc2-card:hover .svc2-card-img img {
      transform: scale(1.07);
      filter: grayscale(40%);
    } */

    /* ================== BOTTOM PANEL ================== */
    .svc2-bottom-panel {
      background: #ffffff;
      border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
      box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
      padding: 32px 32px 30px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
      gap: 48px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .svc2-bottom-panel::before {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: -40%;
      right: -15%;
      width: 260px;
      height: 260px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,155,99,0.22), transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* LEFT SIDE */
    .svc2-main-title {
      font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      font-size: 30px;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
      color: #000;
    }

    .svc2-main-sub {
      font-size: 13px;
      color: #777;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .svc2-main-sub a {
      color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .svc2-phone-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #000;
      margin-top: 6px;
    }

    .svc2-phone-icon {
      width: 26px;
      height: 26px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 14px;
      color: #fff;
    }

    /* RIGHT SIDE */
    .svc2-news-kicker {
      font-size: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .svc2-news-title {
      font-size: 16px;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      color: #000;
    }

    .svc2-news-text {
      font-size: 13px;
      line-height: 1.6;
      color: #555;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .svc2-form {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .svc2-form input[type="email"] {
      flex: 1 1 auto;
      padding: 10px 12px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      border: 1px solid #cfcfcf;
      font-size: 13px;
      outline: none;
    }

    .svc2-form input[type="email"]::placeholder {
      color: #999;
    }

    .svc2-form button {
      padding: 0 18px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: none;
      background: var(--nw-gold);
      color: #fff;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.1s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .svc2-form button:hover {
      background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .svc2-form button:active {
      transform: scale(0.97);
    }

    /* bottom panel animation */
    .svc2-bottom-panel {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(50px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    }

    .svc2-bottom-panel.in-view {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* ================== RESPONSIVE ================== */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .svc2-cards-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .svc2-cards-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .svc2-bottom-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
        padding: 26px 22px 24px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .svc2-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
      }
      .svc2-heading {
        font-size: 26px;
      }
      .svc2-section {
        padding: 52px 0 68px;
      }
      .svc2-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
      }
      .svc2-form button {
        width: 100%;
        padding-block: 10px;
      }
    }
/* Causor pointer */
/* ================================
   NORTHWAVE CUSTOM CURSOR
================================ */

/* Hide default cursor only on desktop */
/* @media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body {
    cursor: none;
  }
} */

/* Small solid dot */
.nw-cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Outer ring */
.nw-cursor-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold-soft);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: 
    width 0.18s ease, 
    height 0.18s ease, 
    border 0.18s ease, 
    background 0.18s ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Hover state */
.nw-cursor-hover .nw-cursor-ring {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(214, 170, 115, 0.15);
  border-width: 2px;
}


/*  */














    /* About Us Section */
    
/* ===========================
   HERO SECTION
=========================== */
.nw-about-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 100px 8% 140px;
  background-image: url("../images/agreement-office.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 600px;

  /* scroll animation base */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.nw-about-hero.nw-about-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* dark overlay */
.nw-about-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.25), rgba(0,0,0,0.7));
}

/* content container */
.nw-about-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* left text block */
.nw-about-text {
  flex: 1.3;

  /* left slide animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.nw-about-hero.nw-about-visible .nw-about-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.nw-about-kicker {
  font-size: 25px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: bolder;
}

.nw-about-text h1 {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nw-about-text p {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* small metrics badge on right */
.nw-about-metrics {
  flex: 0.9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-end;

  /* right slide animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.nw-about-hero.nw-about-visible .nw-about-metrics {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.nw-about-metric-card {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  min-width: 220px;
  text-align: right;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.nw-about-metric-card strong {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  display: block;
}

.nw-about-metric-card span {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* ===========================
   FEATURES SECTION
=========================== */
.nw-about-features {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -80px;
  /* padding: 0 8% 70px; */
  z-index: 2;
}

.nw-about-features-inner {
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.32);

  /* scroll animation base */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.nw-about-features-inner.nw-about-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nw-about-features-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.nw-about-features-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* each card */
.nw-about-feature-card {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 340px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  padding: 22px 20px 24px;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.09);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    filter 0.4s ease;

  /* base for staggered animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  filter: blur(4px);
      border-top-right-radius: 50px !important;
}

.nw-about-feature-card.nw-about-card-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* small stagger via nth-child */
.nw-about-feature-card:nth-child(1).nw-about-card-visible { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.nw-about-feature-card:nth-child(2).nw-about-card-visible { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.nw-about-feature-card:nth-child(3).nw-about-card-visible { transition-delay: 0.24s; }

/* top accent bar */
.nw-about-feature-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--nw-gold), var(--nw-gold-soft));
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

/* hover */
.nw-about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.nw-about-feature-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

/* icon wrapper */
.nw-about-feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Font Awesome icon */
.nw-about-feature-icon i {
  display: block;
}

/* text */
.nw-about-feature-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nw-about-feature-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.nw-about-feature-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ===========================
   RESPONSIVE
=========================== */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nw-about-hero {
    padding: 80px 6% 120px;
      min-height: 700px;
      margin-top: 52px;
  }

  .nw-about-hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .nw-about-metrics {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .nw-about-metric-card {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .nw-about-features {
    padding: 0 6% 60px;
    margin-top: -60px;
  }

  .nw-about-features-inner {
    padding: 22px 18px 26px;
  }

  .nw-about-features-row {
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nw-about-hero {
    padding: 70px 6% 100px;
    min-height: 750px;
  }

  .nw-about-text h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .nw-about-text p {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-about-metrics {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-about-metric-card {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .nw-about-features {
    margin-top: -50px;
  }

  .nw-about-features-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .nw-about-feature-card {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .nw-about-feature-card{
    flex: 0;
  }
}
/* section2 */
/* ================= DUAL IMAGE + CONTENT GRID ================= */
/* MAIN SECTION */
.nw-ac-dual-block{
  width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem);
  margin: 80px auto;
}

/* GRID */
.nw-ac-dual-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
}

/* CARD */
.nw-ac-item{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* IMAGE WRAPPER */
.nw-ac-image{
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: #f3f3f3;
}

/* IMAGE — FIXED CROPPING */
.nw-ac-image img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;                 /* ✅ DESKTOP PERFECT */
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;       /* ✅ FACE SAFE */
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.nw-ac-image:hover img{
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* CONTENT */
.nw-ac-content{
  text-align: left;
}

.nw-ac-content h3{
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nw-ac-content p{
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* CONTACT INFO */
.nw-contact-info p{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.nw-contact-info i{
  color:var(--nw-gold);
}

/* TOGETHER SECTION */
.to-gether{
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f8fafb;
}

.together-title{
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.together-info{
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .nw-ac-dual-grid{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nw-ac-image img{
    height: 240px;               /* ✅ MOBILE PERFECT */
  }

  .to-gether{
    padding: 28px;
  }
}

/* section3 */
.nw-benefits {
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  padding: 90px 20px;
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      border-top-right-radius: 50px !important;
          border-top-left-radius: 50px !important;
          
}

.nw-benefits-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.nw-benefits-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

/* Grid */
.nw-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 60px;
}

/* Card base */
.nw-benefit-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  /* animation: initial hidden state */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

/* Different initial directions for each card */
.nw-benefit-card:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(40px);          /* slide up */
}

.nw-benefit-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateX(-40px);         /* slide in from left */
}

.nw-benefit-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateX(40px);          /* slide in from right */
}

/* When card is visible on scroll */
.nw-benefit-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}

/* Icon Circle */
.nw-benefit-icon {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(214, 170, 115, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  font-size: 42px;
}

/* Hover */
.nw-benefit-card:hover .nw-benefit-icon {
  border-color: var(--nw-gold);
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.35);
}

/* Heading */
.nw-benefit-heading {
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

/* Text */
.nw-benefit-text {
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Link */
.nw-benefit-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.nw-benefit-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 90px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  margin: auto;
  bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    row-gap: 50px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nw-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nw-benefits-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}
/*  section4*/


/* WRAPPER */
.nw-testimonial {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  padding: 70px 20px;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* border-top-left-radius: 200px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 200px; */
}

/* GRID */
.nw-testimonial-inner {
  /* max-width: 1100px; */
   width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 420px;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE */
.nw-testimonial-image-wrap {
  background: #dcdcdc;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nw-testimonial-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* RIGHT PANEL */
.nw-testimonial-panel {
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  padding: 40px 46px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nw-testimonial-content {
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* TEXT */
.nw-testimonial-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
}

.nw-testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.nw-testimonial-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.95);
}

/* PERSON INFO */
.nw-testimonial-name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nw-testimonial-role {
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ✅ CENTERED BUTTONS BELOW TEXT */
.nw-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* GOLD BUTTON STYLE */
.nw-slider-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;

  transition: 
    background 0.25s ease, 
    transform 0.2s ease, 
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;

  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.nw-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* ✅ SLIDE FADE ANIMATION */
.nw-testimonial-item {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.nw-testimonial-item.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-testimonial-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nw-testimonial-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .nw-testimonial-panel {
    padding: 32px 26px 40px;
  }
}

/*  */
/* SECTION WRAPPER – deep background + subtle pattern from theme */
.nw-about-section{
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top left,
      var(--nw-gold-soft) 0,
      transparent 55%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at bottom right,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0,
      transparent 60%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      var(--nw-bg-soft),
      var(--nw-bg)
    );
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  padding: 80px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  border-top-right-radius: 100px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 100px;
}


/* INNER CARD – glassy using theme alt tone as tint */
.nw-about-inner{
  /* max-width: 1100px; */
   width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin: 0 auto;
  /* background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      rgba(245,242,236,0.06),
      rgba(245,242,236,0.06)
    ); */
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 26px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  padding: 32px 32px 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* LEFT COLUMN */
.nw-about-left{
  padding-right: 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.nw-about-title{
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 30px;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nw-about-title::before{
  /* content removed as requested */
  display: inline-block;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(246, 240, 228, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.26);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.24);
}

.nw-about-body{
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.nw-about-body p{
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.9);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* CTA BUTTON – pill using theme gold */
.nw-cta{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, var(--nw-gold-soft), var(--nw-gold));
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition:
    transform .18s ease,
    box-shadow .18s ease,
    background .18s ease,
    opacity .18s ease;
}

.nw-cta::after{
content: "\2192";

  font-size: 14px;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform .18s ease;
}

.nw-cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  opacity: 0.98;
}

.nw-cta:hover::after{
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* RIGHT COLUMN – skill cards */
.nw-about-right{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 18px;
  justify-items: stretch;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.nw-skill{
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(245, 242, 236, 0.05),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* hover glow uses theme gold */
.nw-skill::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30%;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, var(--nw-gold-soft), transparent 60%);
  transition: opacity .22s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.nw-skill:hover::before{
  opacity: 1;
}

/* circular ring */
.nw-skill-circle{
  position: relative;
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 36%, transparent 37%),
    conic-gradient(
      from 210deg,
      var(--nw-gold) 0,
      var(--nw-gold-soft) 50%,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 100%
    );
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.nw-skill-circle::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 56%;
  height: 56%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), rgba(0,0,0,0.9));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

/* percentage text sits above inner circle */
.nw-skill-percent{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* label */
.nw-skill-label{
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.95);
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
/* ====== Scroll-triggered entrance animations ====== */

/* initial hidden state for animated blocks */
.nw-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.995);
  transition: transform 520ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 420ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* variant for starting slightly upward (used for scroll-up) */
.nw-animate.from-top {
  transform: translateY(-18px) scale(0.995);
}

/* when element becomes visible — remove translate, set opacity */
.nw-animate.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* modifiers to adjust easing/duration for different element types */
.nw-animate.card {
  transition-duration: 560ms;
}
.nw-animate.skill {
  transition-duration: 420ms;
}

/* small scale/pop for headline inside left card */
.nw-about-left .nw-animate-headline {
  display: inline-block;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 520ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1);
}
.nw-about-left.in-view .nw-animate-headline {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* stagger helper: set CSS variable --delay-ms on elements to stagger them */
.nw-animate {
  transition-delay: var(--delay-ms, 0ms);
}

/* subtle lift on hover for skills once visible */
.nw-skill.in-view:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: transform 240ms ease;
}

/* accessibility: respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nw-animate,
  .nw-about-left .nw-animate-headline,
  .nw-skill {
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .nw-about-inner{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr);
    padding: 26px 22px 30px;
  }

  .nw-about-left{
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .nw-about-right{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0,1fr));
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .nw-skill{
    padding-inline: 6px;
  }

  .nw-skill-circle{
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .nw-about-section{
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .nw-about-inner{
    padding: 22px 18px 26px;
  }

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

  .nw-about-title{
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .nw-about-body p{
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .nw-skill-circle{
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
  }

  .nw-skill-percent{
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/*  */
















/* Projects */


@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  :root{
    --entrance-duration: 0ms;
    --stagger: 0ms;
    --float-duration: 0ms;
  }
}
.nw-benefits-badge{
  color: var( --nw-gold);          
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft); 
  padding: 12px 22px;
  display: inline-block;
  border-top-right-radius: 25px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 25px;
  border-top-left-radius: 0;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 500px;
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
   font-size: 30px;
}

/* Outer container centers horizontally */
.nw-projects-wrap{
  min-height:100vh;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:40px 20px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* stack of rows */
.nw-projects-stack{
  width:100%;
  max-width:1100px;
   /* width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem);  */
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:26px;
}

/* main card row */
.nw-projects-row {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:var(--gap);
  width:100%;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  perspective: 1200px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Left large card */
.nw-projects-card-left{
  background: var(--card-bg);
  color:var(--text);
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  padding:40px 36px;
  flex:1.35;
  min-width:280px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  height:420px;

  transform: translate3d(-28px, 18px, 0) scale(0.99);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 340ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.nw-projects-card-left.entered {
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);
  opacity:1;
  transition-duration: var(--entrance-duration);
}

.nw-projects-label{
  display:inline-block;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  padding:4px 14px;
  border-radius:999px;
  font-size:11px;
  letter-spacing:1px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  width: 185px;
}

.nw-projects-card-left .headline{
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3.2vw, 34px);
  line-height:1.05;
  font-weight:600;
  margin:0 0 12px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.nw-projects-card-left .caption{
  font-size:12px;
  color:var(--caption);
  text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:1.2px;
  margin-top:6px;
}

/* animated words in headline */
.word {
  display:inline-block;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  opacity:0;
  transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 360ms ease;
}
.word.visible { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }

/* Center portrait card */
.nw-projects-card-center{
  background: #dfe6e9;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  flex:0 0 320px;
  height:420px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  display:block;

  transform: translate3d(0,10px,0) scale(0.98);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 560ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 420ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

.nw-projects-card-center.entered {
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0) scale(1);
  opacity:1;
  transition-duration: calc(var(--entrance-duration) + 120ms);
}

.nw-projects-card-center img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  transition: transform 560ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1);
  will-change: transform, filter;
}

/* floating animation */
@keyframes floatY {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px) }
}
.nw-projects-card-center.floating { animation: floatY var(--float-duration) ease-in-out infinite; }

.nw-projects-card-center:hover img{
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(1.03);
}

.nw-projects-card-center .shine {
  position:absolute;
  left:-120%;
  top:0;
  width:40%;
  height:100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  will-change: left;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.nw-projects-card-center:hover .shine {
  left:160%;
  transition: left 850ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
}

/* Right vertical pill */
.nw-projects-pill-wrap{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  flex: 0 0 64px;
  height:420px;
}

.nw-projects-pill {
  width:56px;
  height:240px;
  background: var( --nw-text-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  position:relative;
  transform-origin:center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  cursor:pointer;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, rotate .18s ease;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  transform: translate3d(0,12px,0) rotateZ(-1deg);
  opacity:0;
}

.nw-projects-pill.entered {
  transform: translate3d(0,0,0) rotateZ(0);
  opacity:1;
  transition-duration: var(--entrance-duration);
}

.nw-projects-pill:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateZ(0.6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
}

.nw-projects-pill-text{
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color:#0b0b0b;
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:16px;
  letter-spacing:0.6px;
  margin-right:6px;
  pointer-events:none;
}

.nw-projects-pill-line {
  position:absolute;
  right:10px;
  top:28px;
  bottom:28px;
  width:2px;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.12);
  border-radius:1px;
}

.nw-projects-pill-arrow {
  position:absolute;
  bottom:22px;
  right:6px;
  width:20px;
  height:24px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color: rgba(11,11,11,0.85);
  transition: transform .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
}

@keyframes arrowBounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
  50% { transform: translateY(6px); opacity:0.95; }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity:1; }
}
.nw-projects-pill-arrow.animated { animation: arrowBounce 1100ms ease-in-out infinite; }

.nw-projects-ripple {
  position:absolute;
  width:12px;
  height:12px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: rgba(11,11,11,0.08);
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(0.6);
  opacity:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 420ms ease;
}

/* mobile slider nav */
.nw-mobile-nav{
  display:none;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:16px;
  margin-top:16px;
}

/* Slider buttons using your theme only */
.nw-slider-btn{
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nw-slider-btn svg{
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #fff;
}

.nw-slider-btn:hover{
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.nw-slider-btn:active{
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

/* responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nw-projects-row { gap:14px; }
  .nw-projects-card-left{ padding:28px; height:380px; }
  .nw-projects-card-center{ flex-basis:280px; height:380px; }
  .nw-projects-pill-wrap{ flex-basis:60px; height:380px; }
  .nw-projects-pill{ height:220px; width:52px; }
}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .nw-semi-info-card .nw-visible{
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    display: center;
  }
  .nw-choose-points{
    display: block;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .nw-projects-wrap{
    padding:28px 14px;
  }

  .nw-projects-stack{
    gap:22px;
  }

  .nw-projects-row{ 
    flex-direction:column; 
    align-items:center; 
    width:100%; 
  }

  .nw-projects-card-left,
  .nw-projects-card-center,
  .nw-projects-pill-wrap { 
    width:100%; 
    max-width:720px; 
  }

  .nw-projects-card-left { 
    height:auto; 
    padding:28px; 
    border-radius:14px; 
    order:2; 
  }
  .nw-projects-card-center { 
    order:1; 
    width:90%; 
    height:360px; 
  }
  .nw-projects-pill-wrap { 
    order:3; 
    margin-top:14px; 
    height:auto; 
  }

  .nw-projects-pill{
    width:86%;
    height:64px;
    border-radius:10px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:row;
    padding:8px 12px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:flex-start;
  }

  .nw-projects-pill-text{
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform:none;
    margin-right:10px;
    color:#0b0b0b;
  }
  .nw-projects-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
.nw-choose-title{
  text-wrap: wrap;
}
  .nw-projects-pill-line{ display:none; }
  .nw-projects-pill-arrow { position:static; margin-left:auto; transform:none; }

  .nw-mobile-nav{
    display:flex;
  }
}

.nw-projects-pill:focus,
.nw-projects-pill:active {
  outline: 2px solid rgba(11,11,11,0.08);
  outline-offset:2px;
}



/* ------------------------- */
/* Tablets (max-width: 1024px) */
/* ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nw-benefits-badge {
    width: 420px;
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

/* ------------------------- */
/* Large Mobile (max-width: 768px) */
/* ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nw-benefits-badge {
    width: 360px;
    font-size: 26px;
  }
}

/* ------------------------- */
/* Medium Mobile (max-width: 480px) */
/* ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nw-benefits-badge {
    width: 300px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }
    .nw-testimonial{
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
      .nw-about-hero-inner {
        margin-top: 60px;
      }
        .nw-about-section{
            padding: 40px 0;
      }
        .nw-about-cards{
        padding: 0px;
      }
      .nw-signature-section{
        padding: 40px 0;
      }
}

/* ------------------------- */
/* Small Mobile (max-width: 375px) */
/* ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .nw-benefits-badge {
    width: 260px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
    .nw-testimonial{
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
   .nw-about-hero-inner {
        margin-top: 60px;
      }
        .nw-about-section{
            padding: 40px 0;
      }
      .nw-about-cards{
        padding: 0px;
      }
      .nw-signature-section{
        padding: 40px 0;
      }
       .nw-semi img{
        right: 0px;
      }
}

/* ------------------------- */
/* Extra Small Mobile (max-width: 320px) */
/* ------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .nw-benefits-badge {
    width: 220px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .nw-testimonial{
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
   .nw-about-hero-inner {
        margin-top: 60px;
      }
      .nw-about-section{
            padding: 40px 0;
      }
      .nw-signature-section{
        padding: 40px 0;
      }
      .nw-projects-shell{
        padding: 40px;
      }
      .nw-semi img{
        right: 0px;
      }
      
}













/* Contact */

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

/* Container (centered) */
.nwsec-hero-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 40px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  /* margin-top: 150px; */
}

/* Visual box holds the circle, decorative shapes and the overlapping card */
.nwsec-visual-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 560px;
}

/* Circular photo */
.nwsec-photo-circle {
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  position: relative;
}

.nwsec-photo-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Decorative shapes (only use theme colors) */
.nwsec-decor { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }

/* filled small circle uses the soft background color */
.nwsec-decor-small {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  left: -20px;
  bottom: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* thin ring uses gold-soft for contrast (still within theme) */
.nwsec-decor-ring {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  left: 170px;
  bottom: 40px;
  border: 12px solid var(--nw-gold-soft);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

/* large outer ring at top-right corner of the circle */
.nwsec-decor-large {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  right: 40px;
  top: -40px;
  border: 36px solid var(--nw-bg-soft);
  background: transparent;
  opacity: 0.98;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Card wrapper is positioned so card overlaps the circle at the right-bottom corner */
.nwsec-card-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  /* place on the right-bottom corner of the circle */
  right: -20px;
  bottom: 40px;
  z-index: 6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Card itself */
.nwsec-content-card {
  width: 420px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 60px);
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Heading uses Playfair */
.nwsec-content-card h1 {
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.03;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Body text */
.nwsec-content-card p {
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  color: #565656;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* credit link */
.nwsec-credit {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* CTA button uses theme gold for attention */
.nwsec-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE RULES ---------- */

/* Larger desktops: bigger circle + card */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .nwsec-photo-circle { width: 680px; height: 680px; }
  .nwsec-visual-box { min-height: 680px; }
  .nwsec-decor-large { width: 300px; height: 300px; border-width: 48px; right: 20px; top:-60px; }
  .nwsec-card-wrapper { right: -36px; bottom: 48px; }
  .nwsec-content-card { width: 480px; padding: 34px; }
  .nwsec-content-card h1 { font-size: 44px; }
}

/* Tablet landscape / small desktop */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nwsec-photo-circle { width: 520px; height: 520px; }
  .nwsec-visual-box { min-height: 520px; }
  .nwsec-card-wrapper { right: -18px; bottom: 36px; }
  .nwsec-content-card { width: 420px; }
}

/* Tablet portrait and large phones (stack layout but card still overlaps slightly) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nwsec-visual-box {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    min-height: 460px;
    display: block;
  }

  .nwsec-photo-circle {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
  }

  /* reduce overlap so the card doesn't block the main subject on smaller screens */
  .nwsec-card-wrapper {
    right: -8px;
    bottom: 18px;
  }

  .nwsec-content-card {
    width: 360px;
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .nwsec-content-card h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .nwsec-decor-large { display: none; } /* hide large ring for clarity */
}

/* Large mobile */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .nwsec-photo-circle { width: 360px; height: 360px; }
  .nwsec-card-wrapper { position: absolute; right: 6px; bottom: 10px; }
  .nwsec-content-card { width: 300px; padding: 18px; }
  .nwsec-content-card h1 { font-size: 24px; }
}

/* Small phones (stacked: image first, card below, no overlap) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .nwsec-photo-circle { width: 320px; height: 320px; }
  /* move card below the photo and make it flow in document for better readability */
  .nwsec-card-wrapper {
    position: static;
    margin: -60px auto 0;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nwsec-content-card {
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* transform: none; */
    /* width: calc(100% - 32px); */
  }
  /* .nwsec-decor-small { left: 6px; bottom: 44px; } */
  /* .nwsec-decor-ring { left: 90px; bottom: 12px; } */
  .nwsec-decor-ring { left: -24px; bottom: -67px; }
   .nwsec-decor-small { left: -35px; bottom: 44px; } 
}

/* Extra small (320) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .nwsec-photo-circle { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
  .nwsec-content-card h1 { font-size: 20px; }
  /* .nwsec-content-card { padding: 14px; width: calc(100% - 28px); } */
}
/*  */
.nw-contact-hero {
  overflow: visible;
  padding: 60px 0 0;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt); 
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* top colored bar (full-width strip) */
.nw-contact-hero .frame {
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft); /* your teal instead of blue */
  width: 100%;
  height: 330px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 150px;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 150px;
}

/* center the image + overlay */
.nw-contact-hero .frame-wrap {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: -40px auto 0; /* lift content into the colored bar */
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* image block */
.nw-contact-hero .framed {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: visible;
  background: #111;
}

/* .nw-contact-hero .framed img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  margin-top: -200px;
} */
.nw-contact-hero .framed video {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  margin-top: -200px;
}
/* little light “tabs” at bottom left/right (like screenshot) */
.nw-contact-hero .framed::before,
.nw-contact-hero .framed::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  width: 290px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  z-index: 2;
}
.nw-contact-hero .framed::before {
  left: 22px;
}
.nw-contact-hero .framed::after {
  right: 22px;
}

/* white card with Get in Touch + button */
.nw-contact-hero .overlay {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: -90px auto 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 28px 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 5;
}

.nw-contact-hero .overlay h1 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nw-contact-hero .overlay .credit {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #6b6b6b;
}
.nw-contact-hero .overlay .credit a {
  color: #6b6b6b;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* button with your gold color */
.nw-contact-hero .overlay .btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nw-gold-soft), var(--nw-gold));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.16s ease, box-shadow 0.16s ease, opacity 0.16s ease;
}

.nw-contact-hero .overlay .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26);
  opacity: 0.98;
}

/* =============== CONTACT CONTENT SECTION (bottom area) =============== */

.nw-contact-section{
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt); 
  padding: 60px 20px 80px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto,
    "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

.nw-contact-inner{
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */
.nw-contact-left h2{
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.nw-contact-text{
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.8); /* softer dark text */
}

.nw-contact-email{
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE – FORM */

.nw-contact-form{
  width: 100%;
}

.nw-field{
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nw-field label{
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nw-field input,
.nw-field textarea{
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.7); /* uses dark text tone */
  padding: 8px 4px 6px;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
font-family: "Montserrat", sans-serif;
}

.nw-field input::placeholder{
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.45);
}

.nw-field textarea{
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* checkbox row */
.nw-terms-row{
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.nw-checkbox-label{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(31, 41, 51, 0.85);
}

.nw-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"]{
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.nw-checkbox-label a{
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON – long pill, themed with gold */

.nw-submit-row{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.nw-submit-btn{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--nw-gold-soft), var(--nw-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.45);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
}

/* hover state */
.nw-submit-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(200, 155, 99, 0.6);
  opacity: 0.98;
}

/* ================== ANIMATION HELPERS ================== */

.nw-anim {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition:
    transform 620ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1),
    opacity 480ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* direction variants */
.nw-anim-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
}

.nw-anim-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
}

.nw-anim-scale {
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96);
}

/* when element becomes visible */
.nw-anim.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* soft floating effect for hero image once visible */
@keyframes nw-float-soft {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.nw-float-on {
  animation: nw-float-soft 6200ms ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nw-anim,
  .nw-float-on {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* =============== DESKTOP → TABLET GRID =============== */

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .nw-contact-inner{
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0,1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

/* =============== TABLET (portrait & small laptops) =============== */
/* ~ 980px and below */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nw-contact-hero {
    padding-top: 50px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .frame {
    height: 220px;              /* shorter band */
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .framed::before,
  .nw-contact-hero .framed::after {
    display: none;              /* hide little tabs on smaller screens */
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .frame-wrap {
    margin: -28px auto 0;       /* less aggressive lift */
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .framed img {
    height: 360px;
    margin-top: -120px;         /* smaller overlap */
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay {
    margin: -60px auto 0;
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 520px;
    padding: 26px 22px 28px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .nw-contact-section{
    padding: 50px 18px 70px;
  }
}

/* =============== MOBILE (general) =============== */
/* phones & small tablets in portrait */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nw-contact-hero {
    padding-top: 40px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .frame {
    height: 140px;               /* just a hint of color band */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .frame-wrap {
    margin: -20px auto 0;
    padding: 0 14px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .framed img {
    height: 260px;
    margin-top: 0;                /* remove heavy negative margin */
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay {
    /* margin: 16px auto 0;    */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 390px;
    padding: 20px 18px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay h1 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay .credit {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .nw-contact-section{
    padding: 40px 16px 60px;
  }

  .nw-contact-left h2{
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .nw-contact-text{
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .nw-submit-btn{
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =============== EXTRA-SMALL PHONES =============== */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .nw-contact-hero .frame-wrap {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .framed img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 14px 20px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay h1 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .nw-contact-hero .overlay .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 0;
  }
}
/* map */
/* ================= MAP SECTION ================= */

.nw-map-section {
  background: #f5f2ec;
  padding: 90px 20px;
}

.nw-map-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.nw-map-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.nw-map-header h2 {
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #1f2933;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nw-map-header p {
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #6b7280;
}

/* Map box */
.nw-map-embed {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

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

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nw-map-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .nw-map-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .nw-map-embed {
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}

/*  */




























/* Services */
/* ----------------------
  Base styles (keep these)
   ---------------------- */


/* container + image */
.nw-service-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nw-service-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  display: block;
}

/* overlay */
.nw-service-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* content on top */
.nw-service-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 40px;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* text elements — use clamp for fluid scaling */
.nw-services-kicker {
  font-size: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.nw-service-content h1 {
  max-width: 800px;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 5vw, 38px); /* scales between 20px and 38px */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.nw-service-content p {
  max-width: 650px;
  font-size: clamp(13px, 2.6vw, 18px);
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
/*  */
/* ----------------------
  Breakpoints (fine tuning)
  ---------------------- */

/* Very small phones (<= 320px) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 300px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 16px; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 20px; max-width: 320px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 13px; max-width: 300px; }
    .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
}

/* Small phones (321px — 375px) */
@media (min-width: 321px) and (max-width: 375px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 340px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 18px; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 18px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 22px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 14px; }
   .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
}

/* Typical phones (376px — 414px) */
@media (min-width: 376px) and (max-width: 414px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 380px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 20px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 24px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 15px; }
    .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
  
}

/* Large phones / small phablets (415px — 599px) */
@media (min-width: 415px) and (max-width: 599px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 420px; border-radius: var(--nw-radius); }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 24px; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 24px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 28px; max-width: 680px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 16px; max-width: 620px; }
    .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
}

/* Tablets portrait (600px — 767px) */
@media (min-width: 600px) and (max-width: 767px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 480px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 32px; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 30px; text-align: left; max-width: 720px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 16px; text-align: left; }
  /* shift content left a bit for tablet look */
  .nw-service-content { justify-content: center; padding-left: 8%; padding-right: 8%; }
   .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
}

/* Tablets landscape / small desktops (768px — 1023px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 520px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 48px; align-items: flex-start; text-align: left; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 36px; }
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 36px; max-width: 860px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 17px; }
 
}

/* Desktop (>=1024px) — keep your original desktop sizes */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nw-service-image-wrapper img { height: 500px; }
  .nw-service-content { padding: 0 40px; align-items: right; text-align:right;left: 50%; }
  .nw-services-kicker { font-size: 42px; text-align: right;left: 50%;}
  .nw-service-content h1 { font-size: 38px; }
  .nw-service-content p { font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ----------------------
  Optional: better tap targets on small screens
  ---------------------- */
@media (max-width: 599px) {
  .nw-services-kicker,
  .nw-service-content h1,
  .nw-service-content p {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  }
  .mobile-view-content{
    margin-top:110px;
  }
}
/*  */

  .nw-container {
    /* max-width: 1300px; */
    width: 100%;
    /* background: var(--nw-gold-soft);  */
    padding: 100px 0 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 45px;
  }

  .nw-content-box {
    background: var(--nw-bg-alt); /* light background */
    width: 650px;
    padding: 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
    color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  }

  .nw-peach-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    left: calc(50% - 325px + 48px);
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .nw-content-box h1 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--nw-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .nw-content-box p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  }

  .nw-content-box em {
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  }

  .nw-content-box em a {
    color: var(--nw-text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nw-content-box em a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
  }

  .nw-btn {
    background-color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
    color: var(--nw-text-light);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: max-content;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .nw-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--nw-bg);
  }

  .nw-image-circle {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: absolute;
    top: -170px;
    right: calc(50% - 325px + 48px - 160px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    background-color: #ddd;
    z-index: 5;
  }

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

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .nw-container {
      padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
      background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
      flex-direction: column-reverse;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .nw-content-box {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 400px;
      padding: 32px 24px;
      border-radius: calc(var(--nw-radius) * 0.85);
    }
    .nw-image-circle {
      position: static;
      width: 240px;
      height: 240px;
      margin-top: 24px;
      box-shadow: none;
    }
    .nw-peach-circle {
      display: none;
    }
  }

  /*  */

/* =============================
   SERVICES – SOLUTIONS SECTION
============================= */
.services-solutions {
  --bg: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  --card-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --card-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --muted: var(--nw-text-dark);
  --accent: var(--nw-gold);
  --accent-dark: var(--nw-gold-soft);

  padding: 60px 22px;
  background: var(--bg);
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
}

/* GRID LAYOUT – Equal Height Rows */
.services-solutions__inner{
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 1fr;        /* ⭐ makes all rows same height */
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* =============================
   GENERAL CARD STYLES
============================= */
.ss-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-height: 0; /* allows equal-height fix */
}

/* =============================
   FEATURE CARD (Big Purple Left)
============================= */
.ss-card--feature{
  /* grid-row: span 2; */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-dark));
  border: none;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.ss-feature__title{
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

.ss-feature__text{
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 340px;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.95);
}

/* =============================
   SMALL CARDS
============================= */
.ss-card__title{
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

/* LIST */
.ss-list{
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  list-style: none;
  flex: 1 1 auto;   /* ⭐ Expands list to fill column */
}

.ss-list li{
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

/* CHECK ICON */
.ss-list li::before{
  content: "\2714"; 
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--nw-gold);
}

/* LEARN MORE */
.ss-learn{
  margin-top: auto; /* ⭐ pushes link down */
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.ss-learn::after{
  content: "\2192"; /* Unicode arrow → */
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* =============================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE
============================= */
@media (max-width: 880px){
  .services-solutions__inner{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: auto; /* natural height on mobile */
  }

  .ss-card--feature{
    grid-row: auto;
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .ss-list{
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .ss-learn{
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
}
/*  */
/* =============================
   ABOUT SERVICES SECTION (SCOPED)
============================= */

.about-services {
  padding: 56px 22px;
  background: white;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

/* Inner Grid */
.about-services .about-hr__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 540px;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT — images layout */
.about-services .about-images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-services .about-images__top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.about-services .about-images__top img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

/* big image bottom */
.about-services .about-images__bottom {
  position: relative;
}

.about-services .about-images__bottom img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

/* yellow badge */
.about-services .about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  background: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  color: #081219;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(198,150,70,0.15);
}

/* RIGHT — content */
.about-services .about-content {
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.about-services .about-eyebrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.about-services .about-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.02;
  margin: 6px 0 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.about-services .about-lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(31,41,51,0.8);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ICON + TEXT FEATURES */
.about-services .about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-services .about-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.about-services .about-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--nw-text-light);
  stroke-width: 1.4;
  fill: none;
}

.about-services .about-feature__title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.about-services .about-feature__desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(31,41,51,0.8);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* CTA BUTTON */
.about-services .about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--nw-gold);
  color: #081219;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(198,150,70,0.12);
}

.about-services .about-cta .dot {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .about-services .about-hr__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-services .about-images__top img { height: 130px; }
  .about-services .about-images__bottom img { height: 260px; }
}
/* ================================
   MOBILE VIEW — SMALL SCREENS
   ================================ */

/* Phones ≤ 480px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .about-services {
    padding: 40px 16px;
  }

  .about-services .about-hr__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  /* IMAGES STYLING */
  .about-services .about-images {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .about-services .about-images__top {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .about-services .about-images__top img {
    height: 100px;      /* smaller for phones */
  }

  .about-services .about-images__bottom img {
    height: 200px;      /* reduced for phones */
  }

  /* BADGE */
  .about-services .about-badge {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
  }

  /* TEXT CENTERING */
  .about-services .about-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-services .about-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .about-services .about-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .about-services .about-lead {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  /* FEATURES */
  .about-services .about-feature {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .about-services .about-icon {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* CTA BUTTON */
  .about-services .about-cta {
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }
}

/* Phones 481px → 640px (slightly larger devices) */
@media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 640px) {

  .about-services .about-hr__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .about-services .about-images__top img {
    height: 130px;
  }

  .about-services .about-images__bottom img {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .about-services .about-content {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-services .about-feature {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-services .about-icon {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .about-services .about-cta {
    margin-top: 22px;
  }
}

/* ==========================
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED ANIMATIONS
   (Drop this after your main styles)
   ========================== */

/* animation timing tokens */
:root{
  --anim-duration-fast: 380ms;
  --anim-duration: 520ms;
  --anim-ease: cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
}

/* utility: hide initial */
.anim-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* --------------------------
   ANIMATION KEYFRAMES
   Both "down" (entering while scrolling down)
   and "up" (entering while scrolling up) variants
   -------------------------- */

/* Fade */
@keyframes fade-in-down { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(18px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes fade-in-up   { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(-18px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* Slide left / right */
@keyframes slide-in-left  { from { opacity:0; transform: translateX(-22px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }
@keyframes slide-in-right { from { opacity:0; transform: translateX(22px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }

/* Zoom */
@keyframes zoom-in-down { from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(10px) scale(.94);} to{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1);} }
@keyframes zoom-in-up   { from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(-10px) scale(.94);} to{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1);} }

/* Rotate in */
@keyframes rotate-in-down { from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-6deg) scale(.98);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
@keyframes rotate-in-up   { from{ opacity:0; transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(6deg) scale(.98);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }

/* Bounce (subtle) */
@keyframes bounce-in-down { 0%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px);} 60%{transform:translateY(-6px);} 100%{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
@keyframes bounce-in-up   { 0%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(-16px);} 60%{transform:translateY(6px);} 100%{opacity:1; transform:none;} }

/* --------------------------
   ANIMATION CLASSES
   Each `.anim-<type>` remains passive until `.in-down` or `.in-up` is added.
   -------------------------- */

/* Fade */
.anim-fade.in-down {
  animation: fade-in-down var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both;
}
.anim-fade.in-up {
  animation: fade-in-up var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both;
}

/* Slide-left variant (down = from left, up = from right) */
.anim-slide-left.in-down  { animation: slide-in-left var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }
.anim-slide-left.in-up    { animation: slide-in-right var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }

/* Slide-right variant (opposite) */
.anim-slide-right.in-down { animation: slide-in-right var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }
.anim-slide-right.in-up   { animation: slide-in-left var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }

/* Zoom */
.anim-zoom.in-down { animation: zoom-in-down var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }
.anim-zoom.in-up   { animation: zoom-in-up var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }

/* Rotate */
.anim-rotate.in-down { animation: rotate-in-down var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }
.anim-rotate.in-up   { animation: rotate-in-up var(--anim-duration) var(--anim-ease) both; }

/* Bounce */
.anim-bounce.in-down { animation: bounce-in-down var(--anim-duration-fast) var(--anim-ease) both; }
.anim-bounce.in-up   { animation: bounce-in-up var(--anim-duration-fast) var(--anim-ease) both; }

/* --------------------------
   Stagger helper: if element has inline style --delay: .12s it will be applied
   -------------------------- */
.anim-fade,
.anim-slide-left,
.anim-slide-right,
.anim-zoom,
.anim-rotate,
.anim-bounce {
  opacity: 0; /* start invisible; JS will add 'in-*' to animate to visible */
  transition: none;
}

/* When visible, ensure pointer events restored */
.in-down, .in-up {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
/* /* Section wrapper */
.consult-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 60px 20px;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  color: #111827;
}

/* Max width container */
.consult-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Heading */
.consult-heading {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* 3-card layout */
.consult-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Base card */
.consult-card {
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(0,0,0,0);
}

/* Image card */
.consult-card-image {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.consult-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
}

/* Green card */
.consult-card-green {
  background:var(--nw-bg-soft);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--nw-gold);
}

/* Light card */
.consult-card-light {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--nw-gold);
}

/* Icon */
.consult-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Card title */
.consult-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Card text */
.consult-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: inherit;
}

/* Footer text */
.consult-footer {
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.7;
  /* max-width: 900px; */
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .consult-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* --------------------------
   REDUCED MOTION
   -------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .anim-fade,
  .anim-slide-left,
  .anim-slide-right,
  .anim-zoom,
  .anim-rotate,
  .anim-bounce {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}
/*  */
/* SECTION LAYOUT (centered column) */
.nwxl-hero-work-section {
  width:100%;
  background: var(--nw-bg);
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 68px 20px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

.nwxl-hero-work-section__inner {
  width:100%;
  max-width: var(--nw-max-w);
  text-align:center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

/* circular image */
.nwxl-hero-work-section__avatar {
  width:118px;
  height:118px;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  border: 6px solid var(--nw-gold); /* THEME RING */
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);    /* THEME COLOR */
}

.nwxl-hero-work-section__avatar img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* main heading */
.nwxl-hero-work-section__title {
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.2vw, 40px);
  line-height:1.05;
  margin: 6px 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

/* paragraphs */
.nwxl-hero-work-section__lead {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.75); /* softened var(--nw-text-light) */
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nwxl-hero-work-section__extra {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 14px auto 20px;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.55); /* softer var(--nw-text-light) */
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.nwxl-hero-work-section__credit {
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.5); /* light muted text */
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* CTA */
.nwxl-hero-work-section__cta {
  display:inline-block;
  border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,242,234,0.25); /* muted var(--nw-text-light) */
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
  text-decoration:none;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .12s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  cursor:pointer;
}

.nwxl-hero-work-section__cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(247,242,234,0.06); /* softer version of text-light */
}

/* small screens */
@media (max-width:520px){
  .nwxl-hero-work-section{ padding: 46px 14px; }
  .nwxl-hero-work-section__avatar{ width:94px; height:94px; border-width:5px; margin-bottom:18px; }
  .nwxl-hero-work-section__title{ font-size: 26px; }
  .nwxl-hero-work-section__lead{ font-size:15px; padding: 0 6px; }
  .nwxl-hero-work-section__extra{ font-size:14px; padding: 0 6px; }
  .nwxl-hero-work-section__cta{ padding:10px 20px; font-size:13px; }
}

/* Your theme variables */
:root {
  --nw-bg: #003843;
  --nw-bg-soft: #004d5a;
  --nw-bg-alt: #f5f2ec;
  --nw-gold: #c89b63;
  --nw-gold-soft: #d6aa73;
  --nw-text-light: #f7f2ea;
  --nw-text-dark: #1f2933;
  --nw-radius: 14px;
  --nw-max-w: 920px;
}

/*  */


































/*Project1  */
/* IMAGE TITLE SECTION */
.nw-image-title-section{
  width:100%;

  background:var(--nw-bg);
}

.nw-image-wrap{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;

  margin:0 auto;
  border-radius:var(--nw-radius);
  overflow:hidden;
}

/* Background Image */
.nw-image-bg{
  width:100%;
  height:480px;
  object-fit:cover;
  display:block;
}

/* Overlay */
.nw-image-overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.55)
  );
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

/* Title */
.nw-image-title{
  /* color:var(--nw-text-light); */
  color: var(--bg);
  font-size:42px;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.02em;
  text-align:center;
  text-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nw-image-bg{
    height:300px;
  }
  .nw-image-title{
    font-size:40px;
  }
}
/*  */

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

.nw-sec-02 {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #efefef;
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nw-sec-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

/* Reverse layout only when section has .reverse */
.nw-sec-02.reverse .nw-sec-container {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* ========= LEFT / SHARED ========= */
.nw-left-col,
.nw-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* number */
.nw-number {
  /* font-size: 120px; */
   font-size: 80px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  line-height: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* image */
.nw-sec-img {
  width: 450px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

/* caption */
.nw-caption {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:#004d5a;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  max-width: 430px;
}

/* right column default flex (text area in original layout) */
.nw-right-col {
  flex: 1;
}

/* text styles */
.nw-top-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.nw-body-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Arrow */
.nw-arrow {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* ========= RESPONSIVE ========= */
@media(max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-sec-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 28px;
    display: block;
  }
.nw-left-col{
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.nw-sec-02{
  padding: 0px;
}
  /* Ensure images become full width on small screens */
  .nw-sec-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
  }

  .nw-number {
    font-size: 72px;
  }
  .nwxl-features-grid{
    padding: 0 30px;
  }
}
/*  */

    /* Prevent horizontal scroll */
    .nwproj-root, .nwproj-root * { box-sizing: border-box; }
    .nwproj-root {
      height:100%;
      margin:0;
      padding:0;
      overflow-x: hidden; /* <-- prevents horizontal scrollbar */
     font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      background:var(--nw-text-light);;
      color:var(--fg);
      -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;
    }

    .nwproj-centered {
      min-height:100vh;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      padding:36px 20px;
    }

    .nwproj-inner {
      width:100%;
      max-width:1100px;
      margin:0 auto;
    }

    /* --- carousel area --- */
    .nwproj-hero {
      position:relative;
      width:100%;
      height:480px;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      overflow:visible;
    }

    #nwprojCarousel {
      position:relative;
      width:100%;
      height:100%;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      pointer-events:auto;
    }

    /* slide card base */
    .nwproj-slide-card {
      position:absolute;
      overflow:hidden;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      border-radius:12px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
      transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.29,1), opacity 360ms ease, width 420ms, height 420ms;
      will-change: transform, opacity, width, height;
      pointer-events:auto;
    }

    .nwproj-slide-card img{
      display:block;
      width:100%;
      height:100%;
      object-fit:cover;
      border-radius:12px;
      transition: transform 420ms ease;
      transform-origin:center;
      display:block;
    }

    .nwproj-center img { transform: scale(1.02); }
    .nwproj-side img   { transform: scale(1); }
    .nwproj-back img   { transform: scale(0.98); }

    /* sizes (desktop fallback) */
    .nwproj-center-size { width:624px; height:356px; }
    .nwproj-side-size   { width:420px; height:300px; }
    .nwproj-back-size   { width:320px; height:240px; }

    /* nav + dots row */
    .nwproj-controls {
      margin-top:22px;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      gap:18px;
    }

    .nwproj-nav-btn {
        width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--nw-gold);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }
    .nwproj-nav-btn:hover{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(-1px); }
    .nwproj-nav-btn:active{ transform:translateY(0); }

    .nwproj-dot-wrap { display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }

    .nwproj-dot-btn {
      height:10px;
      width:10px;
      border-radius:999px;
      background: var(--dot-inactive);
      border: none;
      cursor:pointer;
      transition: background 140ms ease, transform 140ms ease;
      padding:0;
    }
    .nwproj-dot-btn.active { background: var(--dot-active); transform:scale(1.05); }

    /* responsive */
    /* @media (max-width: 900px){
      .nwproj-hero{ height:420px; }
      .nwproj-center-size { width:72vw; height:41vw; }
      .nwproj-side-size   { width:54vw; height:34vw; }
      .nwproj-back-size   { width:40vw; height:26vw; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 520px){
      .nwproj-hero{ height:52vw; min-height:280px; }
      .nwproj-center-size { width:80vw; height:45vw; }
      .nwproj-side-size   { width:60vw; height:34vw; }
      .nwproj-back-size   { width:48vw; height:28vw; }
      .nwproj-nav-btn{ height:36px; width:36px; }
    } */
/* Fix container spacing on mobile */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nwproj-centered {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    text-align: center; /* centers the heading */
  }

  .nwproj-inner {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center; /* ensures title centers */
  }
  
}

/* Fix title spacing specifically for small screens */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .nwproj-inner h1,
  .nwproj-inner .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;      /* clean readable size */
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;    /* spacing above carousel */
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nwproj-centered {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }

  .nwproj-hero {
    /* margin-top: 12px;  */
  }
  .nwproj-controls{
    margin-top: 0px;
  }
  .consult-heading {
    font-size: 27px;
  }
}


    /* accessibility focus */
    .nwproj-nav-btn:focus, .nwproj-dot-btn:focus { outline: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); outline-offset:2px; }
    /*  */
    
    /* SECTION + CENTERING */
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section {
      width: 100%;
      background: var(--nwbg);
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 56px 20px 80px;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__inner {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: var(--section-max);
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 60px 0;
    }

    /* TOP 4 micro-columns (services row) */
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-features {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      margin-bottom: 42px;
      text-align: center;
      align-items: start;
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-feature {
      font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial;
    }
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-feature--title {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 18px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: #222;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-feature--desc {
      color: var(--muted-text);
      font-size: 13px;
      line-height: 1.4;
      max-width: 210px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Arrow and heading block */
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__arrow {
      display:flex;
      justify-content:center;
      margin: 24px 0 12px;
    }
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__arrow svg {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      color: #222;
      opacity: .95;
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__heading {
      text-align: center;
      font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--heading-color);
      font-size: 42px;
      margin: 6px 0 28px;
    }

    /* CARDS GRID */
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 22px;
      align-items: stretch;
      justify-items: stretch;
      margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card {
      background: var(--card-bg);
      border-radius: var(--card-radius);
      box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
      padding: 28px 20px;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:flex-start;
      gap: 18px;
      min-height: 130px;
      transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
    }
    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16,16,16,0.10);
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card-icon {
      width:56px;
      height:56px;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      color: var(--accent-green);
      flex: 0 0 56px;
    }

    .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card-title {
      font-weight:700;
      font-size:14px;
      color: var(--accent-green);
      text-align:center;
      letter-spacing: .4px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* responsive behaviour */
    @media (max-width: 1100px){
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-features { gap: 20px; }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__heading { font-size: 38px; }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__cards { gap: 18px; }
      .nwxl-features-grid{

      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 880px){
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
      }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
      }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__heading { font-size: 36px; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 520px){
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section {
        padding: 32px 12px 48px;
      }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__top-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        /* text-align: left; */
      }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 20PX;
      }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__heading { font-size: 28px; }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card { padding: 20px; min-height: 110px; }
      .nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__card-icon { width:48px; height:48px; }
    }
   :root{
      --nwbg: #efefef;           
      --card-bg: #ffffff;        
      --muted-text: #6d6d6d;   
      --accent-green: #2f6b50;   
      --heading-color: #111111;  
      --card-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(16,16,16,0.08);
      --card-radius: 12px;
      --section-max: 1180px;
    }
/*  */

  .nwxl-creative-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--nw-bg);
    color: var(--nw-text-light);
    padding: 90px 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    
  }

  .nwxl-creative-section__inner {
    width: 100%;
    /* max-width: var(--nwxl-max-width); */
       width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: var(--bg);
    padding-bottom: 35px;
  }

  /* Heading */
  .nwxl-creative-section__heading {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--nw-text-light);
    font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .nwxl-creative-section__subheading {
    font-size: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.75);
    margin-bottom: 58px;
  }

  /* Feature grid */
  .nwxl-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 48px 44px;
    /* padding: 0 100px; */
    
  }

  .nwxl-feature-item {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.25);
    padding-top: 28px;
    font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  }

  .nwxl-feature-item__title {
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 1.32;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: var(--nw-text-light);
  }

  .nwxl-feature-item__desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(247, 242, 234, 0.65);
    max-width: 88%;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  /* Arrow Button */
  .nwxl-arrow-btn {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--nw-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .22s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  }

  .nwxl-arrow-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  /* Arrow icon */
  .nwxl-arrow-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    stroke: var(--nw-bg);
  }

  /* Responsive */
  @media (max-width: 820px) {
    .nwxl-features-grid {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      padding: 0px;
    }
    .nwxl-feature-item__desc {
      max-width: 100%;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 520px) {
    .nwxl-creative-section {
      padding: 66px 18px;
    }
    .nwxl-creative-section__heading {
      font-size: 30px;
    }
    .nwxl-feature-item__title {
      font-size: 20px;
    }
  }
  /* FAQ Section */
.nw-faq {
 width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin: 60px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nw-faq-title {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--nw-bg-soft);
}


/* FAQ Item */
.nw-faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;
  padding: 14px 0;
}

/* Question Button */
.nw-faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Answer Content (Hidden by Default) */
.nw-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #444;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  padding-right: 30px;
}

/* Open State */
.nw-faq-item.open .nw-faq-answer {
  max-height: 200px;
}

.nw-faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* + becomes x/minus */
}
/* --------------------------
   MOBILE VIEW (max-width: 600px)
--------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .nw-faq {
    padding: 0 16px;
    margin: 40px auto;
  }

  .nw-faq-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .nw-faq-question {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 14px 0;
  }

  .faq-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .nw-faq-answer {
    font-size: 15px;
    padding-right: 10px;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .nw-faq-item {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
}
 
/* --- Scroll reveal baseline --- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 560ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1),
              transform 560ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  /* optional: make sure elements don't flicker when positioned */
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* When element is in view */
.reveal.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children inside a container (useful for list items / faq items) */
.reveal.stagger > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 420ms ease, transform 420ms ease;
}

/* when container becomes in-view, animate children with slight delay */
.reveal.stagger.in-view > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.reveal.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.reveal.stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
/* add more nth-child rules if needed */
/* Up–Down Loop Animation */
@keyframes arrowUpDown {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Initial hidden state */
.nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__arrow {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease-out, transform .6s ease-out;
}

/* When visible + start loop */
.nw-big-how-we-do-it-section__arrow.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: arrowUpDown 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}




















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

.privacy-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.privacy-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.75;
  display: block;
}

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

.privacy-content {
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  margin-top: -40px;
  /* border-radius: var(--nw-radius) var(--nw-radius) 0 0; */
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
      border-top-right-radius: 250px;
    border-top-left-radius: 250px;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 250px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 250px;
}

.privacy-wrapper {
  width: min(900px, 100% - 3rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* ============================== */
/* TYPOGRAPHY */
/* ============================== */

.privacy-title {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.privacy-section-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--nw-bg);
}

.privacy-paragraph {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.privacy-list {
  margin-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.privacy-list-item {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.privacy-list-item strong {
  color: var(--nw-bg);
}

/* Email link */
.privacy-email {
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Divider */
.privacy-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  margin: 28px 0;
}

/* ============================== */
/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ============================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .privacy-banner {
    height: 260px;
  }
  .privacy-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .privacy-content {
    padding: 40px 0 60px;
    margin-top: -30px;
    border-radius: 50px;
  }
  .privacy-section-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}













/*portfolio  */
/* ================= PORTFOLIO BANNER ================= */

.nw-portfolio-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* banner image */
.nw-portfolio-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* dark overlay for readability */
.nw-portfolio-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* title on image */
.nw-portfolio-title {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  margin: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 46px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nw-portfolio-banner {
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .nw-portfolio-title {
    font-size: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }
}
/* ================= PORTFOLIO SECTION ================= */

.nw-portfolio-editorial-section {
  /* padding: 110px 24px; */
  /* padding: 20px; */
  background: #ffffff;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- SECTION HEADER ---------- */
.nw-portfolio-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
  text-align: center;
}

.nw-portfolio-header h2 {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1f2933;
}

.nw-portfolio-header p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #6b7280;
}

/* ---------- GRID ---------- */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 56px;
}

/* ---------- CARD ---------- */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* IMAGE */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: block;
}

/* DARK GRADIENT */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15)
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- OVERLAYS ---------- */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* DEFAULT (BOTTOM) */
.nw-default-overlay {
  bottom: 0;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* HOVER (RIGHT → IN) */
.nw-hover-overlay {
  top: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

/* TEXT */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-overlay span {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.nw-portfolio-editorial-overlay h3 {
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- HOVER INTERACTIONS ---------- */
.nw-portfolio-editorial-card:hover .nw-default-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.nw-portfolio-editorial-card:hover .nw-hover-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nw-hover-overlay h3 {
  transform: translateY(-18px);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.nw-portfolio-editorial-card:hover .nw-hover-overlay h3 {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nw-portfolio-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .nw-portfolio-editorial-card img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .nw-portfolio-editorial-overlay h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .nw-ambitions-section{
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .nw-portfolio-editorial-grid{
    padding: 20px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .nwsec-hero-container{
    margin-top: 0px;
  }
}
/* ================= AMBITIONS SECTION ================= */

/* .nw-ambitions-section {

  padding: 110px 24px;
} */

.nw-ambitions-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

/* LEFT */
.nw-ambitions-left h2 {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: #111;
}

.nw-ambitions-subtext {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #333;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* LIST */
.nw-ambitions-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.nw-ambitions-list li {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #111;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 22px;
  position: relative;
}

.nw-ambitions-list li::before {
  content: "\2714"; /* ✔ */
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid #111;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: #111;
}


/* RIGHT */
.nw-ambitions-right blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.nw-ambitions-right cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #444;
  font-style: normal;
}
.nw-ambitions-section{
margin-top: 35px;
}
/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-ambitions-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .nw-ambitions-right blockquote {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nw-ambitions-left h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
}
/* ================= SCROLL ANIMATIONS ================= */

/* base hidden state */
.nw-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* visible state */
.nw-animate.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* subtle variations */
.nw-animate.fade-left {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.nw-animate.fade-right {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}

.nw-animate.fade-left.is-visible,
.nw-animate.fade-right.is-visible {
  transform: translateX(0);
}











/* Knowledge corner */
/* ================= KNOWLEDGE CORNER BANNER ================= */

.nw-knowledge-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #000;
}

/* image */
.nw-knowledge-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* layered overlay (editorial feel) */
.nw-knowledge-banner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.15)
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* content */
.nw-knowledge-banner-content {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  left: 8%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  max-width: 620px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* eyebrow text */
.nw-knowledge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* title */
.nw-knowledge-title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 44px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* subtitle */
.nw-knowledge-subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-knowledge-banner {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-banner-content {
    left: 6%;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nw-knowledge-banner {
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-banner-content {
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/*  */
/* ================= THEME (YOURS ONLY) ================= */

:root {
  --nw-bg: #003843;
  --nw-bg-soft: #004d5a;
  --nw-bg-alt: #f5f2ec;
  --nw-gold: #c89b63;
  --nw-gold-soft: #d6aa73;
  --nw-text-light: #f7f2ea;
  --nw-text-dark: #1f2933;
  --nw-radius: 14px;
}

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

.nw-knowledge-corner-section {
  background: var(--nw-bg);   /* ✅ ONLY THIS */
  padding: 110px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nw-knowledge-corner-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 160vh;
}

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

.nw-knowledge-corner-left {
  flex: 0 0 520px;
  position: relative;
}

.nw-knowledge-corner-sticky {
  width: 520px;
  position: relative;
}

.nw-knowledge-corner-sticky.is-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  top: 100px;
}

.nw-knowledge-corner-sticky.is-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
}

/* ================= VISUAL ================= */

.nw-knowledge-corner-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
}

/* BACK GREEN ROUND (THEME BASED) */
.nw-knowledge-back-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 680px;
  height: 680px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 30% 30%,
    var(--nw-bg-soft),
    var(--nw-bg)
  );
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-48%, -52%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* PETAL CIRCLES */
.nw-knowledge-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    var(--nw-bg-soft),
    var(--nw-bg)
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.nw-circle-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-top {
  top: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-right {
  right: -60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-bottom {
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-left {
  left: -60px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* ================= CENTER WHITE ================= */

.nw-knowledge-circle-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 120px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-inner {
  max-width: 360px;
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
}

.nw-knowledge-circle-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.nw-knowledge-btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nw-text-dark);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-text-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.nw-knowledge-corner-right {
  flex: 1;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

.nw-knowledge-kicker {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--nw-gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.nw-knowledge-main-title {
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.nw-knowledge-intro-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.85);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

/* ================= STEPS ================= */

.nw-knowledge-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 34px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(200,155,99,0.3);
}

.nw-step-index {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  min-width: 48px;
}

.nw-step-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.nw-step-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(247,242,234,0.9);
}
.nw-step-title {
  display: inline-block;                 /* important for border fit */
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--nw-gold-soft); /* ✔ border */
  border-radius: 999px;                 /* ✔ rounded pill (or use 6px / 10px) */
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--nw-text-light);
}

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nw-knowledge-corner-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-corner-sticky {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nw-knowledge-corner-visual,
  .nw-knowledge-circle-center {
    width: 100%;
    /* height: auto; */
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: var(--nw-radius);
  }
  .nw-knowledge-corner-left{
    flex: 0px;
  }
  .nw-knowledge-corner-section{
    border-top-right-radius: 20px;
    border-top-left-radius: 20px;
  }
}
/*  */
.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-section {
  background: #dedede;
  padding: 80px 20px;
 font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* HEADER */
.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-title {
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #111;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-credit {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-credit-link {
  color: #555;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* GRID */
.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* CARD BASE */
.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-card {
  background: transparent;
}

/* IMAGE CARDS */
.nwxl-card-image {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* TEXT CARDS */
.nwxl-card-text {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 10px;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-card-title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #111;
}

.nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-card-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #444;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nwxl-research-design-engineer-innovator-title {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
}
/* new changes */
.why-choose-northwave{
  max-width: 550px;
  margin-top: -45px;
}
:root{
  --nw-bg-soft: #004d5a;
  --nw-bg-alt: #f5f2ec;
  --nw-gold: #c89b63;
}

/* SECTION */
.nw-mission-vision{
  padding:60px 40px;
  /* background:#ffffff; */
}

/* WRAPPER */
.nw-cards{
  max-width:1100px;
  margin:auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
  gap:30px;

}
.nw-card:nth-child(1) {
    z-index: 2;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
    border-right: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
}
/* CARD */
.nw-card{
  background:var(--nw-bg-alt);
  border-radius:20px;
  padding:40px 36px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* TITLE */
.nw-card h4{
  font-size:0.85rem;
  letter-spacing:0.18em;
  font-weight:700;
  color:var(--nw-bg-soft);
  margin-bottom:18px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}

/* TEXT */
.nw-card p{
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--nw-bg-soft);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .nw-cards{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }

  .nw-mission-vision{
    padding:40px 20px;
  }
}
/* .nw-choose-points{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:20px;
} */

.nw-point{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-size:0.95rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color:var(--nw-bg-soft);
}

.nw-point i{
  color:var(--nw-gold);
  font-size:1rem;
}
.nw-choose-points{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:22px;
  margin-top:20px;
}

/* MOBILE VIEW */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .nw-choose-points{
    flex-direction: column;   /* STACK */
    align-items: flex-start;  /* LEFT ALIGN */
    gap:14px;
  }
  
}
.nw-completed-projects{
  font-size: 45px;
  color: black;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
   font-family: "Montserrat", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}
.nw-ac-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:60px;
  align-items:center;
  margin:70px 0;
}

/* IMAGE */
/* .nw-ac-image img{
  width:100%;
  height:260px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border-radius:22px;
  display:block;
} */

/* CONTENT */
.nw-ac-content{
  padding:20px 0;
}

.nw-ac-content h3{
  font-size:1.3rem;
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--nw-bg-soft);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}

.nw-ac-content p{
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:var(--nw-bg-soft);
}

.nw-ac-content strong{
  color:var(--nw-gold);
}

/* 🔁 REVERSE LAYOUT */
.nw-ac-split.reverse{
  direction: rtl;
}

.nw-ac-split.reverse > *{
  direction: ltr;
}

/* ================= MOBILE ================= */
@media(max-width:900px){
  .nw-ac-split{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:30px;
  }

  .nw-ac-image img{
    height:590px;
  }

  .nw-ac-split.reverse{
    direction:ltr; /* reset */
  }
}
/* ================= TABLET FIX ================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 769px){
  .hero-card-details{
    left: 27px;
    right: auto !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .nw-signature-layout {
 width: min(1300px, 100% - 3rem); 
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 320px minmax(0, 1fr);

  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

}
.our-north-projects{
  scroll-margin-top: 120px; /* adjust to header height */
}
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .hero{
    padding-bottom: 120px;
  }
  .mobile-view{
    display: block;
  }
  .desktop-view{
    display: none;
  }
  .nw-semi-body-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .why-choose-northwave{
    margin-top: 0px;
display: block;
  }
  .nw-card-left{
    min-width:0px;
  }
  .nw-headline{
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nw-section{
    padding: 0px;
  }
      .hero-title {
        font-size: 32px;
      }
      .nw-contact-hero .framed video {
        margin-top: 0px;
      
    height: 300px;              /* ✅ Mobile-friendly height */
    border-radius: 10px;        /* Slightly softer on mobile */
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      }
}


@media (max-width: 768px){
  .nw-btn{
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px){
  .nw-btn{
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 16px auto 0;
    display: block;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 360px){
  .nw-btn{
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
  
 
}

:root{
  --nw-bg-soft: #004d5a;
  --nw-gold: #c89b63;
}

/* STEP CONTAINER */
.nw-step{
  width: 64px;
  height: 56px;
  background: var(--nw-bg-soft);
  border: 2px solid var(--nw-gold);
  clip-path: polygon(
    25% 0%,
    75% 0%,
    100% 50%,
    75% 100%,
    25% 100%,
    0% 50%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* NUMBER */
.nw-step span{
  color: var(--nw-gold);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
}