/* Home — Medic 128 section placements + the client's redesigned sections (17 Sep 2026) */
.about-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.about-row__text { flex: 0 0 597px; max-width: 597px; }
.about-row__text .btn-wrap { margin-top: 10px; }
.photos { flex: 1 1 auto; position: relative; height: 540px; }
.photos__a { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; z-index: 2; width: 470px; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-card); }
.photos__b { position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 1; width: 312px; aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-float); }
.photos img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.photos .dots { right: 60px; bottom: -20px; }
/* Netram story with a single photograph: the hospital building, portrait, right of the text */
.photos--solo { height: auto; display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; }
.photos__solo { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 540px; max-width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 5920 / 4000; border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-float); }
.photos__solo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.photos--solo .dots { right: auto; left: 10px; bottom: -20px; }

/* Senior eye surgeon: four cards */
.step-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }
.step-card { position: relative; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-card); box-shadow: var(--sh-card); padding: 34px 24px 28px; text-align: center; transition: transform var(--ui) ease, box-shadow var(--ui) ease; }
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--sh-float); }
.step-card__n { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--rose); opacity: .7; }
.step-card__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--rose-tint); color: var(--rose); display: grid; place-items: center; transition: background var(--ui) ease, color var(--ui) ease; }
.step-card__icon .ico { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.step-card:hover .step-card__icon { background: var(--rose); color: var(--white); }
.step-card h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 26px; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.step-card p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; }

/* Impact: five ring counters on the lavender band, one happy colour each (client, 26 Sep 2026).
   Happy colours are light, so the icon chips carry --ink; numbers and labels stay white on --rose.
   Rings: 1 min 40 sec sweeps 40 of 60 seconds on a stopwatch dial, milestones close the ring, "3" is three arcs. */
.impact-band { position: relative; padding-bottom: var(--sec-band-top); overflow: hidden; }
.impact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; align-items: start; position: relative; }
.impact-stat { --c: var(--happy-orange); --dl: 0ms; position: relative; padding: 34px 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--r-block); text-align: center; color: var(--white); }
.impact-stat--orange { --c: var(--happy-orange); }
.impact-stat--yellow { --c: var(--happy-yellow); }
.impact-stat--aqua { --c: var(--happy-aqua); }
.impact-stat--lilac { --c: var(--happy-lilac); }
.impact-stat--mint { --c: var(--happy-mint); }
.impact-stat[data-d="1"] { --dl: 150ms; }
.impact-stat[data-d="2"] { --dl: 300ms; }
.impact-stat[data-d="3"] { --dl: 450ms; }
.impact-stat[data-d="4"] { --dl: 600ms; }
.js .impact-grid > .impact-stat.rv.is-in { transition-delay: var(--dl); }
.impact-stat p { color: var(--white); opacity: .85; margin: 8px auto 0; max-width: 200px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; text-wrap: balance; }
.impact-stat__num { font-size: 56px; line-height: 64px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); white-space: nowrap; }
.impact-stat__ring { position: relative; width: 120px; height: 120px; margin: 0 auto 18px; }
.impact-stat__ring > svg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); overflow: visible; }
.impact-stat__ring .ring-bg { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); stroke-width: 6; }
.impact-stat__ring .ring-fill { fill: none; stroke: var(--c); stroke-width: 6; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-dasharray: 1; stroke-dashoffset: 1; transition: stroke-dashoffset 1600ms cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) calc(var(--dl) + 200ms); }
.impact-stat.is-in .ring-fill, .no-js .impact-stat .ring-fill { stroke-dashoffset: calc(1 - var(--v, 1)); }
.impact-stat__ring--seg .ring-fill { transition-duration: 700ms; }
.impact-stat__ring--seg .ring-fill:nth-of-type(3) { transition-delay: calc(var(--dl) + 650ms); }
.impact-stat__ring--seg .ring-fill:nth-of-type(4) { transition-delay: calc(var(--dl) + 1100ms); }
.impact-stat__ring .ring-ticks { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4); stroke-width: 4; stroke-dasharray: .1 .9; stroke-dashoffset: .05; }
.impact-stat__chip { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: -32px 0 0 -32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--c); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18); }
.impact-stat__chip .ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; stroke-width: 2; }
.js .impact-stat.rv .impact-stat__chip { transform: scale(.4); transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(.34, 1.56, .64, 1) calc(var(--dl) + 350ms); }
.js .impact-stat.rv.is-in .impact-stat__chip { transform: none; }
/* the record: a deep-lavender spotlight panel, a yellow tag, big digits with yellow units */
.impact-stat--record { background: var(--plum); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18); }
.impact-stat--record p { opacity: 1; }
.impact-stat__tag { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-btn); background: var(--happy-yellow); color: var(--ink); font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18); }
.impact-stat__num--time { font-size: 64px; }
.impact-stat__unit { margin-left: 3px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .3px; color: var(--gold); }
.impact-band__ekg { position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 60px auto 0; }
.impact-band__ekg path { stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 2; opacity: .85; }

/* Why patients trust her: photo cards */
.trust__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.trust__head h2 { margin: 10px 0 0; max-width: 585px; }
.trust__head > p { max-width: 440px; margin: 0; }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.trust-card { position: relative; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--r-card); box-shadow: var(--sh-card); overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--ui) ease, box-shadow var(--ui) ease; }
.trust-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--sh-float); }
.trust-card__media { position: relative; }
.trust-card__img { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; overflow: hidden; }
.trust-card__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 4s cubic-bezier(0, .024, .17, 1.009); }
.trust-card:hover .trust-card__img img { transform: scale(1.3); }
/* a portrait photograph in a landscape card: shown whole, on a soft ground, and not zoomed on hover */
.trust-card__img:has(.trust-card__img--whole) { background: #DCE4F2; }
.trust-card__img .trust-card__img--whole { object-fit: contain; }
.trust-card:hover .trust-card__img .trust-card__img--whole { transform: none; }
.trust-card__badge { position: absolute; right: 24px; bottom: -28px; z-index: 1; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: var(--ink); display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15); }
.trust-card__badge .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.trust-card__body { padding: 28px 24px 30px; }
.trust-card__num { font-size: 32px; line-height: 40px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--rose); }
.trust-card h3 { font-size: 20px; line-height: 26px; margin: 4px 0 10px; }
.trust-card p { margin: 0; }

/* Areas of expertise: SACH tile grid on a dark band with a tonal shift */
.tiles { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--plum) 0 58%, var(--rose) 58% 100%); padding: var(--sec-band-top) 0 var(--sec-band-top); color: var(--white); }
.tiles__title { color: var(--white); text-align: center; margin: 0 auto; }
.tiles__sub { color: var(--white); opacity: .85; text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 15px auto 0; }
.tile-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 30px; margin-top: 70px; }
.tile { position: relative; display: block; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--plum); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2); color: var(--white); isolation: isolate; }
.tile-grid > .tile:nth-child(3n+2) { margin-top: -40px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.tile picture { display: contents; }
.tile img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 4s cubic-bezier(0, .024, .17, 1.009); }
.tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.3); }
.tile__body { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 70px 22px 22px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 52, 52, 0) 0%, rgba(56, 52, 52, .82) 45%, rgba(56, 52, 52, .95) 100%); display: block; }
.tile__icon { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 14px; transition: transform var(--ui) ease; }
.tile__icon .ico { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.tile:hover .tile__icon { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.tile__title { display: block; font-size: 20px; line-height: 26px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.tile__text { display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.tiles__more { text-align: center; margin: 40px 0 0; }

/* Care for every eye condition (accordion is shared, in components.css) */
.service { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.service__img { flex: 0 0 513px; position: relative; padding-right: 20px; }
.service__img .frame { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; border-radius: var(--r-card); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--sh-card); }
.service__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.service__img .dots { right: -20px; bottom: -30px; }
.service__acc { flex: 1 1 auto; }

/* Blocks: photo, icon tiles, links */
.blocks-section .blocks { margin-top: 0; }
.block__img { position: absolute; right: 0; top: 0; width: 52%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .9; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 55%); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 55%); }
.block--photo h3, .block--photo p, .block--photo .block__link, .block--photo .block__icon { position: relative; max-width: 280px; }

.band h2 { text-align: center; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.band .ekg--divider { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto 10px; }


.consult-section { padding-top: var(--sec); padding-bottom: var(--sec); }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-row { flex-direction: column-reverse; }
  .about-row__text, .photos { flex: none; max-width: none; width: 100%; }
  .photos { height: auto; position: relative; padding: 0 20px 40px 0; }
  .photos__a { position: static; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
  .photos__b { display: none; }
  .photos .dots { display: block; right: 0; bottom: 0; }
  .step-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 36px 16px; }
  .impact-stat { padding: 20px 4px 8px; }
  .impact-stat__ring { width: 100px; height: 100px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .impact-stat__chip { width: 54px; height: 54px; margin: -27px 0 0 -27px; }
  .impact-stat__chip .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .impact-stat__num { font-size: 40px; line-height: 48px; }
  .impact-stat p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; }
  .impact-stat--record { grid-column: 1 / -1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 28px; padding: 34px 24px 28px; text-align: left; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__ring { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 120px; height: 120px; margin: 0; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__chip { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: -32px 0 0 -32px; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__chip .ico { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
  .impact-stat--record p { margin: 6px 0 0; max-width: 260px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px; }
  .impact-stat__num--time { font-size: 56px; line-height: 64px; }
  .impact-band__ekg { margin-top: 40px; }
  .trust__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 30px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .tiles { padding: 60px 0; }
  .tile-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .tile-grid > .tile:nth-child(3n+2) { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; }
  .tile { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; }
  .service { flex-direction: column; }
  .service__img { flex: none; max-width: none; width: 100%; padding: 0 20px 30px 0; }
  .service__img .dots { right: 0; bottom: 0; }
  .block--photo { min-height: 0; padding-bottom: 260px; }
  .block__img { top: auto; bottom: 0; width: 100%; height: 240px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 50%); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #000 50%); }
  .btn-wrap { display: inline-block; }
  .band h2 { text-align: left; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .step-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .impact-stat--record { justify-content: flex-start; gap: 18px; padding: 30px 18px 24px; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__ring { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__chip { width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: -26px 0 0 -26px; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__chip .ico { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .impact-stat--record .impact-stat__tag { left: 18px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .impact-stat--record p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; }
  .impact-stat__num--time { font-size: 44px; line-height: 52px; }
  .impact-stat__unit { font-size: 18px; }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .about-row__text { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
  .photos { height: 460px; }
  .photos__a { width: 72%; }
  .photos__b { width: 46%; }
  .service__img { flex: 0 0 46%; }
  .trust__head > p { max-width: 380px; }
  .impact-grid { gap: 16px; }
  .impact-stat { padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; }
  .impact-stat__num { font-size: 46px; }
  .impact-stat__num--time { font-size: 54px; }
  .impact-stat__unit { font-size: 19px; }
}

/* Recognition: big-photo carousel (client, 26 Sep 2026) — same slider and autoplay, a large photo in place of the small avatar */
.slider--big { max-width: 820px; }
/* Recognition: a plain lavender band, the photographs across the full container width */
.recognition-band .slider--big { max-width: none; }
.recognition-band .slider--big .slide__photo { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .recognition-band .slider--big .slide__photo { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; } }
.slider--big .slide__photo { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; margin: 10px 0 26px; border-radius: var(--r-block); overflow: hidden; background: var(--plum); box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .28); }
.slider--big .slide__photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.slider--big .slide { transform: translateX(48px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .9s var(--ease-out), visibility 0s linear .6s; }
.slider--big .slide.is-active { transform: none; transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .9s var(--ease-out); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .slider--big .slide, .slider--big .slide.is-active { transform: none; transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .slider--big .slide__photo { margin-top: 0; border-radius: var(--r-card); } }

.slider--big .slide__meta { color: var(--white); }

/* Testimonials (client, 26 Sep 2026): deep-lavender band, heading + arrows, a swipeable row of portrait video cards; tapping one swaps in the Drive player */
.testimonials { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: var(--sec) 0; background: var(--plum); color: var(--white); }
.testimonials::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -180px; top: -180px; width: 460px; height: 460px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231, 178, 255, .35), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.testimonials::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -120px; bottom: -160px; width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(84, 254, 251, .18), transparent 70%); pointer-events: none; }
.testimonials .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonials__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 30px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.testimonials .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.testimonials h2 { color: var(--white); margin: 8px 0 0; }
.testimonials .ekg--stroke path { stroke: var(--gold); }
.testimonials__lead { max-width: 520px; margin: 14px 0 0; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.testimonials__nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex: none; }
.vt-row { display: grid; grid-auto-flow: column; grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - 60px) / 4); gap: 20px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 10px 0 20px; margin: -10px 0 0; list-style: none; scrollbar-width: none; }
.vt-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.vt { scroll-snap-align: start; aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; background: #2f2458; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3); transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s ease; }
.vt:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .38); }
.vt__btn { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; padding: 0; border: 0; cursor: pointer; color: var(--white); text-align: left; }
.vt__btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 45%, rgba(40, 28, 80, .85) 100%); }
.vt__btn img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.vt__btn:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.vt__play { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 66px; height: 66px; margin: -33px 0 0 -33px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--amber); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3); transition: transform .3s ease; }
.vt__play::before { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -8px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(255, 154, 84, .7); animation: vt-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite; }
.vt__play::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 27px; top: 22px; border-style: solid; border-width: 11px 0 11px 17px; border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--ink); }
.vt__btn:hover .vt__play { transform: scale(1.1); }
.vt__label { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 18px; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; }
.vt__num { display: grid; place-items: center; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; }
.vt iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
@keyframes vt-pulse { from { transform: scale(.9); opacity: 1; } to { transform: scale(1.35); opacity: 0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vt__play::before { animation: none; } .vt, .vt__btn img { transition: none; } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .testimonials__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; } .vt-row { grid-auto-columns: 62vw; } }
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) { .vt-row { grid-auto-columns: calc((100% - 40px) / 3); } }
.vt-arrow { position: relative; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); cursor: pointer; transition: background-color var(--ui) ease, border-color var(--ui) ease; }
.vt-arrow::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 11px; height: 11px; border-top: 2px solid var(--white); border-right: 2px solid var(--white); transform: translate(-65%, -50%) rotate(45deg); }
.vt-arrow--prev::after { transform: translate(-35%, -50%) rotate(-135deg); }
.vt-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.vt-arrow:hover::after { border-color: var(--ink); }
/* testimonial popup player */
.vt-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 80; display: grid; place-items: center; padding: 24px; background: rgba(28, 20, 56, .88); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.vt-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.vt-modal__box { position: relative; height: min(86vh, 820px); aspect-ratio: 9 / 16; max-width: 100%; }
.vt-modal__frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; background: #000; box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5); }
.vt-modal__frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.vt-modal__close { position: absolute; top: -14px; right: -14px; z-index: 1; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35); }
.vt-modal__close::before, .vt-modal__close::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 21px; width: 18px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); transform: rotate(45deg); }
.vt-modal__close::after { transform: rotate(-45deg); }
html.vt-open { overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .vt-modal__box { height: auto; width: 100%; } .vt-modal__close { top: -52px; right: 0; } }
/* Recognition captions: a frosted card that overlaps the photo's bottom edge */
.slider--big .slide__photo { margin-bottom: 0; }
.slider--big .slide__cap { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: min(640px, calc(100% - 40px)); margin: -46px auto 0; padding: 22px 28px 24px; border-radius: var(--r-block); background: rgba(58, 38, 98, .62); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .28); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25); text-align: left; }
.slider--big .slide__cap::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 28px; top: 0; width: 56px; height: 4px; border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px; background: var(--gold); }
.slider--big .slide__cap-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; }
.slider--big .slide__name { margin: 0; font-size: 22px; line-height: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.slider--big .slide__meta { flex: none; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 30px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .3px; }
.slider--big .slide__cap p { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 26px; font-style: italic; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .slider--big .slide__cap { width: calc(100% - 24px); margin-top: -30px; padding: 18px 18px 20px; } .slider--big .slide__name { font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; } .slider--big .slide__cap p { font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px; } }
/* responsive: the dot pattern beside the right-hand service photo stays inside the page on 992–1239px screens */
@media (max-width: 1239px) { .service__img .dots { right: 0; } }
.vt-modal__frame video { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: block; object-fit: contain; background: #000; }
.vt-modal.is-loading .vt-modal__frame::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 46px; height: 46px; margin: -23px 0 0 -23px; border-radius: 50%; border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25); border-top-color: var(--gold); animation: vt-spin .8s linear infinite; pointer-events: none; }
.vt-modal__frame { position: relative; }
@keyframes vt-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* Recognition carousel arrows (client, 01 Oct 2026) */
/* arrows sit over the photo, centred on its left and right edges; the box mirrors the photo's frame */
.recognition-band .slider__nav { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: 10px; z-index: 2; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 20px; pointer-events: none; }
.recognition-band .slider__nav .slider__btn { pointer-events: auto; background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .32); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.recognition-band .slider__nav .slider__btn:hover, .recognition-band .slider__nav .slider__btn:focus-visible { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .55); }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .recognition-band .slider__nav { top: 0; } }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .recognition-band .slider__nav { aspect-ratio: 3 / 2; padding: 0 10px; } .recognition-band .slider__nav .slider__btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; } }
.recognition-band .slider__btn { position: relative; width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; cursor: pointer; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .18); color: var(--white); transition: background-color var(--ui) ease; }
.recognition-band .slider__btn:hover, .recognition-band .slider__btn:focus-visible { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .34); }
.recognition-band .slider__btn::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; width: 11px; height: 11px; margin: -6px 0 0 -8px; border-right: 2px solid currentColor; border-top: 2px solid currentColor; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.recognition-band .slider__btn--prev::after { margin-left: -3px; transform: rotate(-135deg); }
