/* =====================================================
   EngineeringLabChina — Modern Bootstrap 5 Stylesheet
   ===================================================== */

:root {
  --elc-primary: #f57c00;        /* Vibrant orange */
  --elc-primary-dark: #c95f00;
  --elc-accent: #0f766e;         /* Deep teal — complementary cool tone */
  --elc-accent-light: #14b8a6;   /* Lighter teal for hovers / gradients */
  --elc-secondary: #ffd700;      /* Gold */
  --elc-dark: #1a1f36;
  --elc-darker: #0f1320;
  --elc-text: #2b2f45;
  --elc-muted: #6c7293;
  --elc-light: #f6f8fb;
  --elc-border: #e6e9f0;
  --elc-white: #ffffff;
  --elc-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f57c00 0%, #c95f00 100%);
  --elc-gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6 0%, #0f766e 100%);
  --elc-gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1f36 0%, #0f1320 100%);
  --elc-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.06);
  --elc-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.08);
  --elc-shadow-lg: 0 18px 50px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.14);
  --elc-radius: 14px;
  --elc-radius-sm: 8px;
  --elc-radius-lg: 22px;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  background: var(--elc-white);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: var(--elc-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: all .25s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--elc-primary-dark); }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--elc-dark); line-height: 1.3; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.4rem); }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ===== Top Header ===== */
.heighthead { height: 0; }

.headersec {
  background: var(--elc-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
}

.headersec .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.logo a {
  display: inline-block;
}
.logo img {
  max-height: 60px;
  width: auto;
}

/* ===== Navigation ===== */
.topmenu { flex: 1; }
.topmenu > ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.topmenu > ul > li { position: relative; }
.topmenu > ul > li > a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.topmenu > ul > li > a:hover,
.topmenu > ul > li.active > a {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.06);
}

.drop_menu .sub_items {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: #fff;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
  z-index: 100;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.drop_menu:hover .sub_items { display: block; }
.drop_menu .sub_items li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
}
.drop_menu .sub_items li a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
}

/* ===== Search box ===== */
.searchbox form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.searchbox .text {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  outline: 0;
  width: 160px;
}
.searchbox .searchbtn {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mobile nav toggle */
.navicon {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.navicon span,
.navicon::before,
.navicon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--elc-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.navicon::before { top: 12px; }
.navicon span { top: 19px; }
.navicon::after { top: 26px; }

/* ===== Inner Banner ===== */
.fullwidth { width: 100%; }
.innerbanner {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.innerbanner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18), transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.innerbanner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.innerbanner h1,
.innerbanner .h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.breadcrumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--elc-secondary); }

/* =====================================================
   HOME — Hero Shell (carousel + overlay + arrows + scroll)
   ===================================================== */
.hero-shell {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--elc-dark);
}
.homebanner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.homebanner .bitem {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.homebanner .bitem img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(504px, 78vh, 864px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
/* Light-to-image gradient — left side stays white/cream, image bleeds in from the right */
.homebanner .bitem::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 28%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 45%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 60%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Owl dots — positioned under the CTA in the light zone */
.homebanner .owl-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.homebanner .owl-dots .owl-dot {
  width: 28px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.18);
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.homebanner .owl-dots .owl-dot.active {
  background: var(--elc-primary);
  width: 46px;
}

/* Overlay content */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-overlay__inner {
  max-width: 580px;
  pointer-events: auto;
  animation: heroFadeUp 1s ease both;
}
@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Soft teal pill — light tinted background like the reference */
.hero-overlay__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15);
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* HUGE dark editorial title — left-aligned, multi-line, uppercase */
.hero-overlay__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.44rem, 3.24vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 28px;
}

/* Two short description lines */
.hero-overlay__lines {
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.hero-overlay__lines p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-overlay__lines p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Solid square-ish CTA button (kept rounded but bolder than pill) */
.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 22px 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-btn--primary {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.32);
}
.hero-btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 36px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.45);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-btn__arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.hero-btn--primary:hover .hero-btn__arrow {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* CTA buttons row — primary + outlined secondary */
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Outlined ghost variant (Submit Tender) */
.hero-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.22);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.hero-btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--elc-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--elc-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.18);
}

/* Trust pills row — outlined small pills with check icon */
.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.14);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.hero-pill i {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--elc-accent);
}
.hero-pill:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Custom carousel arrows — white circles with teal icons (light theme) */
.hero-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 0;
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 6;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.hero-nav i { font-weight: 900; }
.hero-nav:hover {
  background: var(--elc-accent);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.35);
}
.hero-nav--prev { left: 30px; }
.hero-nav--next { right: 30px; }

/* Scroll-down indicator — adapted to light/transparent zone */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 6;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.hero-scroll:hover { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.hero-scroll__mouse {
  width: 26px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color .25s ease;
}
.hero-scroll:hover .hero-scroll__mouse { border-color: var(--elc-accent); }
.hero-scroll__dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 8px;
  width: 3px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--elc-dark);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: scrollDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: .5;
}
.hero-scroll:hover .hero-scroll__dot { background: var(--elc-accent); opacity: 1; }
@keyframes scrollDot {
  0%   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
  50%  { opacity: .35; transform: translate(-50%, 14px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
}
.hero-scroll__label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .homebanner .bitem img { height: clamp(456px, 72vh, 648px); }
  .hero-nav { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 14px; }
  .hero-nav--prev { left: 14px; }
  .hero-nav--next { right: 14px; }
  .hero-scroll { right: 18px; bottom: 18px; }
  .hero-overlay__title { letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero-actions { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .hero-pills { gap: 8px; }
  .hero-pill { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  /* Lighten gradient more on tablets — image gets less room */
  .homebanner .bitem::after {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 38%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 60%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 85%);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .homebanner .bitem img { height: clamp(440px, 70vh, 520px); }
  .hero-overlay__inner { max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-overlay__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 5.1vw, 1.68rem);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero-overlay__pill { margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 7px 16px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
  .hero-overlay__lines p { font-size: 14.5px; }
  .hero-overlay__lines { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero-btn { padding: 14px 18px 14px 24px; }
  .hero-nav { display: none; }
  .hero-scroll { display: none; }
  /* Stack buttons + pills on phones */
  .hero-actions { gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .hero-actions .hero-btn { padding: 13px 20px 13px 22px; font-size: 12.5px; gap: 10px; }
  .hero-pills { gap: 8px; }
  .hero-pill { font-size: 11.5px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  /* On phones overlay covers the whole width with a fuller white veil */
  .homebanner .bitem::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 55%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
  }
}

/* Ultra-narrow phones — 320 to 414px viewports */
@media (max-width: 414px) {
  .homebanner .bitem img { height: 460px; }
  .hero-overlay__title { font-size: 1.32rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .hero-overlay__pill { padding: 6px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .hero-overlay__lines { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .hero-overlay__lines p { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; width: 100%; max-width: 280px; }
  .hero-actions .hero-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-pills { width: 100%; }
}

/* ===== Section spacing ===== */
.innerpages { padding: 70px 0; }
.mainsec { padding: 80px 0; }

/* ===== About home section ===== */
.aboutsec {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--elc-white);
}
.aboutsec .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.aboutcont {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
.aboutcont .img1 img,
.aboutcont .img2 img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}
.aboutcont .img2 { margin-top: 40px; }

.aboutcontents {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}
.aboutcontents h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}
.aboutcontents h1::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.morebtn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
}
.morebtn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.morebtn span::after {
  content: '→';
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.morebtn:hover span::after { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ===== Section heading ===== */
.heading2 {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.heading2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* =====================================================
   Featured Categories (Home)
   ===================================================== */
.featured-cats {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--elc-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-cats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.featured-cats .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.featured-cats__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
.featured-cats__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.featured-cats__head .heading2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.featured-cats__tagline {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== SEO copy block — sits below the product grid ===== */
.featured-cats__seo {
  margin-top: 72px;
  padding: 50px 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 60%, var(--elc-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.featured-cats__seo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.featured-cats__seo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.featured-cats__seo-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.featured-cats__seo-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-cats__seo-head h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -.3px;
}
.featured-cats__seo-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 940px;
}
.featured-cats__seo-body p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.featured-cats__seo-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.featured-cats__seo-body p:first-child::first-letter {
  float: left;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  margin: 4px 10px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* SEO keyword pills — full-width row below the paragraphs */
.featured-cats__seo-keywords {
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.featured-cats__seo-keywords-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-cats__seo-keywords-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.seo-keyword-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .1px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.seo-keyword-pill::before {
  content: '#';
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-right: 5px;
}
.seo-keyword-pill:nth-child(2n)::before { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.seo-keyword-pill:hover {
  background: var(--elc-primary);
  border-color: var(--elc-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
}
.seo-keyword-pill:nth-child(2n):hover {
  background: var(--elc-accent);
  border-color: var(--elc-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
}
.seo-keyword-pill:hover::before { color: #fff; }

.featured-cats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.cat-tile {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.cat-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}
.cat-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.cat-tile:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.cat-tile__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-tile__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__media img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.cat-tile__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.4) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__media::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Category icon badge — circular tile, white bg with teal icon */
.cat-tile__icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.12);
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__icon {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
}

.cat-tile__body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.cat-tile__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__title { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.cat-tile__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.cat-tile__cta i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__cta { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.cat-tile:hover .cat-tile__cta i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.featured-cats__viewall {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .featured-cats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
  .featured-cats { padding: 60px 0; }
  /* SEO block stacks copy into single column on tablet */
  .featured-cats__seo {
    padding: 40px 36px;
    margin-top: 56px;
  }
  .featured-cats__seo-keywords { margin-top: 24px; padding-top: 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .featured-cats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .cat-tile__body { padding: 14px 14px 16px; }
  .cat-tile__title { font-size: 13.5px; }
  .cat-tile__icon { width: 34px; height: 34px; font-size: 14px; border-radius: 9px; top: 10px; left: 10px; }
  .featured-cats__head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .featured-cats__tagline { font-size: 14px; }
  .featured-cats__seo {
    padding: 32px 22px;
    margin-top: 44px;
  }
  .featured-cats__seo-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; }
  .featured-cats__seo-body p:first-child::first-letter {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin: 2px 8px 0 0;
  }
  .featured-cats__seo-keywords { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 18px; }
  .featured-cats__seo-keywords-label { font-size: 10.5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .featured-cats__seo-keywords-row { gap: 6px; }
  .seo-keyword-pill { font-size: 11px; padding: 5px 11px; }
}

/* ===== Legacy compat: keep old .homeprolist classes working ===== */
.homeprolist ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.homeprolist .productbox {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}
.homeprolist .productbox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2);
}
.homeprolist .productimg {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.homeprolist .productimg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.homeprolist .productbox:hover .productimg img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.homeprolist .procont {
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.homeprolist .producttitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== SEO sections (new on index) ===== */
.seo-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.seo-section.alt { background: var(--elc-light); }

.seo-section .lead-text {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 32px 26px;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
}
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
}
/* Alternate every 2nd feature-card icon to teal accent */
.row > div:nth-child(2n) > .feature-card .feature-icon {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.28);
}
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.feature-card p {
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* World reach stat block */
.stat-block {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 130px;
}
.stat-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2);
}
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  word-break: keep-all;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: none;
}
.row > div:nth-child(2n) > .stat-block .stat-number { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Mobile-specific sizing — keep text stats from overflowing */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stat-block {
    padding: 22px 10px;
    min-height: 110px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.7rem);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 414px) {
  .stat-block {
    padding: 18px 8px;
    min-height: 100px;
  }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .stat-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: .6px; }
}

/* China advantage list */
.china-advantage {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.china-advantage::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.china-advantage .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.china-advantage .heading2 { color: #fff; }
.china-advantage .heading2::after { background: var(--elc-secondary); }
.china-advantage .lead-text { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

.advantage-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.advantage-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.advantage-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}
.row > div:nth-child(2n) > .advantage-item .advantage-num {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
}
.advantage-item h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.advantage-item p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== Form section ===== */
.formssec {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 70px 0;
}
.formsec {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.formsec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.homeform { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.sheading .title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.formsec .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.formsec .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.formsec .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--elc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}
.site-btn, .submit-btn {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.site-btn:hover, .submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Icon section under form */
.iconsec2 .hdata > ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.iconsec2 .flexcss,
.iconsec2 .hdata > ul > li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.iconsec2 .himg {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.iconsec2 .himg img { max-width: 28px; }
.iconsec2 .title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.iconsec2 p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== Blog/News slider ===== */
.newssec {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--elc-white);
}
.blogslide .blogitem,
.alist li {
  list-style: none;
}
.newsbox {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
}
.newsbox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
}
.newsimg {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsimg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.newsbox:hover .newsimg img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.newscontent { padding: 22px; }
.newsbtn p {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.blogtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blogbrief {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newscontent .morebtn {
  margin-top: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
}

/* ===== About page ===== */
.aboutinner .abt-para {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.aboutinner .aboutimg {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}
.aboutinner .aboutimg img { width: 100%; }
.aboutinner h1.heading2 {
  text-align: left;
}
.aboutinner h1.heading2::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}

/* =====================================================
   About page — SEO Vertical Sections
   ===================================================== */
.about-seo {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-seo--alt {
  background: var(--elc-light);
}
.about-seo--dark {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.about-seo--dark::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-seo--dark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -140px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-seo .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.about-seo__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-seo__row--reverse .about-seo__media { order: 2; }
.about-seo__row--reverse .about-seo__copy  { order: 1; }

/* Media side */
.about-seo__media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.about-seo__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.about-seo__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about-seo__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating badge */
.about-seo__badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.18);
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-seo__badge i {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.about-seo__badge span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Copy side */
.about-seo__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-seo__eyebrow i { font-size: 11px; }

.about-seo--dark .about-seo__eyebrow {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.45);
  color: #ffd29a;
}

.about-seo__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.about-seo--dark .about-seo__copy h2 { color: #fff; }

.about-seo__copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.about-seo--dark .about-seo__copy p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

/* Checklist (Section 1) */
.about-seo__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 22px 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 18px;
}
.about-seo__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.about-seo__list li:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.04);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.about-seo__list li i { color: var(--elc-primary); font-size: 14px; }
.about-seo__list li:nth-child(2n) i { color: var(--elc-accent); }

/* Feature blocks (Section 2 — dark) */
.about-seo__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 22px 0;
}
.about-seo__feature {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.about-seo__feature:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.about-seo__feature-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
}
.about-seo__feature strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.about-seo__feature p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Chips (Section 3) */
.about-seo__chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.about-seo__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.about-seo__chip i {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
}
.about-seo__chip:nth-child(2n) i { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.about-seo__chip:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.about-seo__chip:hover i { color: #fff; }
.about-seo__chip:nth-child(2n):hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.3);
}

/* CTA links */
.about-seo__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.about-seo__cta i { transition: transform .25s ease; font-size: 12px; }
.about-seo__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.42);
  color: #fff;
}
.about-seo__cta:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.about-seo__cta--light {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}
.about-seo__cta--light:hover {
  background: var(--elc-secondary);
  color: var(--elc-dark) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Closing CTA strip */
.about-cta {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.about-cta__box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-cta__box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.about-cta__box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-cta__box > div { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.about-cta__box h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.about-cta__box p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.about-cta__box .btn-hero { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-seo { padding: 60px 0; }
  .about-seo__row,
  .about-seo__row--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .about-seo__row--reverse .about-seo__media { order: 1; }
  .about-seo__row--reverse .about-seo__copy  { order: 2; }
  .about-seo__list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-cta__box { padding: 30px 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-seo { padding: 50px 0; }
  .about-seo__badge {
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .about-seo__badge i { width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 11px; }
  .about-seo__badge span { font-size: 11px; }
  .about-cta { padding: 40px 0; }
}

/* =====================================================
   ARTICLES — Listing page
   ===================================================== */
.articles-page { padding: 70px 0 80px; }

/* Page intro */
.articles-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
.articles-intro__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.articles-intro__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.articles-intro__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 30px;
}
.articles-intro__stats {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.articles-intro__stats > div {
  padding: 4px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.articles-intro__stats > div:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.articles-intro__stats strong {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.articles-intro__stats > div:nth-child(2) strong { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.articles-intro__stats span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Article grid */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

/* Section heading between featured & rest */
.articles-grid-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 50px 0 26px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--elc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.articles-grid-head::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.articles-grid-head h3 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.articles-grid-head h3 i { color: var(--elc-accent); font-size: 15px; }
.articles-grid-head__count {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
}

/* =====================================================
   Featured Article — Full-width Row
   ===================================================== */
.article-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.77fr 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.article-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  z-index: 4;
}
.article-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.article-featured:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.article-featured__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  min-height: 380px;
}
.article-featured__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.article-featured:hover .article-featured__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.article-featured__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.25) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-featured__pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.45);
  z-index: 2;
}
.article-featured__pin i { font-size: 11px; }

.article-featured__body {
  padding: 44px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.article-featured__body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-featured__body > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.article-featured__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  width: max-content;
}
.article-featured__eyebrow i { font-size: 10px; }

.article-featured__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .3s ease;
}
.article-featured:hover .article-featured__title { color: var(--elc-primary); }

.article-featured__brief {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-featured__meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
}
.article-featured__meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-featured__meta i {
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.article-featured__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.32);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.article-featured__cta i { transition: transform .25s ease; font-size: 11px; }
.article-featured:hover .article-featured__cta {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.45);
}
.article-featured:hover .article-featured__cta i { transform: translateX(5px); }

.article-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}
.article-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.article-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.article-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--elc-light);
}
.article-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.article-card:hover .article-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.article-card__body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}

.article-card__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.article-card__tag i { font-size: 9px; }

.article-card__date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-card__date i { color: var(--elc-accent); font-size: 12px; }

.article-card__title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.article-card:hover .article-card__title { color: var(--elc-primary); }

.article-card__brief {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.article-card__cta i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.article-card:hover .article-card__cta { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.article-card:hover .article-card__cta i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* Empty state */
.articles-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
}
.articles-empty i {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.articles-empty h3 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--elc-dark); }
.articles-empty p { color: var(--elc-muted); margin: 0; font-size: 14px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Featured row stacks on tablet & below */
  .article-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-featured__media { min-height: 280px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .article-featured__body { padding: 34px 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .articles-page { padding: 50px 0 60px; }
  .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .articles-intro__stats > div { padding: 4px 18px; }
  .article-card__body { padding: 20px 18px 22px; }
  .article-featured__media { min-height: 220px; }
  .article-featured__body { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .article-featured__pin { top: 14px; left: 14px; padding: 6px 12px; font-size: 11px; }
  .articles-grid-head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-top: 36px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   ARTICLES — SEO Section
   ===================================================== */
.articles-seo {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.articles-seo__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}
.articles-seo__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.articles-seo__copy p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.articles-seo__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.articles-seo__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.articles-seo__topics {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.articles-seo__topics::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.articles-seo__topics-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.articles-seo__topics-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.articles-seo__topics ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.articles-seo__topics li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
}
.articles-seo__topics li:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.articles-seo__topics li:last-child  { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.topic-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.articles-seo__topics li:nth-child(2n) .topic-icon {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.3);
}
.articles-seo__topics li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.articles-seo__topics li p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .articles-seo__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .articles-seo { padding: 60px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .articles-seo__topics { padding: 22px 20px; }
}

/* =====================================================
   ARTICLE DETAIL — Page
   ===================================================== */
.article-hero {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 920px; }

.article-hero__meta { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.article-hero__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18);
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}
.article-hero__tag i { font-size: 11px; }

.article-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.article-hero__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.article-hero__info span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-hero__info i { color: var(--elc-accent-light); font-size: 13px; }

.article-hero__crumbs {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.article-hero__crumbs a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}
.article-hero__crumbs a:hover { color: var(--elc-secondary); }
.article-hero__crumbs span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55); }

/* Article body layout */
.artdetail { padding: 60px 0 70px; }
.artdetail .art-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contentsection {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
}

.artimage1 {
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}
.artimage1 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Share row */
.article-share {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-share__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
}
.article-share__label i { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.article-share__icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.article-share__icons a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.article-share__icons a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Article body content */
.article-content {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.article-content > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.article-content > *:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.article-content h2,
.article-content h3,
.article-content h4 {
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.article-content h2 { font-size: 22px; }
.article-content h3 { font-size: 19px; }
.article-content h4 { font-size: 16px; }
.article-content p { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.article-content ul,
.article-content ol { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.article-content li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.article-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  margin: 18px 0;
  display: block;
}
.article-content a {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.article-content a:hover { color: var(--elc-primary-dark); }
.article-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--elc-accent);
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.04);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--elc-radius) var(--elc-radius) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.article-content table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 18px 0;
}
.article-content table td,
.article-content table th {
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  padding: 10px 14px;
}
.article-content table th {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  text-align: left;
}

/* Author / company card at end of article */
.article-author {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-author::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.article-author__avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.article-author__body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.article-author__body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-author__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.article-author__cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebarsec {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
}
.sidebar-card .heading2 {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.sidebar-card .heading2 i {
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.sidebar-card .heading2::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
}

.post_item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.post_item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.post_item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.post_item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.post_item .news_img {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--elc-light);
}
.post_item .news_img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.post_item:hover .news_img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.post_item h3 {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.post_item h3 a { color: var(--elc-text); }
.post_item h3 a:hover { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.post_item__date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
}
.post_item__date i { color: var(--elc-accent); font-size: 10px; }

/* Sidebar Categories */
.sidebar-cats ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-cats ul li {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sidebar-cats ul li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.sidebar-cats ul li a i {
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.sidebar-cats ul li a:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.06);
  color: var(--elc-accent);
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.sidebar-cats ul li a:hover i { transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Sidebar CTA card */
.sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sidebar-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sidebar-cta > * { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.sidebar-cta__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
}
.sidebar-cta h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.sidebar-cta__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.sidebar-cta__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.45);
}
.sidebar-cta__btn i { transition: transform .25s ease; font-size: 11px; }
.sidebar-cta__btn:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* =====================================================
   ARTICLE DETAIL — SEO Section
   ===================================================== */
.article-seo {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
}
.article-seo__box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-seo__box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.article-seo__box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.article-seo__content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.article-seo__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-seo h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.article-seo p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-seo__bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 18px 0 26px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px 18px;
}
.article-seo__bullets li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.article-seo__bullets li i {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.article-seo__bullets li:nth-child(2n) i { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.article-seo__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Stat grid */
.article-seo__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.article-seo__stats > div {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.article-seo__stats > div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}
.article-seo__stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.article-seo__stats > div:nth-child(2n) strong { color: var(--elc-accent); }
.article-seo__stats span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .artdetail .art-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .sidebarsec { position: static; }
  .article-seo__box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 36px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-hero { padding: 50px 0 40px; }
  .article-hero__info { gap: 14px; }
  .contentsection { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .article-author { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
  .article-share { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
  .article-seo__box { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .article-seo__bullets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-seo__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ===== Articles legacy compat (kept for any pages still using old class names) ===== */
.alist ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
}
.articles-date {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.articles-date i { color: var(--elc-primary); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ===== Contact ===== */
.enq {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: var(--elc-light);
}
.henq {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.henq .formbox {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  color: #fff;
}
.henq .subtext {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.henq form ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.henq form .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
.henq form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }
.henq form .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--elc-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  outline: 0;
}
.captcha {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
}
.ctext { font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }

/* ===== Product page ===== */
.productpage .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .productpage .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.productpage .col-md-9.fright,
.productpage .col-md-3.fleft { flex: none; width: auto; max-width: none; padding: 0; }

/* =====================================================
   Left Sidebar — Categories
   ===================================================== */
.left_section {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Sidebar coloured header */
.sidebar-header {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  position: relative;
}
.sidebar-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -10px;
  height: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245,124,0,0.15), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sidebar-header h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sidebar-header h4 i { font-size: 14px; opacity: .9; }

/* Menu container */
.sidebar-menu { padding: 10px; }
.sidebar-menu ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Main category row */
.sidebar-menu > ul > li {
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.sidebar-menu > ul > li > .main-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sidebar-menu > ul > li > .main-link .cat-name {
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.sidebar-menu > ul > li > .main-link:hover {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--elc-primary);
}

/* Active main category */
.sidebar-menu > ul > li.active > .main-link,
.sidebar-menu > ul > li.open > .main-link {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--elc-primary);
}

/* Chevron toggle button */
.submenu-toogle {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.submenu-toogle i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.submenu-toogle:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
}
.submenu-toogle.active i,
.has-child.open .submenu-toogle i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.submenu-toogle.active,
.has-child.open .submenu-toogle { color: var(--elc-primary); }

/* Sub-menu */
.submenu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  padding: 6px 0 6px 8px;
  border-left: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
  margin-left: 14px;
}
.submenu li { margin: 2px 0; }
.submenu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.submenu li a i {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  opacity: .55;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}
.submenu li a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.submenu li a:hover i { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(2px); }

/* Active sub-category */
.submenu li.active > a {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.submenu li.active > a i { opacity: 1; }

.right_section { background: transparent; }

/* =====================================================
   Category Hero — main category header card
   ===================================================== */
.category-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff6ed 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 28px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
}
.category-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.category-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.category-hero.has-image {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
}
.category-hero__media {
  order: 2;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.category-hero__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.category-hero__body { order: 1; position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.category-hero__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.category-hero__tag i { font-size: 10px; }

.category-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.category-hero__desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}
.category-hero__desc p { margin-bottom: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .category-hero { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .category-hero.has-image {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .category-hero__media {
    order: 1;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .category-hero__body { order: 2; }
}

/* =====================================================
   Sub-Category Section
   ===================================================== */
.subcat-section {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.subcat-section__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--elc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.subcat-section__title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 70px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}
.subcat-section__title span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.subcat-section__title i { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.subcat-section__count {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Sub-Category Card */
.subcat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.subcat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}
.subcat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.subcat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.subcat-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6f8fb 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.subcat-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.subcat-card__media::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.55) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__media::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Arrow badge on image */
.subcat-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  z-index: 2;
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__badge {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
}

.subcat-card__body {
  padding: 18px 20px 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.subcat-card__title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .25s ease;
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__title { color: var(--elc-primary); }

.subcat-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.subcat-card__cta i {
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__cta {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
}
.subcat-card:hover .subcat-card__cta i { transform: translateX(5px); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .subcat-section__title { font-size: 15px; }
  .subcat-card__body { padding: 14px 16px 16px; }
  .subcat-card__title { font-size: 14px; }
}


/* Product cards on listing */
.right_section h1,
.right_section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.productsb {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.productsb:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
}
.productsb .productimage {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.productsb .productimage img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.productsb:hover .productimage img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.productsb .product_name {
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.productsb .product_name h3,
.productsb .product_name span {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.productsb .product_name a:hover h3,
.productsb .product_name a:hover span { color: var(--elc-primary); }

.details {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.details:hover { box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow); }
.details .img-thumbnail {
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  padding: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}
.details_name h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.details_name h3 a { color: var(--elc-dark); }
.details_name h3 a:hover { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.details_name span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.disc1 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.btngroup {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btngroup .btn {
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btngroup .btn-primary {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.btngroup .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--elc-darker);
  color: #fff;
}
.btngroup .btn-danger {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
}
.btngroup .btn-danger:hover {
  background: var(--elc-primary-dark);
  color: #fff;
}

/* =====================================================
   PRODUCT DETAIL — Hero, Tabs, SEO sections, Related
   ===================================================== */

/* Section wrappers */
.product-detail-section { padding: 50px 0; }
.related-section        { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--elc-light); }
.services-content       { padding: 60px 0; }
.fullwidth .innerpages.services-content { padding-bottom: 60px; }

/* ----- Product Hero card ----- */
.product-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 5fr) minmax(0, 7fr);
  gap: 40px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.product-hero__media { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.product-hero__image {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff6ed 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 24px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.product-hero__image img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.product-hero__image:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.product-hero__ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.product-hero__ribbon i { font-size: 10px; }

.product-hero__trust {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 22px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
}
.product-hero__trust li {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.product-hero__trust li i {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-size: 18px;
}
.product-hero__trust li:nth-child(2n) i { color: var(--elc-accent); }

.product-hero__body { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.product-hero__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.product-hero__tag i { font-size: 11px; }

.product-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
}

.product-hero__meta { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.meta-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 11px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.meta-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.meta-row__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
}
.meta-row__label i { color: var(--elc-primary); font-size: 12px; }
.meta-row__value {
  color: var(--elc-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  word-break: break-word;
}
.meta-row__value a {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.meta-row__value a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.tag-row a {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--elc-light);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin: 2px 4px 2px 0;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.tag-row a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
}

.product-hero__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.btn-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.btn-hero i { font-size: 14px; }
.btn-hero--primary {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.btn-hero--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.42);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-hero--ghost {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.btn-hero--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--elc-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--elc-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.product-hero__quote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light), #fff);
  border: 1px dashed var(--elc-primary);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  color: var(--elc-text);
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.product-hero__quote:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.05);
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.product-hero__quote i {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
}
.product-hero__quote strong { color: var(--elc-primary); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .product-hero {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 26px;
    gap: 26px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .product-hero { padding: 20px; }
  .product-hero__trust { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .meta-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4px;
  }
}

/* ----- Description & Specification (combined) ----- */
.product-info-section { padding: 0 0 60px; }

.product-info {
  display: grid;
  gap: 22px;
}

.product-info__block {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.product-info__block:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}

.product-info__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elc-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.product-info__head::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
}

.product-info__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}

.product-info__title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.product-info__body {
  padding: 28px 30px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.product-info__body > *:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.product-info__body > *:last-child  { margin-bottom: 0; }
.product-info__body p { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.product-info__body ul,
.product-info__body ol { padding-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.product-info__body li { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.product-info__body img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm); }

.product-info__body table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 14px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.product-info__body table td,
.product-info__body table th {
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.product-info__body table th {
  background: var(--elc-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
}
.product-info__body table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.02);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .product-info__head { padding: 14px 18px; gap: 12px; }
  .product-info__icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 14px; }
  .product-info__title { font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .5px; }
  .product-info__body { padding: 20px 18px; }
}

/* ----- SEO Section 2: How to Order ----- */
.seo-order__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}
.seo-order__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.seo-order__copy p {
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.seo-order__ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.seo-order__steps {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.seo-order__steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.seo-order__steps-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}
.seo-order__steps-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.seo-order__steps ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.seo-order__steps li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--elc-border);
  position: relative;
}
.seo-order__steps li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.seo-order__steps li:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
.step-num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.seo-order__steps li:nth-child(2n) .step-num {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.3);
}
.seo-order__steps li strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.seo-order__steps li p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .seo-order__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .seo-order__steps { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* ----- Related Products Grid ----- */
.related-section__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.related-section__head h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.related-section__head p {
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.related-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
}
.related-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
  position: relative;
}
.related-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}
.related-card__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff6ed 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.related-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__media img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.related-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(26, 31, 54, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__badge {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
}
.related-card__body {
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.related-card__body h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-dark);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.related-card:hover .related-card__body h3 { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.related-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elc-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}
.related-card__cta i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.related-card:hover .related-card__cta { color: var(--elc-primary); }
.related-card:hover .related-card__cta i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Legacy compat — keep old class hooks working if used elsewhere */
.product-detail-slider {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow-sm);
}
.product-detail-slider img { width: 100%; border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm); }
.product-detail-description { padding-left: 20px; }
.product-detail-description h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--elc-border);
}
.content-text p { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.content-text strong { color: var(--elc-dark); }
.button-wrapper {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.button-wrapper .button {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 11px 28px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.button-wrapper .button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
}
.downloadbtn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--elc-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.downloadbtn:hover { background: var(--elc-primary); color: #fff; }

.section_header { text-align: center; margin: 50px 0 30px; }
.section_header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.section_header p { color: var(--elc-muted); margin: 0; }
.shop {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ===== Search ===== */
.paging {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin: 18px 0 28px;
}
.alpha {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--elc-text);
}
.alpha:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* =====================================================
   Lab Equipment Supply & Tender Network
   ===================================================== */
.tender-network {
  background: var(--elc-darker);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tender-network::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tender-network::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tender-network .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.tender-network__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.tender-network__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.16);
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.tender-network__eyebrow i { font-size: 11px; }

.tender-network__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.1rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.tender-network__sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Region cards grid */
.tender-network__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.tender-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all .35s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tender-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.tender-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.tender-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.tender-card__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.tender-card__head i {
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  font-size: 16px;
}
.tender-card__head h3 {
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
/* Alternate every 2nd region card to teal accent for visual rhythm */
.tender-network__grid > .tender-card:nth-child(2n) .tender-card__head i,
.tender-network__grid > .tender-card:nth-child(2n) .tender-card__head h3 {
  color: #5eead4;
}
.tender-network__grid > .tender-card:nth-child(2n):hover {
  border-color: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.35);
}
.tender-network__grid > .tender-card:nth-child(2n)::before {
  background: var(--elc-gradient-accent);
}

.tender-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   Manufacturing & Export Specialisations band
   ===================================================== */
.export-specs {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1320 0%, #0a0d18 100%);
  padding: 50px 0 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.export-specs::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.export-specs .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.export-specs__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.export-specs__title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.export-specs__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
}
.export-specs__title h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}
.export-specs__title p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.export-specs__view-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.12);
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.export-specs__view-all:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
}
.export-specs__view-all i { transition: transform .25s ease; font-size: 10px; }
.export-specs__view-all:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Category chips grid */
.export-specs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.export-specs__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--elc-radius-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.export-specs__chip i {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18);
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: all .25s ease;
}
.export-specs__chip:nth-child(2n) i {
  background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.18);
  color: #5eead4;
}
.export-specs__chip span {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.export-specs__chip:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.export-specs__chip:hover i {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .tender-network__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .tender-network { padding: 60px 0 50px; }
  .tender-network__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .tender-card { padding: 22px 20px; }
  .export-specs { padding: 40px 0 44px; }
  .export-specs__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .export-specs__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =====================================================
   Footer — Redesigned
   ===================================================== */
.footersec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0d18 0%, #050811 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.footersec::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footersec::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.10), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footersec .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}
/* Explicit 3-column variant (when class is set on footer) */
.footersec--3col .container {
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1.3fr;
}

.footer-col {
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  flex: none;
}

/* Brand column */
.footer-col--brand .flogo a {
  display: inline-block;
}
.flogo img {
  max-height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  filter: brightness(1.15);
}
.fadd p,
.fadd address {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: normal;
}
.fsocial {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.fsocial a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.fsocial a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.35);
}

/* Column titles */
.footertitle {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
}
.footertitle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* Footer link lists */
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.footer-links li a i {
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
  width: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.footer-links li:nth-child(2n) a i { color: var(--elc-accent-light); }
.footer-links li a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.footer-links li a:has(i)::before { display: none; }
.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--elc-secondary);
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-links li a:hover::before { transform: translateX(2px); }
.footer-links li a:hover i { transform: translateX(2px); }
.footer-links li.active a { color: var(--elc-secondary); }

/* Contact info column */
.footer-contact-info {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.footer-contact li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  word-break: break-word;
}
.footer-contact li a:hover { color: var(--elc-secondary); }
.contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
}

.footer-newsletter__btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.footer-newsletter__btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.42);
}

/* Bottom strip */
.footer-bottom {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 18px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.footer-bottom .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.footer-bottom__tag {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footersec .container,
  .footersec--3col .container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 36px;
  }
  /* Brand column spans full row on tablet for cleaner 2-col stack */
  .footer-col--brand { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footersec { padding-top: 50px; }
  .footersec .container,
  .footersec--3col .container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .footer-col--brand { grid-column: auto; }
  .footer-bottom .container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* Floating support */
.support {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--elc-gradient);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(245, 124, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.support:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
.support img { max-width: 26px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

.inner-fabs {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px;
  right: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 998;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}
.inner-fabs.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.inner-fabs a {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--elc-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--elc-shadow);
}
.inner-fabs a:hover {
  background: var(--elc-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navicon { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .topmenu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    transition: right .3s ease;
    padding: 80px 22px 30px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1040;
  }
  .topmenu.showmenu { right: 0; }
  .topmenu > ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .topmenu > ul > li > a {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elc-border);
  }
  .drop_menu .sub_items {
    position: static;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 0;
    padding-left: 14px;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .searchbox form { width: 100%; }
  .searchbox .text { width: 100%; }

  .aboutsec .container { gap: 30px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .innerpages { padding: 50px 0; }
  .seo-section,
  .china-advantage,
  .aboutsec,
  .mainsec,
  .newssec,
  .formssec { padding: 50px 0; }
  .formsec { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .henq .formbox { padding: 30px 22px; }
  .headersec .container { padding: 12px 15px; }
  .logo img { max-height: 48px; }
}

/* Utility */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mb-10 { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.headingsec h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.6vw, 1.9rem); margin: 0 0 30px; text-align: center; }

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.aboutcontents, .feature-card, .stat-block, .advantage-item, .productsb, .newsbox {
  animation: fadeUp .6s ease both;
}