/*
Theme Name: Elite Sign
Theme URI: https://elitegroup.ltd
Author: Elite Group
Author URI: https://elitegroup.ltd
Description: A premium corporate WordPress theme for Elite Sign — signage, branding, and manufacturing group operating across UK, UAE, and India.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: elite-theme
Tags: corporate, business, signage, responsive, custom-logo, custom-menu, one-page
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   0. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --elite-primary: #009bc1;
  --elite-primary-dark: #007a99;
  --elite-primary-light: #00b8e6;
  --elite-secondary: #dd0183;
  --elite-secondary-dark: #b80069;
  --elite-secondary-light: #ff1a9b;
  --elite-dark: #122632;
  --elite-dark-lighter: #1e3d50;
  --elite-white: #ffffff;
  --elite-cream: #FFF8F0;
  --elite-light-pink: #FFF0F5;
  --elite-off-white: #f8f8f6;

  /* Text Colors */
  --elite-text: #1a1a1a;
  --elite-text-secondary: #4a4a4a;
  --elite-text-light: #787878;
  --elite-text-on-dark: rgba(255,255,255,.72);

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --elite-border: #e8e8e5;
  --elite-shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --elite-shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  --elite-shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --elite-shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);

  /* Gradient */
  --elite-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-primary), var(--elite-secondary));

  /* Typography */
  --elite-font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --elite-font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --elite-section-padding: 100px;
  --elite-container-max: 1180px;
  --elite-container-padding: 24px;

  /* Transitions */
  --elite-transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --elite-transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Border Radius */
  --elite-radius-sm: 12px;
  --elite-radius-md: 14px;
  --elite-radius-lg: 20px;
  --elite-radius-xl: 24px;
  --elite-radius-full: 999px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. RESET & BASE
   ========================================================================== */

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  background-color: var(--elite-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--elite-transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--elite-primary-dark);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--elite-text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
}

::selection {
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: top var(--elite-transition);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-container {
  max-width: var(--elite-container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--elite-container-padding);
  width: 100%;
}

.elite-section {
  padding: var(--elite-section-padding) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.elite-section--dark {
  background-color: var(--elite-dark);
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-section--dark h2,
.elite-section--dark h3,
.elite-section--dark h4 {
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-section--dark p {
  color: var(--elite-text-on-dark);
}

.elite-section--cream {
  background-color: var(--elite-cream);
}

.elite-section--light-pink {
  background-color: var(--elite-light-pink);
}

.elite-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.elite-grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.elite-grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.elite-grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ==========================================================================
   3. BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: .95rem 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.elite-btn--primary {
  background: var(--elite-gradient);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.22);
}

.elite-btn--primary:hover {
  color: var(--elite-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.32);
}

.elite-btn--secondary {
  background: var(--elite-gradient);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.22);
}

.elite-btn--secondary:hover {
  color: var(--elite-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(221, 1, 131, 0.32);
}

.elite-btn--outline {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  border-color: var(--elite-border);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
}

.elite-btn--outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elite-btn--outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  border-color: var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-btn--outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elite-btn--white {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.elite-btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.elite-btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-btn--small {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.elite-btn svg,
.elite-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-btn:hover svg,
.elite-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Gradient text utility */
.elite-grad {
  background: var(--elite-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SECTION LABEL / BADGE
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: .4rem .85rem;
  background: var(--elite-white);
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
}

.elite-section--dark .elite-section-label {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
}

/* Section Titles with italic serif accent */
.elite-section-title {
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elite-section-title em,
.elite-section-title i {
  font-family: var(--elite-font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-section--dark .elite-section-title em,
.elite-section--dark .elite-section-title i {
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
}

.elite-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.elite-section--dark .elite-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--elite-text-on-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-header.scrolled {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.elite-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.elite-header__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.elite-header__logo img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
}

.elite-header__logo .site-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  transition: color var(--elite-transition);
}
.elite-header.scrolled .elite-header__logo .site-title {
  color: var(--elite-dark);
}

/* Navigation */
.elite-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.elite-nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.elite-nav__list li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-nav__list li a:hover,
.elite-nav__list li.current-menu-item a {
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  background: rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.08);
}

.elite-nav__cta {
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.elite-nav__cta .elite-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Toggle */
.elite-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--elite-white);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.elite-header.scrolled .elite-nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--elite-dark);
}

.elite-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.elite-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.elite-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.elite-mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--elite-dark);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 100px 30px 30px;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-mobile-menu.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.elite-mobile-menu .menu {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.elite-mobile-menu .menu li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elite-mobile-menu .menu li a {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-mobile-menu .menu li a:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.2);
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HERO SECTION (Banner Image)
   ========================================================================== */
.elite-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-hero-banner img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.elite-hero-banner__desktop {
  display: block !important;
}

.elite-hero-banner__mobile {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .elite-hero-banner__desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .elite-hero-banner__mobile {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Stats Bar - Marquee */
.elite-hero__stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
  background: var(--elite-white);
  padding: 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.elite-hero__stats-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}

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

.elite-hero__stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.elite-hero__stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.elite-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-about {
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-about__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.elite-about__content {
  max-width: 560px;
}

.elite-about__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elite-about__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.elite-about__badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.elite-about__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 155, 193, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-about__badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.elite-about__image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.elite-about__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. GLOBAL PRESENCE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-presence {
  background: #0d1f2b;
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-presence .elite-section-label {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
}

.elite-presence__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.elite-presence__header .elite-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-presence__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.elite-presence__card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.elite-presence__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.elite-presence__card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.elite-presence__card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--elite-transition-slow);
}

.elite-presence__card:hover .elite-presence__card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.elite-presence__card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--elite-secondary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
}

.elite-presence__card-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

.elite-presence__card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-presence__card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elite-presence__card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
  transition: gap var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-presence__card-link:hover {
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CAPABILITIES / SERVICES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-capabilities {
  background: var(--elite-dark);
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-capabilities__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.elite-capabilities__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.elite-capabilities__title em {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--elite-font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  background: var(--elite-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.elite-capabilities__subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: .8rem auto 0;
}

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

.elite-capabilities__card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s;
}

.elite-capabilities__card:hover {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,155,193,0.15);
}

.elite-capabilities__card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,155,193,.2), rgba(221,1,131,.15));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.elite-capabilities__card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.elite-capabilities__card-number {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.elite-capabilities__card-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.elite-capabilities__card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. STATS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-stats {
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-stats__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.elite-stats__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
}

.elite-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-stat-item:hover {
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
}

.elite-stat__number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.elite-stat__label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.elite-stat__note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. WHY ELITE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-why {
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
}

.elite-why__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.elite-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.elite-why__card {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-why__card:hover {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.elite-why__card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.elite-why__card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SECTORS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-sectors {
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-sectors__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.elite-sectors__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.elite-sector-item {
  padding: 28px;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-sector-item:hover {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-md);
}

.elite-sector-item__name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.elite-sector-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. INDIA EXPANSION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-india {
  background: var(--elite-dark);
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-india__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.elite-india__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elite-india__text {
  color: var(--elite-text-on-dark);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.elite-india__facts {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
}

.elite-india__fact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.elite-india__fact-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.elite-india__fact-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-on-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-testimonials {
  background: var(--elite-light-pink);
}

.elite-testimonials__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.elite-testimonials__header .elite-section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.elite-testimonials__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.elite-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.elite-testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-lg);
}

.elite-testimonial-card__rating {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.elite-star-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-star--filled {
  color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-star--empty {
  color: var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-testimonial-card__text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.elite-testimonial-card__author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.elite-testimonial-card__avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
}

.elite-testimonial-card__avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.elite-testimonial-card__avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-primary), var(--elite-secondary));
  color: var(--elite-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.elite-testimonial-card__name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-text);
}

.elite-testimonial-card__company {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
}

.elite-testimonial-card__location {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.elite-testimonial-card__location svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. GALLERY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-gallery {
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-gallery__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.elite-gallery__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.elite-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.elite-gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--elite-transition-slow);
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.elite-gallery__item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 42, 60, 0.85) 0%, transparent 60%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover .elite-gallery__item-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.elite-gallery__item-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-gallery__item-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Gallery Lightbox */
.elite-lightbox {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px;
}

.elite-lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
}

.elite-lightbox__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-lightbox__close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.elite-lightbox img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. CONTACT / CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-contact {
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

/* About Stats Grid */
.elite-about__stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: .85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.elite-about__stat-item {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
}

.elite-about__stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.elite-about__stat-item span {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Contact Grid */
.elite-contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Contact Info Panel (dark) */
.elite-contact__info {
  background: var(--elite-dark);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.elite-contact__info h3 {
  margin: 0 0 .6rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-contact__info p {
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.elite-contact__detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .15rem;
  padding: .7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.elite-contact__detail:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.elite-contact__detail strong {
  display: block;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .77rem;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: .15rem;
}

.elite-contact__detail span {
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-contact__detail a {
  color: var(--elite-white);
  transition: color .2s;
}

.elite-contact__detail a:hover {
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
}

/* Contact Form Panel */
.elite-contact__form-panel {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
}

.elite-contact__form-panel h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
}

.elite-contact__form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: .85rem;
}

.elite-contact__field {
  display: grid;
  gap: .35rem;
}

.elite-contact__field label {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.elite-contact__field input,
.elite-contact__field textarea,
.elite-contact__field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--elite-border);
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  color: var(--elite-text);
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  font-size: .92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s;
}

.elite-contact__field input:focus,
.elite-contact__field textarea:focus,
.elite-contact__field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
  background: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-contact__field textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-footer {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  color: var(--elite-text);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.elite-footer__col-title::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.elite-footer__about {
  max-width: 300px;
}

.elite-footer__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.elite-footer__logo img {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.elite-footer__logo .footer-site-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
}

.elite-footer__description {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elite-footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.elite-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.elite-social__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  color: var(--elite-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-social__link:hover {
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elite-footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-footer__links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elite-footer__links li a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.elite-footer__links li a:hover {
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Footer menu from WordPress */
.elite-footer .menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.elite-footer .menu li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elite-footer .menu li a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-footer .menu li a:hover {
  color: var(--elite-primary-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Footer Newsletter */
.elite-footer__newsletter-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--elite-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  transition: border-color var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form input::placeholder {
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form button {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: var(--elite-secondary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--elite-transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.elite-footer__newsletter-form button:hover {
  background: var(--elite-secondary-dark);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.elite-footer__bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.elite-footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
}

.elite-footer__bottom-social .elite-social {
  gap: 8px;
}

.elite-footer__bottom-social .elite-social__link {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  color: var(--elite-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
}

.elite-footer__bottom-social .elite-social__link:hover {
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. PAGE TEMPLATES
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-page-header {
  background: var(--elite-dark);
  padding: 140px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.elite-page-header__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elite-page-header__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-on-dark);
}

.elite-page-content {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.elite-page-content .entry-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Blog Post Cards */
.elite-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.elite-post-card {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-post-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.elite-post-card__image {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.elite-post-card__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--elite-transition-slow);
}

.elite-post-card:hover .elite-post-card__image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.elite-post-card__body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.elite-post-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
}

.elite-post-card__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.elite-post-card__title a {
  color: var(--elite-text);
  transition: color var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-post-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-post-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.elite-post-card__readmore {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.elite-post-card__readmore:hover {
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Pagination */
.elite-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.elite-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-pagination .page-numbers:hover,
.elite-pagination .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
}

/* 404 Page */
.elite-404 {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.elite-404__number {
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.2;
}

.elite-404__title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.elite-404__text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Search Form */
.elite-search-form {
  display: flex;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.elite-search-form input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--elite-border);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm) 0 0 var(--elite-radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
}

.elite-search-form input[type="search"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-search-form button {
  padding: 14px 24px;
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0 var(--elite-radius-sm) var(--elite-radius-sm) 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--elite-font-sans);
  transition: background var(--elite-transition);
}

.elite-search-form button:hover {
  background: var(--elite-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. WORDPRESS CORE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.alignleft {
  float: left;
  margin-right: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.alignright {
  float: right;
  margin-left: 1.5em;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.aligncenter {
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 1em;
}

.wp-caption {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 1em;
}

.wp-caption-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5em;
}

.gallery-item {
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-item img {
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-sm);
}

/* Widget styles */
.widget {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.widget-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--elite-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

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

@keyframes eliteFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

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

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

@keyframes eliteScaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Animation trigger classes */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

[data-animate="fade-up"] {
  transform: translateY(30px);
}

[data-animate="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(-30px);
}

[data-animate="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(30px);
}

[data-animate="fade-in"] {
  transform: none;
}

[data-animate="scale-in"] {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

[data-animate].elite-animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

/* Stagger children */
[data-stagger] > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
[data-stagger].elite-animated > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

[data-stagger].elite-animated > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Back to top button */
.elite-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--elite-primary);
  color: var(--elite-white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all var(--elite-transition);
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-md);
}

.elite-back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.elite-back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--elite-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root {
    --elite-section-padding: 80px;
  }

  .elite-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root {
    --elite-section-padding: 70px;
  }

  .elite-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .elite-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .elite-about__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .elite-about__image img {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  .elite-presence__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .elite-capabilities__header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-capabilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-stats__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-testimonials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-contact__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-about__stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-sectors__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-india__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-hero__stats-inner {
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --elite-section-padding: 60px;
    --elite-container-padding: 20px;
  }

  .elite-hero__title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }

  .elite-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .elite-hero__stats-inner {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .elite-hero__stat {
    flex: 1 1 40%;
  }

  .elite-hero__stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .elite-capabilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-testimonials__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .elite-footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .elite-footer__about {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .elite-footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .elite-contact__form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-about__stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-sectors__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .elite-hero__buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .elite-hero__stat {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }

  .elite-about__badges {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .elite-footer__newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .elite-presence__grid {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .elite-gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elite-stats__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST BAR
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-trust-bar {
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  background: var(--elite-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content span {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  padding-right: 50px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   CAPABILITY CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-capabilities__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.elite-capability-card {
  background: var(--elite-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--elite-border);
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
  position: relative;
}

.elite-capability-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--elite-primary);
}

.elite-capability-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,155,193,.1), rgba(221,1,131,.1));
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.elite-capability-card__num {
  display: block;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--elite-primary);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.elite-capability-card__title {
  margin: 0 0 .5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--elite-dark);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.elite-capability-card__text {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--elite-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY GRID
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-gallery__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.elite-gallery__item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--elite-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--elite-off-white);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s;
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--elite-shadow-md);
}

.elite-gallery__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .3s;
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.elite-gallery__item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(18,38,50,.82) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover .elite-gallery__item-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.elite-gallery__item-title {
  color: var(--elite-white);
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s;
}

.elite-gallery__item:hover .elite-gallery__item-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ========================================================================== */

.elite-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--elite-dark), var(--elite-dark-lighter));
  color: var(--elite-white);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.elite-cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin: 0 0 .8rem;
  color: var(--elite-white);
}

.elite-cta-banner p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.elite-cta-banner__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — GALLERY & CAPABILITIES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .elite-capabilities__grid,
  .elite-gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .elite-capabilities__grid,
  .elite-gallery__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. PRINT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {
  .elite-header,
  .elite-footer,
  .elite-nav-toggle,
  .elite-mobile-menu,
  .elite-back-to-top,
  .elite-hero__bg,
  .elite-hero__stats,
  .skip-link,
  .elite-mobile-cta,
  .elite-cta-banner {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    color: #000;
    background: #fff;
    font-size: 12pt;
  }

  a {
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: underline;
  }

  .elite-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    page-break-inside: avoid;
  }
}