/* ==========================================================================
   Best Choice Technologies -- Premium design layer (v2)
   Site-wide: tokens, preloader, header, footer, motion system, and polish
   for the toolkit widgets. Loaded after theme.css and widgets.css.
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
	--bct-navy: #112E88;
	--bct-navy-dark: #0C1F60;
	--bct-navy-deep: #070F33;
	--bct-navy-light: #1E58A6;
	--bct-orange: #FB6F11;
	--bct-orange-dark: #D9560A;
	--bct-orange-bright: #FF8A3D;
	--bct-ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
	--bct-ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
	--bct-grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bct-navy) 0%, var(--bct-navy-light) 100%);
	--bct-grad-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bct-orange-bright) 0%, var(--bct-orange) 45%, var(--bct-orange-dark) 100%);
	--bct-grad-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange) 0%, #FFB27A 50%, var(--bct-orange) 100%);
	--bct-shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.06), 0 4px 12px -6px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.12);
	--bct-shadow-lg: 0 2px 4px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.04), 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.45);
}

::selection { background: var(--bct-orange); color: #fff; }

html { scroll-padding-top: 100px; }

/* "clip" (unlike "hidden") doesn't create a scroll container, so the
   sticky header keeps working while off-canvas motion never widens the page. */
html, body { overflow-x: clip; }
body { text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; }

h1, h2, h3 { letter-spacing: -0.02em; }

:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--bct-orange); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* Slim branded scrollbar (desktop browsers that support it). */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
	html { scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--bct-navy-light) #eef2fb; }
	::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; }
	::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: #eef2fb; }
	::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: linear-gradient(var(--bct-navy-light), var(--bct-navy)); border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #eef2fb; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Preloader -- the logo inside two orbit rings, echoing the brand mark.
   Shown on the first page of a session only; a CSS failsafe hides it even
   if JS never runs.
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-preloader {
	position: fixed;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: 100001;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 34px;
	background:
		radial-gradient(600px circle at 30% 30%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.18), transparent 60%),
		radial-gradient(700px circle at 70% 75%, rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.45), transparent 60%),
		var(--bct-navy-deep);
	transition: opacity 0.6s var(--bct-ease), visibility 0.6s;
	animation: bct-preloader-failsafe 0.6s ease 3.5s forwards;
}
html.bct-no-preload .bct-preloader,
html:not(.bct-js) .bct-preloader { display: none; }
.bct-preloader.is-done { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
@keyframes bct-preloader-failsafe { to { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; } }

.bct-preloader__orbit { position: relative; width: 140px; height: 140px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.bct-preloader__ring { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; }
.bct-preloader__ring--1 {
	inset: 0;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border-top-color: var(--bct-orange);
	border-right-color: var(--bct-orange);
	animation: bct-spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}
.bct-preloader__ring--2 {
	inset: 16px;
	border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border-bottom-color: #5B8CFF;
	animation: bct-spin 1.6s linear infinite reverse;
}
.bct-preloader__logo {
	width: 72px;
	height: 72px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	padding: 8px;
	object-fit: contain;
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), 0 0 40px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.35);
	animation: bct-breathe 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bct-preloader__logo--text { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--bct-font-heading); font-weight: 800; color: var(--bct-navy); }
.bct-preloader__bar { width: 160px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); overflow: hidden; }
.bct-preloader__bar span { display: block; height: 100%; width: 40%; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--bct-grad-warm); animation: bct-loader-bar 1.2s var(--bct-ease) infinite; }
@keyframes bct-loader-bar { from { transform: translateX(-100%); } to { transform: translateX(260%); } }
@keyframes bct-breathe { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.06); } }
@keyframes bct-spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll progress bar
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; z-index: 10001; pointer-events: none; }
.bct-scroll-progress span {
	display: block;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange) 0%, var(--bct-orange-bright) 40%, #5B8CFF 100%);
	box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.6);
	transform-origin: 0 50%;
	transform: scaleX(var(--bct-progress, 0));
}
.admin-bar .bct-scroll-progress { top: 32px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header -- glass bar, smart hide-on-scroll-down, animated nav underline
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-site-header {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
	backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(16px);
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	transition: transform 0.45s var(--bct-ease), box-shadow 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease;
}
.bct-site-header.is-scrolled { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -18px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.35); }
.bct-site-header.is-hidden { transform: translateY(-110%); }
.bct-header-inner { transition: padding 0.35s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-site-header.is-scrolled .bct-header-inner { padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.bct-logo img, .bct-logo .custom-logo { transition: transform 0.4s var(--bct-ease), height 0.35s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-logo:hover img { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }

.bct-menu { gap: 2px; }
.bct-menu-item > a { position: relative; padding: 10px 15px; color: #23304d; border-radius: 10px; }
.bct-menu > .bct-menu-item > a::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 15px;
	right: 15px;
	bottom: 4px;
	height: 2px;
	border-radius: 2px;
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: center;
	transition: transform 0.35s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-menu > .bct-menu-item > a:hover::after,
.bct-menu > .bct-menu-item.is-open > a::after,
.bct-menu > .bct-menu-item.is-current > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.bct-menu-item > a:hover,
.bct-menu-item.is-open > a { background: transparent; color: var(--bct-navy); }
.bct-menu-item.is-current > a { color: var(--bct-navy); }

.bct-submenu {
	padding: 10px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.35);
	transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.98);
	transform-origin: top left;
	transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.35s var(--bct-ease), visibility 0.25s;
}
.bct-submenu::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: -6px;
	left: 28px;
	width: 12px;
	height: 12px;
	background: #fff;
	border-left: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.bct-menu-item.is-open .bct-submenu { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.bct-submenu .bct-menu-item > a {
	padding: 10px 14px 10px 18px;
	font-size: 14px;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, padding 0.25s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-submenu .bct-menu-item > a::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 6px;
	top: 50%;
	width: 4px;
	height: 4px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bct-orange);
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0);
	transition: transform 0.25s var(--bct-ease), opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-submenu .bct-menu-item > a:hover { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF3E8, rgba(255, 243, 232, 0)); color: var(--bct-navy); padding-left: 24px; }
.bct-submenu .bct-menu-item > a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1); }

/* Header CTA */
.bct-header-cta { padding: 11px 20px 11px 22px; }

/* Mobile nav -- a smooth slide-down panel with staggered links */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
	.bct-nav-mobile {
		display: flex;
		max-height: 0;
		overflow: hidden;
		padding-top: 0;
		padding-bottom: 0;
		border-top-color: transparent;
		transition: max-height 0.5s var(--bct-ease), padding 0.4s var(--bct-ease), border-color 0.3s;
	}
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile {
		max-height: calc(100vh - 70px);
		overflow-y: auto;
		padding-top: 12px;
		padding-bottom: 24px;
		border-top-color: var(--bct-border);
	}
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateX(-14px);
		transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s var(--bct-ease);
	}
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
	.bct-site-header.is-nav-open .bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item > a { padding: 13px 4px; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f3fa; border-radius: 0; }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item > a::after { display: none; }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu > .bct-menu-item.is-current > a { color: var(--bct-orange); }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-menu-caret { margin-left: auto; }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-submenu::before { display: none; }
	.bct-nav-mobile .bct-submenu { border: 0; border-left: 2px solid var(--bct-peach); border-radius: 0; margin: 6px 0 6px 6px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons -- warm gradient, light sweep on hover, arrow nudge
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.bct-btn::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: -75%;
	width: 50%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
	transform: skewX(-20deg);
	transition: left 0.75s var(--bct-ease);
	z-index: -1;
	pointer-events: none;
}
.bct-btn:hover::after { left: 130%; }
.bct-btn__arrow { transition: transform 0.35s var(--bct-ease); flex-shrink: 0; }
.bct-btn:hover .bct-btn__arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.bct-btn--primary {
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	background-size: 160% 160%;
	background-position: 0% 50%;
	box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
	transition: transform 0.3s var(--bct-ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--bct-ease), background-position 0.5s ease;
}
.bct-btn--primary:hover {
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	background-size: 160% 160%;
	background-position: 100% 50%;
	box-shadow: 0 20px 34px -12px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.8), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}
.bct-btn--dark,
.bct-btn--primary.bct-btn--dark { background: var(--bct-grad-brand); box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -12px rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.6); }
.bct-btn--dark:hover,
.bct-btn--primary.bct-btn--dark:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bct-navy-dark), var(--bct-navy)); }
.bct-btn--ghost,
.bct-btn--ghost-light { -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.bct-btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Eyebrow labels -- every small h6 section label becomes a glowing pill
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-widget-heading h6.elementor-heading-title,
.bct-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex !important;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 7px 16px 7px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.22);
	color: var(--bct-orange-dark) !important;
	font-family: var(--bct-font-heading) !important;
	font-size: 11.5px !important;
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	letter-spacing: 2.2px !important;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	line-height: 1.3 !important;
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.elementor-widget-heading h6.elementor-heading-title::before,
.bct-eyebrow::before {
	content: '';
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bct-orange);
	animation: bct-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bct-dot-pulse {
	0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.5); }
	70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0); }
	100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(251, 111, 17, 0); }
}
/* On dark (page hero) backgrounds the pill turns light. */
.bct-page-hero .elementor-widget-heading h6.elementor-heading-title,
.bct-section-dark .elementor-widget-heading h6.elementor-heading-title {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	border-color: rgba(255, 199, 154, 0.35);
	color: var(--bct-peach) !important;
	-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
	backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* Section titles: a gradient accent bar under every h2 title that follows
   an eyebrow, drawn in as it scrolls into view. */
.elementor-widget-heading h2.elementor-heading-title { letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.15; }
.elementor-widget-heading:has(h6) + .elementor-widget-heading h2.elementor-heading-title::after {
	content: '';
	display: block;
	width: 64px;
	height: 4px;
	margin: 18px auto 0;
	border-radius: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-navy-light));
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transition: transform 0.9s var(--bct-ease) 0.3s;
}
.elementor-widget-heading:has(h6) + .elementor-widget-heading.is-revealed h2.elementor-heading-title::after,
html:not(.bct-js) .elementor-widget-heading h2.elementor-heading-title::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
/* Left-aligned headings keep the bar on the left. */
.elementor-widget-heading:has(h6) + .elementor-widget-heading[data-bct-align="left"] h2.elementor-heading-title::after { margin-left: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll-reveal motion system (driven by premium.js)
   ========================================================================== */
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal] {
	opacity: 0;
	translate: 0 34px;
	transition: opacity 0.9s var(--bct-ease), translate 0.9s var(--bct-ease), clip-path 1.2s var(--bct-ease), scale 1.2s var(--bct-ease);
	transition-delay: var(--bct-d, 0ms);
}
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="left"]  { translate: -44px 0; }
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="right"] { translate: 44px 0; }
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="zoom"]  { translate: none; scale: 0.94; }
/* The clip goes on the image, not the observed element: a fully clipped
   target never counts as intersecting, so it would never reveal. */
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="mask"] { translate: none; opacity: 1; }
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="mask"] img {
	clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0 round 16px);
	scale: 1.08;
	transition: clip-path 1.3s var(--bct-ease), scale 1.6s var(--bct-ease);
	transition-delay: var(--bct-d, 0ms);
}
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal].is-revealed { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; scale: 1; }
html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal="mask"].is-revealed img { clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0 round 16px); scale: 1; }

/* Toolkit cards: reveal uses the individual "translate" property so the
   "transform"-based hover lift and tilt are never overridden by the
   reveal animation's fill state. */
.bct-card {
	opacity: 0;
	transform: none;
	translate: 0 30px;
}
.bct-card.bct-in-view {
	animation: bct-rise 0.8s var(--bct-ease) forwards;
	animation-delay: var(--bct-delay, 0ms);
}
@keyframes bct-rise { to { opacity: 1; translate: 0 0; } }
html:not(.bct-js) .bct-card { opacity: 1; translate: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards -- cursor spotlight, 3D tilt, gradient edge
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-card {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 20px;
	border-color: rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #f8faff 100%);
	box-shadow: var(--bct-shadow-sm);
	transform-style: preserve-3d;
	transition: transform 0.5s var(--bct-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--bct-ease), border-color 0.4s ease;
	will-change: transform;
}
.bct-card::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	border-radius: inherit;
	background: radial-gradient(380px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 0%), rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.09), transparent 45%);
	opacity: 0;
	transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: 0;
}
.bct-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bct-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.bct-card:hover,
.bct-service-grid--colorful .bct-card:hover {
	transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(var(--rx, 0deg)) rotateY(var(--ry, 0deg)) translateY(-10px);
	box-shadow: var(--bct-shadow-lg), 0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.12);
	border-color: transparent;
}
/* Gradient top edge (overrides the colorful variant's single accent). */
.bct-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	top: 0;
	height: 3px;
	border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-navy-light), var(--bct-navy));
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left;
	transition: transform 0.6s var(--bct-ease);
	z-index: 2;
}
.bct-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.bct-card__icon {
	width: 62px;
	height: 62px;
	border-radius: 18px;
	background: var(--bct-grad-brand);
	color: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -10px rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
	transition: transform 0.5s var(--bct-ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}
.bct-card__icon svg, .bct-card__icon i { color: #fff; fill: currentColor; width: 26px; height: 26px; font-size: 24px; }
.bct-card:hover .bct-card__icon {
	transform: translateZ(30px) rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08);
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -10px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.bct-card__title { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.bct-card:hover .bct-card__title { color: var(--bct-navy-light); }
.bct-card__link { color: var(--bct-orange-dark); }
.bct-card__link svg { transition: transform 0.35s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-card:hover .bct-card__link svg { transform: translateX(4px); }
.bct-card--photo .bct-card__photo { border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner-page hero -- animated aurora, grid and an orbit ring motif
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-page-hero { overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.bct-page-hero::after {
	background:
		radial-gradient(600px circle at 15% 20%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.28), transparent 60%),
		radial-gradient(700px circle at 85% 90%, rgba(91, 140, 255, 0.28), transparent 60%),
		linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.95) 0%, rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.9) 55%, rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.82) 100%);
	background-size: 140% 140%, 140% 140%, 100% 100%;
	animation: bct-aurora 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.bct-page-hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -140px;
	top: 50%;
	width: 520px;
	height: 520px;
	margin-top: -260px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 70px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015), 0 0 0 70px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--bct-orange) 0 5px, transparent 6px),
		radial-gradient(circle at 0% 50%, #8DB3FF 0 4px, transparent 5px);
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
	animation: bct-spin 40s linear infinite;
}
.bct-page-hero > .elementor-container { z-index: 2; }
.bct-page-hero .elementor-widget-heading h1.elementor-heading-title {
	font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	text-wrap: balance;
}
.bct-page-hero .elementor-widget-text-editor { max-width: 760px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.bct-page-hero .elementor-widget-text-editor p { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.7; }
/* Faint grid that fades out toward the edges. */
.bct-page-hero > .elementor-background-overlay,
.bct-page-hero > .elementor-container::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: -200px -100vw;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 48px 48px;
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 10%, transparent 60%);
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 10%, transparent 60%);
	pointer-events: none;
	z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes bct-aurora {
	from { background-position: 0% 0%, 100% 100%, 0 0; }
	to   { background-position: 30% 20%, 70% 80%, 0 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.bct-page-hero::before { width: 320px; height: 320px; margin-top: -160px; right: -180px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature showcase -- framed media with orange corner brackets, site-wide
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-showcase__media { position: relative; }
.bct-showcase__media img { border-radius: 18px; transition: transform 0.8s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-showcase__media:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.bct-showcase__title { letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.bct-showcase__features li { align-items: center; transition: transform 0.3s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-showcase__features li:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
.bct-showcase__features svg {
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	padding: 6px;
	box-sizing: border-box;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	color: #fff;
	margin-top: 0;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -6px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.7);
}
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li { animation: bct-list-in 0.6s var(--bct-ease) both; }
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.65s; }
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.bct-showcase.bct-in-view .bct-showcase__features li:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.85s; }
@keyframes bct-list-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA banner -- aurora, orbit rings and a light sweep, site-wide
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-cta-banner {
	border-radius: 28px;
	padding: 80px 40px;
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.35), transparent 40%),
		radial-gradient(circle at 88% 85%, rgba(91, 140, 255, 0.4), transparent 45%),
		linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bct-navy-deep) 0%, var(--bct-navy) 100%);
	box-shadow: 0 50px 90px -45px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.85);
}
.bct-cta-banner__pattern {
	opacity: 1;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 44px 44px;
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 25%, transparent 75%);
}
.bct-cta-banner__pattern::before,
.bct-cta-banner__pattern::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.bct-cta-banner__pattern::before {
	width: 340px; height: 340px; left: -120px; bottom: -160px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--bct-orange) 0 5px, transparent 6px);
	animation: bct-spin 30s linear infinite;
}
.bct-cta-banner__pattern::after {
	width: 260px; height: 260px; right: -80px; top: -110px;
	border-style: dashed;
	animation: bct-spin 45s linear infinite reverse;
}
.bct-cta-banner::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: -60%;
	width: 50%;
	height: 100%;
	background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07), transparent);
	transform: skewX(-18deg);
	animation: bct-sweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;
	pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes bct-sweep { 0%, 35% { left: -60%; } 100% { left: 130%; } }
.bct-cta-banner__heading { letter-spacing: -0.03em; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); text-wrap: balance; }
.bct-cta-banner .bct-btn--accent { box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Quote form -- elevated panel with a gradient top border
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-quote-form-wrap {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 24px;
	padding: 48px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	box-shadow: var(--bct-shadow-lg);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.bct-quote-form-wrap::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0 0 auto 0;
	height: 5px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-orange-bright), var(--bct-navy-light), var(--bct-navy));
	background-size: 200% 100%;
	animation: bct-gradient-flow 6s linear infinite;
}
.bct-quote-form-wrap::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -120px;
	top: -120px;
	width: 300px;
	height: 300px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.08), transparent 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes bct-gradient-flow { to { background-position: 200% 0; } }
.bct-quote-form__heading { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.bct-form-row input,
.bct-form-row select,
.bct-form-row textarea {
	background: #F7F9FD;
	border-color: #E3E9F5;
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 14px 16px;
	transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.bct-form-row input:hover,
.bct-form-row select:hover,
.bct-form-row textarea:hover { border-color: #C9D5EC; }
.bct-form-row input:focus,
.bct-form-row select:focus,
.bct-form-row textarea:focus {
	background: #fff;
	border-color: var(--bct-orange);
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.12);
}
.bct-form-row label { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; color: #33415c; }
.bct-quote-form__submit { padding: 16px 28px; font-size: 15.5px; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .bct-quote-form-wrap { padding: 30px 22px; border-radius: 20px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ accordion (Essential Addons) -- tidy tech panels, site-wide
   ========================================================================== */
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-list {
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.1) !important;
	border-radius: 16px !important;
	margin-bottom: 12px !important;
	background: #fff;
	overflow: hidden;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -14px rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.35);
	transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--bct-ease);
}
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-list:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.3) !important; }
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-list:has(.active) {
	border-color: rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.4) !important;
	box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -20px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.45);
}
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-header {
	background: #fff !important;
	font-family: var(--bct-font-heading);
	font-weight: 700 !important;
	color: var(--bct-navy) !important;
	transition: color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-header.active { color: var(--bct-orange-dark) !important; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF6EE, #fff) !important; }
.eael-adv-accordion .eael-accordion-content { background: #fff !important; border: 0 !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Section backgrounds
   ========================================================================== */
.elementor-section[style*="F8FAFC"],
.elementor-section[style*="f8fafc"] {
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1.2px) !important;
	background-size: 22px 22px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer -- deep navy, CTA band, orbit decor
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-site-footer {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	isolation: isolate;
	margin-top: 80px;
	color: #C7D6F5;
	background:
		radial-gradient(900px circle at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.35), transparent 55%),
		radial-gradient(700px circle at 100% 100%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.12), transparent 55%),
		var(--bct-navy-deep);
}
.bct-site-footer::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0 0 auto 0;
	height: 3px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-orange-bright), #5B8CFF, var(--bct-navy-light), var(--bct-orange));
	background-size: 200% 100%;
	animation: bct-gradient-flow 8s linear infinite;
}
.bct-footer-decor { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; }
.bct-footer-decor__ring { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.bct-footer-decor__ring--1 {
	width: 620px; height: 620px; right: -220px; top: -260px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--bct-orange) 0 4px, transparent 5px);
	animation: bct-spin 60s linear infinite;
}
.bct-footer-decor__ring--2 { width: 420px; height: 420px; right: -120px; top: -160px; border-style: dashed; animation: bct-spin 80s linear infinite reverse; }
.bct-footer-decor__glow {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 56px 56px;
	-webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 70%);
	mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000, transparent 70%);
}

.bct-footer-cta {
	max-width: 1320px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 70px 24px 56px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 32px;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.bct-footer-cta__eyebrow {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 2.4px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--bct-peach);
	margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.bct-footer-cta__title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.15;
	letter-spacing: -0.03em;
	margin: 0;
	max-width: 640px;
}
.bct-footer-cta__title span {
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange-bright), #FFC79A);
	-webkit-background-clip: text;
	background-clip: text;
	color: transparent;
}
.bct-footer-cta__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.bct-footer-top { padding: 60px 24px 50px; gap: 48px; }
.bct-footer-col h4 {
	position: relative;
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 15px;
	letter-spacing: 0.02em;
	margin-bottom: 22px;
	padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.bct-footer-col h4::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: 28px;
	height: 2px;
	border-radius: 2px;
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
}
.bct-footer-col ul { gap: 12px; }
.bct-footer-col:not(.bct-footer-col--brand) ul:not(.bct-footer-contact) a {
	position: relative;
	display: inline-block;
	transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.3s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-footer-col:not(.bct-footer-col--brand) ul:not(.bct-footer-contact) a:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateX(5px); }
.bct-footer-col a:hover { color: #fff; }
.bct-footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; line-height: 1.55; }
.bct-footer-contact svg {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 32px;
	height: 32px;
	padding: 8px;
	margin-top: -4px;
	box-sizing: border-box;
	border-radius: 10px;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	color: var(--bct-peach);
}
.bct-logo--footer { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.bct-logo--footer .bct-logo__text { font-size: 18px; }
.bct-footer-badges { flex-direction: row !important; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px !important; margin-top: 20px !important; }
.bct-footer-badges li {
	padding: 6px 12px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 12px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #DCE7F8;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.bct-footer-bottom {
	max-width: 1320px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	display: flex;
	justify-content: space-between;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 16px;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	color: #8EA3D3;
}
.bct-footer-bottom p { margin: 0; }
.bct-footer-bottom strong { color: #DCE7F8; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
	.bct-footer-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
	.bct-footer-cta__actions .bct-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
	.bct-footer-bottom { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Back-to-top with scroll-progress ring, and the WhatsApp float label
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-to-top {
	position: fixed;
	right: 26px;
	bottom: 96px;
	width: 50px;
	height: 50px;
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--bct-navy);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(12, 31, 96, 0.45);
	cursor: pointer;
	z-index: 8999;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	opacity: 0;
	visibility: hidden;
	transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.85);
	transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.45s var(--bct-ease-spring), visibility 0.35s, background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.bct-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.bct-to-top:hover { background: var(--bct-navy); color: #fff; }
.bct-to-top:hover .bct-to-top__icon { animation: bct-nudge-up 0.6s var(--bct-ease) infinite alternate; }
.bct-to-top__ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.bct-to-top__ring circle {
	fill: none;
	stroke: var(--bct-orange);
	stroke-width: 2.5;
	stroke-linecap: round;
	stroke-dasharray: 100;
	stroke-dashoffset: calc(100 - var(--bct-progress, 0) * 100);
}
@keyframes bct-nudge-up { to { transform: translateY(-3px); } }

.bct-whatsapp-float { width: auto; min-width: 58px; padding: 0 14px; border-radius: 999px; gap: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: gap 0.4s var(--bct-ease), padding 0.4s var(--bct-ease), transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease; }
.bct-whatsapp-float svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.bct-whatsapp-float__label {
	max-width: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	white-space: nowrap;
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 14px;
	transition: max-width 0.45s var(--bct-ease);
}
@media (hover: hover) {
	.bct-whatsapp-float:hover { gap: 10px; padding: 0 20px 0 14px; transform: none; }
	.bct-whatsapp-float:hover .bct-whatsapp-float__label { max-width: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
	.bct-to-top { right: 18px; bottom: 82px; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
	.bct-whatsapp-float { min-width: 52px; padding: 0 11px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog / prose
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-post-card { transition: transform 0.4s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-post-card__thumb { display: block; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 16px; }
.bct-post-card__thumb img { transition: transform 0.8s var(--bct-ease); margin: 0; }
.bct-post-card:hover .bct-post-card__thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Reduced motion -- keep everything visible, drop the movement
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	*, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
	html.bct-js [data-bct-reveal] { opacity: 1; translate: none; scale: none; clip-path: none; }
	.bct-card { opacity: 1; translate: none; }
	.bct-preloader { display: none; }
}

/* Footer social icons sit in a row (footer lists default to a column). */
.bct-footer-col ul.bct-social { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile quick-contact bar (phones only) -- Call / WhatsApp / Get a Quote
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-mobile-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.bct-mobile-bar {
		position: fixed;
		left: 10px;
		right: 10px;
		bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
		z-index: 9001;
		display: grid;
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
		gap: 6px;
		padding: 6px;
		border-radius: 20px;
		background: rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.92);
		-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
		backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
		box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -14px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.6);
		animation: bct-bar-in 0.6s var(--bct-ease) both 0.8s;
	}
	.bct-mobile-bar__item {
		display: flex;
		flex-direction: column;
		align-items: center;
		justify-content: center;
		gap: 3px;
		min-height: 52px;
		border-radius: 14px;
		color: #DCE7F8;
		font-size: 11.5px;
		font-weight: 700;
		text-decoration: none;
		transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
	}
	.bct-mobile-bar__item:active { transform: scale(0.96); }
	.bct-mobile-bar__item--wa { color: #4BE38A; }
	.bct-mobile-bar__item--cta { color: #fff; background: var(--bct-grad-warm); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.8); }
	.bct-mobile-bar__item:hover { color: #fff; }
	/* The bar replaces the floating WhatsApp button on phones. */
	.bct-whatsapp-float { display: none; }
	.bct-to-top { bottom: calc(86px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); }
	body { padding-bottom: 84px; }
}
@keyframes bct-bar-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog -- index hero, card grid, article layout, end-of-article CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-blog-hero,
.bct-article__hero {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	isolation: isolate;
	color: #fff;
	background:
		radial-gradient(700px circle at 10% 0%, rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.55), transparent 60%),
		radial-gradient(600px circle at 95% 100%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.25), transparent 60%),
		var(--bct-navy-deep);
}
.bct-blog-hero::before,
.bct-article__hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	z-index: -1;
	background-image:
		linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
		linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 48px 48px;
	-webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 15%, transparent 70%);
	mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #000 15%, transparent 70%);
}
.bct-blog-hero::after,
.bct-article__hero::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	right: -160px;
	top: 50%;
	width: 460px;
	height: 460px;
	margin-top: -230px;
	z-index: -1;
	border-radius: 50%;
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--bct-orange) 0 5px, transparent 6px);
	animation: bct-spin 40s linear infinite;
}
.bct-blog-hero__inner {
	max-width: 900px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	padding: 90px 24px 70px;
	text-align: center;
}
.bct-blog-hero__eyebrow,
.bct-article__cta-eyebrow {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 9px;
	padding: 6px 15px 6px 11px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 199, 154, 0.35);
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	color: var(--bct-peach);
	font-family: var(--bct-font-heading);
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 2.2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}
.bct-blog-hero__eyebrow::before,
.bct-article__cta-eyebrow::before {
	content: '';
	width: 7px;
	height: 7px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: var(--bct-orange);
	animation: bct-dot-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.bct-blog-hero h1 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	letter-spacing: -0.035em;
	margin: 20px 0 14px;
}
.bct-blog-hero p { color: #B8C8EC; font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }
.bct-blog-cats { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 30px; }
.bct-blog-cats a {
	padding: 8px 15px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 13.5px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: #DCE7F8;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.bct-blog-cats a:hover { color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255, 199, 154, 0.5); }
.bct-blog-cats a.is-active { color: #fff; background: var(--bct-grad-warm); border-color: transparent; }

.bct-blog-wrap { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 70px 24px 20px; }
.bct-blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .bct-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .bct-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.bct-blog-empty { text-align: center; color: var(--bct-muted); }

.bct-blog-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	border-radius: 20px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.08);
	box-shadow: var(--bct-shadow-sm);
	transition: transform 0.5s var(--bct-ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--bct-shadow-lg); }
.bct-blog-card__media { display: block; aspect-ratio: 1200 / 630; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bct-navy-deep); }
.bct-blog-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.8s var(--bct-ease); }
.bct-blog-card:hover .bct-blog-card__media img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.bct-blog-card__placeholder { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; background: var(--bct-grad-brand); }
.bct-blog-card__body { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; padding: 24px 24px 22px; }
.bct-blog-card__cat {
	align-self: flex-start;
	margin-bottom: 12px;
	padding: 4px 11px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font-size: 11.5px;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.4px;
	color: var(--bct-orange-dark);
	background: #FFF3E8;
	border: 1px solid rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.2);
}
.bct-blog-card__title { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.35; letter-spacing: -0.015em; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.bct-blog-card__title a { color: var(--bct-navy); }
.bct-blog-card__title a:hover { color: var(--bct-orange-dark); }
.bct-blog-card__excerpt { color: var(--bct-muted); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 18px; flex: 1; }
.bct-blog-card__meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: 13px; color: #8a96ad; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px dashed rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.12); }
.bct-blog-card__meta span + span::before { content: '\2022'; margin-right: 14px; color: var(--bct-orange); }

.bct-pagination { margin: 46px 0 0; }
.bct-pagination .nav-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.bct-pagination .page-numbers {
	min-width: 42px;
	height: 42px;
	padding: 0 12px;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 12px;
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.12);
	color: var(--bct-navy);
	font-weight: 600;
}
.bct-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.bct-pagination .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--bct-navy); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }

/* ---- Single article ---------------------------------------------------- */
.bct-article__hero-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 70px 24px 120px; }
.bct-article__crumbs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #8EA3D3; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.bct-article__crumbs a { color: #B8C8EC; }
.bct-article__crumbs a:hover { color: var(--bct-peach); }
.bct-article__title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
	font-weight: 800;
	line-height: 1.12;
	letter-spacing: -0.035em;
	margin: 0 0 18px;
	text-wrap: balance;
}
.bct-article__lead { color: #C9D6F2; font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 24px; }
.bct-article__meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 10px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: #B8C8EC; }
.bct-article__meta > * + *::before { content: '\2022'; margin-right: 18px; color: var(--bct-orange); }
.bct-article__by { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.bct-article__cover { max-width: 1000px; margin: -86px auto 0; padding: 0 24px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.bct-article__cover img { width: 100%; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -40px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.6); }

.bct-article__body { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 24px 30px; }
.bct-article__body > p:first-child { font-size: 1.12rem; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body p,
.bct-prose.bct-article__body li { font-size: 1.04rem; line-height: 1.85; color: #33415c; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem); margin: 2.2em 0 0.6em; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin: 1.8em 0 0.5em; color: var(--bct-navy-light); }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body a { color: var(--bct-orange-dark); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.35); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body a:hover { text-decoration-color: currentColor; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body ul,
.bct-prose.bct-article__body ol { padding-left: 1.3em; margin: 0 0 1.4em; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body li { margin-bottom: 0.5em; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body ul li::marker { color: var(--bct-orange); }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body ol li::marker { color: var(--bct-orange-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body strong { color: var(--bct-ink); }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body blockquote,
.bct-prose.bct-article__body .bct-callout {
	margin: 1.8em 0;
	padding: 20px 24px;
	border-radius: 16px;
	border-left: 4px solid var(--bct-orange);
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF6EE, #fff);
}
.bct-prose.bct-article__body .bct-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.6em 0; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body th,
.bct-prose.bct-article__body td { padding: 12px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bct-border); text-align: left; vertical-align: top; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body th { background: #F4F7FD; color: var(--bct-navy); font-family: var(--bct-font-heading); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.bct-prose.bct-article__body table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; }
}

.bct-article__cta {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
	margin: 56px 0 0;
	padding: 36px;
	border-radius: 24px;
	display: grid;
	gap: 22px;
	color: #fff;
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 10% 10%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.35), transparent 45%),
		radial-gradient(circle at 90% 90%, rgba(91, 140, 255, 0.4), transparent 50%),
		linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bct-navy-deep), var(--bct-navy));
	box-shadow: 0 40px 70px -40px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.8);
}
.bct-prose .bct-article__cta h2 { color: #fff; margin: 14px 0 8px; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body .bct-article__cta p { color: #C9D6F2; margin: 0; }
.bct-article__cta-actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body .bct-article__cta a { text-decoration: none; color: #fff; }

.bct-related { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 50px 24px 20px; }
.bct-related > h2 { text-align: center; font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.bct-related > h2::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 56px; height: 4px; margin: 16px auto 0; border-radius: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-navy-light)); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.bct-article__hero-inner { padding: 50px 20px 100px; }
	.bct-article__cover { margin-top: -70px; padding: 0 16px; }
	.bct-article__cover img { border-radius: 16px; }
	.bct-article__body { padding: 40px 20px 20px; }
	.bct-article__cta { padding: 28px 22px; }
	.bct-article__cta-actions .bct-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
	.bct-article__by { flex-basis: 100%; }
	.bct-article__by + *::before { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cookie consent banner + preferences
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-consent {
	position: fixed;
	left: 24px;
	bottom: 24px;
	z-index: 10003;
	width: min(440px, calc(100vw - 32px));
	max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
	overflow-y: auto;
	padding: 24px;
	border-radius: 22px;
	background: #fff;
	color: var(--bct-ink);
	border: 1px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.1);
	box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -20px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.45);
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.98);
	transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.45s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-consent::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0 0 auto 0;
	height: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bct-orange), var(--bct-orange-bright), var(--bct-navy-light), var(--bct-navy));
}
.bct-consent.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.bct-consent__head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bct-consent__icon {
	flex-shrink: 0;
	width: 40px;
	height: 40px;
	border-radius: 12px;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	color: #fff;
	background: var(--bct-grad-warm);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -8px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.7);
}
.bct-consent h2 { font-size: 18px; margin: 0; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.bct-consent p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #475569; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.bct-consent p a,
.bct-consent__privacy { color: var(--bct-navy-light); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.bct-consent__privacy { display: inline-block; margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; }
.bct-consent__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.bct-consent__btn {
	flex: 1 1 auto;
	min-height: 44px;
	padding: 0 16px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	font: 700 14px/1 var(--bct-font-body);
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-consent__btn:active { transform: scale(0.98); }
.bct-consent__btn--ghost { background: #fff; color: var(--bct-navy); border: 1.5px solid rgba(17, 46, 136, 0.18); }
.bct-consent__btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--bct-navy); }
.bct-consent__btn--primary { background: var(--bct-grad-warm); color: #fff; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.75); }
.bct-consent__btn[hidden] { display: none; }
.bct-consent__prefs { display: grid; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.bct-consent__row {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	gap: 14px;
	padding: 12px 14px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: #F7F9FD;
	border: 1px solid #E8EDF7;
	cursor: pointer;
}
.bct-consent__row strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--bct-navy); }
.bct-consent__row small { display: block; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--bct-muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Toggle switch */
.bct-switch {
	-webkit-appearance: none;
	appearance: none;
	flex-shrink: 0;
	position: relative;
	width: 44px;
	height: 26px;
	margin: 0;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #CBD5E1;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: background-color 0.25s ease;
}
.bct-switch::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 3px;
	left: 3px;
	width: 20px;
	height: 20px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: #fff;
	box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
	transition: transform 0.25s var(--bct-ease);
}
.bct-switch:checked { background: var(--bct-orange); }
.bct-switch:checked::after { transform: translateX(18px); }
.bct-switch:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
.bct-switch:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--bct-navy-light); outline-offset: 2px; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.bct-consent { left: 10px; right: 10px; width: auto; bottom: calc(92px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px)); padding: 20px; max-height: calc(100vh - 120px); }
}

/* Blocked embeds (maps / video) until "External media" is allowed */
.bct-embed { position: relative; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; }
.bct-embed iframe[data-bct-src] { visibility: hidden; }
.bct-embed__placeholder {
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 24px;
	text-align: center;
	color: #DCE7F8;
	background:
		radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(30, 88, 166, 0.55), transparent 60%),
		radial-gradient(circle at 80% 90%, rgba(251, 111, 17, 0.25), transparent 55%),
		var(--bct-navy-deep);
}
.bct-embed__placeholder svg { color: var(--bct-orange-bright); }
.bct-embed__placeholder p { margin: 0; max-width: 360px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #B8C8EC; }
.bct-embed__placeholder strong { color: #fff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   WhatsApp chat assistant
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-wachat {
	position: fixed;
	right: 24px;
	bottom: 96px;
	z-index: 10002;
	width: min(380px, calc(100vw - 32px));
	height: min(580px, calc(100vh - 130px));
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	border-radius: 22px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: #EFEAE2;
	box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -18px rgba(7, 15, 51, 0.5);
	opacity: 0;
	transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
	transform-origin: bottom right;
	transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s var(--bct-ease-spring);
}
.bct-wachat.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.bct-wachat__head {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	padding: 14px 14px 14px 16px;
	color: #fff;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, #075E54, #128C7E);
}
.bct-wachat__avatar { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; padding: 4px; }
.bct-wachat__avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 50%; }
.bct-wachat__avatar i { position: absolute; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25D366; border: 2px solid #128C7E; }
.bct-wachat__who { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.bct-wachat__who strong { font-family: var(--bct-font-heading); font-size: 15px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.bct-wachat__who small { font-size: 12.5px; opacity: 0.85; }
.bct-wachat__close {
	width: 34px;
	height: 34px;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	color: #fff;
	cursor: pointer;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-wachat__close:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28); }
.bct-wachat__body {
	flex: 1;
	overflow-y: auto;
	padding: 18px 14px 10px;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	gap: 8px;
	background-color: #EFEAE2;
	background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(7, 94, 84, 0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
	background-size: 18px 18px;
	overscroll-behavior: contain;
}
.bct-wachat__msg {
	max-width: 85%;
	padding: 9px 13px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	font-size: 14.5px;
	line-height: 1.5;
	white-space: pre-line;
	box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
	animation: bct-msg-in 0.35s var(--bct-ease) both;
}
.bct-wachat__msg--bot { align-self: flex-start; background: #fff; color: #1f2937; border-top-left-radius: 4px; }
.bct-wachat__msg--user { align-self: flex-end; background: #D9FDD3; color: #1f2937; border-top-right-radius: 4px; }
@keyframes bct-msg-in { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.bct-wachat__typing { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 12px 14px; }
.bct-wachat__typing span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #9CA3AF; animation: bct-typing 1s infinite ease-in-out; }
.bct-wachat__typing span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.bct-wachat__typing span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
@keyframes bct-typing { 0%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.5; } 40% { transform: translateY(-4px); opacity: 1; } }

.bct-wachat__footer { padding: 10px 12px 14px; background: #F7F5F1; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.bct-wachat__footer:empty { display: none; }
.bct-wachat__chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 7px; max-height: 210px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 2px; }
.bct-wachat__chip {
	padding: 9px 14px;
	border-radius: 999px;
	border: 1.5px solid #128C7E;
	background: #fff;
	color: #075E54;
	font: 600 13.5px/1.2 var(--bct-font-body);
	cursor: pointer;
	text-align: left;
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-wachat__chip:hover,
.bct-wachat__chip:focus-visible { background: #128C7E; color: #fff; outline: none; }
.bct-wachat__chip.is-primary { background: #128C7E; color: #fff; }
.bct-wachat__chip.is-primary:hover { background: #075E54; }
.bct-wachat__chip:active { transform: scale(0.97); }
.bct-wachat__form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.bct-wachat__form input,
.bct-wachat__form textarea {
	width: 100%;
	padding: 11px 14px;
	border: 1.5px solid #E2DDD5;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: #fff;
	font: 400 14.5px/1.4 var(--bct-font-body);
	color: var(--bct-ink);
	resize: none;
	transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-wachat__form input:focus,
.bct-wachat__form textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: #128C7E; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.15); }
.bct-wachat__go {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 8px;
	min-height: 48px;
	border: 0;
	border-radius: 999px;
	background: #25D366;
	color: #fff;
	font: 700 15px/1 var(--bct-font-body);
	cursor: pointer;
	box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.8);
	transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-wachat__go:hover { background: #1EBE5A; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.bct-wachat__restart {
	align-self: center;
	border: 0;
	background: none;
	color: #075E54;
	font: 600 13px/1 var(--bct-font-body);
	text-decoration: underline;
	cursor: pointer;
	padding: 6px;
}
.bct-wachat__fallback { align-self: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #128C7E; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.bct-wachat {
		right: 8px;
		left: 8px;
		width: auto;
		bottom: calc(86px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
		height: min(560px, calc(100vh - 110px));
		transform-origin: bottom center;
	}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
	.bct-wachat__msg, .bct-wachat__typing span { animation: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Legal pages + footer legal links + form privacy notice
   ========================================================================== */
.bct-legal-updated { display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #B8C8EC; }
.bct-legal { padding-top: 60px; }
.bct-prose.bct-article__body.bct-legal h2 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.bct-legal .bct-legal-note {
	margin: 0 0 2em;
	padding: 16px 20px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: #F4F7FD;
	border: 1px solid #E3E9F5;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.bct-footer-legal { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 18px; margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.bct-footer-legal a,
.bct-footer-legal button {
	color: #8EA3D3;
	font: inherit;
	font-size: 13px;
	background: none;
	border: 0;
	padding: 0;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.bct-footer-legal a:hover,
.bct-footer-legal button:hover { color: #fff; }
.bct-form-privacy { margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--bct-muted); text-align: center; }
.bct-form-privacy a { color: var(--bct-navy-light); text-decoration: underline; }

.bct-consent__prefs[hidden], .bct-wachat[hidden], .bct-consent[hidden] { display: none; }

.bct-wachat__privacy { margin: 0; font-size: 11.5px; line-height: 1.45; color: #6b7280; text-align: center; }
.bct-wachat__privacy a { color: #075E54; text-decoration: underline; }