/* Modern Reset & Variables */
        :root {
            --bg-color: #0a0a0a;
            --text-color: #ffffff;
            --accent-color: #0016df;
            --font-main: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;
        }
        
        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
        
        body {
            font-family: var(--font-main);
            background-color: var(--bg-color);
            color: var(--text-color);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            cursor: none;
        }

        /* --- SCROLL PROGRESS BAR --- */
        #scroll-progress {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 0%; height: 3px;
            background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); z-index: 10001;
            box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(253, 70, 61, 0.95);
            transition: width 0.1s;
        }

        /* --- CUSTOM CURSOR --- */
        .custom-cursor {
            width: 24px; height: 24px; border: 2px solid rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95);
            border-radius: 50%; position: fixed; pointer-events: none;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 10000; mix-blend-mode: difference;
        }
        .custom-cursor.hovering { width: 60px; height: 60px; background-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.2); border-color: transparent; }
        @media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) { body { cursor: auto; } .custom-cursor { display: none; } }

        /* --- PRELOADER & INITIAL LOAD --- */
        #preloader {
            position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: #000; z-index: 9999; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
            color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; letter-spacing: 2px; transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s;
        }
        .hero h1, .hero p, .scroll-indicator { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1); position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .loaded .hero h1 { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.3s; }
        .loaded .hero p { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.5s; }
        .loaded .scroll-indicator { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.8s; }

        /* --- SCROLL REVEAL TRANSITIONS --- */
        .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(60px); transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1); }
        .reveal.active { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; } .delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
        .delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; } .delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
        .delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; } .delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

        /* Navigation Bar */
        nav {
            position: fixed; width: 100%; padding: 25px 50px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
            background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.85); z-index: 1000; backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }
        nav.nav-hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }
        nav .logo { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; }
        nav ul { display: flex; list-style: none; gap: 30px; }
        nav ul li a { color: var(--text-color); text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; transition: color 0.3s; }
        nav ul li a:hover { color: var(--accent-color); }

        /* HERO SECTION WITH ANIMATED GRID */
        .hero { 
            height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; 
            text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; position: relative;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #151515 0%, #000 100%);
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .hero::before {
            content: ''; position: absolute; width: 200%; height: 200%;
            background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                              linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 60px 60px;
            animation: panGrid 40s linear infinite; z-index: 1;
        }
        @keyframes panGrid { 0% { transform: translateY(0); } 100% { transform: translateY(-60px); } }
        .hero h1 { font-size: 5vw; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.1; }
        .hero p { font-size: 1.2rem; max-width: 600px; color: #aaaaaa; margin-bottom: 40px; }
        .scroll-indicator { font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--accent-color); animation: bounce 2s infinite; }
        @keyframes bounce { 0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 40% { transform: translateY(-10px); } 60% { transform: translateY(-5px); } }

        /* General Section Formatting */
        section.standard-padding { padding: 120px 5vw; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .section-title { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 60px; font-weight: 700; text-align: center; }

        /* Our Story Section */
        .our-story { 
            background: #0a0a0c; color: var(--text-color); padding: 150px 0 100px 0; 
            position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; z-index: 2;
        }
        .story-bg-text { position: absolute; top: 5%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); font-size: 18vw; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); z-index: 0; user-select: none; letter-spacing: 10px; white-space: nowrap; }
        .story-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto 80px auto; padding: 0 5vw; }
        .our-story .section-title { margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .accent-line { width: 60px; height: 4px; background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95) ; margin: 0 auto 40px auto; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.5); }
        .our-story-description { font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.8; color: #bbbbbb; margin-bottom: 40px; }
        .our-story-description strong { color: #ffffff; }
        .story-quote { font-size: 1.8rem; font-style: italic; color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.4; }
        
        .slider-container { 
            width: 100%; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; position: relative; padding-bottom: 40px;
            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
        }
        .slider-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: photoSlide 35s linear infinite; }
        .slider-group { display: flex; gap: 30px; padding-right: 30px; }
        .slider-container:hover .slider-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
        .slide { width: 450px; height: 300px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; position: relative; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .slide img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; filter: grayscale(20%); }
        .slide:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); filter: grayscale(0%); }
        @keyframes photoSlide { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Animated Statistics */
        #stats { background: #050505; border-top: 1px solid hsl(0, 0%, 100%); padding: 80px 5vw; }
        .stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; text-align: center; }
        .stat-item h3 { font-size: 4rem; color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .stat-item p { font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #888; }

        /* Services Grid */
        .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
        .service-card { position: relative; height: 400px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 40px 30px; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
        .service-bg { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 1; transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1); }
        .service-overlay { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; z-index: 2; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%, transparent 100%); transition: background 0.5s ease; }
        .service-content { position: relative; z-index: 3; width: 100%; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
        .service-card p.year { color : rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 5px; transition: color 0.4s ease; }
        .service-card h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .service-desc { font-size: 1rem; color: #ddd; max-height: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1); }
        .service-card:hover .service-bg { transform: scale(1.1); }
        .service-card:hover .service-overlay { background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 70%, transparent 100%); }
        .service-card:hover .service-content { transform: translateY(-10px); }
        .service-card:hover p.year { color: #fff; }
        .service-card:hover .service-desc { max-height: 100px; opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); margin-top: 15px; }

        /* Testimonials */
        .testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
        .testimonial-card { background: #111; padding: 40px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #222; transition: all 0.4s ease; }
        .testimonial-card:hover { border-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .testimonial-text { font-size: 1.1rem; font-style: italic; color: #ccc; margin-bottom: 25px; line-height: 1.8; }
        .testimonial-author { font-weight: bold; color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; }
        .testimonial-company { color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .quote-icon { font-size: 3rem; color: #333; line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 20px; }

        /* --- UPGRADED CLIENTS SECTION --- */
        #clients { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 252, 252, 0.95) 0%, rgba(253, 70, 61, 0.95) 50%); border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .client-slider-container { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; position: relative; padding: 80px 0; }
        .client-slider-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: scrollMarquee 25s linear infinite; }
        .marquee-group { display: flex; gap: 40px; padding-right: 40px; } 
        .client-slider-container:hover .client-slider-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
        
        .client-logo-card { 
            width: 320px; height: 180px; background: #111; border: 1px solid #222; border-radius: 8px; 
            display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; 
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); 
            padding: 20px;
        }
        
        /* Premium CSS Filter for Logos */
        .client-logo-card img { 
            max-width: 80%; 
            max-height: 80%; 
            opacity: 0.6; 
            /* Turns logos white so they look uniform on the dark theme */
            filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(400%); 
            transition: all 0.4s ease; 
        }

        /* Hover effect to reveal true brand colors */
        .client-logo-card:hover { 
            transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-10px); 
            background: #1a1a1a; border-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); 
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.15); z-index: 10; 
        }
        .client-logo-card:hover img { 
            opacity: 1; 
            filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(100%); 
        }

        @keyframes scrollMarquee { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        /* Blogs */
        #blogs { background: #0a0a0a; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 40px; }
        .blog-card { background: #111; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #222; overflow: hidden; transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease; cursor: pointer; }
        .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-15px); border-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .blog-img-wrapper { width: 100%; height: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
        .blog-img-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: fill; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
        .blog-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
        .blog-content { padding: 30px; }
        .blog-date { color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 15px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .blog-title { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.3; }
        .read-more { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
        .blog-card:hover .read-more { color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); border-bottom-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); }

        /* Careers */
        #careers { background: #050505; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .careers-container { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .job-card { background: #111; padding: 35px 40px; margin-bottom: 20px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid #222; border-left: 4px solid #222; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: all 0.4s ease; }
        .job-card:hover { background: #1a1a1a; border-color: #333; border-left-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); transform: translateX(10px); box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .job-info h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .job-meta { color: #888; font-size: 0.95rem; display: flex; gap: 20px; }
        .apply-btn { padding: 12px 30px; background: transparent; border: 1px solid rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
        .job-card:hover .apply-btn { background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); color: #fff; transform: scale(1.05); }

        /* Footer */
        footer { background: #030303; padding: 100px 5vw 40px 5vw; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .footer-cta { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 80px; padding-bottom: 60px; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }
        .footer-cta h2 { font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 30px; color: #fff; line-height: 1.2; }
        .footer-cta-btn { display: inline-block; padding: 18px 40px; background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
        .footer-cta-btn:hover { background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.3); }
        .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 50px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
        .footer-col h4 { margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 1.2rem; color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
        .footer-col p { color: #888; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.8; }
        .footer-link { color: #888; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s ease; font-size: 1rem; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .footer-link:hover { color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); }
        .social-links { display: flex; gap: 15px; margin-top: 15px; }
        .social-icon { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; width: 45px; height: 45px; background: #111; border: 1px solid #222; border-radius: 50%; color: #888; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); }
        .social-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: currentColor; transition: fill 0.3s ease; }
        .social-icon:hover { background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); border-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.3); }
        .footer-bottom { text-align: center; color: #444; font-size: 0.9rem; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; }

        /* Back to Top Button */
        #backToTop { position: fixed; bottom: -80px; right: 30px; width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95); color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; z-index: 9999; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.4); transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55); display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
        #backToTop.show { bottom: 30px; }
        #backToTop:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95), 0.473 ; }

        @media(max-width: 768px) {
            nav { padding: 20px; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
            nav ul { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 15px; }
            .hero h1 { font-size: 3rem; }
            section.standard-padding { padding: 80px 20px; }
            .job-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 25px; }
            .story-bg-text { font-size: 25vw; top: 10%; }
            .footer-cta h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
            #backToTop { right: 20px; width: 45px; height: 45px; }
            #backToTop.show { bottom: 20px; }
        }

        /* ========================================== */
/* 3D BOX HERO SECTION STYLES                 */
/* ========================================== */

.box-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #030303; /* Deep Black */
    color: #f4f4f4;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

/* Ambient Black & Orange Background Orbs */
.box-hero .ambient-bg {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(150px);
    opacity: 0.3; 
    z-index: 0;
    animation: float 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.box-hero .glow-1 { width: 600px; height: 600px; background: #2210c5; top: -10%; left: -10%; }
.box-hero .glow-2 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: #ebecf0; bottom: -10%; right: -10%; animation-delay: -5s; }
.box-hero .glow-3 { width: 700px; height: 700px; background: #2210c5; top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); animation-delay: -10s; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(100px, 100px) scale(1.2); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, 50px) scale(0.8); }
}

/* The 3D Box Integrations */
.box-hero .hero-content { z-index: 10; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.box-hero .showcase-wrapper { position: relative; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.box-hero .hero-box-wrapper { width: 300px; height: 300px; perspective: 1200px; }
.box-hero .hero-box { width: 100%; height: 100%; position: relative; transform-style: preserve-3d; }

/* Inner Core Content */
.box-hero .box-core {
    position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    transform: translateZ(0); 
    animation: counterSpin 20s infinite linear reverse; z-index: 1;
}
.box-hero .box-core h2 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 3.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #2210c5; text-shadow: 0 0 20px #2210c5, 0 0 40px #2210c5; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.box-hero .box-core p { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #ffffff; letter-spacing: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.959); }

@keyframes counterSpin { from { transform: rotateY(0deg); } to { transform: rotateY(360deg); } }

/* Outer Glass Faces */
.box-hero .box-face {
    position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.15); display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px); border: 3px solid #2210c5; 
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 69, 0, 0.2), inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 69, 0, 0.2);
}
.box-hero .face-char {
    font-size: 12rem; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); 
    line-height: 1; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 5; mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Structural Positioning */
.box-hero .face-front  { transform: rotateY(0deg) translateZ(150px); }
.box-hero .face-right  { transform: rotateY(90deg) translateZ(150px); }
.box-hero .face-back   { transform: rotateY(180deg) translateZ(150px); }
.box-hero .face-left   { transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(150px); }
.box-hero .face-top    { transform: rotateX(90deg) translateZ(150px); }
.box-hero .face-bottom { transform: rotateX(-90deg) translateZ(150px); }

/* Hero Typography */
.box-hero .hero-tagline { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; z-index: 10; }
.box-hero .hero-tagline em { font-style: italic; color: #888888; }
.box-hero .scroll-text { margin-top: 2rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888888; z-index: 10; }

/* ========================================== */
/* TRANSPARENT NAVBAR STYLES                  */
/* ========================================== */
.transparent-nav {
    position: absolute; /* Floats over the hero section */
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem 5%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent; /* Fully transparent */
    z-index: 1000; /* Keeps it above the 3D box and orbs */
}

/* Logo Styling */
.transparent-nav .nav-logo {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.transparent-nav .nav-logo span {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #888888; /* Signature Orange */
}

/* Navigation Links */
.transparent-nav .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.transparent-nav .nav-links a {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.transparent-nav .nav-links a:hover {
    color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95);
}

/* Contact Button */
.transparent-nav .btn-contact {
    border: 1px solid #ffffff;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.transparent-nav .btn-contact:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: rgba(249, 66, 58, 0.95);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness (Hides links on small screens) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .transparent-nav .nav-links {
        display: none; 
    }
}


.box-hero .box-core .core-logo {
    /* Set the size so it fits perfectly inside the 300px box */
    max-width: 180px; 
    max-height: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    
    /* Adds a brilliant neon orange glow BEHIND the transparent logo */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px #ff4500) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(255, 69, 0, 0.5));
    
    /* Keeps it smooth while spinning */
    transform: translateZ(0);
}


/* =========================================
   BRANDS / CLIENTS SECTION
   ========================================= */

.brands-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 110px;
    padding-bottom: 120px;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 50%,
            rgba(120, 120, 255, 0.08),
            transparent 30%
        ),
        #080808;
}


/* Decorative background glow */

.brands-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;

    left: -250px;
    top: 20%;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);

    filter: blur(100px);
    border-radius: 50%;

    pointer-events: none;
}

.brands-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;

    right: -200px;
    bottom: 10%;

    background: rgba(100, 100, 255, 0.05);

    filter: blur(100px);
    border-radius: 50%;

    pointer-events: none;
}


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

.brands-heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    text-align: center;

    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 65px;
}


.brands-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;

    margin-bottom: 16px;

    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;

    letter-spacing: 3px;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}


.brands-eyebrow::before,
.brands-eyebrow::after {
    content: "";

    width: 25px;
    height: 1px;

    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}


.brands-heading .section-title {
    margin: 0;

    font-size: clamp(38px, 5vw, 68px);
    line-height: 1.05;

    letter-spacing: -2px;

    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ffffff 20%,
        #a7a7a7 100%
    );

    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;

    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}


.brands-subtitle {
    max-width: 560px;

    margin: 20px auto 0;

    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;

    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}


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

.client-slider-container {
    position: relative;

    width: 100%;

    overflow: hidden;

    padding: 20px 0;
}


/* Fade edges */

.client-slider-container::before,
.client-slider-container::after {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    width: 180px;

    z-index: 5;

    pointer-events: none;
}


.client-slider-container::before {
    left: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #080808,
        transparent
    );
}


.client-slider-container::after {
    right: 0;

    background: linear-gradient(
        to left,
        #080808,
        transparent
    );
}


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

.client-slider-track {
    display: flex;

    width: max-content;

    animation: brandMarquee 28s linear infinite;

    will-change: transform;
}


/* Pause when hovering */

.client-slider-container:hover .client-slider-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}


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

.marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    gap: 24px;

    padding-right: 24px;
}


/* =========================================
   LOGO CARD
   ========================================= */

.client-logo-card {
    position: relative;

    width: 210px;
    height: 120px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

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

    padding: 25px;

    border-radius: 20px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025)
        );

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);

    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),
        border-color 0.45s ease,
        box-shadow 0.45s ease,
        background 0.45s ease;
}


/* Shine effect */

.client-logo-card::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    top: -100%;
    left: -100%;

    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;

    background: linear-gradient(
        120deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.12) 50%,
        transparent 60%
    );

    transform: rotate(20deg);

    transition: 0.7s ease;

    pointer-events: none;
}


.client-logo-card:hover::before {
    top: -30%;
    left: -30%;
}


/* Hover */

.client-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);

    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            145deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04)
        );

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}


/* =========================================
   LOGOS
   ========================================= */

.client-logo-card img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;

    display: block;

    width: 100%;
    height: 65px;

    object-fit: contain;

    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.65;

    transition:
        filter 0.45s ease,
        opacity 0.45s ease,
        transform 0.45s ease;
}


.client-logo-card:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;

    transform: scale(1.08);
}


/* =========================================
   MARQUEE ANIMATION
   ========================================= */

@keyframes brandMarquee {

    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .brands-section {
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .brands-heading {
        margin-bottom: 45px;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .brands-heading .section-title {
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .brands-subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .client-logo-card {
        width: 165px;
        height: 100px;

        padding: 20px;

        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .client-logo-card img {
        height: 55px;
    }

    .marquee-group {
        gap: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
    }

    .client-slider-container::before,
    .client-slider-container::after {
        width: 70px;
    }

}


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

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .brands-section {
        padding-top: 65px;
        padding-bottom: 65px;
    }

    .brands-eyebrow {
        font-size: 9px;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .brands-subtitle {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .client-logo-card {
        width: 145px;
        height: 90px;

        padding: 16px;
    }

    .client-logo-card img {
        height: 48px;
    }

    .client-slider-track {
        animation-duration: 22s;
    }

}
```