:root {
  --maroon: #741416;
  --maroon-dark: #4e0b0d;
  --maroon-soft: #8d2527;
  --ink: #101218;
  --body: #4d4f55;
  --cream: #f7f3ed;
  --cream-2: #efe8df;
  --paper: #fffdfa;
  --line: #dfd7cf;
  --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(57, 28, 20, 0.1);
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 34px rgba(57, 28, 20, 0.07);
}
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 92px;
}
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: "Manrope", "Inter", sans-serif;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--ink);
}
p {
  color: var(--body);
}
.container-xxl {
  max-width: 1460px;
  padding-left: 44px;
  padding-right: 44px;
}
.py-lg-6 {
  padding-top: 5rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 5rem !important;
}
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1035;
  background: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.93);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(145%) blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(145%) blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.09);
}
.header-top {
  height: 37px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #2f3034;
}
.header-top a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: 0.2s;
}
.header-top a:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.header-top i {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.header-sep {
  height: 16px;
  width: 1px;
  background: #9f9994;
}
.main-nav {
  min-height: 83px;
}
.navbar-brand img {
  width: 300px;
  height: auto;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a1b1f !important;
  padding: 29px 13px !important;
  position: relative;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--maroon) !important;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 13px;
  right: 13px;
  bottom: 17px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--maroon);
}
.dropdown-menu {
  min-width: 285px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.98);
}
.dropdown-item {
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: #f1e7df;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.btn {
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-brand {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon), var(--maroon-dark));
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 21px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.18);
}
.btn-brand:hover {
  background: #5d0f11;
  border-color: #5d0f11;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.22);
}
.btn-outline-brand {
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
  color: var(--maroon);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  padding: 13px 22px;
}
.btn-outline-brand:hover {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-lg {
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 15px 25px;
}
.btn i {
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.btn-cream {
  background: #fffaf3;
  color: var(--maroon);
  border: 1px solid #fffaf3;
  padding: 15px 25px;
}
.btn-cream:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #5b0f11;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 735px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #e8e2dc;
}
.hero-carousel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-carousel .carousel-inner,
.hero-carousel .carousel-item {
  height: 100%;
}
.hero-carousel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 67% center;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.02);
}
.hero-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.99) 0%,
    rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.97) 26%,
    rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.85) 38%,
    rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.42) 49%,
    rgba(50, 20, 18, 0.08) 65%,
    rgba(20, 12, 10, 0.12) 100%
  );
}
.hero-shade:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    linear-gradient(91deg, rgb(101 16 18 / 24%), rgba(78, 11, 13, .05) 75%, rgba(20, 11, 10, .11))
  );
}
.hero-blur-edge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 37%;
  width: 14%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 38%,
    #000 62%,
    transparent
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 38%,
    #000 62%,
    transparent
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  min-height: 735px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-copy {
  max-width: 690px;
  padding: 74px 0 64px;
}
.eyebrow,
.tiny-label {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.17em;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.eyebrow span {
  margin: 0 5px;
  color: #a87975;
}
.hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 22px 0 24px;
  max-width: 680px;
}
.hero-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 575px;
  color: #232429;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 575px;
  color: #33343a;
}
.hero-mini-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px 24px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.16);
  max-width: 620px;
}
.hero-mini-points span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #45464b;
}
.hero-mini-points i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-right: 7px;
}
.hero-controls {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  right: 42px;
  bottom: 36px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.hero-controls button,
.experience-controls button {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  background: rgba(45, 20, 18, 0.52);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #fff;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: 0.2s;
}
.hero-controls button:hover,
.experience-controls button:hover {
  background: var(--maroon);
}
.section-block {
  padding: 78px 0;
}
.section-kicker {
  width: 72px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.section-kicker.light {
  background: #fff;
}
.section-block h2,
.pmc-definition h2,
.why-pmc h2,
.faq-section h2,
.comparison-card h2,
.meaning-card h2 {
  font-size: 35px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-block h2 span,
.pmc-definition h2 span {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.section-heading-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.section-heading-row > p,
.section-heading-row > div > p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 7px 0 0;
  color: #65666b;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #696b70;
}
.lead-sm {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #33353a;
}
.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}
.intro-services {
  background: #fbf8f4;
}
.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 58% 42%;
  min-height: 410px;
  border: 1px solid #ded5ce;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.feature-card:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  z-index: -1;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #fff 0%,
    #fff 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 54%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 73%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
}
.feature-content {
  padding: 38px 34px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.feature-icon {
  height: 54px;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--maroon);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 19px;
  width: 55px;
}
.feature-icon .mini {
  font-size: 17px;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 4px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.accent-text {
  color: var(--maroon) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.feature-card a {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 9px;
}
.feature-img {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-img {
  filter: saturate(1.04);
}
.projects-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.project-type-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.65);
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.project-type-card:hover {
  background: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: #d1c4bb;
}
.project-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex: 0 0 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #f0e6df;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 29px;
}
.project-type-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 2px 0 6px;
}
.project-type-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #696a70;
}
.pmc-definition {
  padding: 20px 0 78px;
  background: var(--cream);
}
.pmc-definition-shell {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.08);
}
.pmc-definition-copy {
  padding: 58px 54px;
}
.pmc-definition-copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
}
.pmc-image {
  min-height: 565px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.pmc-image:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52),
    transparent 28%,
    rgba(16, 18, 24, 0.04)
  );
}
.image-caption-chip {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 17px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.image-caption-chip i {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.pmc-services-section {
  background: #fbf9f5;
}
.pmc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.pmc-service-item {
  padding: 25px 23px;
  border: 1px solid #ded6cf;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(57, 28, 20, 0.045);
  min-height: 245px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.pmc-service-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: #c9b9ae;
}
.service-topline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.service-number {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.service-icon {
  font-size: 25px;
  color: var(--maroon);
  width: 47px;
  height: 47px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #f4ebe4;
}
.service-name {
  font-size: 18px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
}
.pmc-service-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  color: #66676c;
}
.why-pmc {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 75% 25%,
    #9d2a2d 0,
    var(--maroon) 30%,
    #591012 78%,
    #43090b 100%
  );
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-pmc:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -120px;
  top: -170px;
}
.why-heading {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: end;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-heading p {
  max-width: 470px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-item {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  background: rgba(74, 9, 11, 0.42);
  min-height: 190px;
}
.why-item:last-child {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.why-icon {
  font-size: 29px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.why-item h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.why-item p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  margin: 0;
}
.why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.pmc-meaning-section {
  background: #f7f3ed;
}
.meaning-card,
.comparison-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 42px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dfd6ce;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.meaning-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf9, #f5eee7);
}
.meaning-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
}
.comparison-card {
  background: #16171a;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #26272c;
}
.comparison-card h2,
.comparison-card h4 {
  color: #fff;
}
.comparison-card .tiny-label {
  color: #eab9b4;
}
.compare-option {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 88px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 19px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.compare-option p {
  color: #bbbcc1;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
}
.compare-option h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.compare-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 7px;
  padding: 9px 10px;
  height: max-content;
  text-align: center;
}
.compare-cta {
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.compare-cta span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #d4d4d7;
}
.lifecycle-section {
  background: #fbf9f5;
}
.lifecycle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px 26px;
}
.life-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 62px 1fr 26px;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 72px;
}
.life-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #eee5dd;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 24px;
}
.life-step span {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.life-arrow {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.experience-section {
  background: #f7f3ed;
}
.experience-carousel {
  position: relative;
}
.portfolio-image {
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.portfolio-image.large {
  height: 465px;
}
.portfolio-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.portfolio-copy {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 42px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ded5ce;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.portfolio-copy > span {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.portfolio-copy h3 {
  font-size: 29px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 13px 0;
}
.portfolio-copy p {
  font-size: 14px;
}
.experience-controls {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.experience-controls button {
  background: rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.88);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.quality-section {
  background: #fbf8f4;
}
.control-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid #ded5ce;
  border-radius: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f5eee7);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.round-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86191b, #5e0d0f);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.control-card h3 {
  font-size: 23px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 7px 0 14px;
}
.control-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
}
.chip-list,
.report-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 15px 0 18px;
}
.chip-list span,
.report-points span {
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: #f1e7df;
  border: 1px solid #e4d8cf;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #5e3432;
}
.cost-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 17px 0 18px;
}
.cost-flow span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dfd4cb;
  padding: 7px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.cost-flow i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.reporting-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: 25px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ded5ce;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.reporting-icon {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: #f0e5dc;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 30px;
  margin: auto;
}
.reporting-copy h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 5px 0 9px;
}
.reporting-copy p {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.work-section {
  background: #f7f3ed;
}
.work-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.work-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 465px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.work-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.work-image-badge strong {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.work-image-badge span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #58595f;
}
.work-timeline {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.work-timeline li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 25px;
}
.work-timeline li:not(:last-child):before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 25px;
  top: 49px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: #a57b77;
}
.work-timeline .num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a1b1d, #5f0e10);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  z-index: 1;
}
.work-timeline h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 5px 0 3px;
}
.work-timeline p {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-section {
  background: #fbf9f5;
}
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.about-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #313238;
}
.about-overlay span {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin: 0 4px;
}
.about-copy {
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.approach-flow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 18px 0 22px;
}
.approach-flow span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #4c4d53;
  background: #f1e7df;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
}
.approach-flow i {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.team-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.team-grid span {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #ddd4cc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #4d4f55;
}
.testimonials-section {
  background: #f7f3ed;
}
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid #ded5ce;
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 42px 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.72);
  min-height: 300px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.quote-mark {
  font-size: 83px;
  line-height: 0.7;
  color: #d6bbb6;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 22px 0 25px;
  color: #22242a;
}
.mini-line {
  width: 42px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  margin: 15px 0;
}
.testimonial-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.faq-section {
  padding: 50px 0 0;
  background: #fbf8f4;
}
.faq-shell {
  border-radius: 18px 18px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid #e1d8d1;
  border-bottom: 0;
}
.faq-copy {
  background: #fff;
}
.faq-image {
  min-height: 650px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-image-shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18),
    transparent 35%,
    rgba(50, 20, 18, 0.08)
  );
}
.faq-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2px;
}
.faq-tabs .nav-link {
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #efebe6;
  color: #4f5055;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 12px 9px;
}
.faq-tabs .nav-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #86191b, #5e0d0f);
  color: #fff;
}
.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e4ddd7;
  background: transparent;
}
.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
  background: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #1e1f23;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 18px 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 8px 18px;
  color: #64666a;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.accordion-button::after {
  filter: none;
}
.cta-strip {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 78% 30%,
    #99282b,
    var(--maroon) 35%,
    #500b0d 100%
  );
  color: #fff;
}
.cta-strip h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 39px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
}
.cta-strip p {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 25px;
  margin: 0;
}
.cta-strip small {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.site-footer {
  background: #f9f6f2;
}
.footer-brand img {
  width: 355px;
}
.footer-tag {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #55565a;
  margin-top: 5px;
}
.footer-tag span {
  color: #a8a09a;
  margin: 0 7px;
}
.footer-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: #b4938d;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.site-footer h6 {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 17px;
}
.site-footer h6:after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: #9b645f;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin: 5px 0;
}
.footer-links a,
.contact-list a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #55565a;
}
.footer-links a:hover,
.contact-list a:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #55565a;
}
.contact-list i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  width: 17px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  color: #55565a;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.social-row a {
  font-size: 25px;
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.v-rule {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #b9aaa3;
}
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #e3d9d1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #77787c;
}
.project-modal .modal-content {
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #fbf8f4;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
}
.project-modal .modal-header {
  padding: 28px 30px 14px;
}
.project-modal .modal-title {
  font-size: 33px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 6px 0;
}
.project-modal .modal-header p {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
}
.project-modal .modal-body {
  padding: 14px 30px 32px;
}
.form-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4f5055;
}
.form-control,
.form-select {
  border-color: #d9cfc7;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 13px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: #a25758;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.08);
}
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .container-xxl {
    padding-left: 28px;
    padding-right: 28px;
  }
  .navbar-brand img {
    width: 250px;
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    padding: 29px 8px !important;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 55px;
  }
  .section-block h2,
  .pmc-definition h2,
  .why-pmc h2,
  .faq-section h2,
  .comparison-card h2,
  .meaning-card h2 {
    font-size: 39px;
  }
  .pmc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .why-item:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 70px;
  }
  .site-header {
    position: relative;
  }
  .header-top {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .main-nav {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
  }
  .navbar-brand img {
    width: 235px;
  }
  .navbar-collapse {
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
  }
  .navbar-nav .nav-link.active:after {
    display: none;
  }
  .main-nav .btn-brand {
    margin: 12px 0 5px !important;
  }
  .hero-section,
  .hero-content-wrap {
    min-height: 720px;
  }
  .hero-carousel img {
    object-position: 60% center;
  }
  .hero-shade {
    background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.93) 46%,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.62) 72%,
      rgba(30, 15, 13, 0.16) 100%
    );
  }
  .hero-blur-edge {
    left: 48%;
    width: 20%;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    max-width: 640px;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 50px;
  }
  .section-heading-row,
  .why-heading {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .pmc-definition-copy {
    padding: 45px 35px;
  }
  .pmc-image {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .lifecycle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .portfolio-image.large {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .portfolio-copy {
    padding: 30px;
  }
  .faq-image {
    min-height: 430px;
  }
  .cta-strip h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
  .cta-strip p {
    font-size: 21px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .container-xxl {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .navbar-brand img {
    width: 205px;
  }
  .hero-section,
  .hero-content-wrap {
    min-height: 700px;
  }
  .hero-carousel img {
    object-position: 66% center;
  }
  .hero-shade {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.94) 53%,
      rgba(249, 246, 241, 0.7) 72%,
      rgba(30, 15, 13, 0.2) 100%
    );
  }
  .hero-blur-edge {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-content-wrap {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    padding: 58px 0 120px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .eyebrow,
  .tiny-label {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 39px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 17px 0 20px;
  }
  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-mini-points {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-controls {
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 22px;
  }
  .section-block {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
  .section-block h2,
  .pmc-definition h2,
  .why-pmc h2,
  .faq-section h2,
  .comparison-card h2,
  .meaning-card h2 {
    font-size: 31px;
  }
  .feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .feature-card:after {
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      #fff 0%,
      #fff 57%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 74%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
    );
  }
  .feature-content {
    padding: 26px 24px;
  }
  .feature-img {
    min-height: 230px;
  }
  .pmc-definition {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .pmc-definition-copy {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
  .pmc-image {
    min-height: 330px;
  }
  .image-caption-chip {
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .pmc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-item,
  .why-item:last-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .meaning-card,
  .comparison-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .compare-option {
    grid-template-columns: 75px 1fr;
  }
  .lifecycle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .life-step {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 22px;
  }
  .portfolio-image.large {
    height: 290px;
  }
  .portfolio-copy {
    padding: 27px 24px;
  }
  .portfolio-copy h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .experience-controls {
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
  }
  .reporting-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 25px;
  }
  .reporting-icon {
    margin: 0;
  }
  .work-img {
    height: 330px;
  }
  .work-image-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 10px;
    display: block;
  }
  .work-image-badge span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .about-img {
    height: 310px;
  }
  .faq-tabs {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faq-image {
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .cta-strip {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .cta-strip h2 {
    font-size: 29px;
  }
  .cta-strip p {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 265px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .project-modal .modal-header,
  .project-modal .modal-body {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .project-modal .modal-title {
    font-size: 27px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: 34px;
  }
  .btn-lg {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
  }
  .project-type-card {
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: 225px;
  }
  .compare-option {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .compare-badge {
    width: max-content;
  }
  .control-card {
    padding: 25px 22px;
  }
}

/* ===== V3 polish: equal cards, trail layout, compact PMC, marquee, full contact form ===== */
.feature-card,
.pmc-service-item,
.why-item,
.control-card,
.testimonial-card,
.portfolio-copy {
  height: 100%;
}
.intro-services .row > [class*="col-"],
.quality-section .row > [class*="col-"],
.testimonials-section .row > [class*="col-"] {
  display: flex;
}
.feature-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.feature-content > a {
  margin-top: auto;
}
.pmc-grid {
  grid-auto-rows: 1fr;
}
.pmc-service-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.pmc-service-item p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.why-item {
  min-height: 180px;
}
.control-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}
.testimonial-card {
  width: 100%;
}

/* WHO WE SERVE - center trail */
.who-heading > div {
  max-width: 760px;
}
.who-trail {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0 2px;
}
.who-trail:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.12),
    var(--maroon) 18%,
    var(--maroon) 82%,
    rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.12)
  );
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.trail-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 86px minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  min-height: 165px;
  position: relative;
}
.trail-center {
  height: 100%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.trail-node {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-soft), var(--maroon-dark));
  border: 7px solid var(--cream);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.18),
    0 8px 20px rgba(77, 20, 18, 0.16);
  font-size: 17px;
}
.trail-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 128px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 250, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(57, 28, 20, 0.05);
}
.trail-card:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 27px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.38);
}
.trail-left:after {
  right: -27px;
}
.trail-right:after {
  left: -27px;
}
.trail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.005);
}

/* Compact PMC meaning */
.compact-meaning {
  padding: 32px 34px;
}
.meaning-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.meaning-head h2 {
  margin-bottom: 13px;
}
.meaning-mark {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 25px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.18);
}
.meaning-layout {

  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.08fr);
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: start;
}
.meaning-copy p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.meaning-copy .lead-sm {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #232429;
}
.meaning-note {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 14px;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f1e6df;
  color: #4d2a29;
}
.meaning-note i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.meaning-scope {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 9px;
}
.meaning-scope span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 25px 17px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e1d7cf;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4e5055;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.meaning-scope i {
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Lifecycle marquee */
.lifecycle-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lifecycle-marquee-wrap {
  border-top: 1px solid #e1d8d0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e1d8d0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #f2ebe4,
    #fffdfa 20%,
    #fffdfa 80%,
    #f2ebe4
  );
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.lifecycle-marquee {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lifecycle-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 20px 2px 0;
}
.life-marquee-card {
  display: inline-grid;
  grid-template-columns: 58px minmax(155px, auto) 24px;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 290px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1px solid #dfd5cd;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(57, 28, 20, 0.05);
  white-space: normal;
}
.life-marquee-card .life-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
}
.life-marquee-card small {
  display: block;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.life-marquee-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.life-marquee-card .life-arrow {
  justify-self: end;
}

/* Full contact form */
.contact-form-section {
  background: #f5efe9;
}
.contact-form-shell {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(310px, 0.78fr) minmax(0, 1.22fr);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(116, 20, 22, 0.08);
}
.contact-form-intro {
  padding: 54px 46px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 12% 10%,
    #98282b 0,
    var(--maroon) 36%,
    #4c0a0c 100%
  );
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-intro:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  right: -190px;
  bottom: -190px;
}
.contact-form-intro h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
}
.contact-form-intro p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.contact-mini-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 11px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.contact-mini-list span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
}
.contact-mini-list i {
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #f1c8c3;
}
.contact-form-card {
  padding: 42px 42px 40px;
  background: #fffdfa;
}
.contact-form-card .form-label {
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.input-icon {
  position: relative;
}
.input-icon > i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  color: #9a6864;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.input-icon .form-control {
  padding-left: 39px;
}
.contact-form-card .form-control,
.contact-form-card .form-select {
  min-height: 48px;
}
.contact-form-card textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  padding-top: 13px;
}

/* Floating quick-contact rail */
.floating-contact-rail {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 1045;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.rail-action {
  width: 48px;
  min-height: 116px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
  color: #fff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}
.rail-action i {
  font-size: 20px;
}
.rail-action span {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.rail-whatsapp {
  background: #1f8f5f;
}
.rail-call {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--maroon-soft), var(--maroon-dark));
}
.rail-action:hover {
  width: 54px;
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* Responsive refinements */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .trail-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 72px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .trail-card:after {
    width: 21px;
  }
  .trail-left:after {
    right: -21px;
  }
  .trail-right:after {
    left: -21px;
  }
  .meaning-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .meaning-scope {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-intro {
    padding: 45px 36px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 36px 32px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-header {
    position: sticky;
  }
  .main-nav {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .navbar-collapse {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 82px);
    overflow: auto;
  }
  .navbar-nav {
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .dropdown-menu {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    background: #f4ede7;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .dropdown-item {
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .hero-section,
  .hero-content-wrap {
    min-height: 650px;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    padding-top: 62px;
    padding-bottom: 96px;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 52px);
  }
  .who-trail:before {
    left: 34px;
  }
  .trail-row {
    grid-template-columns: 68px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    min-height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .trail-center {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
    align-self: stretch;
  }
  .trail-node {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-width: 6px;
  }
  .trail-card {
    grid-column: 2;
    min-height: 120px;
  }
  .trail-left,
  .trail-right {
    grid-column: 2;
  }
  .trail-left:after,
  .trail-right:after {
    left: -17px;
    right: auto;
    width: 17px;
  }
  .trail-row > div:last-child:empty {
    display: none;
  }
  .meaning-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .meaning-scope {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-card {
    min-height: 100%;
  }
  .contact-form-shell {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-form-intro {
    padding: 38px 34px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 34px;
  }
  .floating-contact-rail {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 18px;
    transform: none;
    left: 14px;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .rail-action {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .rail-action span {
    display: none;
  }
  .rail-action:hover {
    width: 48px;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .container-xxl {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .section-block {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .section-block h2,
  .pmc-definition h2,
  .why-pmc h2,
  .faq-section h2,
  .comparison-card h2,
  .meaning-card h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8.4vw, 34px);
  }
  .hero-section,
  .hero-content-wrap {
    min-height: 640px;
  }
  .hero-content-wrap {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    padding: 52px 0 78px;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 10vw, 44px);
  }
  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hero-copy .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-copy .d-flex {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .feature-card {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .feature-content {
    padding: 24px 21px;
  }
  .feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .feature-img {
    min-height: 215px;
  }
  .who-heading {
    gap: 3px;
  }
  .who-trail:before {
    left: 26px;
  }
  .trail-row {
    grid-template-columns: 52px minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .trail-node {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-width: 5px;
  }
  .trail-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
    min-height: 110px;
  }
  .project-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-basis: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .project-type-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .project-type-card p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .trail-left:after,
  .trail-right:after {
    left: -13px;
    width: 13px;
  }
  .pmc-service-item {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
  .service-topline {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  .why-item {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .compact-meaning {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .meaning-mark {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 21px;
  }
  .meaning-layout {
    gap: 17px;
  }
  .meaning-scope {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .meaning-scope span {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .comparison-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .lifecycle-marquee-wrap {
    padding: 15px 0;
  }
  .life-marquee-card {
    min-width: 250px;
    grid-template-columns: 50px minmax(135px, auto) 20px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  .life-marquee-card .life-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .contact-form-intro {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }
  .contact-form-intro h2 {
    font-size: 31px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
  .contact-form-card .btn {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .contact-mini-list {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .faq-image {
    display: none;
  }
  .faq-copy {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .faq-tabs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .testimonial-card blockquote {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .footer-brand img {
    width: min(100%, 250px);
  }
  .site-footer .col-6 {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .navbar-brand img {
    width: 178px;
  }
  .hero-controls {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
  }
  .hero-controls button {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .eyebrow {
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  }
  .section-heading-row > p,
  .section-heading-row > div > p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }
  .contact-form-intro {
    padding: 27px 18px;
  }
  .faq-tabs .nav-link {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* Homepage layout refresh: original brand palette and font families retained. */
.site-header { background:var(--paper); }
.desktop-brand { display:none; }
@media(min-width:992px) {
  .main-nav { min-height:100px; }
  .mobile-brand { display:none; }
  .main-nav .navbar-collapse { display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto minmax(0,1fr); column-gap:26px; }
  .desktop-brand { display:block; margin:0; }
  .desktop-brand img { width:210px; max-width:100%; height:auto; }
  .nav-left { justify-content:flex-start; }
  .nav-right { justify-content:flex-end; }
  .main-nav .navbar-nav { gap:8px !important; }
  .main-nav .nav-link { padding:14px 6px; font-size:12px; white-space:nowrap; }
  .main-nav .navbar-collapse > .btn { position:absolute; right:12px; top:100%; margin:14px 0 0 !important; z-index:5; }
}
.hero-section,.hero-content-wrap { min-height:780px; }
.hero-carousel img { object-position:center; }
.hero-blur-edge { display:none; }
.hero-shade { background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(247,243,237,.72),rgba(247,243,237,.58) 52%,rgba(247,243,237,.9)); }
.hero-shade:after { display:none; }
.hero-copy { max-width:none; width:100%; padding:110px 0 70px; }
.hero-copy h1 { max-width:none; font-size:clamp(38px,4.7vw,70px); line-height:1.15; letter-spacing:-.045em; }
.hero-line { display:block; }
.hero-line-offset { text-align:right; margin-top:6px; }
.hero-copy .hero-lead,.hero-copy .hero-sub,.hero-copy > .d-flex,.hero-mini-points { margin-left:8%; }
.hero-mini-points { max-width:760px; }
.feature-card { display:flex; flex-direction:column-reverse; border-radius:24px; height:100%; border:1px solid var(--line); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s; }
.feature-card:after { display:none; }
.feature-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.feature-card .feature-img { position:relative; inset:auto; width:100%; height:230px; min-height:230px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; flex:none; }
.feature-card .feature-content { padding:30px 34px 34px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex:1; }
.feature-content > a { margin-top:auto; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
.feature-icon { border-radius:14px; background:var(--cream); width:60px; height:60px; display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:28px; }
.feature-icon .mini { right:-4px; bottom:0; }
.pmc-carousel { overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 20px; }
.pmc-carousel-track { display:flex; gap:20px; width:max-content; animation:services-loop 65s linear infinite; }
.pmc-carousel .pmc-service-item { flex:0 0 350px; width:350px; min-height:265px; }
.pmc-carousel:hover .pmc-carousel-track,.pmc-carousel:focus-within .pmc-carousel-track,.pmc-carousel.is-paused .pmc-carousel-track { animation-play-state:paused; }
@keyframes services-loop { to { transform:translateX(calc(-1 * var(--loop-distance,0px))); } }
.pmc-carousel-controls { display:flex; justify-content:flex-end; }
.pmc-motion-toggle { border:1px solid var(--line); color:var(--maroon); background:var(--paper); width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; }
.why-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); }
.why-item,.why-item:last-child { grid-column:auto; grid-row:auto; min-height:190px; }
.lifecycle-section .section-heading-row { justify-content:center; text-align:center; }
.lifecycle-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px; align-items:stretch; }
.lifecycle-list { display:grid; gap:12px; padding:0; margin:0; list-style:none; }
.lifecycle-row { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:22px; padding:20px 24px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; background:var(--paper); min-height:83px; }
.lifecycle-row:first-child { background:var(--maroon); border-color:var(--maroon); }
.lifecycle-number { color:var(--maroon); font-size:30px; font-weight:800; line-height:1; }
.lifecycle-row h3 { margin:0; font-size:20px; font-weight:800; }
.lifecycle-row > i { margin-left:auto; color:var(--maroon); font-size:22px; }
.lifecycle-row:first-child h3,.lifecycle-row:first-child .lifecycle-number,.lifecycle-row:first-child > i { color:var(--paper); }
.lifecycle-image { border-radius:24px; overflow:hidden; }
.lifecycle-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block; }
.work-caption.work-image-badge { position:static; display:flex; flex-direction:column; background:none; box-shadow:none; padding:0; border:0; color:var(--ink); }
.work-panels { display:flex; gap:18px; }
.work-panel { flex:1; min-width:0; border-radius:24px; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); min-height:370px; overflow:hidden; position:relative; transition:flex .35s ease; }
.work-panel.is-active { flex:2.4; background:var(--cream-2); }
.work-panel-toggle { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; width:100%; height:100%; min-height:370px; padding:26px 18px; border:0; background:none; color:var(--ink); text-align:left; }
.work-number { font-size:42px; font-weight:800; line-height:1; color:var(--maroon); }
.work-panel-toggle h4 { writing-mode:vertical-rl; transform:rotate(180deg); font-size:24px; font-weight:800; margin:auto 0; }
.work-open { display:grid; place-items:center; width:48px; height:48px; background:var(--maroon); color:var(--paper); border-radius:50%; font-size:26px; }
.work-panel.is-active .work-panel-toggle { align-items:flex-start; justify-content:flex-start; min-height:0; height:auto; gap:28px; }
.work-panel.is-active h4 { writing-mode:horizontal-tb; transform:none; margin:0; font-size:24px; }
.work-panel.is-active .work-open { position:absolute; bottom:24px; right:24px; }
.work-panel-detail { padding:0 26px 90px; color:var(--body); }
.work-panel-detail p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; }
.work-panel-toggle:focus-visible,.pmc-motion-toggle:focus-visible { outline:3px solid var(--maroon); outline-offset:-5px; }
@media(max-width:1199px) and (min-width:992px) { .main-nav .navbar-collapse { column-gap:12px; } .desktop-brand img { width:175px; } .main-nav .nav-link { font-size:11px; padding-inline:3px; } }
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .main-nav { position:relative; justify-content:center; padding:12px 0 !important; }
  .mobile-brand { margin:0; }
  .main-nav .navbar-toggler { position:absolute; right:0; top:18px; }
  .main-nav .navbar-collapse { flex-basis:100%; }
  .hero-section,.hero-content-wrap { min-height:720px; }
  .hero-copy { padding:80px 0; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(36px,5.4vw,56px); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .work-panels { gap:10px; }
  .work-panel.is-active { flex:2; }
  .work-panel-toggle { padding:24px 12px; }
  .work-panel-detail { padding-inline:16px; }
  .work-panel-toggle h4,.work-panel.is-active h4 { font-size:20px; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .hero-section,.hero-content-wrap { min-height:740px; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(32px,7.5vw,48px); }
  .hero-line-offset { text-align:left; }
  .hero-copy .hero-lead,.hero-copy .hero-sub,.hero-copy > .d-flex,.hero-mini-points { margin-left:0; }
  .feature-card .feature-content { padding:26px; }
  .pmc-carousel .pmc-service-item { width:290px; flex-basis:290px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .lifecycle-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .lifecycle-image { height:350px; }
  .lifecycle-row { padding:18px; gap:18px; }
  .work-panels { flex-direction:column; }
  .work-panel,.work-panel.is-active { flex:auto; min-height:0; }
  .work-panel-toggle { min-height:0; flex-direction:row; gap:20px; padding:22px; justify-content:flex-start; }
  .work-panel-toggle h4 { writing-mode:horizontal-tb; transform:none; margin:0; }
  .work-number { font-size:32px; }
  .work-open { margin-left:auto; width:38px; height:38px; }
  .work-panel.is-active .work-panel-toggle { flex-direction:row; align-items:center; gap:20px; }
  .work-panel.is-active .work-open { position:static; }
  .work-panel-detail { padding:0 22px 22px; }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  .pmc-carousel { overflow-x:auto; }
  .pmc-carousel-track { animation:none; }
  .pmc-carousel-track .carousel-clone { display:none; }
  .work-panel,.feature-card { transition:none; }
}
.feature-card { width:100%; }
.pmc-carousel .pmc-service-item { height:auto; }
@media(max-width:575px) { .mobile-brand img { max-width:calc(100vw - 120px); } }

/* Round 2: reference header, interactive lifecycle, editorial About, compact FAQ/form. */
.reference-header { position:absolute; width:100%; top:0; background:transparent; border:0; backdrop-filter:none; -webkit-backdrop-filter:none; }
.reference-header.is-scrolled { position:fixed; background:var(--paper); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.reference-header .main-nav { min-height:100px; }
.reference-header .navbar-brand { display:block; margin-right:28px; }
.reference-header .navbar-brand img { width:195px; max-width:none; }
.reference-header .main-nav .navbar-collapse > .btn { position:static; margin:0 0 0 24px !important; font-size:12px; white-space:nowrap; }
.reference-header .main-nav .navbar-nav { margin:auto; gap:6px !important; }
.reference-header .main-nav .nav-link { font-size:12px; padding:14px 8px; }
@media(min-width:1200px) {
  .reference-header .main-nav .navbar-collapse { display:flex !important; }
  .reference-header .navbar-toggler { display:none; }
}
@media(max-width:1199px) {
  .reference-header .main-nav { justify-content:space-between; padding:16px 0 !important; min-height:82px; }
  .reference-header .navbar-brand { margin:0; }
  .reference-header .navbar-toggler { position:static; display:block; }
  .reference-header .main-nav .navbar-collapse { display:none !important; width:100%; flex-basis:100%; background:var(--paper); padding:20px; margin-top:14px; max-height:calc(100dvh - 100px); overflow:auto; border-radius:12px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
  .reference-header .main-nav .navbar-collapse.show { display:block !important; }
  .reference-header .main-nav .navbar-nav { display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch !important; }
  .reference-header .main-nav .nav-link { font-size:14px; padding:10px 0; }
  .reference-header .main-nav .navbar-collapse > .btn { margin:14px 0 0 !important; }
  .reference-header .dropdown-menu { position:static; }
}
.lifecycle-row { display:block; padding:0; overflow:hidden; transition:background .2s,border-color .2s; }
.lifecycle-row:first-child { background:var(--paper); border-color:var(--line); }
.lifecycle-button { display:flex; width:100%; align-items:center; gap:22px; border:0; padding:20px 24px; background:transparent; text-align:left; color:var(--ink); min-height:83px; }
.lifecycle-button h3 { margin:0; font-size:20px; font-weight:800; }
.lifecycle-button > i { margin-left:auto; color:var(--maroon); font-size:22px; }
.lifecycle-row:first-child h3 { color:var(--ink); }
.lifecycle-row:first-child .lifecycle-number { color:var(--maroon); }
.lifecycle-row.is-active { background:var(--maroon); border-color:var(--maroon); }
.lifecycle-row.is-active h3,.lifecycle-row.is-active .lifecycle-number,.lifecycle-row.is-active .lifecycle-button > i { color:var(--paper); }
.lifecycle-row:not(.is-active):hover { background:var(--cream-2); }
.lifecycle-button:focus-visible { outline:3px solid var(--maroon-soft); outline-offset:-5px; }
.lifecycle-image { position:relative; margin:0; min-height:400px; background:var(--cream-2); }
.lifecycle-image img { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; }
.lifecycle-image figcaption { position:absolute; bottom:20px; left:20px; right:20px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; padding:20px 24px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--paper); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.lifecycle-image figcaption strong { font-size:20px; }
.about-refresh { background:var(--paper); }
.about-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; align-items:center; gap:70px; }
.about-gallery { position:relative; padding:0 48px 72px 0; }
.about-main-image { width:100%; height:430px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:24px; }
.about-detail-image { position:absolute; right:0; bottom:30px; width:48%; height:210px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:18px; border:8px solid var(--paper); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.about-gallery-label { position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; font-size:11px; color:var(--maroon); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.about-editorial .about-copy { font-size:18px; line-height:1.7; margin:20px 0; }
.about-editorial .approach-flow { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; padding:18px 0; border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:0; background:none; }
.about-team { margin-top:24px; }
.about-team .team-grid { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-top:14px; }
.about-team .team-grid span { padding:9px 13px; border-radius:8px; border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--cream); font-size:12px; }
.faq-refresh { padding:80px 0; background:var(--cream); }
.faq-heading { max-width:650px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.faq-layout { display:grid; grid-template-columns:260px minmax(0,1fr); gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.faq-category-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
.faq-category { border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:var(--paper); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:18px 20px; color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; text-align:left; }
.faq-category.is-active { color:var(--paper); background:var(--maroon); border-color:var(--maroon); }
.faq-category:focus-visible { outline:3px solid var(--maroon-soft); outline-offset:3px; }
.faq-panel[hidden] { display:none; }
.faq-question { background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:12px; overflow:hidden; }
.faq-question summary { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; padding:23px 24px; font-weight:700; cursor:pointer; list-style:none; }
.faq-question summary::-webkit-details-marker { display:none; }
.faq-q-number { font-size:12px; color:var(--maroon); flex-shrink:0; }
.faq-plus { margin-left:auto; font-size:24px; color:var(--maroon); line-height:1; }
.faq-question[open] { border-color:var(--maroon); }
.faq-question[open] .faq-plus { transform:rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { padding:0 24px 24px 60px; font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--body); }
.contact-form-section { padding:60px 0; }
.contact-form-shell { grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.85fr) minmax(0,1.15fr); border-radius:20px; }
.contact-form-intro { padding:32px; }
.contact-form-intro h2 { font-size:30px; }
.contact-form-intro p { font-size:14px; }
.contact-form-card { padding:28px 32px; }
.contact-mini-list { margin-top:20px; gap:12px; }
.compact-enquiry .form-label { font-size:12px; margin-bottom:5px; }
.compact-enquiry .form-control,.compact-enquiry .form-select { min-height:44px; padding:10px 12px; font-size:13px; }
.compact-enquiry textarea.form-control { min-height:76px; }
.compact-enquiry .btn { padding:12px 20px; font-size:13px; }
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .about-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .about-gallery { max-width:650px; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns:200px minmax(0,1fr); gap:24px; }
  .contact-form-shell { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .lifecycle-image { min-height:350px; }
  .lifecycle-button { padding:18px; gap:18px; }
  .about-gallery { padding-right:24px; }
  .about-main-image { height:330px; }
  .about-detail-image { height:160px; }
  .faq-refresh { padding:55px 0; }
  .faq-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; }
  .faq-category-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .faq-category { padding:14px; font-size:13px; }
  .faq-question summary { padding:19px 16px; gap:12px; font-size:14px; }
  .faq-answer { padding:0 18px 20px; }
  .contact-form-intro,.contact-form-card { padding:24px; }
}

/* Round 3: clear left-side hero, project gallery, editorial PMC and contact SVGs. */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.tiny-label,.section-subtitle { text-align:left; }
.lifecycle-section .section-heading-row { justify-content:flex-start; text-align:left; }
.hero-section,.hero-content-wrap { min-height:800px; }
.hero-shade { background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(247,243,237,.99) 0%,rgba(247,243,237,.97) 28%,rgba(247,243,237,.88) 40%,rgba(247,243,237,.46) 53%,rgba(247,243,237,.08) 66%,transparent 76%); }
.hero-carousel img { filter:none; object-position:70% center; }
.hero-copy { max-width:640px; padding:140px 0 76px; }
.hero-copy h1 { font-size:clamp(36px,3.6vw,52px); line-height:1.14; letter-spacing:-.035em; margin:22px 0; }
.hero-line-offset { text-align:left; margin-top:0; }
.hero-copy .hero-lead,.hero-copy .hero-sub,.hero-copy > .d-flex,.hero-mini-points { margin-left:0; }
.hero-lead,.hero-sub { max-width:560px; }
.project-gallery { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:24px; }
.project-gallery-card { overflow:hidden; background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s; }
.project-gallery-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-soft); }
.project-gallery-image { position:relative; height:210px; overflow:hidden; }
.project-gallery-image img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.project-gallery-number { position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; padding:8px 12px; background:var(--paper); border-radius:8px; color:var(--maroon); font-size:12px; font-weight:800; }
.project-gallery-copy { padding:24px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:44px minmax(0,1fr); gap:8px 14px; }
.project-gallery-copy .project-icon { width:44px; height:44px; grid-row:span 2; font-size:18px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--cream); }
.project-gallery-copy h4 { margin:0; font-size:18px; font-weight:800; }
.project-gallery-copy p { margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--body); line-height:1.6; }
.pmc-editorial { padding:75px 0; background:var(--paper); }
.pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-shell { border:0; box-shadow:none; background:none; border-radius:0; overflow:visible; }
.pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-shell > .row { gap:50px; flex-wrap:nowrap; }
.pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-copy { width:52%; flex:0 0 52%; padding:0; background:none; }
.pmc-editorial h2 { font-size:35px; margin:20px 0 24px; max-width:580px; }
.pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-copy p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; }
.pmc-editorial .pmc-image { width:auto; flex:1; min-height:490px; border-radius:22px; background-size:cover; background-position:center; position:relative; }
.pmc-editorial .image-caption-chip { left:20px; right:20px; bottom:20px; padding:18px; border-radius:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.quality-refresh .control-card { position:relative; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; padding:34px; background:var(--paper); box-shadow:none; overflow:hidden; }
.quality-refresh .control-index { position:absolute; right:24px; top:20px; font-size:64px; line-height:1; font-weight:800; color:var(--cream-2); }
.quality-refresh .round-icon { position:relative; width:54px; height:54px; border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:22px; }
.quality-refresh .control-card h3 { font-size:25px; line-height:1.25; margin:14px 0 20px; position:relative; max-width:420px; }
.quality-refresh .control-card p { font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; }
.quality-refresh .chip-list { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:10px; margin-bottom:24px; }
.quality-refresh .chip-list span { border:0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:none; padding:10px 0; border-radius:0; color:var(--body); }
.quality-refresh .cost-flow { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin:22px 0; padding:20px; background:var(--cream); border-radius:12px; }
.quality-refresh .cost-flow span { border:0; background:var(--paper); padding:7px 10px; }
.testimonials-refresh { background:var(--paper); }
.testimonials-refresh .testimonial-card { padding:32px; background:var(--cream); border:0; border-radius:18px; box-shadow:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.testimonial-top { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.testimonials-refresh .quote-mark { font-size:72px; line-height:.8; margin:0; }
.testimonial-rule { height:1px; flex:1; background:var(--line); }
.testimonials-refresh blockquote { font-size:21px; line-height:1.6; font-weight:500; margin:0 0 28px; }
.testimonials-refresh .mini-line { margin-top:auto; }
.testimonials-refresh h4 { font-size:14px; margin:12px 0 0; }
.floating-contact-rail { position:fixed; left:auto; right:24px; bottom:24px; top:auto; transform:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; z-index:1036; width:auto; }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-action { width:56px; height:56px; padding:0; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%; transform:none; box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-action span { display:none; }
.contact-svg { width:28px; height:28px; display:block; flex-shrink:0; }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-whatsapp { background:#25d366; color:#fff; }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-call { background:var(--maroon); color:#fff; }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-action:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); }
@media(max-width:1199px) { .hero-copy { max-width:570px; } .pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-shell > .row { gap:30px; } }
@media(max-width:991px) {
  .hero-copy { max-width:540px; }
  .hero-shade { background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(247,243,237,.98) 0%,rgba(247,243,237,.9) 42%,rgba(247,243,237,.25) 85%,rgba(247,243,237,.1)); }
  .project-gallery { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); }
  .pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-shell > .row { flex-direction:column; }
  .pmc-editorial .pmc-definition-copy,.pmc-editorial .pmc-image { width:100%; flex:auto; }
  .pmc-editorial .pmc-image { min-height:420px; }
}
@media(max-width:767px) {
  .hero-section { min-height:0; padding-bottom:250px; }
  .hero-content-wrap { min-height:0; }
  .hero-copy { max-width:100%; padding:125px 0 38px; }
  .hero-copy h1 { font-size:36px; }
  .hero-carousel img { object-position:75% bottom; }
  .hero-shade { background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(247,243,237,.99) 0%,rgba(247,243,237,.98) 48%,rgba(247,243,237,.9) 65%,rgba(247,243,237,.18) 80%,transparent 90%); }
  .project-gallery { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .project-gallery-image { height:220px; }
  .pmc-editorial { padding:55px 0; }
  .pmc-editorial h2 { font-size:30px; }
  .quality-refresh .control-card { padding:26px; }
  .testimonials-refresh .testimonial-card { padding:26px; }
  .testimonials-refresh blockquote { font-size:18px; }
  .floating-contact-rail { right:16px; bottom:18px; }
  .floating-contact-rail .rail-action { width:50px; height:50px; }
}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) { .project-gallery-card { transition:none; } }
.floating-contact-rail .rail-action { min-height:56px; }
@media(max-width:767px) { .floating-contact-rail .rail-action { min-height:50px; } }

/* Quiet motion: one-time reveals, reserved-height typing, gentle image hovers. */
.motion-reveal { opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0,22px,0); transition:opacity 650ms cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),transform 650ms cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); transition-delay:var(--reveal-delay,0ms); }
.motion-reveal.is-visible { opacity:1; transform:none; }
.type-line { position:relative; }
.type-reserve { display:block; visibility:hidden; }
.type-output { position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; }
.type-output.is-typing:after { content:""; display:inline-block; width:2px; height:.8em; background:var(--maroon); margin-left:4px; animation:type-caret 700ms step-end infinite; }
@keyframes type-caret { 50% { opacity:0; } }
.project-gallery-image img,.feature-card .feature-img,.about-main-image,.about-detail-image { transition:transform 850ms cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.project-gallery-card:hover .project-gallery-image img { transform:scale(1.045); }
.feature-card:hover .feature-img { transform:scale(1.025); }
.about-gallery:hover .about-main-image { transform:translateY(-3px); }
.reference-header { transition:background 250ms ease,box-shadow 250ms ease; }
.btn i { transition:transform 250ms ease; }
.btn:hover i { transform:translateX(3px); }
.faq-category,.lifecycle-row { transition:background 220ms ease,border-color 220ms ease,color 220ms ease; }
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior:auto; }
  .motion-reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; transition:none; }
  .type-output.is-typing:after { animation:none; }
  .project-gallery-image img,.feature-card .feature-img,.about-main-image,.about-detail-image,.reference-header,.btn i,.faq-category,.lifecycle-row,.work-panel { transition:none; }
  .project-gallery-card:hover,.project-gallery-card:hover .project-gallery-image img,.feature-card:hover,.feature-card:hover .feature-img,.about-gallery:hover .about-main-image,.btn:hover,.btn:hover i,.floating-contact-rail .rail-action:hover { transform:none; }
  .carousel-item { transition:none !important; }
}
@media print { .motion-reveal { opacity:1; transform:none; } .type-reserve { visibility:visible; } .type-output { display:none; } }

/* Services strip directly below the hero. Identical groups create a seamless loop. */
.services-marquee {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--paper);
  padding: 24px 72px 24px 0;
}
.services-marquee-window { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
.services-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: services-strip-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.services-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 100vw;
  justify-content: space-around;
  gap: 34px;
  padding: 0 17px;
}
.services-marquee-group > span:not(.services-marquee-dot) {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.5vw, 22px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.services-marquee-dot { color: #d5b992; font-size: 16px; }
.services-marquee-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.services-marquee-toggle:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--paper); outline-offset: 4px; }
.services-marquee:hover .services-marquee-track,
.services-marquee:focus-within .services-marquee-track,
.services-marquee.is-paused .services-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes services-strip-scroll { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
.faq-category { gap: 12px; }
.faq-category > span { flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-answer p { margin: 0 0 12px; }
.faq-answer p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.faq-service-list { columns: 2; column-gap: 32px; padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; }
.faq-service-list li { break-inside: avoid; padding: 0 0 8px 3px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-marquee { padding: 20px 62px 20px 0; }
  .services-marquee-group { gap: 24px; padding: 0 12px; }
  .services-marquee-toggle { right: 14px; }
  .faq-service-list { columns: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .services-marquee { padding: 20px; }
  .services-marquee-track { animation: none; width: 100%; }
  .services-marquee-group { min-width: 0; width: 100%; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 14px 20px; padding: 0; }
  .services-marquee-group[aria-hidden="true"], .services-marquee-toggle { display: none; }
}

/* Architectural sketches sit below section content and never intercept input. */
.about-refresh, .company-milestones, .testimonials-refresh { position: relative; isolation: isolate; }
.about-refresh::before, .company-milestones::before, .testimonials-refresh::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.about-refresh::before {
  background-image: url('../images/about-shape-4.png');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: min(65%, 870px) auto;
  opacity: .12;
}
.testimonials-refresh::before {
  background-image: url('../images/testi-shape-1.png');
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-size: 100% auto;
  opacity: .14;
}
.company-milestones { padding: 56px 0; background: var(--cream-2); border-block: 1px solid var(--line); }
.company-milestones::before {
  background-image: url('../images/panoroma-shape-1.png');
  background-position: left center;
  background-size: cover;
  opacity: .32;
}
.milestone-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr)); margin: 0; }
.milestone-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 10px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 24px; }
.milestone-item + .milestone-item { border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.milestone-item dt { order: 1; color: var(--body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px; }
.milestone-item dd { margin: 0; color: var(--maroon); font-size: clamp(40px,5vw,64px); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.04em; line-height: 1.1; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.milestone-accessible { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip-path: inset(50%); white-space: nowrap; }
.cursor-tail {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 180ms ease, width 180ms ease, height 180ms ease, background 180ms ease;
}
.cursor-tail.is-visible { opacity: .65; }
.cursor-tail.is-interactive { width: 46px; height: 46px; background: rgba(116,20,22,.06); }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .company-milestones { padding: 30px 0; }
  .milestone-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap: 18px 0; }
  .milestone-item { padding: 14px 12px; }
  .milestone-item:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
  .about-refresh::before { background-size: 100% auto; background-position: right bottom; opacity: .08; }
  .testimonials-refresh::before { background-size: auto 220px; opacity: .10; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce), (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) { .cursor-tail { display: none; } }
@media print { .cursor-tail { display: none; } }