/* ============================================================
           Amita font helper for Devanagari brand word "एक"
============================================================ */
.amita-font {
    font-family: 'Amita', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', serif;
}

/* ============================================================
           EKK About Page — New Sections 
============================================================ */

/* ---- Brand Statement Banner ---- */
.ekk-brand-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B511A 0%, #B08425 60%, #6B511A 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-brand-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ekk-brand-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ekk-brand-banner .ekk-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #F1D79E;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ekk-brand-banner h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ekk-brand-banner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ekk-brand-banner .ekk-divider {
    width: 56px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #F1D79E;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ---- Vision & Mission Cards ---- */
.ekk-vm-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #FEFBF5;
}

.ekk-vm-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 36px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ekk-vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(176, 132, 37, 0.18);
}

.ekk-vm-card.vision {
    background: #6B511A;
}

.ekk-vm-card.mission {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #FAF2E0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(176, 132, 37, 0.08);
}

.ekk-vm-card .ekk-vm-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ekk-vm-card.vision .ekk-vm-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #F1D79E;
}

.ekk-vm-card.mission .ekk-vm-icon {
    background: #FAF2E0;
    color: #6B511A;
}

.ekk-vm-card .ekk-vm-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ekk-vm-card.vision .ekk-vm-label {
    color: #F1D79E;
}

.ekk-vm-card.mission .ekk-vm-label {
    color: #B08425;
}

.ekk-vm-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ekk-vm-card.vision h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.ekk-vm-card.mission h3 {
    color: #6B511A;
}

.ekk-vm-card p {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.ekk-vm-card.vision p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.ekk-vm-card.mission p {
    color: #4a5568;
}

/* ---- About Us Deep-Dive ---- */
.ekk-about-deep {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ekk-section-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #B08425;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ekk-section-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #6B511A;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ekk-section-text {
    color: #4a5568;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ekk-epharm-card {
    background: #FEFBF5;
    border-left: 4px solid #B08425;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.ekk-epharm-card h4 {
    color: #6B511A;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ekk-epharm-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.ekk-epharm-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #FAF2E0;
    color: #374151;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ekk-epharm-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ekk-epharm-list li .ekk-li-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #B08425;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.ekk-epharm-list li strong {
    color: #6B511A;
}

/* Right side UK-India graphic panel */
.ekk-uk-india-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #6B511A 0%, #B08425 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px 36px;
    color: #fff;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-uk-india-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.ekk-uk-india-panel .ekk-panel-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ekk-uk-india-panel .ekk-panel-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #F1D79E;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ekk-pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ekk-pillar-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ekk-pillar-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #F1D79E;
}

.ekk-pillar-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.ekk-pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---- UK-India Synergy Table Section ---- */
.ekk-synergy-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #FEFBF5;
}

.ekk-synergy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .ekk-synergy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.ekk-synergy-col-header {
    border-radius: 14px 14px 0 0;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ekk-synergy-col-header.uk {
    background: #6B511A;
    color: #fff;
}

.ekk-synergy-col-header.india {
    background: #B08425;
    color: #fff;
}

.ekk-synergy-col-header .flag {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.ekk-synergy-body {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #FAF2E0;
    border-top: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-synergy-item {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f4ff;
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ekk-synergy-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ekk-synergy-item .si-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    min-width: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 7px;
}

.uk .si-dot,
.ekk-synergy-body.uk-body .si-dot {
    background: #6B511A;
}

.ekk-synergy-body.india-body .si-dot {
    background: #B08425;
}

.ekk-synergy-item .si-text {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: #374151;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ekk-synergy-item .si-text strong {
    color: #6B511A;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* connecting arrow between two cols on desktop */
.ekk-synergy-connector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ekk-connector-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #6B511A;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(176, 132, 37, 0.3);
}



/*===================== Leadership Page =======================*/



/* ---- PAGE HEADER ---- */
.page-header {
    background-color: #E1A92F;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.page-header p {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

        /* leadership section */

/* ---- SECTION ---- */
.leadership-section {
    max-width: 1160px;
    margin: 70px auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 56px;
}

/* ---- CARD ---- */
.leader-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
    padding: 34px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 55px rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid #F2E7D2;
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 26px 80px rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---- MEDIA / IMAGE FOCUS ---- */
.leader-media {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
}

.leader-photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.22), 14px 14px 0 0 rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.30);
    animation: leaderReveal 0.9s ease both;
}

@keyframes leaderReveal {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px) scale(1.03);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

.leader-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.leader-head {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.leader-head .name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.leader-head .designation {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E1A92F;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---- CONTENT ---- */
.leader-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.leader-content .bio {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444444;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-align: justify;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px 22px;
}

.expertise-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.expertise-item .dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    min-width: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #E1A92F;
    margin-top: 7px;
}

.expertise-item .text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.expertise-item .text span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #777777;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* ---- COLLAPSIBLE EXPERTISE (slide/expand) ---- */
.expertise-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.55s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, margin 0.4s ease;
}

.expertise-wrap.open {
    max-height: 1400px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.leader-toggle {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #E1A92F;
    color: #E1A92F;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-toggle:hover {
    background: #E1A92F;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.leader-toggle__icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* ---- DIVIDER ---- */
.section-divider {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #EAD9B8, transparent);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .leader-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 26px;
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .leader-media {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .leader-photo {
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
        box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.22), 12px 12px 0 0 rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.30);
    }

    .leader-content {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .leadership-section {
        margin: 48px auto;
    }

    .leader-card {
        padding: 18px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .leader-photo {
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.20), 8px 8px 0 0 rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.30);
    }

    .leader-head .name {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }

    .leader-content .bio {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}


/* ========= service portion =========== */

/* ===== SERVICE SECTION ===== */
.container-service {
    position: relative;
}

.container-service::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    background: var(--bs-light);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    left: 0px;
    top: 0px;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 30%, 0 70%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.service-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 45px 30px;
    background: var(--bs-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.service-item::before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    transition: .5s;
    background: var(--bs-primary);
}

.service-item:hover::before {
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
}

.service-item * {
    position: relative;
    transition: .5s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-item:hover h5,
.service-item:hover p {
    color: var(--bs-white);
}

.service-item:hover .icon-box-primary::before {
    background: var(--bs-dark);
}

.service-item:hover .icon-box-primary i {
    color: var(--bs-white) !important;
}

.service-item:hover .service-bullets li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.service-item:hover .service-bullets li::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Bullet list inside service card */
.service-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.service-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #666;
    padding: 4px 0;
    padding-left: 14px;
    position: relative;
    transition: .5s;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-bullets li::before {
    content: "›";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #E1A92F;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: .5s;
}

/* ===== PHASE SECTION ===== */
.phase-section {
    background: #F7F5F2;
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.phase-section .section-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.phase-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.phase-card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.phase-card:hover {
    background: rgba(225, 169, 47, 0.15);
}

.phase-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #c69733;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phase-arrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    padding-top: 36px;
}

.phase-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.phase-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTION ===== */
.service-cta {
    background: #f4f7fc;
    padding: 60px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.service-cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: #44371A;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-cta p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.service-cta .btn-primary {
    padding: 12px 36px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .phase-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* button desing */
.nutra-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #C99D3F;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 157, 63, 0.25);
}

.nutra-more-btn:hover {
    background: #6B4E0F;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(107, 78, 15, 0.35);
}

.nutra-more-btn i {
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.nutra-more-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}



   /* index page motivation portion css */
  .ekk-motivation {
    /* ---- design tokens, scoped to this section only (no :root) ----
       Light background version — navy/black text on off-white bg.   */
    --ekk-mot-bg: #F7F5F2;                        /* light off-white background */
    --ekk-mot-ivory: #1A1A1A;                     /* near-black for headings/lead */
    --ekk-mot-ivory-dim: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);      /* grey for body text */
    --ekk-mot-accent: #C69733;                    /* your site's primary gold accent */
    --ekk-mot-accent-soft: rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.35);
    --ekk-mot-accent-2: #8A7F68;                  /* darker gray-blue variant for contrast on light bg */
    --ekk-mot-line: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);

    /*  ↳ Want to go back to the dark navy-background version?
        Just swap these 3 lines back:
        --ekk-mot-bg: #181411;
        --ekk-mot-ivory: #FFFFFF;
        --ekk-mot-ivory-dim: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);
        ...rest of the section restyles itself automatically.        */

    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--ekk-mot-bg);
    color: var(--ekk-mot-ivory);
    padding: clamp(56px, 9vw, 70px) clamp(20px, 6vw, 72px);
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  }

  .ekk-motivation *,
  .ekk-motivation *::before,
  .ekk-motivation *::after {
    box-sizing: inherit;
  }

  /* faint corner lattice — a quiet nod to Indian jali/textile geometry, kept subtle */
  .ekk-motivation::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -70px;
    right: -70px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background-image:
      repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, var(--ekk-mot-accent-soft) 0 1px, transparent 1px 30px),
      repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, var(--ekk-mot-accent-soft) 0 1px, transparent 1px 30px);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 72%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 72%);
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 360px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 84px);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__col--left {
    animation: ekkMotFadeUp 0.7s ease-out both;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__col--right {
    animation: ekkMotFadeUp 0.7s ease-out both;
    animation-delay: 0.12s;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ekk-mot-accent);
  }

  .ekk-motivation__title {
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.14;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--ekk-mot-ivory);
  }

  /* the "bridge" — a literal small signature for a company whose whole
     identity is "bridging" Europe and India, instead of a decorative icon */
  .ekk-motivation__bridge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: fit-content;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-label--top { color: var(--ekk-mot-accent-2); }
  .ekk-motivation__bridge-label--bottom { color: var(--ekk-mot-accent); }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-line {
    position: relative;
    width: 1px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--ekk-mot-accent-2), var(--ekk-mot-accent));
  }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::before,
  .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::before {
    top: -3px;
    background: var(--ekk-mot-accent-2);
  }

  .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::after {
    bottom: -3px;
    background: var(--ekk-mot-accent);
  }

  .ekk-motivation__lead {
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ekk-mot-ivory);
  }

  .ekk-motivation__body {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--ekk-mot-ivory-dim);
  }

  @keyframes ekkMotFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ekk-motivation__col--left,
    .ekk-motivation__col--right {
      animation: none;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 760px) {
    .ekk-motivation__inner {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .ekk-motivation__bridge {
      flex-direction: row;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .ekk-motivation__bridge-line {
      width: 64px;
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ekk-mot-accent-2), var(--ekk-mot-accent));
    }
    .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::before,
    .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::after {
      left: auto;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
    }
    .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::before { left: -3px; }
    .ekk-motivation__bridge-line::after { left: auto; right: -3px; }
  }



  /* index page EKK meaning portion — redesigned (light bg version) */
.ekk-meaning {
    --ekk-meaning-bg-1: #F7F5F2;
    --ekk-meaning-bg-2: #FFFFFF;
    --ekk-meaning-ivory: #1A1A1A;
    --ekk-meaning-ivory-dim: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    --ekk-meaning-accent: #C69733;
    --ekk-meaning-card-bg: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --ekk-meaning-card-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);

    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--ekk-meaning-bg-2), var(--ekk-meaning-bg-1) 70%);
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-ivory);
    padding: clamp(72px, 5vw, 130px) clamp(20px, 6vw, 72px);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-meaning *,
.ekk-meaning *::before,
.ekk-meaning *::after {
    box-sizing: inherit;
}

.ekk-meaning__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.ekk-meaning__eyebrow {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
}

.ekk-meaning__headline {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-ivory);
}

.ekk-meaning__lead {
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    max-width: 460px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-ivory-dim);
}

.ekk-meaning__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.ekk-meaning__card {
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
    background: var(--ekk-meaning-card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--ekk-meaning-card-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, background .35s ease;
}

.ekk-meaning__card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ekk-meaning__card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.ekk-meaning__card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ekk-meaning__num {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
    opacity: 0.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ekk-meaning__card-title {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-ivory);
}

.ekk-meaning__card-text {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .96rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-ivory-dim);
}

.ekk-meaning__connector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
    color: var(--ekk-meaning-accent);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 500;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--ekk-meaning-bg-1);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .ekk-meaning__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ekk-meaning__connector {
        margin: 4px auto;
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }
}












  /* ============================================================
   EKK Homepage — New Sections (Corporate Snapshot, Why Choose EKK,
   The India Story)
   Scoped classes only, no :root variables used — safe to paste
   anywhere inside custom.css without conflicting with existing rules.
============================================================ */

/* ---------------- Corporate Snapshot (redesigned) ---------------- */
.ekk-corp-snapshot {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot .container {
    padding-left: clamp(20px, 6vw, 90px);
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Small offset image, floated top area ---- */
.ekk-corp-snapshot__media {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.14);
    z-index: 2;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* decorative frame sitting behind/offset from the image — gives it
   a distinct, non-generic "placed" feel instead of a plain photo block */
.ekk-corp-snapshot__media-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    left: -24px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid #C69733;
    border-radius: 14px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Content side ---- */
.ekk-corp-snapshot__content {
    max-width: 640px;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C69733;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__label::before {
    content: "";
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #C69733;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__text {
    color: #5a6478;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

/* ---- Highlights redesigned as a clean two-column checklist ---- */
.ekk-corp-snapshot__highlights {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.08);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__highlights li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #000000;
}

.ekk-corp-snapshot__highlight-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.12);
    color: #C69733;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ekk-corp-snapshot__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ekk-corp-snapshot__media {
        max-width: 220px;
        margin: 0 auto 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ekk-corp-snapshot__highlights {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}



/* ---------------- The India Story ---------------- */
.ekk-india-story {
    --eis-navy: #031B4E;
    --eis-gold: #C69733;
    --eis-gold-soft: rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.14);
    --eis-cream: #FBF7EF;
    --eis-ink: #5a6478;
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 110px;
    background: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-india-story__head {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.ekk-india-story__label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--eis-gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.ekk-india-story__label::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--eis-gold);
}

.ekk-india-story__title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--eis-navy);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---- Chapters wrapper + spine ---- */
.ekk-india-story__chapters {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 90px;
}

.ekk-india-story__spine {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            transparent 0%,
            var(--eis-gold) 8%,
            var(--eis-gold) 92%,
            transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.45;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ---- Single chapter row ---- */
.ekk-india-story__chapter {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter--reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter--reverse>* {
    direction: ltr;
}

/* ---- Media / image side ---- */
.ekk-india-story__chapter-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.14);
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .6s ease, filter .6s ease;
    filter: saturate(1) grayscale(0);
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.35), rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.25));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter:hover .ekk-india-story__chapter-media img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter:hover .ekk-india-story__chapter-media::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Chapter numeral badge — same style for every chapter */
.ekk-india-story__chapter-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: -18px;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--eis-navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--eis-gold);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--eis-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.25);
    transition: background .4s ease, color .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter--reverse .ekk-india-story__chapter-num {
    left: auto;
    right: -18px;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter:hover .ekk-india-story__chapter-num {
    background: var(--eis-gold);
    color: var(--eis-navy);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ---- Text side ---- */
.ekk-india-story__chapter-body {
    padding: 10px 10px;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--eis-gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--eis-navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-rule {
    display: block;
    width: 34px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--eis-navy);
    opacity: 0.25;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: width .4s ease, background .4s ease, opacity .4s ease;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter:hover .ekk-india-story__chapter-rule {
    width: 64px;
    background: var(--eis-gold);
    opacity: 1;
}

.ekk-india-story__chapter-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--eis-ink);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 46ch;
}

/* ---- Final chapter: kicker gets a soft pill highlight only ---- */
.ekk-india-story__chapter--final .ekk-india-story__chapter-kicker {
    background: var(--eis-gold-soft);
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* ---------------- Responsive ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ekk-india-story__chapter-num {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        top: -14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .ekk-corp-snapshot,
    .ekk-why-choose,
    .ekk-india-story {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }

    .ekk-corp-snapshot__title,
    .ekk-why-choose__title,
    .ekk-india-story__title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ekk-india-story__spine {
        left: 24px;
    }

    .ekk-india-story__chapters {
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .ekk-india-story__chapter,
    .ekk-india-story__chapter--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        direction: ltr;
        gap: 26px;
        padding-left: 48px;
    }

    .ekk-india-story__chapter-num,
    .ekk-india-story__chapter--reverse .ekk-india-story__chapter-num {
        left: 12px;
        right: auto;
        top: -14px;
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .ekk-india-story__chapter-body {
        padding: 0;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .ekk-india-story__chapter-media img,
    .ekk-india-story__chapter-num,
    .ekk-india-story__chapter-rule {
        transition: none;
    }
}

/* ---------------- Guide Strip (Floating Overlap) ---------------- */
.ekk-guide-strip-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -45px;   /* eta carousel er upor tule rakhbe, niche section er sathe overlap korbe */
    margin-bottom: -45px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ekk-guide-strip-wrap .container {
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ekk-guide-strip {
    background: #FAF6EE;
    border: 1px solid #D4AF6A;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 26px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.ekk-guide-strip__text {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6B5A2E;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.ekk-guide-strip__text span {
    color: #B8860B;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .ekk-guide-strip {
        padding: 18px 20px;
        margin: 0 15px;
    }
    .ekk-guide-strip__text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}



.ekkAbout-wrap {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    background: #FBF4E4;
    padding: 100px 24px;
    color: #2A2118;
  }

  .ekkAbout-inner {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .ekkAbout-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #8A5A1E;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .ekkAbout-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #241B12;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  .ekkAbout-divider {
    width: 64px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #C9942F;
    margin: 22px auto 48px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }

  .ekkAbout-single {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card {
    padding: 44px 44px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 17px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card p {
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card--dark {
    background: #241B12;
    color: #F3E6C9;
    border-top: 4px solid #C9942F;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card strong {
    color: inherit;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card--dark strong {
    color: #E8B94D;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card u {
    text-decoration-color: #C9942F;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
  }

  .ekkAbout-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ekkAbout-card--dark .ekkAbout-tag {
    background: #C9942F;
    color: #241B12;
  }

  @media (max-width: 720px) {
    .ekkAbout-wrap {
      padding: 64px 18px;
    }
    .ekkAbout-card {
      padding: 32px 24px;
    }
  }


  /* what we do section */

  .ekk-what-we-do {
      --wwd-navy: #000000;
      --wwd-gold: #C69733;
      --wwd-gold-soft: rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.14);
      --wwd-cream: #FBF7EF;
      --wwd-ink: #5a6478;
      --wwd-line: rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.1);
 
      position: relative;
      background: var(--wwd-cream);
      padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 110px) clamp(20px, 6vw, 72px);
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do *,
  .ekk-what-we-do *::before,
  .ekk-what-we-do *::after { box-sizing: inherit; }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
      max-width: 1140px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }
 
  /* ---- Header ---- */
  .ekk-what-we-do__head {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: end;
      margin-bottom: 64px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--wwd-line);
      padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      font-size: 12.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--wwd-gold);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__eyebrow::before {
      content: "";
      width: 26px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--wwd-gold);
      display: inline-block;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
      line-height: 1.25;
      color: var(--wwd-navy);
      margin: 0;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__title em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--wwd-gold);
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__intro {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--wwd-ink);
      margin: 0;
  }
 
  /* ---- Grid ---- */
  .ekk-what-we-do__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1px;
      background: var(--wwd-line);
      border: 1px solid var(--wwd-line);
      border-radius: 4px;
      overflow: hidden;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card {
      background: #ffffff;
      padding: 40px 30px 36px;
      position: relative;
      transition: background .4s ease;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card:hover {
      background: var(--wwd-ink);
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__mark {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--wwd-gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 26px;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__rule {
      display: block;
      width: 30px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--wwd-navy);
      opacity: .2;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      transition: width .4s ease, background .4s ease, opacity .4s ease;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card:hover .ekk-what-we-do__rule {
      width: 46px;
      background: var(--wwd-gold);
      opacity: 1;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
      color: var(--wwd-navy);
      margin: 0 0 14px;
      transition: color .4s ease;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card:hover .ekk-what-we-do__card-title {
      color: #ffffff;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card-text {
      font-size: .92rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--wwd-ink);
      margin: 0;
      transition: color .4s ease;
  }
 
  .ekk-what-we-do__card:hover .ekk-what-we-do__card-text {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  }
 
  /* Divider ticks between cards, only visible on desktop, subtle */
  .ekk-what-we-do__card:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: "";
      position: absolute;
      top: 40px;
      right: -1px;
      width: 1px;
      height: 18px;
      background: var(--wwd-gold);
      opacity: .5;
  }
 
  /* ---- Responsive ---- */
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
      .ekk-what-we-do__head {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 20px;
      }
      .ekk-what-we-do__grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
      .ekk-what-we-do__grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .ekk-what-we-do__card:not(:last-child)::after {
          display: none;
      }
  }
 
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .ekk-what-we-do__card,
      .ekk-what-we-do__rule,
      .ekk-what-we-do__card-title,
      .ekk-what-we-do__card-text {
          transition: none;
      }
  }


  /* Why Partner with EKK */
  .ekk-why-partner {
      --wp-navy: #000000;
      --wp-gold: #C69733;
      --wp-cream: #FBF7EF;
      --wp-ink: #5a6478;
      --wp-line: rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.1);
 
      background: #ffffff;
      padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 110px) clamp(20px, 6vw, 72px);
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner *,
  .ekk-why-partner *::before,
  .ekk-why-partner *::after { box-sizing: inherit; }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__inner {
      max-width: 1140px;
      margin: 0 auto;
  }
 
  /* ---- Header ---- */
  .ekk-why-partner__head {
      max-width: 640px;
      margin: 0 auto 60px;
      text-align: center;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__eyebrow {
      font-size: 12.5px;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--wp-gold);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      display: block;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--wp-navy);
      margin: 0 0 18px;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__lead {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.8;
      color: var(--wp-ink);
      margin: 0;
  }
 
  /* ---- Grid ---- */
  .ekk-why-partner__grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 44px 36px;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__item {
      padding-top: 22px;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--wp-navy);
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__item-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.08rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
      color: var(--wp-navy);
      margin: 0 0 12px;
  }
 
  .ekk-why-partner__item-text {
      font-size: .92rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: var(--wp-ink);
      margin: 0;
  }
 
  /* ---- Responsive ---- */
  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
      .ekk-why-partner__grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
  }
 
  @media (max-width: 575.98px) {
      .ekk-why-partner__grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 34px;
      }
  }


  /* global patner section */

  .ekk-global-partners {
    --gp-navy: #000000;
    --gp-gold: #C69733;
    --gp-cream: #FBF7EF;
    --gp-ink: #5a6478;
    --gp-line: rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.1);
    --gp-card-bg: rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.025);

    background: var(--gp-cream);
    padding: clamp(72px, 9vw, 110px) clamp(20px, 6vw, 72px);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.ekk-global-partners *,
.ekk-global-partners *::before,
.ekk-global-partners *::after { box-sizing: inherit; }

.ekk-global-partners__inner {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.ekk-global-partners__header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(48px, 6vw, 72px);
}

.ekk-global-partners__eyebrow {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gp-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: block;
}

.ekk-global-partners__title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--gp-navy);
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.ekk-global-partners__lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--gp-ink);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- List / Cards ---- */
.ekk-global-partners__list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--gp-line);
    border: 1px solid var(--gp-line);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ekk-global-partners__list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 32px 30px;
    background: var(--gp-card-bg);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.ekk-global-partners__list li:hover {
    background: rgba(198, 151, 51, 0.08);
}

.ekk-global-partners__list-num {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gp-gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ekk-global-partners__list-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--gp-navy);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ekk-global-partners__list-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--gp-ink);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 760px) {
    .ekk-global-partners__list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ekk-global-partners__list li {
        padding: 26px 22px;
    }
}




/* ---------------- Contact Section (Partnership CTA) ---------------- */
.ekk-contact-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.ekk-contact-head {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.ekk-contact-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C69733;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ekk-contact-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.5rem);
    color: #031B4E;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ekk-contact-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #5a6478;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
}

.ekk-contact-row {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.ekk-contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    border-top: 2px solid #031B4E;
}

.ekk-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(3, 27, 78, 0.1);
}

.ekk-contact-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.ekk-contact-item-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #C69733;
}

.ekk-contact-item-value {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #031B4E;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .ekk-contact-details {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}