/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   VICTUS ENERGY LIMITED — DESIGN SYSTEM v3
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 1. VARIABLES */
:root {
    --black:       #080808;
    --surface:     #0f0f0f;
    --surface-2:   #141414;
    --border:      rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    --vel-red:     #d90429;
    --red-dim:     rgba(217,4,41,0.1);
    --white:       #ffffff;
    --grey:        #6b7280;
    --muted:       #9ca3af;
    --nav-h:       80px;
    --ease:        cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
}

/* 2. RESET */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--black); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--vel-red); border-radius: 3px; }

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden; /* must be on html too or iOS Safari breaks position:fixed */
}

body {
    background: var(--black);
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Heading accent — use <em> for red, no italics */
em { font-style: normal; color: var(--vel-red); }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* 3. TYPOGRAPHY */
h1 { font-weight: 900; color: var(--white); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem,3.5vw,3rem); font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.5px; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1rem,1.8vw,1.4rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
p  { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 12px; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
strong { color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; }

/* 4. LAYOUT HELPERS */
.section { padding: 100px 8%; }
.section-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }

.label-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.label {
    font-size: 0.63rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.label-line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--border); max-width: 60px; }

/* 5. BUTTONS */
.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--vel-red);
    transition: background 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: #c00324;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(217,4,41,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-ghost {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border: 1px solid #fff;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.btn-white:hover { background: #f0f0f0; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* 6. NAVIGATION */
#header-inject {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(8,8,8,0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: var(--nav-h);
    padding: 0 8%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-logo { height: 48px; transition: opacity 0.2s; }
.nav-logo:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

.nav-links { display: flex; list-style: none; align-items: center; gap: 36px; }

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    transition: color 0.25s;
}

.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-quote {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    padding: 9px 20px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}
.nav-quote:hover { border-color: var(--vel-red); background: var(--red-dim); }

.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
}
.menu-toggle .bar { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: #fff; border-radius: 1px; transition: 0.35s var(--ease); }
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.menu-toggle.is-active .bar:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 7. HERO */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,1) 55%, rgba(8,8,8,0.5) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 40%, rgba(80,5,15,0.6) 0%, transparent 65%),
        #080808;
}

.hero-bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    right: -4%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-54%);
    font-size: clamp(10rem,24vw,22rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -8px;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(217,4,41,0.12);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-inner {
    padding: 0 8%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }

.hero-tag {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 6px 14px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem,9vw,7.5rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.93;
    letter-spacing: -3px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem,1.3vw,1rem);
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero bottom strip */
.hero-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-stat {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 24px 4%;
}

.hero-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.hero-stat span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
}

.hero-divider { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 8. MARQUEE */
.marquee-strip {
    background: var(--vel-red);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 13px 0;
    user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 44px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track .mdot { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* 9. SECTION — SERVICES NUMBERED LIST */
.split-intro {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.split-intro h2 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.intro-p { font-size: 0.93rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; }

.services-list {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.service-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr auto 50px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 36px 8%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background 0.3s;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
}

.service-row::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
    transform-origin: bottom;
}

.service-row:hover::before { transform: scaleY(1); }
.service-row:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018); }

.svc-num {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--vel-red);
}

.svc-content h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.svc-content p  { margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; }

.svc-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

.svc-tags span {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--grey);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.service-row:hover .svc-tags span { border-color: rgba(217,4,41,0.3); color: var(--muted); }

.svc-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
    justify-self: end;
}

.service-row:hover .svc-arrow {
    border-color: var(--vel-red);
    color: var(--white);
    background: var(--vel-red);
}

/* 10. SECTORS */
.sectors-section {
    background: #0c0c0c;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 80px 8%;
}

.sectors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.sector-card {
    padding: 48px 36px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sector-card:last-child { border-right: none; }

.sector-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.sector-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.sector-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }

.sector-num {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: block;
}

.sector-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: rgba(217,4,41,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-icon { color: var(--vel-red); }

.sector-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.sector-card p  { font-size: 0.83rem; line-height: 1.7; }

/* 11. ABOUT SPLIT */
.about-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
}

.about-left {
    padding: 100px 8%;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-left > p { font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.85; color: #aaa; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.about-pills { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px; }

.about-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 10px 18px;
    color: var(--muted);
    transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.about-pill i { color: var(--vel-red); font-size: 0.8rem; }
.about-pill:hover { border-color: rgba(217,4,41,0.4); color: var(--white); }

.about-right {
    background: #0b0b0b;
    padding: 80px 7%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.about-visual-text {
    font-size: clamp(6rem,11vw,10rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -5px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    user-select: none;
}

.about-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.aig-block {
    background: #0f0f0f;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    transition: background 0.25s;
}

.aig-block:hover { background: #141414; }

.aig-block strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.aig-block span { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--grey); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }

/* 12. CTA BAND */
.cta-band {
    background: var(--vel-red);
    padding: 80px 8%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band::before {
    content: 'VEL';
    position: absolute;
    right: 4%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: clamp(8rem,18vw,14rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -5px;
}

.cta-band-inner {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; margin: 0; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,3rem); }

.cta-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.cta-phone-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.cta-phone-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.cta-phone-link i { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* 13. PAGE HEADER (sub-pages) */
.page-header {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 80px 8% 70px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vel-red), transparent 40%);
}

.ph-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ph-inner h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem,6vw,5rem); line-height: 0.95; letter-spacing: -2px; margin-top: 10px; }
.ph-inner > p { max-width: 480px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* 14. GENERAL CARD GRID (sub-pages) */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.card-item {
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background 0.3s;
    position: relative;
}

.card-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.card-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }

.card-item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.card-item.span-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
.card-item.span-full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

.card-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217,4,41,0.3);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}
.card-item:hover .card-icon { background: var(--vel-red); color: #fff; border-color: var(--vel-red); }

/* Product list */
.product-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.product-list li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    padding: 8px 0 8px 14px;
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(217,4,41,0.4);
    transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.product-list li:hover { color: var(--white); border-left-color: var(--vel-red); }

/* About page specific */
.two-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.two-col-block {
    background: var(--surface);
    padding: 48px 44px;
}

.mission-vision { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }

.mv-block {
    background: #0c0c0c;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--vel-red);
    padding: 28px 30px;
    margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.mv-block h3 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--vel-red); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* Contact form */
.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-info-block { background: #0c0c0c; padding: 48px 40px; }
.contact-form-block { background: var(--surface); padding: 48px 44px; }

.contact-detail {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-detail i { color: var(--vel-red); margin-top: 3px; width: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-detail div strong { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; margin-bottom: 4px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.contact-detail div p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; }

.vel-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }

.vel-form input,
.vel-form select,
.vel-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.vel-form input:focus,
.vel-form select:focus,
.vel-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--vel-red); background: #0f0f0f; }
.vel-form input::placeholder, .vel-form textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.vel-form select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.vel-form select option { background: #111; }
.vel-form textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }

/* Team page */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.team-card {
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.team-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
.team-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.015); }

.team-card .role {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

/* 15. FOOTER */
footer {
    background: #060606;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 70px 8% 40px;
    position: relative;
}

footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 120px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
}

.footer-inner { max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto; }

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.footer-brand img { height: 38px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--grey); }

.footer-col h5 {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col a, .footer-col p {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    margin: 0;
}

/* 16. WHATSAPP FLOAT */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    bottom: max(28px, calc(env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px) + 20px));
    right: 24px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: white !important;
    padding: 13px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
.whatsapp-float i { font-size: 1.1rem; }
/* on small phones: icon-only pill to stay visible and not overflow */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .whatsapp-float { padding: 14px; border-radius: 50%; }
    .whatsapp-float span { display: none; }
    .whatsapp-float i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* 17. SCROLL TO TOP */
#scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    background: var(--surface-2);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--grey);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
    z-index: 999;
    cursor: pointer;
}
#scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
#scroll-top:hover { border-color: var(--vel-red); color: var(--vel-red); }

/* 18. FADE IN */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-in.appear { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* 19. RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .split-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .service-row { grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr 44px; gap: 24px; }
    .svc-tags { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    :root { --nav-h: 72px; }

    .menu-toggle { display: flex; }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--nav-h); right: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
        background: rgba(8,8,8,0.97);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 30px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
        transition: right 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.77,0,0.18,1);
    }

    .nav-links.active { right: 0; }
    .nav-links a { font-size: 1rem; }
    .nav-quote { display: none; }

    .section { padding: 70px 6%; }

    .hero-inner { padding: 60px 6% 40px; }
    .hero-bg-text { font-size: 14vw; opacity: 0.6; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 3rem; letter-spacing: -2px; }

    .hero-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 0 6%;
    }
    .hero-stat { padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); width: 100%; }
    .hero-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .hero-divider { display: none; }

    .services-list { margin-top: 40px; }
    .service-row { grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr 44px; gap: 20px; padding: 28px 6%; }
    .svc-tags { display: none; }

    .sectors-section { padding: 60px 6%; }
    .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sector-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .sector-card:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }

    .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-left { padding: 70px 6%; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .about-right { padding: 60px 6%; }

    .cta-band { padding: 60px 6%; }
    .cta-band-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 30px; }
    .cta-band::before { display: none; }

    .card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .card-item { border-right: none; }
    .card-item.span-2 { grid-column: span 1; }

    .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .team-card:nth-child(3n) { border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .team-card:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }

    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

    .product-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .page-header { padding: 60px 6% 50px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
    .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sector-card { border-right: none; }
    .sector-card:nth-child(odd) { border-right: none; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team-card:nth-child(3n), .team-card:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
    .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
    .about-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   v3 ADDITIONS — IMAGES, BLOG, PREMIUM ICONS
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── HERO: oil pump jack silhouette at red sunset ── */
.hero {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,1) 38%, rgba(8,8,8,0.6) 62%, rgba(8,8,8,0.25) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516199423456-1f1e91b06f25?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat !important;
}

/* ── NAV: Contact Us red button ── */
.nav-cta {
    background: var(--vel-red) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 9px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--vel-red) !important;
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover {
    background: #b8021f !important;
    border-color: #b8021f !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* ── PAGE HEADER: background image variants ── */
.page-header {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    padding: 100px 8% 80px;
}

/* Services: oil inspector at crude oil station */
.ph-services {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1682148233099-e9de9e59b081?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* About: industrial factories with smoke */
.ph-about {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516937941344-00b4e0337589?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Sectors: refinery pipes (red & white) */
.ph-sectors {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1726731782158-fcf6822b6ca4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Team: large petroleum storage tanks */
.ph-team {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1772376920846-8925e03c3fcf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Contact: gray & black refinery/factory */
.ph-contact {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611581372056-30cf28a7bd2e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* Blog: refinery tower at night */
.ph-blog {
    background:
        linear-gradient(105deg, rgba(8,8,8,0.96) 42%, rgba(8,8,8,0.65) 72%, rgba(8,8,8,0.35) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588011930968-eadac80e6a5a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* ── PREMIUM CARD ICONS ── */
.card-icon {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217,4,41,0.45) !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    background: rgba(217,4,41,0.07) !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease) !important;
}

.card-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color 0.35s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-item:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--vel-red) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--vel-red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(217,4,41,0.5), 0 0 56px rgba(217,4,41,0.15) !important;
}

.card-item:hover .card-icon::after {
    border-color: rgba(217,4,41,0.25);
}

/* Sector icon also upgraded */
.sector-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217,4,41,0.3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(217,4,41,0.07);
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    transition: all 0.35s var(--ease) !important;
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-icon {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: var(--vel-red) !important;
    border-color: var(--vel-red) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(217,4,41,0.5) !important;
}

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL LINKS ── */
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }

.social-link {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    transition: border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--vel-red);
    color: var(--white);
    background: rgba(217,4,41,0.12);
}

/* ── FOOTER CTA BUTTON ── */
.footer-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.67rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217,4,41,0.35);
    padding: 11px 20px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
}

.footer-cta:hover {
    border-color: var(--vel-red);
    background: rgba(217,4,41,0.08);
    color: var(--vel-red);
}

/* ── FOOTER CREDITS ── */
.footer-credits {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
}

.footer-credits a {
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    display: inline !important;
}

.footer-credits a:hover { opacity: 0.8; }

/* ── BLOG GRID ── */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--surface);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.blog-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vel-red);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.blog-card:hover { background: #141414; }

.blog-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 210px;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.82) saturate(0.75);
    transition: filter 0.5s, transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
    filter: brightness(0.95) saturate(0.9);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--surface), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-wrap::after {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #141414, transparent);
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 26px 28px 30px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-cat {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.blog-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.42;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.72;
    flex: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-read-more {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.22s;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-more { gap: 10px; }

/* ── BLOG RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .nav-cta { display: none !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ── ARTICLE MODAL ── */
.article-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.article-modal.open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.article-modal-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.article-modal-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 780px;
    max-height: 100vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: #0c0c0c;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin: 40px 20px;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.article-modal.open .article-modal-panel {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(8,8,8,0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.modal-close:hover { background: var(--vel-red); border-color: var(--vel-red); }

.modal-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(0.8);
}

.modal-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, #0c0c0c 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.modal-body-wrap {
    padding: 36px 44px 48px;
}

.modal-cat {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--vel-red);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 1.9rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-date, .modal-author {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.modal-author { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

.modal-content h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.modal-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.82;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-content strong { color: var(--white); }

.modal-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.modal-phone {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.modal-phone:hover { color: var(--white); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .modal-body-wrap { padding: 24px 20px 36px; }
    .modal-img-wrap { height: 200px; }
    .article-modal-panel { margin: 0; max-height: 100vh; border-left: none; border-right: none; }
}