/* Additional styles for About page - consistent with homepage */
        .about-hero {
            background: #004250;
            padding: 80px 0 60px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .about-hero::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 50%;
            height: 100%;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
            clip-path: polygon(30% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
        }
        .about-hero .breadcrumb-wrap a {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 15px;
        }
        .about-hero .breadcrumb-wrap a:hover {
            color: #fff;
        }
        .about-hero .breadcrumb-wrap i {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            margin: 0 10px;
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        .about-hero .breadcrumb-wrap span {
            color: #fff;
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 15px;
        }
        .about-hero h1 {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }
        .about-hero h1 span {
            color: #ffb703;
        }
        .about-hero p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
            font-size: 17px;
            max-width: 550px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }
        .about-hero .btn {
            background: #ffb703;
            color: #004250;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            border: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .about-hero .btn:hover {
            background: #fff;
            color: #004250;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .about-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
        }
        .about-section .section-title .sub-title {
            color: #004250;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }
        .about-section .section-title .sub-title i {
            margin: 0 6px;
        }
        .about-section .section-title h2 {
            font-size: 34px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin-top: 6px;
        }
        .about-section .section-title h2 span {
            color: #004250;
        }
        .about-section .about-text p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: #444;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .about-section .about-image-wrap {
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }
        .about-section .about-image-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
        }

        .stats-wrap {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }
        .stats-wrap .stat-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
        }
        .stats-wrap .stat-item .icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: #004250;
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 22px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .stats-wrap .stat-item .text h3 {
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin: 0;
        }
        .stats-wrap .stat-item .text p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #666;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .products-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px 16px;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }
        .products-list li {
            list-style: none;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #333;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }
        .products-list li i {
            color: #004250;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .service-card {
            background: #f8f9fc;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 28px 24px;
            border-left: 4px solid #004250;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        }
        .service-card .num {
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #004250;
            opacity: 0.3;
            line-height: 1;
        }
        .service-card h5 {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin: 8px 0 6px;
        }
        .service-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: #f8f9fc;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 24px;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }
        .why-card:hover {
            border-color: #004250;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        }
        .why-card .icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: #004250;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .why-card h5 {
            font-size: 17px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin: 0 0 6px;
        }
        .why-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .brand-section {
            padding: 40px 0 60px;
            border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
        }
        .brand-section .single-brand {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px;
            opacity: 0.6;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            filter: grayscale(1);
        }
        .brand-section .single-brand:hover {
            opacity: 1;
            filter: grayscale(0);
        }
        .brand-section .single-brand img {
            max-height: 50px;
            width: auto;
        }

        .cta-about {
            background: #004250;
            padding: 50px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .cta-about h3 {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 30px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }
        .cta-about p {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
            font-size: 16px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 12px auto 0;
        }
        .cta-about .btn {
            background: #ffb703;
            color: #004250;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 12px 36px;
            border-radius: 40px;
            border: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }
        .cta-about .btn:hover {
            background: #fff;
            color: #004250;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }




        /* ===== SEQUENCE SECTION STYLES ===== */
    .sequence-section {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .sequence-section::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -20%;
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .sequence-section::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -30%;
        left: -10%;
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Progress Line */
    .sequence-connector-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        margin: 0 20px 30px 20px;
        height: 4px;
    }

    .sequence-progress-line {
        width: 100%;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004250 0%, #004250 25%, #e8a838 25%, #e8a838 50%, #e67e22 50%, #e67e22 75%, #2ecc71 75%, #2ecc71 100%);
        border-radius: 4px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .sequence-progress-line::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -6px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 16px;
        background: transparent;
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Sequence Grid */
    .sequence-grid {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Sequence Card */
    .sequence-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 28px 20px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.08);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 240px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .sequence-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.15);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="1"]:hover {
        border-color: #004250;
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="2"]:hover {
        border-color: #e8a838;
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="3"]:hover {
        border-color: #e67e22;
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="4"]:hover {
        border-color: #2ecc71;
    }

    /* Step Indicator */
    .step-indicator {
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .step-number {
        position: absolute;
        top: -12px;
        right: -10px;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #aaa;
        background: #f8f9fa;
        padding: 2px 8px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="1"] .step-number {
        color: #004250;
        border-color: #004250;
        background: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.08);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="2"] .step-number {
        color: #e8a838;
        border-color: #e8a838;
        background: rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.08);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="3"] .step-number {
        color: #e67e22;
        border-color: #e67e22;
        background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.08);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="4"] .step-number {
        color: #2ecc71;
        border-color: #2ecc71;
        background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.08);
    }

    .step-ring {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 28px;
        color: #fff;
        margin: 0 auto;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
        position: relative;
        background: #004250;
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="1"] .step-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004250, #006680);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.25);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="2"] .step-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8a838, #f1c40f);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.25);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="3"] .step-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e67e22, #f39c12);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.25);
    }

    .sequence-card[data-step="4"] .step-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27ae60, #2ecc71);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.25);
    }

    .sequence-card:hover .step-ring {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .step-ring::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: -4px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        animation: spin-ring 20s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes spin-ring {
        0% {
            transform: rotate(0deg);
        }
        100% {
            transform: rotate(360deg);
        }
    }

    .step-ring i {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    }

    /* Step Content */
    .step-content h6 {
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1a1a2e;
        margin: 0 0 6px 0;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .step-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #777;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 200px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Step Status */
    .step-status {
        margin-top: 12px;
        font-size: 11px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 4px 14px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .step-status i {
        font-size: 8px;
        animation: pulse-dot 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .status-active {
        background: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.08);
        color: #004250;
    }

    .status-warning {
        background: rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.10);
        color: #c0392b;
    }

    .status-transfer {
        background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.10);
        color: #d35400;
    }

    .status-complete {
        background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.10);
        color: #27ae60;
    }

    @keyframes pulse-dot {
        0%,
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: scale(1);
        }
        50% {
            opacity: 0.4;
            transform: scale(0.7);
        }
    }

    /* Flow Arrows */
    .sequence-flow-arrows {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Summary Bar */
    .sequence-summary {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px 24px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 50px;
        padding: 14px 32px;
        margin-top: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.06);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .summary-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #1a1a2e;
    }

    .summary-item i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .summary-divider {
        width: 1px;
        height: 24px;
        background: #e0e0e0;
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .sequence-card {
            min-height: 210px;
            padding: 20px 16px 16px;
        }
        .step-ring {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            font-size: 22px;
        }
        .step-content h6 {
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        .step-content p {
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        .sequence-summary {
            padding: 12px 20px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            gap: 6px 16px;
        }
        .summary-item {
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        .summary-divider {
            height: 18px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
        .sequence-card {
            min-height: 180px;
            padding: 16px 12px 12px;
        }
        .step-ring {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            font-size: 18px;
        }
        .step-number {
            font-size: 9px;
            padding: 1px 6px;
            top: -8px;
            right: -6px;
        }
        .step-content h6 {
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        .step-content p {
            font-size: 11px;
            max-width: 100%;
        }
        .step-status {
            font-size: 9px;
            padding: 3px 10px;
        }
        .sequence-summary {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }
        .summary-divider {
            width: 30px;
            height: 1px;
        }
        .sequence-progress-line {
            display: none;
        }
        .sequence-connector-wrapper {
            margin: 0 0 20px 0;
            height: 0;
        }
    }

    /* AOS Override for animation */
    [data-aos="fade-up"] {
        transform: translateY(30px);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }
    [data-aos="fade-up"].aos-animate {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

      /* ============================================ */
        /* CLIENTS PAGE CUSTOM STYLES                   */
        /* ============================================ */

        /* ----- Page Banner (compact) ----- */
        .clients-banner {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004250 0%, #006a80 100%);
            padding: 60px 0 50px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            margin-top: 0;
        }

        .clients-banner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -10%;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .clients-banner::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -40%;
            left: -5%;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .clients-banner .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .clients-banner h1 {
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin: 0 0 8px 0;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
        }

        .clients-banner h1 span {
            color: #ffd700;
        }

        .clients-banner p {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            max-width: 620px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .breadcrumb-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            margin-top: 12px;
        }

        .breadcrumb-wrap a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .breadcrumb-wrap a:hover {
            color: #ffd700;
        }

        .breadcrumb-wrap .separator {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        }

        .breadcrumb-wrap .current {
            color: #ffd700;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* ----- Clients Grid Section ----- */
        .clients-grid-section {
            padding: 80px 0 90px;
            background: #f8faff;
        }

        .clients-grid-section .section-title h2 {
            font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
        }

        .clients-grid-section .section-title p {
            color: #6b7280;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        /* ----- Client Card ----- */
        .client-card {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-height: 160px;
            cursor: default;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .client-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004250, #ffd700);
            transform: scaleX(0);
            transform-origin: left;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .client-card:hover::after {
            transform: scaleX(1);
        }

        .client-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.10);
            border-color: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.10);
        }

        .client-card img {
            max-width: 100%;
            max-height: 70px;
            width: auto;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            object-fit: contain;
            filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .client-card:hover img {
            filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
            transform: scale(1.04);
        }

        .client-card .client-name {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #6b7280;
            margin-top: 14px;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(8px);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .client-card:hover .client-name {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* ----- Client with label (alternative) ----- */
        .client-card.labeled {
            padding: 24px 20px 20px;
        }

        .client-card.labeled .client-name {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: none;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #004250;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }

        /* ----- Stats / Counter ----- */
        .clients-stats {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .clients-stats .stat-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px 0;
        }

        .clients-stats .stat-number {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: #004250;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .clients-stats .stat-number .counter-suffix {
            font-size: 70%;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #ffd700;
        }

        .clients-stats .stat-label {
            font-size: 15px;
            color: #6b7280;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        /* ----- Testimonial / Trust Quote ----- */
        .trust-quote {
            background: #004250;
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 40px 35px;
            margin-top: 50px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .trust-quote::before {
            content: '\201C';
            position: absolute;
            top: -10px;
            right: 30px;
            font-size: 160px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            font-family: Georgia, serif;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-icon i {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: #ffd700;
        }

        .trust-quote blockquote {
            font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin: 0;
            font-style: italic;
            max-width: 800px;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-author {
            margin-top: 16px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #ffd700;
            font-style: normal;
        }

        .trust-quote .quote-author span {
            font-weight: 400;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

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

        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .clients-grid-section {
                padding: 60px 0 70px;
            }
            .client-card {
                min-height: 140px;
                padding: 24px 16px;
            }
            .client-card img {
                max-height: 60px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .clients-banner {
                padding: 40px 0 35px;
            }
            .clients-banner h1 {
                font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
            }
            .clients-grid-section {
                padding: 40px 0 50px;
            }
            .client-card {
                min-height: 120px;
                padding: 20px 14px;
                border-radius: 12px;
            }
            .client-card img {
                max-height: 50px;
            }
            .client-card .client-name {
                font-size: 12px;
                margin-top: 10px;
            }
            .clients-stats {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }
            .clients-stats .stat-item {
                padding: 6px 0;
            }
            .trust-quote {
                padding: 30px 24px;
                margin-top: 30px;
            }
            .trust-quote::before {
                font-size: 100px;
                right: 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .clients-banner {
                padding: 30px 0 25px;
            }
            .client-card {
                min-height: 100px;
                padding: 16px 12px;
            }
            .client-card img {
                max-height: 40px;
            }
            .client-card .client-name {
                font-size: 11px;
                margin-top: 8px;
            }
            .clients-stats .stat-number {
                font-size: 1.6rem;
            }
            .clients-stats .stat-label {
                font-size: 13px;
            }
        }

        /* --- Reduce motion --- */
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .client-card {
                transition: none;
            }
            .client-card::after {
                transition: none;
            }
            .client-card:hover {
                transform: none;
            }
            .client-card img {
                transition: none;
            }
            .client-card .client-name {
                transition: none;
            }
        }

         .banner-section {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1600px;   /* optional: keeps huge screens under control, but image still fills */
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: transparent;
      overflow: hidden;    /* prevents any accidental scroll, but does NOT crop the image */
      position: relative;
    }

    .banner-image {
      display: block;
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;               /* natural aspect ratio, full image visible */
      object-fit: contain;        /* ensures the entire image is shown, no crop */
      object-position: center;    /* centers the image within its container */
      max-width: 100%;
      max-height: 100vh;          /* optional: prevents vertical overflow on small screens */
      background: transparent;
    }

    /* ------- additional guard for very tall images ------- */
    @media (max-aspect-ratio: 1/1) {
      .banner-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 100vh;
        object-fit: contain;
      }
    }

    /* ---------- optional: full width on all devices ---------- */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .banner-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .banner-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        object-fit: contain;
      }
    }

    /* ---- extra safety: no cropping, full image always ---- */
    .banner-section,
    .banner-image {
      image-rendering: auto;
    }


     /* Additional styles for Mean Well Power Supply page - same as other product pages */
        .model-table-wrap {
            background: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 14px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
            overflow-x: auto;
            padding: 4px 0;
        }
        .model-table {
            width: 100%;
            border-collapse: collapse;
            font-size: 14px;
            min-width: 800px;
        }
        .model-table thead th {
            background: #004250;
            color: #ffffff;
            padding: 14px 16px;
            text-align: left;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 14px;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .model-table tbody td {
            padding: 12px 16px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f5;
            color: #333;
            vertical-align: top;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }
        .model-table tbody tr:last-child td {
            border-bottom: none;
        }
        .model-table tbody tr:hover {
            background: #f8fbff;
        }
        .model-table tbody td:first-child {
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #004250;
        }
        .model-table .dimension-cell {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #555;
        }
        .model-table .output-cell {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #444;
        }
        .model-table .output-cell span {
            display: inline-block;
            background: #f0f4f8;
            padding: 0 8px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            margin: 1px 2px;
            font-size: 12px;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .model-table .model-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: #004250;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 2px 10px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            margin-left: 6px;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }
        .model-table .vin-cell {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: #444;
        }

        @media (max-width: 767px) {
            .model-table {
                font-size: 12px;
                min-width: 650px;
            }
            .model-table thead th,
            .model-table tbody td {
                padding: 10px 12px;
            }
        }


         /* Additional styles for Electrical Goods page - same as other product pages */
        .brand-tag {
            display: inline-block;
            background: #f0f4f8;
            padding: 4px 14px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: #004250;
            margin: 3px 4px 3px 0;
        }
        .brand-tag i {
            margin-right: 4px;
            color: #004250;
        }
        .product-category-card {
            background: #f8f9fc;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 24px 22px;
            border-left: 5px solid #004250;
            box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
            height: 100%;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .product-category-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
        }
        .product-category-card .icon {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            background: #004250;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 22px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .product-category-card h5 {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #1a1a2e;
            margin: 0 0 6px;
        }
        .product-category-card p {
            font-size: 14px;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.6;
            margin: 0 0 8px;
        }
        .product-category-card .brands {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 4px;
            margin-top: 6px;
        }
        .product-category-card .brands span {
            background: #e9ecef;
            padding: 2px 12px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #333;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

         .vfd-benefits {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Background Shapes */
    .benefits-bg-shape {
        position: absolute;
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
        opacity: 0.04;
    }

    .shape-1 {
        width: 500px;
        height: 500px;
        background: #004250;
        top: -200px;
        right: -100px;
    }

    .shape-2 {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
        background: #004250;
        bottom: -150px;
        left: -80px;
    }

    /* Benefit Card */
    .benefit-card {
        height: 100%;
        perspective: 800px;
    }

    .benefit-card-inner {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 30px 20px 24px;
        text-align: center;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 220px;
        position: relative;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.06);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .benefit-card-inner::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004250, #0088a8);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-inner {
        transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.12);
        border-color: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.12);
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-card-inner::before {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Card color variants on hover */
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="1"]:hover .benefit-card-inner {
        border-color: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.25);
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="2"]:hover .benefit-card-inner {
        border-color: rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.25);
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="3"]:hover .benefit-card-inner {
        border-color: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.25);
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="4"]:hover .benefit-card-inner {
        border-color: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.25);
    }

    /* Icon Wrapper */
    .benefit-icon-wrapper {
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .benefit-icon-ring {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 30px;
        color: #fff;
        margin: 0 auto;
        transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        position: relative;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004250, #006680);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.20);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="1"] .benefit-icon-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004250, #0088a8);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.20);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="2"] .benefit-icon-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8a838, #f1c40f);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.20);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="3"] .benefit-icon-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #27ae60, #2ecc71);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.20);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="4"] .benefit-icon-ring {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e67e22, #f39c12);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.20);
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon-ring {
        transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
    }

    .benefit-icon-ring i {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    }

    /* Pulse ring animation */
    .benefit-icon-ring::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        inset: -4px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        animation: spin-ring 20s linear infinite;
    }

    @keyframes spin-ring {
        0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
        100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }

    /* Benefit Number */
    .benefit-number {
        position: absolute;
        top: -10px;
        right: -10px;
        font-size: 10px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #aaa;
        background: #f8f9fa;
        padding: 2px 10px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="1"] .benefit-number {
        color: #004250;
        border-color: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.15);
        background: rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.06);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="2"] .benefit-number {
        color: #b7950b;
        border-color: rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.15);
        background: rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.06);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="3"] .benefit-number {
        color: #27ae60;
        border-color: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.15);
        background: rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.06);
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="4"] .benefit-number {
        color: #d35400;
        border-color: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.15);
        background: rgba(230, 126, 34, 0.06);
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-number {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    /* Typography */
    .benefit-card-inner h6 {
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1a1a2e;
        margin: 0 0 8px 0;
        letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }

    .benefit-card-inner p {
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #777;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin: 0;
        max-width: 200px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Hover Line */
    .benefit-hover-line {
        width: 30px;
        height: 3px;
        background: #004250;
        border-radius: 4px;
        margin-top: 14px;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    .benefit-card[data-benefit="1"] .benefit-hover-line {
        background: #004250;
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="2"] .benefit-hover-line {
        background: #e8a838;
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="3"] .benefit-hover-line {
        background: #2ecc71;
    }
    .benefit-card[data-benefit="4"] .benefit-hover-line {
        background: #e67e22;
    }

    .benefit-card:hover .benefit-hover-line {
        width: 50px;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Highlight Bar */
    .benefits-highlight-bar {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px 32px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 50px;
        padding: 16px 36px;
        margin-top: 44px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 66, 80, 0.06);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .highlight-item {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        color: #1a1a2e;
    }

    .highlight-icon {
        color: #004250;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .highlight-item strong {
        color: #004250;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .highlight-divider {
        width: 1px;
        height: 28px;
        background: #e0e0e0;
    }

    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .benefit-card-inner {
            min-height: 190px;
            padding: 24px 16px 20px;
        }
        .benefit-icon-ring {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            font-size: 24px;
        }
        .benefit-card-inner h6 {
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        .benefit-card-inner p {
            font-size: 12px;
            max-width: 100%;
        }
        .benefits-highlight-bar {
            padding: 14px 24px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            gap: 6px 20px;
        }
        .highlight-item {
            font-size: 13px;
        }
        .highlight-divider {
            height: 22px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
        .benefit-card-inner {
            min-height: 160px;
            padding: 18px 12px 16px;
        }
        .benefit-icon-ring {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            font-size: 20px;
        }
        .benefit-number {
            font-size: 8px;
            padding: 1px 8px;
            top: -8px;
            right: -6px;
        }
        .benefit-card-inner h6 {
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        .benefit-card-inner p {
            font-size: 11px;
        }
        .benefit-hover-line {
            display: none;
        }
        .benefits-highlight-bar {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }
        .highlight-divider {
            width: 30px;
            height: 1px;
        }
        .benefits-bg-shape {
            display: none;
        }
    }

    /* AOS Override */
    [data-aos="fade-up"] {
        transform: translateY(30px);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }
    [data-aos="fade-up"].aos-animate {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }