/* Root Colors and Font Setup */
        :root {
            --primary-color: #13261B;
            --secondary-color: #5E6B64;
            --accent-color: #d62828;
            --light-bg: #c40e0e14;
            --font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

        }

        /* Global Styles */
        body {
              zoom: 0.85; /* 80% zoom */
      -moz-transform: scale(0.85);
      -moz-transform-origin: 0 0;
            font-family: var(--font-family);
            color: var(--primary-color);
        }

        .ptb {
            padding-top: 150px;
            padding-bottom: 150px;
        }

        .cursor_p {
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #000;
        }

        p {
            color: #050505a3;
        }

        /* Navbar */
        .navbar {
            background: #fff;
            box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        }

        .navbar-brand {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--accent-color);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
        }

        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
            color: #444 !important;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-right: 20px;
            transition: color 0.3s linear;
        }

        .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
            color: var(--accent-color) !important;
            animation: blinkOnce 0.4s linear 1;
            /* plays once */
        }

        @keyframes blinkOnce {

            0%,
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
            }

            50% {
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }




        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            text-align: center;
              padding: 68px 48px 0px;
        }

        /* Remove default margins/padding between carousel items */
        .owl-carousel .item {
            margin: 0 !important;
            padding: 0 !important;
        }

        /* Ensure images fit exactly without gaps */
        .owl-carousel .item img {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .owl-nav {
            display: none;
        }

        .owl-dots {
            display: none;
        }

        .hero-badge {
               backdrop-filter: none;
    background-color:  rgb(240, 244, 243);
    border-radius: 32px;
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 6px 16px 6px 10px;
            font-size: 14px;
            /* font-weight: 500; */
            color: rgb(86, 107, 100);
        
        }

        .hero h1 {
            font-weight: 400;
            font-size: 80px;
            letter-spacing: -0.05em;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin: 20px 0;
            line-height: 1em;
            /* font-size: 80px; */
        }

        .hero p {
            max-width: 586px;
            margin: 0 auto 30px;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
        }

        .btn-dark {
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow:
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.15) 0px 1.2px 1.2px -0.5px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.15) 0px 2.9px 2.9px -0.9px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.14) 0px 5.2px 5.2px -1.4px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.14) 0px 8.7px 8.7px -1.9px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.13) 0px 14px 14px -2.3px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.12) 0px 23px 23px -2.8px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.10) 0px 39.6px 39.6px -3.3px,
                rgba(24, 52, 36, 0.05) 0px 72px 72px -3.8px;
        }

        .btn-dark:hover {
            background-color: var(--accent-color);
            border-color: var(--accent-color);
            box-shadow:
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.14) 0px 1.7px 1.7px -0.4px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.14) 0px 4px 4px -0.9px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.13) 0px 7.3px 7.3px -1.3px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.13) 0px 12.1px 12.1px -1.8px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.12) 0px 19.5px 19.5px -2.2px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.11) 0px 31.9px 31.9px -2.6px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.10) 0px 55px 55px -3.1px,
                rgba(166, 17, 17, 0.06) 0px 100px 100px -3.5px;
        }

        /* Search Container */
        .search-wrapper1 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.search-wrapper1:hover {
 
  border-color: rgb(26, 26, 26);
}

.search-input1 {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #333;
  background: transparent;
}

.search-input1::placeholder {
  color: #aaa;
}

.search-btn1 {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.search-btn1:hover {
  color: #000;
}

        .search-container {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-left: 10px;
        }

        .search-input {
            width: 0;
            padding: 8px 12px;
            font-size: 12px;
            border: 2px solid #C40E14;
            border-radius: 30px;
            outline: none;
            transition: width 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .search-input.active {
            width: 293px;
            opacity: 1;
            padding: 8px 40px 8px 12px;
        }

        .search-icon {
            position: absolute;
            right: 10px;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 18px;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            transition: right 0.4s ease;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .search-icon.active {
            right: 15px;
        }

        .owl-carousel .item {
            color: #fff;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            border-radius: 15px;
            margin: 10px;
        }

        .owl-carousel .item h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .owl-carousel .item p {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .owl-carousel .owl-item img {
            border-radius: 20px;
        }


        /* About us */
        .about_h1 {
            color: #120000;
            font-size: 48px;
            padding: 24px;
            /* font-weight: 400; */
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.1em;
        }

        /* our process */
        .process_h1 {
            color: #141414cc;

        }

        .process_p {
            color: #5E6B64;
        }

        .box img {
            border-radius: 15px;
            width: 550px;
            height: 514px;
        }

        /* General Section Styling */
        .process-section {
            background: #fff;
            color: #222;
        }

        /* Sticky left column (desktop only) */
        .sticky-col {
            position: sticky;
            top: 120px;
        }

        /* Smooth image zoom */
        .img-wrap {
            overflow: hidden;
            cursor: pointer;
            border-radius: 15px;
        }

        .img-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
            height: 450px;
        }

        .img-wrap:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
        }

        .process_h1 {
            font-size: 48px;
            line-height: 1.1em;
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
        }

        .process_p {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        /* Box spacing */
        .box {
            border-radius: 10px;
        }


        /* =============================
   Why Choose Section Styles
   ============================= */
        .why-choose-section {
            background: #fff;
        }

        .card-box {
            background: #F3F6F5fb;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 60px 15px;
            /* box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); */
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            
        }


  

        .highlight {
            color: #1b4332;
        }

        /* ===========================================
   Hire with Confidence – Animated Bars
   =========================================== */
       .hire-bar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hire-bar {
  position: relative;
  height: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hire-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -24px;
  height: 100%;
  width: var(--bar-width, 0%);
  background: #C40E14;
  animation: fillBar 2.5s ease-in-out forwards;
}

/* --- Icon styling --- */
.hire-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: var(--bar-width, 0%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 6px solid #C40E14;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #C40E14;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hire-bar:hover .hire-icon {
  /* transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); */
}

/* --- Animation --- */
@keyframes fillBar {
  0% {
    width: 0%;
  }
  100% {
    width: var(--bar-width, 0%);
  }
}


        /* ===============================
   Testimonial Section Styling
=============================== */

        .testimonial-card {
            background: #f3f6f5;
            border-radius: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            text-align: left;
            height: 305px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .testimonial-text {
            color: #5e6b64;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.5em;
            flex-grow: 1;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .testimonial-img {
            width: 48px !important;
            height: 48px !important;
            border-radius: 50% !important;
            object-fit: cover;
            border: 2px solid #ddd;
        }

        .testimonial-card .border-top {
            border-color: #e0e0e0 !important;
        }


        /* Owl Dots */
        .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot span {
            background: #ccc;
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            margin: 5px 7px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .owl-theme .owl-dots .owl-dot.active span {
            background: #007bff;
            transform: scale(1.2);
        }




        /* ===============================
   Hire Section Styling
=============================== */
        .hire-section {
            background: #f6f8f7;
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 60px 50px;
        }

        /* Left text side */
        .hire-title {
            font-size: 48px;
            color: #13261b;
            /* font-family: 'Poppins'; */
            /* line-height: 1.2; */
            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.1em;
            /* text-alignment: left; */
            font-weight: 300;
        }

        .hire-text {
            color: #5e6b64;
            /* font-size: 1.05rem; */
            /* line-height: 1.8; */
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.5em;
            /* text-alignment: left; */
        }

        /* Image grid (flush edges) */
        .image-stack {
            position: relative;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            grid-auto-rows: 180px;
            gap: 18px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        /* Image items */
        .image-item {
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 16px;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }

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

        /* Hover zoom */
        .image-item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Top and bottom fade overlays (no spacing) */
        .image-stack::before,
        .image-stack::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 80px;
            z-index: 10;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Top blur (fades directly from top edge) */
        .image-stack::before {
            top: -50px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(246, 248, 247, 1) 70%, rgba(246, 248, 247, 0));
        }

        /* Bottom blur (fades directly from bottom edge) */
        .image-stack::after {
            bottom: -15px;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(246, 248, 247, 1) 70%, rgba(246, 248, 247, 0));
        }

        /* Optional: inner fade smoothing (subtle) */
        .image-stack {
            box-shadow: inset 0 30px 30px -30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
                inset 0 -30px 30px -30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        }

        /* Mobile responsive */
        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .image-stack {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                grid-auto-rows: 200px;
                gap: 14px;
            }

            .hire-title {
                font-size: 48px;
                color: #13261b;
                /* font-family: 'Poppins'; */
                /* line-height: 1.2; */
                letter-spacing: -0.04em;
                line-height: 1.1em;
                /* text-alignment: left; */
                font-weight: 300;
            }
        }


        /* --- Counter --- */
        .counter {
            user-select: none;
            margin: 0px;
            color: rgb(5, 5, 5);
            text-decoration: none;
            text-align: center;
            font-family: Poppins, "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;
            font-size: 58px;
            font-style: normal;
            font-weight: 400;
            letter-spacing: -0.05em;

            animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease-in-out;
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(10px);
            }

            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        .stars {
            color: #A85613;
            font-size: 2.1rem;
        }

        /* --- Impact Circle Animation --- */
        .impact-circle {
            width: 130px;
            height: 130px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #172521 25%, #f3f6f5 60%, #e9ecef 100%);
            animation: rippleOut 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        @keyframes rippleOut {
            0% {
                transform: scale(1);
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(23, 37, 33, 0.6);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scale(1.1);
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(23, 37, 33, 0);
            }
        }

        .impact-circle {
            animation: rippleOut 1s infinite ease-out;
        }

        /* Responsive Adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .card-box {
                padding: 20px;
            }

            .counter {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .card-box {
                text-align: center;
            }

            .impact-circle {
                width: 100px;
                height: 100px;
            }
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .sticky-col {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .process_h1 {
                font-size: 48px;
            }

            .process_p {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .process_h1 {
                font-size: 48px;
            }

            .hero-badge {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }

            .box {
                margin-bottom: 40px;
            }
        }

        /* Responsive padding */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .owl-carousel .item {
                padding: 40px 15px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .owl-carousel .item {
                padding: 30px 10px;
            }
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero {
                padding: 80px 15px;
            }

            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 80px;
            }

            .search-input.active {
                width: 180px;
            }
        }

        .dot {
            --size: 8px;
            /* change to make the dot bigger/smaller */
            --color: #323437;
            /* change to any color */
            display: inline-block;
            width: var(--size);
            height: var(--size);
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--color);
            position: relative;
            vertical-align: middle;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
            /* baseline for smoother animation */
        }

        /* ripple */
        .dot::after {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--color);
            opacity: 0.6;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: pulse-ripple 1.6s ease-out infinite;
        }

        /* subtle scale/beat of the dot itself (optional) */
        .dot {
            animation: pulse-beat 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-ripple {
            0% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
                opacity: 0.6;
            }

            60% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.4);
                opacity: 0;
            }

            100% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.4);
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        @keyframes pulse-beat {
            0% {
                transform: scale(1);
            }

            50% {
                transform: scale(1.15);
            }

            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
            }
        }



        .list_footer li {
            line-height: 2;
        }
        .list_footer li a {
            color: #5e6b64 !important;
        }
        .list_footer li a:hover{
            color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    animation: blinkOnce1 0.4s linear 1;
        }
         @keyframes blinkOnce1 {

            0%,
            100% {
                opacity: 1;
            }

            50% {
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }


        /* ===============================
   About us Section Styling
=============================== */

        .abouth1 {
            color: #050505;
        }

        .about_p {
            color: #050505;
        }

        .marquee h5 {
            color: #626161;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin: 0;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .marquee {
            display: flex;
            overflow: hidden;
            white-space: nowrap;
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
        }

        .marquee-content {
            display: flex;
            gap: 50px;
            /* gap between items */
            animation: scroll 45s linear infinite;
        }


        /* Animation */
        @keyframes scroll {
            0% {
                transform: translateX(0);
            }

            100% {
                transform: translateX(-100%);
            }
        }

        /* Slow down on hover */
        .marquee:hover .marquee-content {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        /* Responsive font */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .marquee h5 {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }

            .marquee-content {
                gap: 30px;
                animation-duration: 20s;
                /* slower for mobile */
            }
        }

        .mison h2 {
            font-size: 44px;
            margin-bottom: 70px;
            color: #383838;
        }

        .mison p {
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin: 0 auto;
            color: #646464;

        }

        /* Responsive tweaks */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            h2 {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }

            p {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }

            .mission-img {
                max-width: 70%;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
        }


        .profile-card {
            background: #f9f8f7;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .profile-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        }

        .profile-img {
            width: 84px;
            height: 84px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .location {
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .profile-card h4 {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .profile-card p {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #555;
        }

        .view-btn {
            background: #120a04;
            color: #fff;
            padding: 10px 25px;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 25px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: background 0.3s ease;
        }

        .view-btn:hover {
            background: #2b1a0e;
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .profile-card {
                padding: 20px 15px;
            }

            .profile-card h4 {
                font-size: 1.3rem;
            }

            .view-btn {
                padding: 8px 20px;
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        }


        /* Normal state */
        .custom-search .custom-search-input {
            border-radius: 50px;
            padding-left: 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid;
            /* smooth transition */
        }

        .custom-search .custom-search-icon {
            border-radius: 50px 0 0 50px;
            border-right: 0;
            border: 1px solid;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            /* smooth transition */
        }

        /* Focus state */
        .custom-search .input-group:focus-within .custom-search-input,
        .custom-search .input-group:focus-within .custom-search-icon {
            border-radius: 50px;
            /* Full rounded on both sides */
            border-color: #C40E14;
            box-shadow: none;
        }





        /* Job listings styles */
        .job-card {
            background: #fafafa;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .job-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }



        .job-title {

            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .job-company {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .job-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .job-tag {
            background: #f3f6f5;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            padding: 4px 12px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
        }

        .job-location {
                color: #050505a3;
    font-size: 18px;
            
        }

        .view-details-btn {
      background: #120a04;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-flow: row;
    gap: 4px;
    height: min-content;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: 100%;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 25px;
    /* margin-top: 65px; */
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background 0.3s 
ease;
        }

        .view-details-btn:hover {
            background: #C40E14;
        }

        .featured-badge {
        background-color: rgba(121, 137, 217, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    opacity: 1;
    align-items: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
   line-height: 1.1em;
    height: min-content;
    overflow: visible;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    position: relative;
    width: min-content;
         font-size: 12px;
         font-weight: 600;
         
            color: #C40E14;
        }

        /* Form switch styles */
        .form-switch-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .form-switch-text {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #444;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-switch-checkbox {
            display: none;
        }

        .form-switch-label {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
            width: 60px;
            height: 30px;
            background-color: #e9ecef;
            border-radius: 30px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-switch-checkbox:checked+.form-switch-label {
            background-color: #C40E14;
        }

        .form-switch-switch {
            position: absolute;
            top: 3px;
            left: 3px;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            background-color: white;
            border-radius: 50%;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-switch-checkbox:checked+.form-switch-label .form-switch-switch {
            transform: translateX(30px);
        }

        /* Optional active color change */
        .form-switch-checkbox:checked~.right {
            color: #C40E14;
        }

        .form-switch-checkbox:not(:checked)~.left {
            color: #C40E14;
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .blog_h1
 {
  
    font-size: 40px !important;

}
            .hero h1 {
                font-size: 60px;
            }

            .mison h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .custom-search {
                width: 100% !important;
            }

            .mission-img {
                max-width: 100%;
                margin-bottom: 15px;
            }
        }


        /* Join Pylento Section Styles */
        .join-pylento-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #fff);
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .form-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 40px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .form-section-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            padding-bottom: 15px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .form-label {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-control {
            border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 12px 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-control:focus {
            border-color: var(--accent-color);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.1rem rgba(198, 14, 20, 0.1);
        }

        .form-text {
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-top: 5px;
        }

        /* Benefits Card Styles */
        .benefits-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }

        .benefits-title {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .benefits-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .benefits-list li {
            padding: 15px 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .benefits-list li:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
        }

        .benefits-list li i {
            color: var(--accent-color);
            margin-right: 15px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .benefit-text {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .benefit-main {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--primary-color);
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .benefit-desc {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--secondary-color);
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        .submit-btn {
            background: #131413;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 30px;
            padding: 12px 40px;
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: 20px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .submit-btn:hover {
            background: var(--accent-color);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Sticky Column */
        .sticky-col {
            position: sticky;
            top: 100px;
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .sticky-col {
                position: relative;
                top: 0;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }

            .form-card {
                padding: 25px;
            }

            .benefits-card {
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }

            .join-pylento-section {
                padding: 50px 0;
            }

            .benefits-list li {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .benefits-list li i {
                margin-right: 0;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
        }

        .form-check-input {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            border: 2px solid #161515;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .form-check-input:checked {
            background-color: #2963a5;
            border-color: #2963a5;
        }

        .form-check-label {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #444;
            margin-left: 6px;
            cursor: pointer;
        }


        .socials-list {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .socials-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-icon {
            font-size: 18px;
            width: 24px;
            height: 24px;
            color: #888;
            border: 2px solid #ccc;
            border-radius: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.3s linear;
        }

        .social-icon.checked {
            background-color: #0077b5;
            /* LinkedIn color */
            color: #fff;
            border-color: #0077b5;
        }

        .socials-list li:hover .social-icon {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            color: #000;
        }

        .social-label {
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #333;
        }


        .stats-section {
            background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8f9fa, #fff);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stat-card {
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .stat-card::before {
            content: "";
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 5px;
            background: var(--accent-color);
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .stat-icon {
            font-size: 28px;
            color: var(--accent-color);
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
            transform: scale(1.2) rotate(5deg);
        }

        .stat-card h2 {
            font-size: 32px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 5px 0;
            color: #333;
        }

        .stat-card p {
            color: #555;
            font-size: 15px;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .faq-section {

            margin: 40px auto;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: #fff;
            /* box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); */
            padding: 20px;
                max-width: 1000px;
        }

        /* .faq-item {
            border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
            overflow: hidden;
        } */

        .faq-question {
            width: 100%;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 15px 0;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #333;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .faq-question:hover {
            color: #c40e14;
        }

        .faq-question i {
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
            color: #c40e14;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .faq-answer {
            max-height: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
        }

        .faq-answer p {
            padding: 0 0 15px;
            margin: 0;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
            max-height: 200px;
        }

        .faq-item.active .faq-question i {
            transform: rotate(45deg);
        }

        .bog_img {
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    aspect-ratio: 14 / 9;
}

.glass-fade-top,
.glass-fade-bottom {
  position: fixed;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;

  /* Shared glass morphism style */
  backdrop-filter: blur(1.5px) ;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(1.5px) ;
}

/* Bottom fade (fades upward) */
.glass-fade-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 40%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Top fade (fades downward) */
.glass-fade-top {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 40%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Optional hidden class if you want scroll-based hide */
.glass-fade-bottom.hidden,
.glass-fade-top.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
}


        .ourprogresspara {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;
            font-size: 17px;
            font-style: normal;
            font-weight: 400;
            letter-spacing: 0em;
            line-height: 1.5em;
            color: #5e6b64;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: none;

        }

        .exp_head h1 {
            font-family: "Erode", "Erode Placeholder", serif;
            font-size: 56px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #0d0d0d;
            line-height: 1.4em;
        }

        .exp_head p {
            color: #575757;
            width: 380px;
            text-align: end;
                margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .expourt_h1 {
            font-family: "Erode", "Erode Placeholder", serif;
            font-size: 56px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .exp_Services {
            font-family: "DM Sans", "DM Sans Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-weight: 500;
            line-height: 1.4em;
        }

        .exp_h1 {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;


            font-size: 44px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 500;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.1em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
        }

        .hero-badge1 {
            --border-bottom-width: 1px;
            --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            --border-left-width: 1px;
            --border-right-width: 1px;
            --border-style: solid;
            --border-top-width: 1px;
            background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240);
            border-radius: 8px;
            flex-flow: row;
            gap: 10px;
            height: min-content;
            padding: 8px 12px;
            margin-right: 12px;
        }

        .blog_h1 {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-size: 60px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 500;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
        }

        .blog_p {
            margin-top: 10px;
            font-family: "Inter", "Inter Placeholder", sans-serif;
            color: #050505a3;
            font-size: 18px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 400;

            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            line-height: 1.4em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
            text-wrap: balance;
        }

        .blog_title1 {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-size: 24px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 500;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.3em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
            filter: grayscale(100%);


        }

        .blog-card {
            transition: filter 0.4s ease;
        }

        .blog-card :hover {
            filter: grayscale(100%);
        }


        .blog-card :hover {
            color: #ccc;
        }

        /* img {
  transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
} */
        .blog_date {
            font-family: "Inter", "Inter Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-size: 14px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 600;

            letter-spacing: 0.04em;
            line-height: 1.1em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .role_tags {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;
display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
            font-size: 24px;
            font-style: normal;

            font-weight: 500;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.3em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
        }

        .search_role {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-size: 32px;
            font-style: normal;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.1em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
        }

        .role_title {
            font-family: "Poppins", "Poppins Placeholder", sans-serif;

            font-size: 18px;
            font-style: normal;
color: #050505cc;
            font-weight: 500;

            letter-spacing: -0.04em;
            line-height: 1.4em;

            text-decoration: none;

            text-transform: none;
        }

        @media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-choose-section .card-box {
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: #f3f6f5;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        min-height: 280px; /* adjust as per your need */
    }

    .why-choose-section .row.g-3 > [class*="col-"] {
        display: flex;
    }
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1600px) {
.list_footer{
    float: right;
}
}

@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 165px 32px 140px;
    }
}
.about_padding{
    padding: 180px 48px 80px;
}

@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .about_padding{
        padding: 80px 32px 120px;
    }
}

.process_padding{
        padding: 120px 48px;
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
   .process_padding{
        padding: 80px 32px 40px;
    }
}

.benifits_padding{
    padding: 42px 48px 90px;
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
   .benifits_padding{
        gap: 64px;
        padding: 90px 32px;
    }
}
.test_padd{
    padding: 98px 48px;
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .test_padd{
        padding: 40px 32px 80px;
    }
}

.choose_pad{
    padding: 42px 48px 120px;
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .choose_pad{
        gap: 64px;
        padding: 120px 32px;
    }
}

.hire_pad{
    padding: 200px 48px 160px;
}
@media (min-width: 810px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hire_pad {
        padding: 180px 32px 160px;
    }
}

.fot_pad{
    padding: 96px 48px;
}

.red_bg{
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f6d8d9, #fff);
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  
.about_padding {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.process_padding {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.benifits_padding {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.choose_pad
 {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.test_padd

 {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.hire_pad
 {
    padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;
}
.fot_pad {
   padding: 50px 30px 50px 30px;
}
.services-hero-section {
        padding: 50px 0px 50px 0px;

}
}