/* ============================================================
   ERCS International — Brand Stylesheet
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CSS Variables ---------- */
:root {
  --color-primary:     #00A09C;
  --color-primary-dark:#007a77;
  --color-primary-light:#e6f5f5;
  --color-accent:      #EFA758;
  --color-accent-dark: #d4893a;
  --color-accent-light:#fdf3e7;
  --color-dark:        #403930;
  --color-dark-2:      #2a2520;
  --color-gray-50:     #f9fafb;
  --color-gray-100:    #f3f4f6;
  --color-gray-200:    #e5e7eb;
  --color-gray-400:    #9ca3af;
  --color-gray-500:    #6b7280;
  --color-gray-700:    #374151;
  --color-gray-900:    #111827;
  --color-white:       #ffffff;

  --font-sans:  'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm:  0.375rem;
  --radius-md:  0.75rem;
  --radius-lg:  1rem;
  --radius-xl:  1.5rem;
  --radius-2xl: 2rem;
  --radius-full:9999px;

  --shadow-sm:  0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-md:  0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-lg:  0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-xl:  0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.25);

  --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --navbar-h:   72px;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  background: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
address { font-style: normal; }
button { cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; font: inherit; }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.ercs-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

.ercs-section         { padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
.ercs-section--gray   { background: var(--color-gray-50); }

.ercs-section-header  { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; }
.ercs-section-title   { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.ercs-section-title--left  { text-align: left; }
.ercs-section-sub     { font-size: 1.0625rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); max-width: 600px; margin-inline: auto; }
.ercs-section-sub--left    { margin-inline: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--navbar-h);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.ercs-navbar.is-scrolled {
  border-color: var(--color-gray-200);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
/* Hero page — start transparent */
.ercs-navbar.is-hero {
  background: transparent;
}
.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-logo--dark  { display: none; }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-logo--white { display: block; }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-nav-link    { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-nav-link:hover { color: #fff; }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
}
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled .ercs-logo--dark  { display: block; }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled .ercs-logo--white { display: none; }
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled .ercs-nav-link    { color: var(--color-gray-700); }

.ercs-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

.ercs-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ercs-logo      { height: 42px; width: auto; }
.ercs-logo--white { display: none; }

/* Nav links */
.ercs-nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .ercs-nav-links { display: flex; }
}

.ercs-nav-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  padding: .5rem .875rem;
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ercs-nav-link:hover          { color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-primary-light); }
.ercs-nav-link--active        { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-nav-link--trigger       { border: none; background: none; }
.ercs-nav-link--cta {
  margin-left: .75rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
}
.ercs-nav-link--cta:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.ercs-chevron {
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.ercs-has-mega[data-open="true"] .ercs-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ---- Mega menu ---- */
.ercs-has-mega { position: static; }

.ercs-mega {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--navbar-h);
  left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 999;
  animation: megaSlide .2s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes megaSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ercs-mega-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem clamp(1rem,4vw,2rem);
}

.ercs-mega-heading {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.ercs-mega-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; }
.ercs-mega-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  padding: .3rem .5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.ercs-mega-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); background: var(--color-primary-light); }

.ercs-mega-col--featured { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.ercs-mega-img { width: 100%; height: 140px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.ercs-mega-desc { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ercs-mega-cta  {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .625rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .875rem;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.ercs-mega-cta:hover { background: var(--color-accent-dark); }

/* Hamburger */
.ercs-hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
}
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-hamburger { display: none; } }
.ercs-hamburger__bar {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

/* Mobile menu */
.ercs-mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--navbar-h);
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1rem,4vw,2rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 998;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.ercs-mobile-menu ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.ercs-mobile-link {
  display: block;
  padding: .875rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-mobile-link:hover { background: var(--color-gray-100); }
.ercs-mobile-link--cta {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.ercs-mobile-link--cta:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); color: var(--color-white); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--navbar-h) + 2rem);
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-dark-2);
}

.ercs-hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease-in-out;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ercs-hero__slide.is-active { opacity: 1; }

.ercs-hero__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(26,21,16,.92) 0%, rgba(64,57,48,.65) 55%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,21,16,.55) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.ercs-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
}
.ercs-hero__text { max-width: 820px; }

.ercs-hero__logo-wrap { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ercs-hero__logo      { height: 52px; width: auto; }
@media (min-width:768px)  { .ercs-hero__logo { height: 64px; } }
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-hero__logo { height: 78px; } }

.ercs-hero__headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 2lh;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s ease;
}
.ercs-hero__headline.is-transitioning { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }

.ercs-hero__highlight { color: var(--color-accent); }

.ercs-hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.1875rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  transition: opacity .35s ease .05s, transform .35s ease .05s;
}
.ercs-hero__sub.is-transitioning { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }

/* Search */
.ercs-hero__search-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 680px; }
.ercs-search-form       { margin-bottom: .875rem; }
.ercs-search-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.ercs-search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ercs-search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.1rem 9rem 1.1rem 3rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-search-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.ercs-search-input:focus        { outline: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: .375rem;
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  padding: .625rem 1.375rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .9375rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border: none;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.ercs-search-btn:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }

.ercs-search-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.ercs-pills-label { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; }
.ercs-pill {
  padding: .35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .8125rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-pill:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; }

/* Arrows */
.ercs-hero__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.ercs-hero__arrow:hover { background: var(--color-primary); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); border-color: transparent; }
.ercs-hero__arrow--prev { left: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
.ercs-hero__arrow--next { right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2rem); }

/* Dots */
.ercs-hero__dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.ercs-hero__dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  border: none;
  transition: width var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.ercs-hero__dot.is-active {
  width: 2.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Counter */
.ercs-hero__counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  z-index: 20;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: .8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-services__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width:640px)  { .ercs-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-services__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.ercs-service-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.ercs-service-card--primary:hover { border-color: var(--color-primary-light); }
.ercs-service-card--accent:hover  { border-color: var(--color-accent-light); }

.ercs-service-card__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-service-card__icon--primary { background: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-service-card__icon--accent  { background: var(--color-accent-light);   color: var(--color-accent); }
.ercs-service-card:hover .ercs-service-card__icon--primary { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }
.ercs-service-card:hover .ercs-service-card__icon--accent  { background: var(--color-accent);  color: var(--color-white); }

.ercs-service-card__title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: .625rem; }
.ercs-service-card__desc  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ercs-service-card__link  {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9375rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.ercs-service-card__link:hover { gap: .65rem; }
.ercs-service-card__link--primary { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-service-card__link--accent  { color: var(--color-accent); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY ERCS
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-why__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }

.ercs-why__intro {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
.ercs-why__checklist { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.ercs-why__item { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.ercs-why__check { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-why__point-title { font-size: 1.0625rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.ercs-why__point-desc  { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); }

.ercs-why__img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.ercs-why__img-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,160,156,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  transform: rotate(3deg) scale(1.02);
  z-index: 0;
}
.ercs-why__img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 45vw, 560px);
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
}
.ercs-why__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem; left: -2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width:768px) { .ercs-why__badge { display: flex; } }

.ercs-why__badge-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-accent-light);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ercs-why__badge-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); font-size: .9375rem; }
.ercs-why__badge-sub   { font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); }

/* ============================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-stats {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  padding-block: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ercs-stats::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}
.ercs-stats__grid {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width:768px) { .ercs-stats__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }

.ercs-stats__item { text-align: center; padding-inline: 1rem; }
.ercs-stats__item + .ercs-stats__item {
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
@media (max-width:767px) {
  .ercs-stats__item:nth-child(odd) { border-left: 0; }
}
.ercs-stats__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.ercs-stats__label {
  font-size: .9375rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   5. Trusted By
   ============================================================ */

.ercs-trusted {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.ercs-trusted__label {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ercs-text-muted);
}


/* Logos - One Row */
.ercs-trusted__logos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}


/* Logo box */
.ercs-trusted__logo-item {
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}


/* Logo */
.ercs-trusted__logo {
    display: block;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    max-width: 140px;
    max-height: 55px;
    object-fit: contain;

    /* Always sharp */
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    transform: none;

    /* No hover blur/bold effect */
    transition: none;
}


/* Remove hover effects */
.ercs-trusted__logo-item:hover .ercs-trusted__logo {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
    transform: none;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .ercs-trusted__logos {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .ercs-trusted__logo {
        max-width: 120px;
        max-height: 50px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .ercs-trusted__logos {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .ercs-trusted__logo-item {
        height: 80px;
    }

    .ercs-trusted__logo {
        max-width: 110px;
        max-height: 45px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG PREVIEW
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-blog-preview__header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.ercs-blog-preview__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (min-width:768px)  { .ercs-blog-preview__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-blog-preview__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* Post card */
.ercs-post-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.ercs-post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }

.ercs-post-card__img-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-gray-200);
}
.ercs-post-card__img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ercs-post-card:hover .ercs-post-card__img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.ercs-post-card__img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark-2) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  opacity: .8;
}

.ercs-post-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.ercs-post-card__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ercs-post-card__date {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
}
.ercs-post-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.ercs-post-card__title a { transition: color var(--transition); }
.ercs-post-card:hover .ercs-post-card__title a { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-post-card__excerpt { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.ercs-post-card__footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.ercs-post-card__reading-time { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-gray-400); }
.ercs-post-card__cta { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG LIST PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-blog__filters {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.ercs-blog__categories { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.ercs-blog__search { display: flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center; }
.ercs-blog__search-input { max-width: 260px; }

.ercs-pill--filter {
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  color: var(--color-gray-600, #4b5563);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ercs-pill--filter:hover,
.ercs-pill--filter.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.ercs-blog__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
@media (min-width:640px)  { .ercs-blog__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-blog__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

/* Pagination */
.ercs-pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 3rem; }
.ercs-pagination__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.ercs-pagination__btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 40px; height: 40px;
  padding-inline: .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.ercs-pagination__btn:hover { background: var(--color-primary-light); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-pagination__btn--current { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; }
.ercs-pagination__btn--disabled { opacity: .4; pointer-events: none; }
.ercs-pagination__ellipsis { padding-inline: .5rem; color: var(--color-gray-400); }

/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE (BLOG SHOW)
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-article-hero {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  padding-top: calc(var(--navbar-h) + 3rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.ercs-article-hero__inner { max-width: 800px; }

.ercs-breadcrumb ol { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; list-style: none; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ercs-breadcrumb li { font-size: .8125rem; color: var(--color-gray-400); }
.ercs-breadcrumb a  { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.ercs-article-hero__meta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
}
.ercs-article-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ercs-article-hero__excerpt {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.ercs-article-hero__author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
}
.ercs-article-hero__author-avatar {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ercs-article-cover { padding-block: 2.5rem; background: var(--color-gray-50); }
.ercs-article-cover__img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ercs-article__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-article__layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; } }

/* Prose */
.ercs-prose {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.ercs-prose h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem; }
.ercs-prose h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin: 2rem 0 .75rem; }
.ercs-prose p  { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ercs-prose ul, .ercs-prose ol { margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
.ercs-prose li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ercs-prose ul li { list-style: disc; }
.ercs-prose ol li { list-style: decimal; }
.ercs-prose strong { color: var(--color-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.ercs-prose a  { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.ercs-prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Sidebar */
.ercs-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.ercs-sidebar-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.ercs-sidebar-card p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ercs-sidebar-card--primary { background: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-sidebar-card--primary h3,
.ercs-sidebar-card--primary p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }

.ercs-sidebar-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.ercs-sidebar-posts li { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .25rem; }
.ercs-sidebar-posts a  { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-dark); transition: color var(--transition); }
.ercs-sidebar-posts a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
.ercs-sidebar-posts time { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--color-gray-400); }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-cta-banner {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  padding-block: 5rem;
}
.ercs-cta-banner__inner { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; }
.ercs-cta-banner__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ercs-cta-banner__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.ercs-cta-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-contact__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width:1024px) { .ercs-contact__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; } }

.ercs-contact__info {
  background: var(--color-gray-50);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.ercs-contact__info-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.375rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.ercs-contact__info-sub   { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ercs-contact__info-list  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.ercs-contact__info-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .625rem;
  font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--color-gray-700);
}
.ercs-contact__info-list svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; color: var(--color-primary); }

.ercs-contact__detail {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.ercs-contact__detail:first-of-type { margin-top: 1rem; }
.ercs-contact__detail-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ercs-contact__detail-label { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--color-gray-400); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.ercs-contact__detail-value { font-size: .9375rem; color: var(--color-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.ercs-contact__detail-value a { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */

.ercs-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;

    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    padding-top: calc(var(--navbar-h) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 4rem;

    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dark overlay over banner image */
.ercs-page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 30, 55, 0.65);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Keep content above overlay */
.ercs-page-hero .ercs-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.ercs-page-hero__eyebrow {
    font-size: .8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Heading */
.ercs-page-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Description */
.ercs-page-hero__sub {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.ercs-form__row        { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ercs-form__row--2col  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
@media (min-width:640px) { .ercs-form__row--2col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.ercs-form__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ercs-form__label { font-size: .875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-gray-700); }
.ercs-form__label span { color: #e74c3c; }

.ercs-form__input, .ercs-form__select, .ercs-form__textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .875rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.ercs-form__input:focus, .ercs-form__select:focus, .ercs-form__textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,160,156,.12);
}
.ercs-form__input--error { border-color: #e74c3c; }
.ercs-form__error { font-size: .8125rem; color: #e74c3c; font-weight: 500; }
.ercs-form__textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }

/* ============================================================
   ALERTS
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-alert {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: .9375rem;
}
.ercs-alert--success { background: #d1fae5; color: #065f46; border: 1px solid #a7f3d0; }
.ercs-alert--error   { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; border: 1px solid #fca5a5; }
.ercs-alert ul { margin: .5rem 0 0 1.25rem; list-style: disc; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ercs-btn--primary { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }
.ercs-btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-primary-dark); }
.ercs-btn--accent  { background: var(--color-accent); color: var(--color-dark); border-color: transparent; }
.ercs-btn--accent:hover  { background: var(--color-accent-dark); }
.ercs-btn--outline { background: transparent; border-color: var(--color-dark); color: var(--color-dark); }
.ercs-btn--outline:hover { background: var(--color-dark); color: var(--color-white); }
.ercs-btn--ghost   { background: transparent; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); color: var(--color-white); }
.ercs-btn--ghost:hover   { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.ercs-btn--sm   { padding: .5rem 1rem; font-size: .875rem; }
.ercs-btn--full { width: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   LINKS / BADGES
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .9375rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ercs-link-arrow:hover { gap: .6rem; }
.ercs-link-arrow--primary { color: var(--color-primary); }

.ercs-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: .25rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   EMPTY STATE
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-400);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.ercs-empty-state a { color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: underline; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-footer { background: var(--color-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.ercs-footer__top { padding-block: 4rem; }
.ercs-footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
@media (min-width:640px) { .ercs-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width:1024px){ .ercs-footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; } }

.ercs-footer__logo    { height: 40px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.ercs-footer__tagline { font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.65; max-width: 280px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.ercs-footer__socials { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.ercs-footer__socials a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.ercs-footer__socials a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: transparent; }

.ercs-footer__heading {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.ercs-footer__col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .625rem; }
.ercs-footer__col a  { font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition); }
.ercs-footer__col a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.ercs-footer__address { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.ercs-footer__address p { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem; font-size: .9375rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.ercs-footer__address svg { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: .15rem; }
.ercs-footer__address a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.ercs-footer__address a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

.ercs-footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
}
.ercs-footer__bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .75rem;
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}


/* ============================================================
   NEW SECTIONS — CSS
   NOTE: These rely on your existing design tokens (colors, fonts,
   spacing) already used elsewhere in your stylesheet — e.g.
   --ercs-primary, --ercs-accent, --ercs-gray, --ercs-font-heading.
   Fallback values are given below; replace them with your real
   variables/values so everything matches your current theme.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --ercs-primary:        #0b3760;   /* replace with your real primary/navy */
    --ercs-primary-dark:   #082744;
    --ercs-accent:         #c9a227;   /* replace with your real accent/gold */
    --ercs-accent-dark:    #a8841c;
    --ercs-gray-bg:        #f6f7f9;
    --ercs-text:           #1f2937;
    --ercs-text-muted:     #5b6472;
    --ercs-border:         #e5e7eb;
    --ercs-radius:         10px;
    --ercs-font-heading:   inherit;
    --ercs-font-body:      inherit;
}

/* ---------- Shared eyebrow label (used across new sections) ---------- */
.ercs-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ercs-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ercs-eyebrow--light {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* ============================================================
   1. Process Steps — "From Readiness to Results"
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-process__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.ercs-process__card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--ercs-border);
    border-radius: var(--ercs-radius);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.ercs-process__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 55, 96, 0.1);
}

.ercs-process__number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--ercs-font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--ercs-accent);
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ercs-process__title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ercs-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ercs-process__desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--ercs-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ercs-process__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   2. Essentials of Trusted Compliance
   ============================================================ */

.ercs-essentials__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}


/* Image container */
.ercs-essentials__img-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}


/* Common image style */
.ercs-essentials__img {
    position: static !important;
    display: block;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--ercs-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11, 55, 96, 0.15);
}


/* First image */
.ercs-essentials__img--back {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 280px !important;
}


/* Second image */
.ercs-essentials__img--front {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 280px !important;
    border: 6px solid #fff;
}


/* Feature list */
.ercs-essentials__list {
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}


.ercs-essentials__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}


.ercs-essentials__check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
    color: var(--ercs-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}


.ercs-essentials__item-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ercs-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}


.ercs-essentials__item-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--ercs-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}


/* ============================================================
   Responsive
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .ercs-essentials__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ercs-essentials__img-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ercs-essentials__img,
    .ercs-essentials__img--back,
    .ercs-essentials__img--front {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 260px !important;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .ercs-essentials__img,
    .ercs-essentials__img--back,
    .ercs-essentials__img--front {
        height: 220px !important;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   3. Testimonials
   ============================================================ */
.ercs-testimonials {
    background: var(--ercs-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.ercs-testimonials .ercs-section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.ercs-testimonials__track {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    min-height: 220px;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    animation: ercs-fade-in 0.4s ease;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card.is-active {
    display: block;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card__avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--ercs-accent);
}

.ercs-testimonial-card__name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ercs-testimonial-card__role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.ercs-testimonials__nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.ercs-testimonials__arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.ercs-testimonials__arrow:hover {
    background: var(--ercs-accent);
    border-color: var(--ercs-accent);
}

@keyframes ercs-fade-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHO WE ARE + STATS
   ============================================================ */

.ercs-who-stats-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.ercs-who-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}


/* ============================================================
   LEFT - WHO WE ARE
   ============================================================ */

.ercs-who-we-are__content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.ercs-who-we-are__eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;

    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;

    color: #00a6a6;
}

.ercs-who-we-are__content h2 {
    margin: 0 0 25px;

    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;

    color: #3f3a34;
}

.ercs-who-we-are__content p {
    margin: 0 0 22px;

    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.75;

    color: #6b6966;
}

.ercs-who-we-are__content strong {
    color: #3f3a34;
}


/* RIGHT SIDE STATS */

.ercs-stats--who {
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 50px 45px;
}

.ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__item {
    padding: 0;
}

.ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__number {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    font-size: 55px;
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #3f3a34;
}

.ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__label {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4f4b47;
}


/* ============================================================
   TABLET
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .ercs-who-stats-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .ercs-who-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .ercs-who-we-are__content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

}


/* ============================================================
   MOBILE
   ============================================================ */


@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 35px 20px;
    }

    .ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__number {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .ercs-stats--who .ercs-stats__label {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}



    /* ========================================================
       MOBILE MENU
       ======================================================== */

    .ercs-mobile-menu {
        display: block !important;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #ffffff;
        z-index: 10000;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    /* IMPORTANT:
       hidden attribute ko CSS se respect karna */
    .ercs-mobile-menu[hidden] {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu ul {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 10px 20px 20px;
        list-style: none;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu li {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu li:last-child {
        border-bottom: 0;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px 8px;
        color: #1f2937 !important;
        background: transparent;
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link:hover,
    .ercs-mobile-link:focus {
        color: #f97316 !important;
        background: #f8fafc;
    }

    /* Get in Touch button */
    .ercs-mobile-link--cta {
        margin-top: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        padding: 13px 20px;
        text-align: center;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        background: #f97316 !important;
        border-radius: 6px;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link--cta:hover {
        color: #ffffff !important;
        background: #ea580c !important;
    }




/* ============================================================
   TABLET
   ============================================================ */

@media (min-width: 992px) {

    .ercs-hamburger,
    .ercs-mobile-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

}







/* ==========================================
   ERCS NAVBAR — SINGLE LOGO FIX
   ALL DEVICES
========================================== */

.ercs-navbar .ercs-logo-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ercs-navbar .ercs-logo {
    display: block !important;
    width: auto;
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Hide old white logo if still present */
.ercs-navbar .ercs-logo--white {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Keep normal logo visible in all states */
.ercs-navbar .ercs-logo--dark {
    display: block !important;
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ercs-navbar .ercs-logo {
        height: 42px;
    }
}

/* iPad and tablets */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .ercs-navbar .ercs-logo {
        height: 40px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ercs-navbar .ercs-logo {
        height: 36px;
        max-width: 140px;
    }
}


/* Consistent navbar background */

.ercs-navbar,
.ercs-navbar.is-hero,
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) !important;
}

.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-nav-link {
    color: #374151;
}

.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-nav-link--cta {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ercs-navbar .ercs-hamburger__bar,
.ercs-navbar.is-hero .ercs-hamburger__bar {
    background: #403930;
}



/* ==========================================
   ERCS INTERNATIONAL
   MOBILE + TABLET RESPONSIVE FIX
========================================== */

html {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

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

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

/* NAVBAR */
.ercs-navbar {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
}

.ercs-navbar.is-hero,
.ercs-navbar.is-hero.is-scrolled {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.97) !important;
}

.ercs-nav-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    min-width: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.ercs-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ercs-logo {
    display: block !important;
    width: auto;
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 150px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.ercs-logo--white {
    display: none !important;
}

.ercs-hamburger__bar,
.ercs-navbar.is-hero:not(.is-scrolled)
.ercs-hamburger__bar {
    background: #403930 !important;
}

/* MOBILE + TABLET */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {

    .ercs-nav-links {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .ercs-nav-inner {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    /* HERO CONTENT */
    .ercs-hero {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        min-height: 70vh;
        padding-top: 115px;
        padding-bottom: 55px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .ercs-hero__content,
    .ercs-hero__text,
    .ercs-container {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .ercs-hero__headline {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 44px);
        line-height: 1.2;
        min-height: 0;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .ercs-hero__sub {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        max-width: 100%;
        overflow-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .ercs-search-inner,
    .ercs-hero__search-wrap {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .ercs-search-input {
        min-width: 0;
    }
}

/* SMALL MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .ercs-navbar {
        height: 68px;
    }

    .ercs-logo {
        height: 36px;
        max-width: 135px;
    }

    .ercs-nav-inner {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .ercs-hero {
        padding-top: 105px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .ercs-hero__headline {
        font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 34px);
    }

    .ercs-hero__sub {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .ercs-hero__search-wrap {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ercs-search-input {
        padding-right: 7rem;
    }

    .ercs-search-btn {
        padding: .625rem .875rem;
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* ALWAYS RESPECT HIDDEN MENUS */
.ercs-mobile-menu[hidden],
.ercs-mega[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

/* NAVIGATION BREAKPOINT CONSISTENCY */

@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .ercs-nav-links {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ercs-nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .ercs-hamburger {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

.ercs-mobile-menu[hidden],
.ercs-mega[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.ercs-mobile-menu:not([hidden]) {
    display: block;
}


/* ERCS - FINAL RESPONSIVE NAVBAR */

.ercs-navbar {
    height: 72px;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    z-index: 10000;
}

.ercs-nav-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    height: 100%;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.ercs-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ercs-logo {
    display: block !important;
    width: auto;
    height: 42px;
    max-width: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.ercs-logo--white {
    display: none !important;
}

.ercs-mobile-menu[hidden],
.ercs-mega[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.ercs-hamburger__bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #1a2233 !important;
}

/* TABLET AND MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {
    .ercs-nav-links {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 5px;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        margin-left: auto;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-menu:not([hidden]) {
        display: block !important;
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        background: #ffffff;
        z-index: 9999;
    }
}

/* DESKTOP */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .ercs-nav-links {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .ercs-hamburger,
    .ercs-mobile-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }
}



/* ==============================================
   ERCS INTERNATIONAL MOBILE NAVIGATION
   Desktop-matched premium styling
============================================== */

@media (max-width: 1023.98px) {

    .ercs-mobile-menu:not([hidden]) {
        display: block !important;
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
        padding: 20px 24px 36px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        overscroll-behavior: contain;
        background: #ffffff;
        z-index: 9999;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        list-style: none;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 16px 4px;
        margin: 0;
        border: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e9ef;
        border-radius: 0;
        background: transparent;
        color: #0b2544;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        line-height: 1.4;
        text-align: left;
        text-decoration: none;
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link:hover {
        color: #00a09c;
        background: transparent;
    }

    /* Services expand button */

    .ercs-mobile-trigger {
        font-family: inherit;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-chevron {
        font-size: 23px;
        line-height: 1;
        transition: transform .25s ease;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]
    .ercs-mobile-chevron {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Dropdown */

    .ercs-mobile-services-panel {
        padding: 8px 0 16px 12px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e6e9ef;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-services-panel[hidden] {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-view-all {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 0;
        color: #00a09c;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-category {
        padding: 12px 0;
        border-top: 1px solid #edf0f4;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-category-title {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 6px 0;
        color: #0b2544;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-sub-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 9px 12px;
        color: #667085;
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-sub-link:hover {
        color: #00a09c;
        background: #e6f5f5;
    }

    /* Contact button: teal, not orange */

    .ercs-mobile-link--cta,
    .ercs-mobile-link--cta:hover {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding: 14px 20px;
        background: #00a09c !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        border: 1px solid #00a09c !important;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ercs-mobile-link--cta:hover {
        background: #007a77 !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================
   SERVICES DROPDOWN ARROW FIX
========================================== */

.ercs-mobile-trigger {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ercs-mobile-chevron {
    display: block !important;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    flex: 0 0 18px;
    color: #0b2544;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

.ercs-mobile-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]
.ercs-mobile-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ercs-mobile-services-panel[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.ercs-mobile-services-panel:not([hidden]) {
    display: block;
}