:root {
            --primary-purple: #7e3af2;
            --primary-blue: #1a56db;
            --accent-teal: #0e9f6e;
            --dark-bg: #1a1a2e;
            --darker-bg: #16213e;
            --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e3af2 0%, #1a56db 100%);
            --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #7e3af2 0%, #0e9f6e 100%);
            --gradient-3: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #7e3af2 100%);
            --text-light: #e5e7eb;
            --text-muted: #9ca3af;
        }
        
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        
        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: #333;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }
        
        /* Progress Bar */
        .progress-bar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0%;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            z-index: 9999;
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        /* Header Styles */
        .navbar {
            padding: 15px 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }
        
        .navbar.scrolled {
            padding: 10px 0;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .navbar-brand {
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }
        
        .navbar-nav .nav-link {
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 0 10px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .btn-primary-gradient {
            background: var(--gradient-2);
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .btn-primary-gradient:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(126, 58, 242, 0.4);
        }
        
        /* Hero Section - UPDATED */
      .hero-carousel {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-item {
    height: 100vh;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: crisp-edges;
}

/* REMOVED the dark overlay that was making images dull */
.carousel-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4); /* Slightly darker for better text contrast */
    z-index: 1;
}

.carousel-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.carousel-content .container {
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-content .container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    /*background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3); /* Darker background for text container */
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: -1;
    /*backdrop-filter: blur(5px); */
}

        .carousel-control-prev,
        .carousel-control-next {
            z-index: 10;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            opacity: 0.8;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .carousel-control-prev {
            left: 15px;
        }
        
        .carousel-control-next {
            right: 15px;
        }
        
        .carousel-control-prev:hover,
        .carousel-control-next:hover {
            opacity: 1;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        }
        
        .carousel-indicators {
            z-index: 10;
        }
        
        /* UPDATED: Enhanced hero text with better shadows */
        /* Enhanced text styling */
.hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
    /*text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);*/
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.4s both;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
        
        .hero-buttons {
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.6s both;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-light {
            border: 2px solid white;
            color: white;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-left: 15px;
            text-shadow: none;
        }
        
        .btn-outline-light:hover {
            background: white;
            color: var(--primary-blue);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* Trust Indicators */
        .trust-indicators {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 60px;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .trust-text {
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .client-logos {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 30px;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .client-logo {
            width: 60px;
            height: 40px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: #666;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* What We Offer Section */
        .what-we-offer {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: #f8fafc;
        }

        .offer-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .offer-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 5px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            transform: translateX(-100%);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .offer-card:hover::before {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .offer-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .offer-icon {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 30px;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: white;
        }

        .offer-card h4 {
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #1a1a2e;
        }

        .offer-card .lead {
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        /* How We Work Section */
        .how-we-work {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: white;
        }

        .process-step {
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .step-number {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: var(--gradient-1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 30px;
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: white;
        }

        .step-connector {
            position: absolute;
            top: 40px;
            left: calc(50% + 40px);
            width: calc(100% - 80px);
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-purple), var(--primary-blue));
            display: none;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .step-connector {
                display: block;
            }
            
            .process-step:last-child .step-connector {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        .process-step h5 {
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: #1a1a2e;
        }

        /* Trusted By Section */
        .trusted-by {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background: #f8fafc;
        }

        .client-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .client-logo-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 20px 15px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            min-width: 180px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .client-logo-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        .client-logo-large {
            width: 80px;
            height: 50px;
            background: #f3f4f6;
            border-radius: 8px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 10px;
            color: #6b7280;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* Section Styles */
        .section {
            padding: 100px 0;
        }
        
        .section-title {
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 80px;
            height: 4px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .section-subtitle {
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #6b7280;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        /*  About Section */
        .about-img-container {
            position: relative;
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .about-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        
        .about-img-container:hover .about-img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .milestone {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .milestone-icon {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            background: var(--gradient-2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            margin-right: 20px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .milestone-text {
            font-weight: 600;
        }
        
        /*  Service Cards */
        .service-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        
        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 5px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            transform: translateX(-100%);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .service-card:hover::before {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
        
        .service-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .service-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 30px;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: white;
        }

        .tech-stack {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .tech-badge {
            background: #f3f4f6;
            color: #374151;
            padding: 5px 12px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        
        /*  Counter Section */
        .counter-section {
            background: var(--gradient-1);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .counter-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 40px 20px;
        }
        
        .counter-number {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            display: block;
        }
        
        .counter-label {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        .counter-description {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            opacity: 0.9;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /*  Portfolio Cards */
        .portfolio-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 15px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            height: 100%;
        }
        
        .portfolio-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        
        .portfolio-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 250px;
            background: var(--gradient-2);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: white;
        }

        .portfolio-metrics {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            margin-top: 15px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: #6b7280;
        }

        .metric {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .metric-value {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            display: block;
        }
        
        /* Testimonial Styles */
        .testimonial-card {
            background: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px;
            text-align: center;
            margin: 30px 15px;
        }
        
        .testimonial-avatar {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            color: white;
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
        
        .stars {
            color: #fbbf24;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .testimonial-company {
            color: var(--primary-purple);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /*  CTA Banner */
        .cta-banner {
            background: var(--dark-bg);
            color: white;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 100px 0;
            position: relative;
        }
        
        .cta-banner::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><defs><pattern id="grain" width="100" height="100" patternUnits="userSpaceOnUse"><circle cx="50" cy="50" r="1" fill="%23ffffff" opacity="0.1"/></pattern></defs><rect width="100" height="100" fill="url(%23grain)"/></svg>');
            opacity: 0.3;
        }

        .cta-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .cta-secondary {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid white;
            color: white;
            padding: 15px 30px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border-radius: 50px;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .cta-secondary:hover {
            background: white;
            color: var(--dark-bg);
        }

        .urgency-text {
            color: var(--accent-teal);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        /* FAQ Section */
        .faq-section {
            padding: 100px 0;
            background: #f8fafc;
        }

        .accordion-button {
            background: white;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 20px 25px;
        }

        .accordion-button:focus {
            box-shadow: none;
            border-color: var(--primary-purple);
        }

        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            background: var(--primary-purple);
            color: white;
        }

        .accordion-body {
            padding: 25px;
            background: #f9fafb;
        }
        
        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background: var(--darker-bg);
            color: var(--text-light);
            padding: 60px 0 20px;
        }
        
        .footer h5 {
            color: white;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        
        .footer ul {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }
        
        .footer ul li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        
        .footer ul li a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .footer ul li a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-teal);
        }

        .security-badges {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .security-badge {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            padding: 8px 15px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--text-light);
        }
        
        /* Floating Buttons */
        .floating-buttons {
            position: fixed;
            right: 30px;
            bottom: 30px;
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 15px;
        }
        
        .floating-btn {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: white;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }
        
        .whatsapp-btn {
            background: #25d366;
        }
        
        .call-btn {
            background: var(--primary-purple);
        }
        
        .scroll-top-btn {
            background: var(--gradient-2);
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .scroll-top-btn.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }
        
        .floating-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.1);
            color: white;
        }

        /* Industry Icons */
        .industry-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 30px 20px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .industry-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }
        
        .industry-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: var(--gradient-1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 20px;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: white;
        }

        /* Animations */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes slideInRight {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateX(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateX(0);
            }
        }

        /* Hero section gradients - UPDATED with clearer backgrounds */
       .carousel-item.active {
    background: url('slider/web.jpg') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
}

.carousel-item:nth-child(2) {
    background: url('slider/slider2.png') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
}

.carousel-item:nth-child(3) {
    background: url('slider/ai.jpg') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
}

.carousel-item:nth-child(4) {
    background: url('slider/cyber.jpeg') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-content .container::before {
        top: -20px;
        left: -20px;
        right: -20px;
        bottom: -20px;
        border-radius: 15px;
       
    }
    
    /* Remove background-attachment: fixed on mobile for better performance */
    .carousel-item.active,
    .carousel-item:nth-child(2),
    .carousel-item:nth-child(3),
    .carousel-item:nth-child(4) {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
    }
}

        /* Badge colors */
        .badge.bg-primary {
            background-color: var(--primary-purple) !important;
        }

        .badge.bg-success {
            background-color: var(--accent-teal) !important;
        }

        /* Client Slider Styles */
        .client-slider-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .client-slider {
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 100%;
        }

        .client-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            width: max-content;
            animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
        }

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

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

        .client-arrow {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 50%;
            width: 35px;
            height: 35px;
            font-size: 18px;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .client-arrow.left {
            left: 10px;
        }

        .client-arrow.right {
            right: 10px;
        }

        .client-arrow:hover {
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .hero-subtitle {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }
            
            .hero-description {
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .section-title {
                font-size: 2.5rem;
            }
            
            .floating-buttons {
                right: 20px;
                bottom: 20px;
            }
            
            .floating-btn {
                width: 50px;
                height: 50px;
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .trust-indicators {
                bottom: 20px;
            }

            .client-logos {
                gap: 15px;
            }

            .client-logo {
                width: 50px;
                height: 35px;
                font-size: 0.7rem;
            }

            .cta-buttons {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
            }

            .step-connector {
                display: none;
            }

            .carousel-content .container::before {
                top: -20px;
                left: -20px;
                right: -20px;
                bottom: -20px;
                border-radius: 15px;
            }

            .client-logo-card {
                min-width: 140px;
                padding: 15px 10px;
            }
            
            .client-track {
                gap: 20px;
            }
        }