/**
 * SEO Service Canada — Theme Stylesheet
 *
 * Organized in sections:
 * 1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
 * 2. Base / Reset
 * 3. Typography
 * 4. Layout
 * 5. Header & Navigation
 * 6. Hero Section
 * 7. Section Components
 * 8. Cards (Service, Benefit, Process, Testimonial, Case Study, Location)
 * 9. Blog / Post Cards
 * 10. Footer
 * 11. Utility Classes
 * 12. Animations
 * 13. Responsive Adjustments
 *
 * @package SeoServiceCanada
 * @since   1.0.0
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Primary Colors */
    --ssc-primary: #1D4ED8;
    --ssc-primary-dark: #1e40af;
    --ssc-primary-light: #3b82f6;
    --ssc-primary-subtle: #eff6ff;

    /* Secondary Color (Canada Red) */
    --ssc-secondary: #DC2626;
    --ssc-secondary-dark: #b91c1c;
    --ssc-secondary-light: #ef4444;

    /* Accent Color (Updated to Canada Red for consistency) */
    --ssc-accent: #DC2626;
    --ssc-accent-dark: #b91c1c;

    /* Neutrals */
    --ssc-dark: #111827;
    --ssc-gray-900: #0f172a;
    --ssc-gray-800: #1e293b;
    --ssc-gray-700: #334155;
    --ssc-gray-600: #475569;
    --ssc-gray-500: #64748b;
    --ssc-gray-400: #94a3b8;
    --ssc-gray-300: #cbd5e1;
    --ssc-gray-200: #e2e8f0;
    --ssc-gray-100: #f1f5f9;
    --ssc-bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ssc-white: #ffffff;

    /* Semantic */
    --ssc-success: #16A34A;
    --ssc-warning: #f59e0b;
    --ssc-danger: #DC2626;

    /* Typography */
    --ssc-font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
    --ssc-font-size-base: 1rem;
    --ssc-line-height-base: 1.6;
    --ssc-heading-line-height: 1.2;

    /* Spacing */
    --ssc-section-padding: 6rem 0;
    --ssc-section-padding-sm: 4rem 0;

    /* Shadows */
    --ssc-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --ssc-shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --ssc-shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --ssc-shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

    /* Borders */
    --ssc-radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --ssc-radius-md: 0.5rem;
    --ssc-radius-lg: 0.75rem;
    --ssc-radius-xl: 1rem;
    --ssc-radius-2xl: 1.5rem;

    /* Transitions */
    --ssc-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   2. Base / Reset
   ========================================================================== */

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--ssc-font-family);
    font-size: var(--ssc-font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--ssc-line-height-base);
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    background-color: var(--ssc-white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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


/* ==========================================================================
   3. Typography
   ========================================================================== */

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: var(--ssc-heading-line-height);
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
}

.lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.entry-content h2 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.entry-content ul,
.entry-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.entry-content li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   4. Layout
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-main {
    min-height: 60vh;
}

.ssc-content-area {
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
}

.ssc-section {
    padding: var(--ssc-section-padding);
}

.ssc-section--alt {
    background-color: var(--ssc-gray-100);
}

.ssc-section__header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ssc-section__title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ssc-section__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100%;
    left: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ssc-white);
}


/* Top Bar */
.ssc-top-bar {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.ssc-top-bar a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ssc-top-bar a:hover {
    color: var(--ssc-white);
}

.ssc-top-bar__icon {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.ssc-top-bar__promo {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssc-primary), var(--ssc-primary-dark));
    color: white;
    padding: 2px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.ssc-header.ssc-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.ssc-header--scrolled {
    padding: 0.15rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.ssc-navbar {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.ssc-logo-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-logo-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-logo:hover .ssc-logo-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
}

.ssc-logo:hover .ssc-logo-icon::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ssc-logo__text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0.4rem 0.2rem;
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--ssc-primary) !important;
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link:hover::before,
.ssc-navbar .nav-link.active::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--ssc-primary) !important;
}

.ssc-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.2rem;
    left: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ssc-navbar .navbar-collapse {
        background: var(--ssc-white);
        margin-top: 1rem;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-xl);
    }

    .ssc-navbar .nav-link::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

.ssc-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ssc-navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
}

.ssc-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

/* Premium Button Overhaul */
.ssc-btn-cta-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white !important;
    border-radius: 2rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) !important;
}

.ssc-btn-cta-header:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4) !important;
}

.ssc-btn-cta-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
            transparent);
    transition: 0.5s;
}

.ssc-btn-cta-header:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

/* Buttons */
.ssc-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%);
    border: none;
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ssc-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
}

.ssc-btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--ssc-secondary);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-secondary);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
}

.ssc-btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--ssc-secondary-dark);
    border-color: var(--ssc-secondary-dark);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ssc-btn-outline {
    border: 2px solid var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Global Floating Buttons Hub */
/* Global Floating Buttons Hub - Centered & Compact */
.ssc-global-actions {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1050;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    animation: sscFloatButtonsCompact 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 95vw;
}

@keyframes sscFloatButtonsCompact {

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

    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ssc-global-actions {
        bottom: 1rem;
        gap: 6px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

/* Compact Buttons Styling */
.ssc-btn-audit,
.ssc-btn-phone-global,
.ssc-btn-whatsapp-global {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 40px !important;
}

.ssc-btn-audit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
    color: white !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: sscPulseGlowSmall 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes sscPulseGlowSmall {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.5);
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    }
}

@keyframes sscPulseGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.7);
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.4);
    }
}

.ssc-btn-audit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.5);
    color: white !important;
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ssc-btn-audit::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.ssc-btn-audit:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 2. Phone Global - Premium Contact */
.ssc-btn-phone-global {
    background: white;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ssc-btn-phone-global:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-btn-phone-global .icon-box {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

/* 3. Whatsapp Global - Vibrant Messaging */
.ssc-btn-whatsapp-global {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e 0%, #16a34a 100%);
    color: white !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ssc-btn-whatsapp-global:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-1deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
    color: white !important;
}

.ssc-btn-whatsapp-global .icon-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: sscShake 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes sscShake {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: rotate(0);
    }

    10%,
    20% {
        transform: rotate(-10deg);
    }

    15% {
        transform: rotate(10deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: rotate(0);
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   6. Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background-color: var(--ssc-bg-light);
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ssc-hero__bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: saturate(0);
}

.ssc-hero__gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ssc-hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.ssc-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.7) 100%);
}

.ssc-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ssc-hero__content {
    max-width: 720px;
}

.ssc-hero__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    animation: sscFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) forwards;
}

.ssc-text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
}


/* Rotating Text Animation */
.ssc-rotating-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 1.2em;
    vertical-align: bottom;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-rotating-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    animation: sscRotateWords 10s cubic-bezier(0.645, 0.045, 0.355, 1) infinite;
}

.ssc-rotating-text__item {
    height: 1.2em;
    line-height: 1.2em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

@keyframes sscRotateWords {

    0%,
    25% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    33%,
    58% {
        transform: translateY(-1.2em);
    }

    66%,
    91% {
        transform: translateY(-2.4em);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes sscFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

.ssc-hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.ssc-hero__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.ssc-hero-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-100);
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ssc-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary-light);
}

.ssc-hero-card__icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ssc-hero-card__text {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-800);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ssc-hero__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ssc-hero .ssc-btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--ssc-black);
    color: var(--ssc-black);
}

.ssc-hero .ssc-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   7. Section Components — Cards
   ========================================================================== */

/* Service Card */
.ssc-service-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
}

.ssc-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary-light);
}

.ssc-service-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-service-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ssc-service-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Benefit Card */
.ssc-benefit-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-xl);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-100);
}

.ssc-benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--ssc-accent);
}

.ssc-benefit-card__icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ssc-benefit-card__title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssc-benefit-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* Testimonial Card */
.ssc-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
}

.ssc-testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-lg);
}

.ssc-testimonial-card__rating {
    color: var(--ssc-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.ssc-testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.ssc-testimonial-card__author {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.125rem;
}

.ssc-testimonial-card__author strong {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
}

.ssc-testimonial-card__author span {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
}

/* Case Study Card */
.ssc-case-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
    height: 100%;
}

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

.ssc-case-card__metric {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ssc-case-card__number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.ssc-case-card__label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.375rem;
}

.ssc-case-card__title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssc-case-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Location Card */
.ssc-location-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    color: var(--ssc-gray-800);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
    font-weight: 500;
}

a.ssc-location-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ssc-location-card__icon {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.ssc-location-card__city {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   8. Internal Links
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-link-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    color: var(--ssc-gray-800);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
}

.ssc-link-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-sm);
}

.ssc-location-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--ssc-transition-fast);
}

.ssc-location-link:hover {
    color: var(--ssc-primary-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.ssc-related-services,
.ssc-related-locations,
.ssc-related-posts {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-related-services h3,
.ssc-related-locations h3,
.ssc-related-posts h3 {
    font-size: 1.375rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9. Blog / Post Cards
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-post-card {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.ssc-post-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-md);
}

.ssc-post-card__image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ssc-post-card__content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.ssc-post-card__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ssc-post-card__title a {
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.ssc-post-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ssc-read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-read-more:hover {
    color: var(--ssc-primary-dark);
    gap: 0.625rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   10. Single Post
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-single__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-single__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ssc-single__meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ssc-single__meta a {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-single__featured-image {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-single__featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.ssc-single__content {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-single__footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-single__categories,
.ssc-single__tags {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.ssc-single__categories a,
.ssc-single__tags a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-sm);
    margin: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.ssc-single__related {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Page Styles */
.ssc-page__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.ssc-page__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.ssc-page__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   11. Breadcrumbs
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-breadcrumbs {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    background: var(--ssc-gray-100);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
}

.ssc-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1140px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    background: transparent;
}

.ssc-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-breadcrumbs .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   12. FAQ / Accordion
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-accordion__item {
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-accordion__button {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    padding: 1.125rem 1.5rem;
}

.ssc-accordion__button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
}

.ssc-accordion__button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-accordion__body {
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   13. CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    padding: var(--ssc-section-padding);
}

.ssc-cta__title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ssc-cta__text {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ssc-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ssc-cta .ssc-btn-primary {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.ssc-cta .ssc-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-gray-100);
    color: var(--ssc-primary-dark);
}

.ssc-cta .ssc-btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--ssc-white);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
}

.ssc-cta .ssc-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   14. Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-footer__main {
    background: #0d0f1a;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-400);
    padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-footer__main::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ssc-footer__brand {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-footer__logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-footer__logo .ssc-logo-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary) 0%, var(--ssc-primary-dark) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
}

.ssc-footer__logo-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.ssc-footer__description {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Social Links */
.ssc-footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ssc-social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-400);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ssc-social-link:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
}

.ssc-footer__title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ssc-footer__title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-footer__links,
.ssc-footer__main .widget ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.ssc-footer__links li,
.ssc-footer__main .widget ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.ssc-footer__links a,
.ssc-footer__main .widget ul li a {
    color: var(--ssc-gray-400);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ssc-footer__links a:hover,
.ssc-footer__main .widget ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Footer Bottom */
.ssc-footer__bottom {
    background: #080a12;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.ssc-footer__copyright,
.ssc-footer__credit {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   15. 404 Page
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-404 {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.ssc-404__title {
    font-size: 8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary), var(--ssc-primary-light));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.ssc-404__subtitle {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ssc-404__text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ssc-404__search {
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.ssc-404__suggestions {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}


.ssc-audit__visual {
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
}

.ssc-audit__visual:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Sidebar
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-sidebar .widget {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--ssc-gray-100);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
}

.ssc-sidebar .widget-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ssc-primary);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   17. Pagination
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-pagination {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.ssc-pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.375rem;
}

.ssc-pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-sm);
    color: var(--ssc-gray-700);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition-fast);
}

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

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


/* ==========================================================================
   18. Back to Top Button
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: var(--ssc-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--ssc-transition);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-md);
}

.ssc-back-to-top--visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.ssc-back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   19. Animations
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-service-card,
.ssc-benefit-card,
.ssc-process-step,
.ssc-testimonial-card,
.ssc-case-card,
.ssc-location-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ssc-animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger animation for grids */
.col-lg-4:nth-child(2) .ssc-animate-in,
.col-md-6:nth-child(2) .ssc-animate-in {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.col-lg-4:nth-child(3) .ssc-animate-in,
.col-md-6:nth-child(3) .ssc-animate-in {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.col-lg-4:nth-child(4) .ssc-animate-in {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.col-lg-4:nth-child(5) .ssc-animate-in {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.col-lg-4:nth-child(6) .ssc-animate-in {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}


.ssc-audit-form {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--ssc-shadow-lg);
}

.ssc-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ssc-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
}

.ssc-form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--ssc-gray-300);
    border-radius: var(--ssc-radius-md);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    transition: var(--ssc-transition);
}

.ssc-form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
}


.ssc-trust-line {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-500);
    font-weight: 500;
}


.ssc-search__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-search__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.ssc-search__title span {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-no-results {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
}

.ssc-no-results h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


/* Premium Utility Classes */
.ssc-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}


.hover-translate-y {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.hover-translate-y:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

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

.opacity-10 {
    opacity: 0.1 !important;
}


/* Premium Accordion Styles */
.ssc-accordion-premium .ssc-faq-item {
    background: var(--ssc-white);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.ssc-accordion-premium .ssc-faq-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.ssc-faq-button {
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    color: var(--ssc-dark) !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-faq-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--ssc-primary) !important;
}

.ssc-faq-button::after {
    background-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-faq-body {
    background: transparent;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ssc-faq-item.accordion-item:last-of-type {
    border-bottom-right-radius: 1rem !important;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 1rem !important;
}

.ssc-faq-item.accordion-item:first-of-type {
    border-top-right-radius: 1rem !important;
    border-top-left-radius: 1rem !important;
}

/* Custom Accordion Arrow (Optional but cleaner) */
.ssc-faq-button:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   21. Archive
   ========================================================================== */

.ssc-archive__header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ssc-archive__title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.ssc-archive__description {
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   22. Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ssc-hero {
        padding: 4rem 0;
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    .ssc-hero__title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .ssc-hero__subtitle {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }

    .ssc-section {
        padding: var(--ssc-section-padding-sm);
    }

    .ssc-section__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .ssc-cta__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.625rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ssc-hero {
        padding: 3rem 0;
        min-height: 350px;
    }

    .ssc-hero__title {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }

    .ssc-hero__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .ssc-hero__actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ssc-section__header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .ssc-cta__actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .ssc-footer__main {
        padding: 3rem 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .ssc-footer__bottom .row {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ssc-footer__bottom .text-md-end {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .ssc-404__title {
        font-size: 5rem;
    }

    .ssc-single__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .ssc-page__title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .ssc-hero__title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ssc-section__title {
        font-size: 1.375rem;
    }

    .ssc-post-card__image img {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .ssc-404__title {
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   24. Hero Section Interactive Animations
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Animated Background */
.ssc-hero__shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ssc-shape {
    position: absolute;
    animation: sscFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.ssc-shape-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-duration: 7s;
}

.ssc-shape-2 {
    top: 60%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-duration: 9s;
    animation-delay: -3s;
}

.ssc-shape-3 {
    top: 25%;
    right: 45%;
    animation-duration: 8s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes sscFloat {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-40px) rotate(15deg);
    }
}


.ssc-glass-dark {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Terminal & Dashboard Animation Loop */
.ssc-terminal {
    transform-origin: left center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(100px) scale(0.9);
    animation: terminalSlide 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ssc-dashboard {
    transform-origin: right center;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    animation: dashboardSlide 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(50, 50, 93, 0.25), 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ssc-dashboard::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Terminal Typing Effect */
.ssc-typewriter-line {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    animation: typewriteLine 16s infinite;
}

.ssc-typewriter-line.ssc-delay-1 {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.ssc-typewriter-line.ssc-delay-2 {
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.ssc-typewriter-line.ssc-delay-3 {
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

.ssc-cursor {
    animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
}

/* Chart Animations */
.ssc-chart-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    animation: drawChartLine 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ssc-chart-area {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeChartArea 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ssc-chart-point {
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: center;
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: popChartPoint 16s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) infinite;
}

.ssc-chart-point:nth-of-type(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.ssc-chart-point:nth-of-type(2) {
    animation-delay: 1.0s;
}

.ssc-chart-point:nth-of-type(3) {
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.ssc-chart-point:nth-of-type(4) {
    animation-delay: 2.0s;
}

.ssc-chart-tooltip {
    opacity: 0;
    transform-origin: 450px 10px;
    transform: scale(0.5) translateY(10px);
    animation: popTooltip 16s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) infinite;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

/* Pulse Animation */
.ssc-pulse-dot {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
    }
}

/* Chart Line Previous Animation */
.ssc-chart-line-prev {
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    animation: drawPrevLine 16s ease-in-out infinite;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes drawPrevLine {

    0%,
    5% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    }

    15%,
    43% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }

    48%,
    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    }
}

/* Progress Bar Animation */
.ssc-progress-fill {
    animation: fillProgress 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes fillProgress {

    0%,
    55% {
        width: 0;
    }

    65%,
    88% {
        width: 85%;
    }

    93%,
    100% {
        width: 0;
    }
}

/* Status Board Animation */
.ssc-status-board {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(20px);
    animation: slideInStatus 16s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes slideInStatus {

    0%,
    60% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }

    70%,
    88% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    93%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(20px);
    }
}

/* Keyframes Orchestration */
@keyframes typewriteLine {

    0%,
    50% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    55%,
    88% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    93%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes blink {
    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes terminalSlide {

    0%,
    46% {
        transform: translateX(100px) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    51%,
    88% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    93%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(100px) scale(0.9);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes dashboardSlide {

    0%,
    43% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    48%,
    93% {
        transform: translateX(-150%) scale(0.9) rotateY(-10deg);
        opacity: 0;
        margin-left: -50px;
    }

    98%,
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes drawChartLine {
    0% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    }

    10%,
    43% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }

    48%,
    100% {
        stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeChartArea {

    0%,
    15% {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    25%,
    43% {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    48%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes popChartPoint {

    0%,
    20% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0);
    }

    30%,
    43% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    48%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0);
    }
}

@keyframes popTooltip {

    0%,
    25% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.5) translateY(10px);
    }

    35%,
    43% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }

    48%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.5) translateY(10px);
    }
}


/* Trust Section */
.ssc-trust-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #ffffff, #f8fafc);
}

.ssc-trust-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ssc-trust-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
}

.ssc-trust-mini-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ssc-trust-box {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-trust-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.ssc-trust-avatar {
    border: 2px solid var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
}

.progress {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.progress-bar {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
}


/* Why Choose Section */
.ssc-why-choose-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--ssc-white);
}

.ssc-why-choose-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-why-choose-visual .ssc-main-image {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ssc-feature-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.ssc-feature-item:hover {
    background: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.ssc-feature-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
}

.ssc-feature-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
}

.ssc-feature-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ssc-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: white;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 2;
}


/* Our SEO Services Section - Ultra-Premium Futuristic Upgrade */
.ssc-our-services-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #0a0c10;
    /* Sleek Dark Theme for maximum 'WOW' impact */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
}

/* Moving Mesh Background */
.ssc-our-services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 70%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
    animation: sscMeshMove 20s linear infinite;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes sscMeshMove {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.ssc-service-grid-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
}

.ssc-service-grid-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02) rotateX(5deg) rotateY(-5deg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 40px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* Animated Gradient Border on Hover */
.ssc-service-grid-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1d4ed8, #60a5fa, #1d4ed8);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    border-radius: 32px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    animation: sscGradientShift 3s linear infinite;
}

.ssc-service-grid-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes sscGradientShift {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% center;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

/* Giant Background Numbers */
.ssc-service-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -10px;
    font-size: 120px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    line-height: 1;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
    user-select: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.ssc-service-grid-item:hover .ssc-service-number {
    color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(1.1);
}

.ssc-service-grid-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05));
    color: #60a5fa;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.ssc-service-grid-item:hover .ssc-service-grid-icon {
    background: #1d4ed8;
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.1) translateZ(50px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.6);
}

.ssc-service-grid-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ssc-service-grid-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ssc-service-grid-item:hover .ssc-service-grid-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Premium Header in Dark Mode */
.ssc-our-services-section .ssc-section__title {
    color: white;
}

.ssc-our-services-section .ssc-section__subtitle {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Glass CTA Card */
.ssc-services-cta-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 60px;
    margin-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-services-cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}


/* Process Section - Strategic Roadmap UI */
.ssc-process-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: var(--ssc-white);
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-process-roadmap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ssc-process-roadmap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    bottom: 50px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--ssc-primary-subtle), var(--ssc-primary), var(--ssc-primary-subtle), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ssc-process-step {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ssc-process-step:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ssc-process-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: white;
    border: 3px solid var(--ssc-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.ssc-process-step:hover .ssc-process-dot {
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: white;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.ssc-process-card-mini {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ssc-process-step:hover .ssc-process-card-mini {
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.ssc-process-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ssc-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ssc-process-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ssc-process-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-dark) 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 60px;
    color: white;
    margin-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-process-cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Unique SEO Audit Form Enhancements */
.ssc-audit-form-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -12px rgba(50, 50, 93, 0.1), 0 18px 36px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.ssc-audit-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ssc-primary), #60a5fa, var(--ssc-primary-subtle));
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ssc-audit-form-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.ssc-form-progress-container {
    height: 6px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-form-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 25%;
    /* Initial state */
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssc-primary), #60a5fa);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.ssc-form-group-unique {
    position: relative;
}

.ssc-form-group-unique .ssc-form-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    color: var(--ssc-gray-400);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.ssc-form-group-unique input:focus+.ssc-form-icon {
    color: var(--ssc-primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.ssc-form-group-unique input {
    padding-left: 50px !important;
    padding-top: 14px !important;
    padding-bottom: 14px !important;
    background: #f8fafc !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.ssc-form-group-unique input::placeholder {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.ssc-form-group-unique input:focus {
    background: white !important;
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08) !important;
}

.ssc-floating-badge-form {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: 40px;
    background: var(--ssc-dark);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.ssc-floating-badge-form .ssc-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
    animation: sscPulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes sscPulseDot {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ssc-process-roadmap::before {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .ssc-process-step {
        padding-left: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .ssc-process-dot {
        left: 0;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .ssc-process-card-mini {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .ssc-process-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}


/* Industries Section - Premium Showcase Upgrade */
.ssc-industries-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.ssc-industries-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ssc-industry-item-h {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    cursor: default;
    border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.ssc-industry-item-h:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.ssc-industry-item-icon-h {
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.ssc-industry-item-h:hover .ssc-industry-item-icon-h {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--ssc-primary) !important;
    color: white !important;
}

.ssc-industry-image-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.ssc-floating-stat-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.ssc-badge-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: -20px;
    animation: sscFloatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ssc-badge-2 {
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -20px;
    animation: sscFloatBadge 6s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes sscFloatBadge {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

.ssc-industry-blob-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    z-index: 0;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.ssc-industry-grid-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--ssc-primary-light) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .ssc-badge-1,
    .ssc-badge-2 {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 15px;
        display: inline-flex;
    }
}

.ssc-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #22c55e;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #22c55e;
    animation: sscPulseBadge 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes sscPulseBadge {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.5);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

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



/* Why Choose Us Section - Borderless Showcase Redesign */
.ssc-why-choose-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ssc-why-choose-visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.ssc-borderless-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 110%;
    margin-left: -5%;
    z-index: 5;
    transform: rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-5deg);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
}

.ssc-why-choose-visual-wrap:hover .ssc-borderless-visual {
    transform: rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-10px);
}

.ssc-main-visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.ssc-visual-depth-shadow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 80%;
    height: 40px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ssc-feature-step-card {
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ssc-feature-step-card:hover {
    background: white;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--ssc-primary-subtle);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ssc-step-icon-wrap {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--ssc-primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.2);
}

.ssc-step-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ssc-step-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ssc-gray-600);
}

/* Float Badges for borderless visual */
.ssc-visual-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid white;
    border-radius: 100px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.badge-top {
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    animation: sscFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-bottom {
    bottom: 15%;
    right: -5%;
    animation: sscFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ssc-borderless-visual {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}


/* Background blob for visual side */
.ssc-visual-blob-accent {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ssc-why-choose-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .ssc-image-aspect-wrapper {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   23. Print Styles
   ========================================================================== */

@media print {

    .ssc-header,
    .ssc-footer,
    .ssc-back-to-top,
    .ssc-cta,
    .ssc-breadcrumbs {
        display: none !important;
    }

    body {
        color: #000;
        background: #fff;
    }

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