/* =========================================
   HIRE US SECTION (Content Focused)
   ========================================= */

.job-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; 
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 0; 
}

/* The top row stays side-by-side */
.job-main-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 20px; 
}


.btn-apply-arrow.toggle-btn {
    border: none; 
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-apply-arrow.toggle-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* When active, rotate the chevron */
.btn-apply-arrow.toggle-btn.active i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.job-expand-content {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
}

.job-inner-content {
    padding: 15px 0 25px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9; 
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.job-positions {
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #005894; 
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-apply-full {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #005894;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-apply-full:hover {
    background: #003356;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}
.hire-us-sec {
    background: url(../images/bg2.png);
    background-position: top center;
    background-size: cover; 
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

/* --- Typography --- */
.hire-content h2 {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #1e293b;
}
.hire-content h2 span { color: #144286; }
.lead-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* --- Domain Pills --- */
.domain-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.domain-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.domain-badge i { margin-right: 8px; color: #104089; }
.domain-badge:hover {
    background: #0c64c8;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: #0d6efd;
}
.domain-badge:hover i { color: #fff; }

/* --- Engagement Model Cards (Right Side) --- */
.model-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.model-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #dbeafe;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.1);
}
/* Highlight one card as 'Active'/'Popular' if desired */
.model-card.active {
    border-color: #b9dfff;
    background: #f8fbff;
}

.model-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
/* Reusing Gradient Classes */
.bg-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #bae6fd 100%); color: #0284c7; }
.bg-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef9c3 0%, #fde047 100%); color: #ca8a04; }
.bg-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce7f3 0%, #fbcfe8 100%); color: #db2777; }
.bg-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dcfce7 0%, #bbf7d0 100%); color: #16a34a; }

.model-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.model-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Final CTA Box --- */
.hire-cta-box {
    background: #eaeeff; 
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid #d4dcff;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.08);
}
.hire-cta-box h3 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.hire-cta-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Trust Icons at bottom */
.trust-icons {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.trust-icons span {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 5px 0;
}

/* --- Mobile Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hire-cta-box { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .domain-grid { justify-content: center; }
    .hire-content { text-align: center; }
}


/* =========================================
   1. HIRING ROADMAP (Steps)
   ========================================= */
.section-title span.highlight {
    color: #005894; 
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size:3.2rem;
}

.hire-step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hire-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-color: #005894;
}

/* Number Circle */
.step-number {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: #eaeeff; /* Light Blue BG */
    color: #005894; /* Brand Blue Text */
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #eaeeff;
}

/* Icons */
.step-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hire-step-card:hover .step-icon {
    color: #005894;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Text */
.hire-step-card h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.hire-step-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- ARROW CONNECTORS (Desktop Only) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hire-step-card::after {
        content: "\f061"; /* FontAwesome Arrow Right */
        font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
        font-weight: 900;
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        right: -25px; /* Position between cards */
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        color: #cbd5e1;
        font-size: 20px;
        z-index: 10;
    }
    /* Hide arrow on the last card */
    .hire-step-card.is-final::after {
        display: none;
    }
}


/* =========================================
   2. OUR STANDARD / ELITE DNA (Brand Blue)
   ========================================= */
.talent-dna-wrapper {
    /* CHANGED: Uses your Brand Blue Gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #005894 0%, #003356 100%);
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.25);
}

.dna-tag {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #8cd6ff; /* Light Cyan for contrast */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* List Styling */
.dna-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.dna-list li {
    color: #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.dna-list li i {
    color: #4ade80; /* Bright Green Checkmark */
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* Right Side Cards */
.dna-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Glass Effect */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%; /* Ensures equal height */
}

.dna-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.dna-card i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #8cd6ff; /* Matches Tag Color */
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.dna-card h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.dna-card p {
    color: #cbd5e1; /* Light gray for readability */
    font-size: 13px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}


/* =========================================
   3. MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS FIXES
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    
    .hire-step-card::after { display: none; } 
    
    .talent-dna-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .dna-list {
        display: inline-block; /* Centers list on mobile */
        text-align: left;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hire-step-card {
        margin-bottom: 10px; 
    }
    
    .dna-card {
        padding: 20px; 
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 28px; 
    }
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMPACT LAYOUT
   ========================================= */


@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .hire-step-card::after {
        right: -15px; 
    }
}

/* Adjust the Blue Box padding for smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .talent-dna-wrapper {
        padding: 40px 30px; 
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .talent-dna-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 20px; 
    }
    .hire-step-card {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}



/* =========================================
   AMBIENT MESH WAVE STYLES
   ========================================= */

.mesh-trusted-section {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 50px;
    
    padding: 60px 0 90px 0; 
    background-color: #f8faff; 
    overflow: hidden; 
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- 1. Animated Background Blobs --- */
.mesh-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6; 
}

.mesh-blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px); /* Soft diffuse glow */
    animation: meshFloat 10s infinite alternate cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Brand Blue Blob (Top Left) */
.blob-1 {
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.12); 
    top: -150px; left: -150px;
}

/* Cyan/Teal Blob (Bottom Right) */
.blob-2 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    bottom: -50px; right: -100px;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

/* Purple Highlight (Center) */
.blob-3 {
    width: 350px; height: 350px;
    background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: meshPulse 8s infinite alternate;
}

/* --- 2. Typography --- */
.mesh-heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mesh-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mesh-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    font-family: "Nunito", sans-serif;
}

.mesh-title span {
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(45deg, #0d6efd, #0847a5);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Decorative Gradient Line */
.mesh-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0d6efd, #0847a5);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Centered on mobile */
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .mesh-line { margin: 0; } /* Left align on desktop */
}

/* --- 3. Glass Slider --- */
.mesh-marquee {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Semi-transparent */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 45px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    
    /* Fade Masks */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.mesh-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 70px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: meshScroll 40s linear infinite;
    align-items: center;
}

.mesh-item i {
    font-size: 50px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mesh-item i:hover {
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.2));
}


/* --- Animations --- */
@keyframes meshScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes meshFloat {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(40px, 20px) scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes meshPulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8); opacity: 0.3; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.2); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mesh-trusted-section {
        padding: 80px 0 120px 0; /* Adjust padding for mobile */
    }
    
    .mesh-heading {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .mesh-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .mesh-marquee {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    
    .mesh-track {
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .mesh-item i {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    
    .mesh-wave-bottom svg {
        height: 60px; /* Smaller wave on mobile */
    }
}

/* =========================================
   CAREER SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */

/* --- JOB CARDS --- */
.job-list-wrapper {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.job-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.job-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    border-color: #005894;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.08);
}

.job-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #f0f9ff;
    color: #005894;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.job-details { flex-grow: 1; }

.job-details h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.job-meta { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.badge-tag {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.location-tag {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.btn-apply-arrow {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.job-card:hover .btn-apply-arrow {
    background: #005894;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #005894;
}


/* --- FORM STYLES --- */
.career-form-card {
    background: #f8fbff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e0f2fe;
}
.section-heading span{
    color: #104089;
}
.form-header h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-header p { font-size: 14px; color: #64748b; margin-bottom: 20px; }

/* Custom File Upload Styling */
.hidden-input { display: none; }

.upload-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.upload-label:hover {
    border-color: #005894;
    background: #f0f9ff;
}
.upload-label.file-selected {
    border-color: #16a34a; /* Green when file selected */
    background: #f0fdf4;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 18px;
}
.upload-label:hover .icon-circle {
    background: #005894;
    color: #fff;
}

.text-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.text-content span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: #334155; }
.text-content small { font-size: 11px; color: #94a3b8; }
/* =========================================
   SUBMIT BUTTON STYLING
   ========================================= */

.btn-career {
    background: #005894;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px; 
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    width: 100%; 
    cursor: pointer;
    
    
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px; 
    
   
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* --- Hover State --- */
.btn-career:hover {
    background: #06395b; 
    transform: translateY(-3px); 
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.25);
}

/* --- Icon Animation on Hover --- */
.btn-career i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-career:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px) rotate(-10deg); 
}

/* --- Active/Click State --- */
.btn-career:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .job-list-wrapper { padding-right: 0; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .career-form-card { padding: 25px; }
}

.section-gap {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
}


footer,
.footer_btm {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}


.portfolio-projects-section {
    background-color: #ffffff; 
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Project Cards --- */
.project-card {
    background: #1e293b; 
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

/* Image Area */
.project-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    object-position: top center;
}

.project-card:hover .project-img {
    transform: scale(1.05); 
}

/* Badge on Image */
.category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgb(0 106 166); /* Teal bg */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgb(59 100 123 / 87%);
}

/* Content Area */
.project-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.project-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding-right: 15px;
}

.project-link-icon {
    color: #38bdf8; 
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.project-link-icon:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.project-desc {
    color: #94a3b8; 
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
   
    
    .project-img-wrapper {
        height: 220px;
    }
    
    .project-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

.sub-title-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #005894;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: #e0f2fe; 
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* 3. Main Heading Styling */
.section-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4. Gradient Text Effect */
.text-gradient-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #005894 0%, #0099cc 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* 5. Description Text */
.section-desc {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 17px);
    color: #64748b; 
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 6. Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .projects-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    .section-main-title {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   FAQ SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */

.section-title{
    font-weight: 700;
}
/* 1. Accordion Item - Card Style */
.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e7f1ff; 
    border-radius: 16px !important; 
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.1s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect */
.custom-accordion .accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: #b3d7ff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 88, 148, 0.08);
}

/* 2. Button  Styling */
.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: #1e293b; 
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none !important; 
}


.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: #005894; 
    background-color: #f4f9ff; 
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e0f2fe;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 20px 30px 30px 30px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* 5. Custom Arrow Icon */
.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23005894'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    transition: transform 0.1s ease-in-out;
    transform: scale(1.0);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    transform: rotate(-180deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-accordion .accordion-button {
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .custom-accordion .accordion-body {
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }
}