@font-face {
    font-family: one;
    src: url("o1.ttf");
}
.navbar-brand{
    font-family: one;
}
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: white;
}

.bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.navbar {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Optional: make nav links readable */
.navbar .nav-link,
.navbar .navbar-brand {
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffd700 !important; /* optional hover color */
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* dark overlay for readability */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
    
.hero-image--section img {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  transform: scale(1);
  border-radius: 16px; /* optional, keeps it smooth */
}

.hero-image--section img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08); /* zoom/pop-up effect */
}
.more-info-section {
    background-image: url('./Pic/43.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.list{
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
/*corosule---------------------------------------------------------------*/
:root {
  --gap: 1.25rem;
  --speed: 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --closed: 5rem;
  --open: 30rem;
  --accent: #ff6b35;
}
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
body {
  font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
  /* background: #07090d; */
  color: #c5c7ce;
}
.head {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 70px 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; /* centers the entire heading block */
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center; /* ensures the h1 text is centered */
}

.showtime-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-align: center; /* ensures both lines are centered */
}

.colorful {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #29a9fd, #8a4af3);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-weight: 800;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .head h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}
.nav-btn {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
}
.nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: default;
}

.slider {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.controls {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.track {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--gap);
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.project-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 var(--closed);
  height: 26rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: flex-basis var(--speed), transform var(--speed);
}

/* Active card expansion effect */
.project-card[active] {
  flex-basis: var(--open);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Background image styling */
.project-card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(75%);
  transition: filter 0.3s, transform var(--speed);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Hover zoom and brighten */
.project-card:hover .project-card__bg {
  filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(100%);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 🔹 Dark Overlay (like “Steps to Build a Successful Anchoring”) */
.project-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45); /* darkens background image */
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

/* Optional: Slightly darker overlay on hover */
.project-card:hover::before {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

/* Content area (above overlay) */
.project-card__content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 2; /* ensures text stays above overlay */
}

/* Title */
.project-card__title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Hidden elements (for inactive cards) */
.project-card__thumb,
.project-card__desc,
.project-card__btn {
  display: none;
}

/* Expanded (active) card layout */
.project-card[active] .project-card__content {
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.project-card[active] .project-card__title {
  writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
  transform: none;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}

/* Show content in active card */
.project-card[active] .project-card__thumb,
.project-card[active] .project-card__desc,
.project-card[active] .project-card__btn {
  display: block;
}

/* Thumbnail (if used) */
.project-card__thumb {
  width: 133px;
  height: 269px;
  border-radius: 0.45rem;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Description */
.project-card__desc {
  color: #ddd;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  max-width: 16rem;
}

/* Button styling */
.project-card__btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.3rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card__btn:hover {
  background: #ff824f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
/* 
.dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px 0;
}
.dot {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.2);
} */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --closed: 4rem;
    --open: 22rem;
  }
  .head {
    padding: 50px 20px 30px;
  }
  .track {
    flex-direction: column;
    scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
  .project-card {
    height: 20rem;
  }
  .project-card__title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding-inline: 0.3rem;
  }
  .nav-btn {
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --closed: 100%;
    --open: 100%;
    --gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .head {
    padding: 30px 15px 20px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .slider {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .track {
    flex-direction: column;
    scroll-snap-type: y mandatory;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .project-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 80px;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }

  .project-card[active] {
    min-height: 300px;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .project-card__content {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .project-card__title {
    writing-mode: horizontal-tb;
    transform: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .project-card__thumb,
  .project-card__desc,
  .project-card__btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .project-card[active] .project-card__content {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .project-card[active] .project-card__title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .project-card[active] .project-card__thumb {
    width: 200px;
    height: 267px;
    border-radius: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .project-card[active] .project-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .project-card[active] .project-card__btn {
    align-self: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.7rem;
  }
/* 
  .dots {
    display: none;
  } */

  .controls {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 15px 20px;
  }

  .nav-btn {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/*cards---------------------------------------------------------------*/
.bg-overlay {
    background-image: url('./Pic/2.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Overlay using ::before */
.bg-overlay::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* black overlay with 40% opacity */
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Keep all child content above the overlay */
.bg-overlay > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* /-------------------------/ */
/* --- Mouse Dot Follow --- */
#cursor {
  height: 20px;
  width: 20px;
  background-color: #95c11e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 99;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all linear 0.1s;
}

#cursor-blur {
  height: 500px;
  width: 500px;
  background-color: rgba(150, 193, 30, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 9;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all linear 0.4s;
}
/* /-------------------------/ */

/* Iconic Collaborations Section */
#scroller {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

#scroller-in {
  display: flex;
  animation: scroll 40s linear infinite;
}

#scroller img {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 40px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

#scroller img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

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

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #scroller img {
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 25px;
  }
}

/*------------------FOOTER-----------------*/

/* === FOOTER SECTION === */
.footer-section {
  background-color: #000;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

/* Fix for STAY IN TOUCH heading */
.footer-section h1 {
  color: #ffffff;               /* Ensure it's fully white */
  opacity: 1 !important;        /* Remove any faded look */
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;                  /* Keep it above background layers */
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-section h4,p,h5{
    color: #ffffff;               /* Ensure it's fully white */
  opacity: 1 !important;  
    position: relative;
  z-index: 10;  
}

/* Optional glow or highlight for visibility */
.footer-section h1::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #29A9FD;         /* Accent underline */
  margin: 15px auto 0;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.footer-section a {
  color: #bbb;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-section ul {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.socials i {
  color: #fff;
  transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.socials i:hover {
  color: #29A9FD;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Button (Elegant & Modern) */
#whatsapp-button {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Hover effect: lift + glow */
#whatsapp-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  background-color: #20b358;
}

/* WhatsApp Icon */
#whatsapp-button i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

/* Mobile Adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #whatsapp-button {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* Chat Box */
#whatsapp-chat {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 320px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  z-index: 999;
  display: none;
}

/* Floating Button (Default WhatsApp Style) */
#whatsapp-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Hover lift effect */
#whatsapp-toggle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

/* Chat Box */
#whatsapp-chat {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 95px;
  right: 25px;
  width: 320px;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  z-index: 998;
  display: none;
}

/* Chat Header */
.chat-header {
  background-color: #075E54;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.chat-header-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Chat Body */
.chat-body {
  background: #e5ddd5;
  padding: 10px;
  height: 300px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.message {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 80%;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.bot-message {
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.bot-message p {
  color: black;
}
.bot-name {
  color: #075E54;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.time {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #888;
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;      /* lift time slightly */
  right: 12px;      /* add more right spacing */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ensure message text doesn't overlap the time */
.message p {
  margin-right: 40px;   /* gives space between text and time */
}
/* Chat Input */
.chat-input {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #f9f9f9;
  border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
  padding: 8px;
}
.chat-input input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  outline: none;
}
.chat-input button {
  background-color: #075E54;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.chat-input button:hover {
  background-color: #128C7E;
}

/* Purple “X” button style */
#whatsapp-toggle.active {
  background-color: #8a4af3;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(138, 74, 243, 0.4);
}
#whatsapp-toggle.active:hover {
  background-color: #7327f0;
}

.card-img-top{
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px; /* adjust height as you like */
  object-fit: cover; /* ensures the image fills evenly without distortion */
  border-radius: 10px; /* optional – keeps corners smooth */
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #07074d; /* deep navy tone like image */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-bottom a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- Parallax section ---------- */
.more-info-parallax {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-image: url('./Pic/41.jpg'); /* large background image */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed; /* simple parallax effect */
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}

/* dark overlay to make text readable */
.more-info-parallax::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.65) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* inner layout */
.more-info-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;             /* above overlay */
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: flex-start; 
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}


/* Ensure left and right start at same top level */
.left-col {
  padding-top: 40px;  /* Optional: tweak for fine balance */
}

/* Reduce top margin for 3D carousel */
.right-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0; /* remove any default spacing */
  padding-top: 20px; /* reduce the top gap */
}

/* Headline style */
.common-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
/* list styles */
.why-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  color: #f0f0f0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* contact button */
.contact-btn {
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Right column - spin carousel container */
.drag-container {
  width: 520px;   /* container visible size */
  height: 360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* direct child */
.spin-container {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;      /* will be adjusted by JS */
  height: 220px;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotateX(-10deg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.spin-container img, .spin-container video {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transition: transform 1s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

/* ground shadow */
#ground {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(90deg);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,0,0,0.4), transparent);
  z-index: -1;
}

/* small screens: stack */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .more-info-inner { flex-direction: column-reverse; gap: 30px; padding: 30px 15px; }
  .drag-container { width: 320px; height: 220px; }
  .spin-container { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotateX(-8deg); }
  .left-col { padding: 8px 12px; text-align: center; }
  .why-list { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; }
}
    /* Full-height parallax background (keeps your look) */
    .parallax-bg {
      height: 90vh;
      max-height: 920px;
      background-image: url("https://i.ibb.co/qCkd9jS/img1.jpg");
      background-attachment: fixed;
      background-position: center;
      background-size: cover;
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 40px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: background-image .9s ease;
    }

    /* Strong left-side gradient to ensure text contrast */
    .parallax-bg::before{
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 58%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(12,12,12,0.85) 0%, rgba(12,12,12,0.65) 30%, rgba(12,12,12,0.25) 60%, rgba(12,12,12,0.0) 100%);
      z-index: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* soft global overlay so slides look consistent */
    .parallax-bg::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
      z-index: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Main container (centered) */
    .anchoring-section {
      width: 92%;
      max-width: 1300px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2; /* above overlays */
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* LEFT - readable text panel */
    .anchoring-text {
      flex: 0 0 46%;
      color: #fff;
      z-index: 3;
      align-self: stretch;
      display:flex;
      flex-direction:column;
      justify-content:center;
    }

    /* Optional panel if you want a boxed background behind text */
    .text-panel {
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.32), rgba(0,0,0,0.45));
      padding: 36px 36px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 640px;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    }

    .text-panel h1 {
      font-size: clamp(34px, 6.2vw, 64px);
      line-height: 1.02;
      font-weight: 800;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      color: #fff;
      text-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
      letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    }

    .text-panel p {
      color: #e9eef1;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      text-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
      opacity: .95;
    }

    .text-panel .cta {
      display:inline-block;
      background:#0d88ff;
      color:#fff;
      border:none;
      padding: 12px 22px;
      border-radius:10px;
      cursor:pointer;
      font-weight:600;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13,136,255,0.16);
    }

    /* RIGHT - thumbnails slider */
    .slider-wrap {
      flex: 0 0 50%;
      height: 420px;
      display:flex;
      align-items:center;
      justify-content:center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      overflow:visible;
    }

    .slide-track {
      display:flex;
      gap: 26px;
      align-items:center;
      transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
      will-change: transform;
      padding-left: 40px;
      padding-right: 40px;
    }

    .slide {
      min-width: 240px;
      height: 340px;
      background-position:center;
      background-size:cover;
      border-radius: 18px;
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
      transition: transform .35s ease, opacity .35s ease;
      cursor:pointer;
      overflow:hidden;
      position:relative;
    }

    /* slightly dimmed overlay on each thumb so text area stands out */
    .slide::after {
      content:"";
      position:absolute; inset:0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.06), rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
      pointer-events:none;
    }

    .slide:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); }

    /* small nav dots/buttons centrally bottom */
    .slider-controls {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 18px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display:flex;
      gap:10px;
      z-index:4;
    }

    .slider-controls button {
      width:44px; height:40px; border-radius:10px;
      border:none; background:#fff; color:#333; cursor:pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      font-size:18px;
    }

    /* small responsiveness */
    @media (max-width:1100px){
      .anchoring-section { gap:18px; }
      .slider-wrap { height:340px; }
      .slide { min-width:200px; height:280px; }
    }

    @media (max-width:820px){
      .anchoring-section { flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; padding: 0 18px; }
      .anchoring-text, .slider-wrap { flex: 1 1 auto; width:100%; }
      .slider-wrap { order:2; margin-top:20px; }
      .parallax-bg::before { display:none; } /* remove heavy left gradient on small screens */
    }

    html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;   /* keep horizontal locked if you want */
  overflow-y: auto;     /* allow vertical scroll so below content is reachable */
}

/* make parallax section allow visible overflow and space at bottom */
.parallax-bg {
  overflow: visible;            /* let children overflow visually */
  padding-bottom: 120px;        /* extra space for cards/controls below slider */
}

/* ensure slider area does not clip thumbnails */
.slider-wrap,
.slide-track,
.slide {
  overflow: visible !important;
}

/* place nav buttons centered under the cards and above any shadow */
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 36px;            /* adjust vertical position as needed */
  z-index: 30;             /* above cards and background */
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* make arrows slightly larger/visible */
.slider-controls button {
  width:44px;
  height:44px;
  border-radius:10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* visible text panel (left) */
.text-panel {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;            /* above background and slider */
}

/* card text (the paragraph you said was missing) */
.card-text,
.text-panel p {
  display: block;
  color: #e7e7e7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-top: 12px;
  z-index: 25;
}

/* if you show a testimonial / card below slider, ensure it's visible */
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 25;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}



/* ---------- Overlap fix for testimonial cards ---------- */

/* Ensure any parallax/slider above doesn't bleed into the next section */
.parallax-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;      /* keep its visual area contained */
  z-index: 0;            /* lower than testimonial cards */
  padding-bottom: 80px;  /* extra space under the slider so cards don't hang over */
}

/* Testimonials container: give it its own stacking context and space */
.testimonial-section,
.testimonials-row,
.testimonial-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;           /* sit above the parallax/slider */
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 0 80px;  /* top and bottom breathing room */
}

/* Individual cards: make sure they don't push into next section */
.testimonial-card,
.card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 11;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg,#22202a 0%, #1b1820 100%);
  padding: 28px 24px 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 0;      /* avoid extra negative spacing */
}

/* Make sure the next section (clients / contact / stay-in-touch) starts below */
.stay-in-touch-section,
.clients-section,
#contact,
.section-next {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 140px;    /* push it down below testimonial cards */
}

/* If you render logos behind cards, reduce their vertical overlap */
.clients-logos {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 24px;
}

/* Optional: if any card uses transform: translateY(-x), reduce value or remove */
.testimonial-card[style*="translateY"],
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(0); /* prevents cards visually floating into next section */
}

/* Responsive tweaks (reduce spacing on small screens) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .parallax-bg { padding-bottom: 40px; }
  .testimonial-section { padding: 40px 0 60px; }
  .stay-in-touch-section { padding-top: 80px; }
}