/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.kn-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(at top left, #bae6fd 0, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(at center right, #fbcfe8 0, transparent 45%),
                radial-gradient(at bottom left, #fef3c7 0, transparent 35%),
                radial-gradient(at bottom right, #e9d5ff 0, transparent 50%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-height) - var(--announcement-h));
}

.hero-wave-art {
    display: none;
}

.kn-hero > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes hero-wave-drift {
    from { transform: translate3d(-1.5%, 0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate3d(1.5%, 2%, 0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-wave-art { animation: none; }
}

.min-vh-hero {
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-height) - var(--announcement-h) - 140px);
}

/* Trust Badges */
.hero-badges {
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.hero-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    color: rgba(18, 48, 71, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-badge-item i {
    color: var(--kn-accent);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hero Photo / Visual Composition */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 560px;
    max-width: 100vw;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Main visual wrapper */
.hp-main-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-chat-stack {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: -220px;
    width: 280px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-photo-wrapper {
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-chat-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.66);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.hero-chat-card--primary {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 240px;
}

.hero-chat-card--primary h4 {
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-chat-card--primary p,
.hero-chat-card--secondary p,
.hero-chat-card--reply p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.hero-chat-card--primary p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.hero-chat-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #35c978, #7c3aed);
    color: #fff;
    flex: none;
}

.hero-chat-card--secondary,
.hero-chat-card--reply {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-chat-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f97316;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: none;
}

.hero-chat-body {
    display: grid;
    gap: 4px;
}

.hero-chat-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-chat-meta span {
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-chat-meta--reply {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-chat-card--reply {
    display: block;
    width: 220px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-video-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: min(100%, 420px);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.video-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    height: 300px;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-graphical-accent {
    position: absolute;
    width: 128px;
    height: 128px;
    right: -18px;
    top: 50px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(53, 201, 120, 0.9), rgba(87, 120, 255, 0.9));
    transform: rotate(18deg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.18);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.92;
}

.hero-graphical-accent::before,
.hero-graphical-accent::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.hero-graphical-accent::before {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -18px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-graphical-accent::after {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    top: 18px;
    right: -12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(53, 201, 120, 0.16);
}

.video-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: #1f2937;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    z-index: 6;
}

.live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ef4444;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.18);
}

.hero-video-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.4;
    z-index: 2;
}

.shape-video-1 {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    top: -28px;
    right: 12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.24), transparent 65%);
}

.shape-video-2 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    bottom: -24px;
    left: 8%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.22), transparent 65%);
}

/* Keep the two-column hero balanced before tablet stacking begins. */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .kn-hero {
        padding: 50px 0 45px;
    }

    .hero-photo-wrapper {
        width: 280px;
        height: 620px;
    }
}

/* Responsive refinements for the Hero section */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .kn-hero {
        padding: 45px 0 35px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .kn-hero .hero-subtext {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-badges {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-photo-wrapper {
        width: min(100%, 340px);
        height: auto;
        min-height: 460px;
    }

    .hero-chat-stack {
        right: -10px;
        top: -15px;
        width: 200px;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .hero-chat-card {
        padding: 6px 10px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    }

    .hero-chat-card--primary,
    .hero-chat-card--secondary,
    .hero-chat-card--reply {
        width: 100%;
        gap: 6px;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .hero-chat-card--primary h4 {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        margin-bottom: 1px;
    }

    .hero-chat-card--primary p,
    .hero-chat-card--secondary p,
    .hero-chat-card--reply p {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .hero-chat-icon {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .hero-chat-avatar {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
    }

    .hero-chat-meta {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        gap: 4px;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .hero-chat-body {
        gap: 1px;
    }

    .hero-video-grid {
        width: min(100%, 340px);
    }

    .video-card {
        height: 220px;
        border-radius: 24px;
    }

    .card-top-left {
        top: 2%;
        left: -12%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .kn-hero {
        padding: 30px 0 20px;
    }

    .hero-photo-wrapper {
        width: min(100%, 280px);
        height: auto;
        min-height: 380px;
    }

    .hero-chat-stack {
        right: -5px;
        top: -12px;
        width: 160px;
        gap: 4px;
    }

    .hero-chat-card {
        padding: 4px 7px;
        border-radius: 9px;
    }

    .hero-chat-card--primary h4 {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .hero-chat-card--primary p,
    .hero-chat-card--secondary p,
    .hero-chat-card--reply p {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-chat-icon {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
        border-radius: 5px;
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }

    .hero-chat-avatar {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
        font-size: 0.55rem;
    }

    .hero-chat-meta {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        gap: 3px;
        margin-bottom: 1px;
    }

    .hero-video-grid {
        width: min(100%, 280px);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .video-card {
        height: 180px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .video-card-badge {
        padding: 4px 8px;
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        top: 10px;
        left: 10px;
    }

    .card-top-left {
        top: -5%;
        left: -8%;
    }

    .float-card-icon {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .float-num {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .float-label {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
}


/* Optional slow spin animation for the image as requested */
.spinning-globe {
    animation: rotateSlow 30s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotateSlow {
    from {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Green solid circle shape (top-left offset) */
.hp-shape-green {
    position: absolute;
    width: 48%;
    height: 48%;
    left: 0;
    top: 4%;
    background: #146B5F;
    /* Dark emerald/teal as in reference */
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* White thin outline ring (right offset) */
.hp-shape-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 92%;
    height: 92%;
    right: -2%;
    top: 2%;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom-left dot pattern */
.hp-shape-dots {
    position: absolute;
    width: 32%;
    height: 18%;
    left: 8%;
    bottom: 2%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#ffffff 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Bottom-right solid white circle */
.hp-shape-white {
    position: absolute;
    width: 24%;
    height: 24%;
    right: 8%;
    bottom: 6%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    /* Moved behind the globe (which is z-index 5) */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Floating stat cards */
.hero-float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 10;
}

.card-top-left {
    top: 10%;
    left: -5%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.card-bottom-right {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -5%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes floatCard {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

.float-card-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kn-accent), #34d399);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.float-card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.float-num {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--kn-white);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.float-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Background shapes */
.hero-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.06;
}

.shape-1 {
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #a78bfa, transparent);
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
}

.shape-2 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #818cf8, transparent);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
}

/* Responsive hero */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .kn-hero {
        padding: 60px 0 50px;
    }

    .hero-photo-wrapper {
        width: 440px;
        height: 440px;
    }

    .card-top-left {
        top: 5%;
        left: 0;
    }

    .card-bottom-right {
        bottom: 5%;
        right: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .hero-photo-wrapper {
        width: 340px;
        height: 340px;
    }

    .hero-float-card {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.hero-stats-bar {
    margin-top: 30px;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.kn-stats-bar {
    padding: 0;
}

.stats-inner {
    gap: 10px;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid hsla(0, 0%, 100%, .72);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: hsla(0, 0%, 100%, .65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08), inset 0 1px 0 hsla(0, 0%, 100%, .9);
    position: relative;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    min-height: 38px;
}

.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.stat-pill-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex: 0 0 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.stat-pill-icon--cyan {
    background: #22d3ee;
}

.stat-pill-icon--violet {
    background: #7c3aed;
}

.stat-pill-icon--emerald {
    background: #10b981;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline;
}

.stat-suffix {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .hero-stats-bar {
        margin-top: 24px;
    }

    .stats-inner {
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .stat-item {
        padding: 9px 12px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PBX FEATURES SECTION — Two-tone split background
   ============================================================ */
.kn-pbx-features {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PBX FEATURES / WHAT WE OFFER (Creative Dark Glass Slider)
   ============================================================ */
/* ============================================================
   PBX FEATURES / WHAT WE OFFER (Creative Light Slider)
   ============================================================ */
.kn-pbx-features {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6039F1 0%, #C907FD 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Glows */
.pbx-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(80px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pbx-glow-1 {
    top: -15%;
    left: -5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.pbx-glow-2 {
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Left Content */
.pbx-eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pbx-slider-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gradient-text-alt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #E6F3F9);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.pbx-slider-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Marquee Slider Wrapper (No Container for Viewport Edge-to-Edge Sliding) */
.pbx-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 25px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .kn-pbx-features {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .pbx-marquee-wrapper {
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .pbx-fade-mask {
        width: 40px;
        opacity: 0.3;
    }

    .pbx-slider-card-item {
        width: 290px;
    }

    .pbx-glass-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .kn-pbx-features {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .pbx-fade-mask {
        width: 10px;
        opacity: 0.05;
    }

    .pbx-slider-card-item {
        width: 250px;
    }

    .pbx-glass-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .pbx-card-top {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .pbx-icon-box {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .pbx-glass-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .pbx-glass-text {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .pbx-glass-footer {
        padding-top: 8px;
    }
}


.pbx-marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: grab;
    touch-action: pan-y;
    user-select: none;
}

.pbx-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

.pbx-marquee-container.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
}

.pbx-marquee-container.is-dragging .pbx-glass-card {
    pointer-events: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .pbx-marquee-track {
        will-change: auto;
    }
}

/* Fade Masks */
.pbx-fade-mask {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pbx-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #6039F1 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.pbx-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #C907FD 15%, transparent 100%);
}

.pbx-slider-card-item {
    width: 320px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Glass Cards */
.pbx-glass-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pbx-glass-card:hover {
    background: #faf8ff;
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
}

.pbx-card-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pbx-card-num-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.pbx-icon-box {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pbx-glass-card:hover .pbx-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
}

/* Icon Glow Variants */
.pbx-icon-glow-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6, #6d28d9);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
}

.pbx-icon-glow-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.pbx-icon-glow-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #1d4ed8);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}

.pbx-icon-glow-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.pbx-icon-glow-red {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444, #dc2626);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.pbx-icon-glow-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #0891b2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.pbx-glass-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pbx-glass-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.pbx-glass-footer {
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.pbx-feature-tag {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #059669;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS & RECOGNITION SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.kn-awards {
    background: #f5a623;
    padding: 72px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.kn-awards::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.kn-awards::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.awards-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.awards-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.award-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 32px 20px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.award-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.award-icon-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.award-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
}

.award-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.award-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    margin-top: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT / TRUSTED & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.kn-about-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-kicker,
.feature-panel-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #6d28d9;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-kicker {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
}

.about-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111424;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
}

.about-list .icon-check {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-right: 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 22px;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-img-decor {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kn-primary-mid), var(--kn-accent));
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-img-decor {
    transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
}

.about-image-caption,
.feature-image-label {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.84);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.about-image-caption {
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.about-image-caption i,
.feature-image-label i {
    color: #6ee7b7;
}

/* ============================================================
   MORE FEATURES ROWS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.kn-feature-rows {
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

.feature-img-box {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.feature-img-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 42%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72) 100%);
}

.feat-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.feature-img-box:hover .feat-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.feature-image-label {
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 18px;
    padding: 10px 13px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.feature-content-panel {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px;
    border: 1px solid #eef0f5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.feature-panel-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.feat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feat-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.feat-item:not(:last-child) {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f1f5;
}

.feat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 20px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Colorful Icon Variants */
.icon-cyan {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
    color: #0891b2;
}

.icon-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #d97706;
}

.icon-purple {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    color: #6d28d9;
}

.icon-pink {
    background: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.12);
    color: #db2777;
}

.icon-orange {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
    color: #ea580c;
}

.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #059669;
}

.feat-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.feat-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION (SLIDER)
   ============================================================ */
.kn-testimonial-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #EBF7FA;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testi-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Image Side */
.testi-img-decor {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 30px 30px 30px;
    /* space for decorations to live inside */
}

.testi-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testi-decor-outline {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    width: calc(100% - 60px);
    height: calc(100% - 60px);
    border: 2px solid #334155;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testi-decor-circle-orange {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-color: #fef08a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.testi-decor-circle-pink {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #fecdd3;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testi-decor-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#94a3b8 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content Side (The Overlapping Card) */
.testi-content-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    margin-left: -80px;
    /* The overlap */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .testi-content-box {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-top: -30px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .kn-testimonial-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .testi-text {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testi-stars {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .testi-quote-icon {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testi-quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #0265d1;
    /* matching reference blue */
    line-height: 1;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testi-author {
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.testi-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testi-social {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background: #0265d1;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.testi-social:hover {
    background: #004d9e;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Custom Slider */
.testi-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
    touch-action: pan-y;
}

.testi-slide {
    display: none;
    animation: testi-slide-in-right 0.65s cubic-bezier(.22, .61, .36, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .about-image-caption {
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
        font-size: 0.84rem;
    }

    .feature-content-panel {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .feature-image-label {
        left: 12px;
        bottom: 12px;
    }
}

.testi-slide.active {
    display: block;
}

.testi-slide.active.is-going-back {
    animation-name: testi-slide-in-left;
}

@keyframes testi-slide-in-right {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(76px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@keyframes testi-slide-in-left {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-76px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .testi-slide { animation: none; }
}

/* Arrow Buttons Group - top right */
.testi-controls-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.testi-btn:hover {
    background: #0265d1;
    border-color: #0265d1;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(2, 101, 209, 0.28);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Dot indicators */
.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.testi-dot.active {
    background: #0265d1;
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .kn-testimonial-section {
        padding: 58px 0;
    }

    .kn-testimonial-section > .container > .d-flex {
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 28px !important;
    }

    .testi-section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .testi-controls-group {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .testi-btn {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .testi-slider-wrapper {
        min-height: 0;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .testi-img-decor {
        max-width: 255px;
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .testi-decor-circle-orange {
        width: 76px;
        height: 76px;
    }

    .testi-decor-circle-pink {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        bottom: 28px;
    }

    .testi-decor-dots {
        width: 48px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .testi-content-box {
        margin-top: -16px;
        padding: 26px 22px 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    }

    .testi-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .testi-author {
        padding-top: 18px;
    }

    .testi-dots {
        margin-top: 28px;
    }

    .testi-dot {
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .testi-content-box {
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }

    .testi-stars {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   OUR LATEST BLOGS SECTION (Capability Library Style Slider)
   ============================================================ */
.kn-blog-slider-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--kn-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.blog-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.blog-section-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Progress bar */
.blog-progress-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.blog-progress-bar {
    width: 140px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 25%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kn-primary-mid), var(--kn-accent));
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-progress-counter {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.btn-blog-explore {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.btn-blog-explore:hover {
    background: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* Fade Masks */
.blog-fade-mask {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 30px;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-fade-left {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8fafc 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.blog-fade-right {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #f8fafc 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Slider Track Container */
.blog-slider-container {
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0px, black 25px, black calc(100% - 25px), transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0px, black 25px, black calc(100% - 25px), transparent 100%);
}

.blog-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.blog-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
}

.blog-card-item {
    width: 330px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.blog-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: var(--kn-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-title-link {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-title-link:hover {
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-author .author-name {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-author .author-role {
    display: block;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-date .date-label {
    display: block;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-date .date-val {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.blog-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-link:hover {
    color: var(--kn-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .kn-blog-slider-section {
        padding: 76px 0;
    }

    .blog-left-content {
        max-width: 620px;
    }

    .blog-slider-container {
        padding-top: 14px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .kn-blog-slider-section {
        padding: 58px 0;
    }

    .blog-left-content {
        max-width: 540px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .blog-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .blog-section-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 10vw, 2.55rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .blog-section-desc {
        font-size: 0.96rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .blog-progress-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 24px 0 !important;
    }

    .blog-progress-bar {
        width: min(38vw, 160px);
    }

    .btn-blog-explore {
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 13px 24px;
    }

    .blog-fade-mask {
        width: 16px;
    }

    .blog-slider-container {
        padding: 22px 4px 12px;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        mask-image: none;
        -webkit-mask-image: none;
    }

    .blog-slider-track {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .blog-card-item {
        width: min(82vw, 350px);
        scroll-snap-align: center;
    }

    .blog-card-body {
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .blog-card-title {
        font-size: 1.08rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .blog-card-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .blog-card-footer {
        padding-top: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .blog-section-title {
        font-size: 1.92rem;
    }

    .blog-card-item {
        width: calc(100vw - 46px);
    }

    .blog-card-footer {
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .blog-author .author-name,
    .blog-date .date-val {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO / CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.kn-video-section {
    background: #E6F3F9;
    padding: 90px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Corner Decorations */
.vs-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vs-corner-tl {
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
}

.vs-corner-br {
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
}

.vs-corner-line {
    position: absolute;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kn-primary-mid), var(--kn-accent), var(--kn-primary-mid));
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.vs-corner-tl .vs-corner-line-1 {
    width: 120px;
    top: 40px;
    left: -20px;
}

.vs-corner-tl .vs-corner-line-2 {
    width: 160px;
    top: 60px;
    left: -30px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kn-accent), var(--kn-primary), var(--kn-accent));
}

.vs-corner-br .vs-corner-line-1 {
    width: 120px;
    bottom: 40px;
    right: -20px;
}

.vs-corner-br .vs-corner-line-2 {
    width: 160px;
    bottom: 60px;
    right: -30px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--kn-accent), var(--kn-primary), var(--kn-accent));
}

/* Header text */
.vs-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kn-primary-mid), var(--kn-primary));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vs-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--kn-text);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.vs-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--kn-text-light);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

/* Video wrapper */
.vs-video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.2), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: block;
    border: 4px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.vs-video-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.28), 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Thumbnail */
.vs-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 420px;
    filter: brightness(0.82);
    transition: filter 0.4s ease;
}

.vs-video-wrapper:hover .vs-thumbnail {
    filter: brightness(0.65);
}

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.vs-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 10, 60, 0.7) 0%, rgba(30, 10, 60, 0.15) 60%, transparent 100%);
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.vs-video-wrapper:hover .vs-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30, 10, 60, 0.82) 0%, rgba(30, 10, 60, 0.28) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Play button — centered */
.vs-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -55%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Pulsing rings */
.vs-play-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    animation: vsRingPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

.vs-ring-1 {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.vs-ring-2 {
    width: 148px;
    height: 148px;
    animation-delay: 0.7s;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

@keyframes vsRingPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(1.15);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Play circle button */
.vs-play-circle {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kn-primary-mid), var(--kn-primary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.55);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vs-play-circle i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-left: 5px;
    /* optical center for play icon */
}

.vs-video-wrapper:hover .vs-play-circle {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.7);
}

/* Bottom "Watch How It Works" label */
.vs-video-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.vs-video-wrapper:hover .vs-video-label {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ---- Modal ---- */
.vs-modal-content {
    background: #0f0a1e;
    border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.vs-modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e0a3c, #2d1b69);
    padding: 18px 24px;
}

.vs-modal-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .vs-thumbnail {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .vs-play-circle {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .vs-play-circle i {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .vs-ring-1 {
        width: 86px;
        height: 86px;
    }

    .vs-ring-2 {
        width: 116px;
        height: 116px;
    }

    /* Reduce corner decorations for mobile responsiveness */
    .vs-corner {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }
    
    .vs-corner-tl {
        top: -10px;
        left: -10px;
    }
    
    .vs-corner-br {
        bottom: -10px;
        right: -10px;
    }

    .vs-corner-line {
        height: 3px;
    }

    .vs-corner-tl .vs-corner-line-1 {
        width: 60px;
        top: 20px;
        left: -10px;
    }

    .vs-corner-tl .vs-corner-line-2 {
        width: 80px;
        top: 30px;
        left: -15px;
    }

    .vs-corner-br .vs-corner-line-1 {
        width: 60px;
        bottom: 20px;
        right: -10px;
    }

    .vs-corner-br .vs-corner-line-2 {
        width: 80px;
        bottom: 30px;
        right: -15px;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   CONTACT US SECTION (Vibrant with Icons)
   ============================================================ */
.kn-contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: #F6F7FA;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.65) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.65) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Left Contact Items */
.contact-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-card-item:hover .contact-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.contact-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.contact-value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a.contact-value:hover {
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
}

/* Right Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: block;
}

/* Input Custom Style */
.input-group-custom {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}

.input-group-custom:focus-within .input-icon {
    color: var(--kn-primary-mid);
}

.btn-submit-contact {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: var(--kn-primary-mid);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-submit-contact:hover {
    background: var(--kn-primary-dark);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45);
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.btn-submit-contact:disabled {
    cursor: wait;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.contact-submit-loading[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

/* International phone selector */
.input-group-custom .iti {
    width: 100%;
}

.input-group-custom .iti .form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
}

.input-group-custom .iti__selected-country {
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
}

.input-group-custom .iti__country-list {
    max-width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px));
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
}

.contact-honeypot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.contact-form-alert {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-form-alert--success {
    color: #166534;
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.contact-form-alert--error {
    color: #b91c1c;
    background: #fef2f2;
    border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

.form-control-custom.is-invalid {
    border-color: #ef4444;
    background: #fffafa;
}

.contact-field-error {
    margin: 6px 0 0;
    color: #dc2626;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .kn-contact-section {
        padding: 76px 0;
    }

    .contact-info-wrap {
        max-width: 620px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .kn-contact-section {
        padding: 56px 0;
        background-size: 42px 42px;
    }

    .contact-info-wrap {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.82rem, 9vw, 2.35rem);
        line-height: 1.16;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .contact-desc {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .contact-cards {
        display: grid;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 20px !important;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .contact-card-item {
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 12px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
        border-radius: 14px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    }

    .contact-icon {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-text-wrap.ms-3 {
        margin-left: 12px !important;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .contact-label {
        font-size: 0.67rem;
    }

    .contact-value {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }

    .contact-form-card {
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 24px 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    }

    .form-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .form-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.84rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .kn-contact-form.mt-4 {
        margin-top: 22px !important;
    }

    .form-label-custom {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .form-control-custom {
        min-height: 46px;
        padding: 12px 14px 12px 42px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .input-group-custom .iti__selected-country {
        border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
    }

    textarea.form-control-custom {
        min-height: 112px;
    }

    .input-icon {
        left: 14px;
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }

    .btn-submit-contact {
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Awards & Recognition Section (Matches Design Reference & Glows) */
.awards-recognition-section {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #1e1b4b 0%, #0f172a 45%, #020617 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.awards-section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.awards-section-subtitle {
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
}
.award-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    z-index: 1;
}
.award-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.38);
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
}
.award-card-logo {
    height: 200px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.award-card-logo img {
    max-height: 185px !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}
.award-card-title {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}
.awards-badges-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.award-badge-tile {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    min-height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    text-align: center;
}
.award-badge-tile img {
    max-height: 52px;
    max-width: 95px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.award-badge-tile span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.awards-description-text p {
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .awards-recognition-section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .award-card { padding: 28px 20px; min-height: 240px; }
    .award-card-logo { height: 95px; }
    .award-card-logo img { max-height: 85px; max-width: 140px; }
    .award-card-title { font-size: 16px !important; }
    .awards-badges-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 8px; padding: 10px; }
    .award-badge-tile { min-height: 70px; padding: 10px 6px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .awards-recognition-section { padding: 50px 0; }
    .awards-section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .awards-section-subtitle { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .award-card { padding: 22px 16px; min-height: 210px; }
    .award-card-logo { height: 80px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .award-card-logo img { max-height: 70px; max-width: 120px; }
    .award-card-title { font-size: 15px !important; }
    .awards-badges-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
    .awards-description-text p { font-size: 0.92rem; }
}