/* ===================================================================
   AKOI — Quick-Commerce landing page
   NEW components built to match the design image. Reuses the template's
   design tokens: teal #17b3a2, ink #0f1720, Poppins (headings) + Mulish
   (body), 1240px container. The shared .ak-* components come from
   akoi-landing.css; everything here is design-image specific.
   =================================================================== */

:root{
  --qc-teal:#17b3a2; --qc-teal-d:#0e5f57; --qc-ink:#0f1720; --qc-text:#52606d;
  --qc-mint:#e9f7f4; --qc-line:#eef1f3; --qc-gold:#f7dc4d; --qc-blue:#7fb2f4;
  --qc-green:#5fbb46; --qc-navy:#0f1a24;
  --qc-wrap:1240px;
}
.qc-wrap{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.qc-eyebrow{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:5px;color:var(--qc-teal);text-transform:uppercase;text-align:center;margin-bottom:12px}
.qc-h2{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(26px,3.4vw,40px);color:var(--qc-ink);line-height:1.2;text-align:center;margin:0 0 14px}
.qc-h2 .qc-accent{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-sub{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 40px;text-align:center;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--qc-text)}

/* ---------- Top navigation ---------- */
.qc-nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:60;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);backdrop-filter:saturate(160%) blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--qc-line)}
.qc-nav-inner{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:12px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.qc-brand{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:26px;color:var(--qc-ink);letter-spacing:-.5px}
.qc-brand span{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-nav-menu{margin-left:auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px}
.qc-nav-menu a{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:15px;color:#2a3641}
.qc-nav-menu a:hover{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-nav-cta{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#fff;background:var(--qc-teal);padding:11px 22px;border-radius:40px}
.qc-nav-cta:hover{background:#12988a;color:#fff}
.qc-burger{display:none;font-size:22px;color:var(--qc-ink);background:none;border:0;margin-left:auto}

/* ---------- Platform experience band ---------- */
.qc-platforms{padding:26px 0 8px}
.qc-plat-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--qc-teal),#0f8f81);border-radius:26px;padding:30px 20px 34px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -30px rgba(23,179,162,.6)}
.qc-plat-title{text-align:center;color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,24px);margin:0 0 22px}
.qc-plat-title b{background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);padding:2px 12px;border-radius:30px}
.qc-plat-tile{flex:0 0 auto;height:56px;padding:0 30px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:var(--qc-ink);box-shadow:0 8px 22px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);white-space:nowrap}
.qc-plat-tile i{color:var(--qc-teal);margin-right:9px}

/* ---------- Why brands should choose Quick-Commerce ---------- */
.qc-whybrands{padding:70px 0}
.qc-whybrands .qc-sub{margin-bottom:34px}
.qc-choose-box{background:var(--qc-mint);border:2px dashed rgba(23,179,162,.5);border-radius:24px;padding:34px 30px}
.qc-choose-h{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px;color:var(--qc-teal-d);margin:0 0 24px}
.qc-choose-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px}
.qc-choose-card{background:#fff;border-radius:16px;padding:24px 20px;box-shadow:0 10px 30px -18px rgba(15,23,32,.28);border-top:4px solid var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-choose-card .qc-cc-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(23,179,162,.12);color:var(--qc-teal);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:14px}
.qc-choose-card h4{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:17px;color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0 0 8px}
.qc-choose-card p{font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.6;color:var(--qc-text)}

/* ---------- Why AKOI (2-col checklist) ---------- */
.qc-whyakoi{padding:70px 0;background:var(--qc-mint)}
.qc-whyakoi-grid{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:44px;align-items:start}
.qc-whyakoi-left h2{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,44px);color:var(--qc-ink);line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 16px}
.qc-whyakoi-left h2 span{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-whyakoi-left p{font-size:15.5px;line-height:1.75;color:var(--qc-text)}
.qc-whyakoi-left .ak-btn-dark{margin-top:22px}
.qc-check-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 26px}
.qc-check{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--qc-line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px 16px}
.qc-check i{color:var(--qc-green);font-size:16px;margin-top:2px;flex:0 0 auto}
.qc-check b{display:block;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--qc-ink)}
.qc-check span{font-size:13px;color:var(--qc-text);line-height:1.5}

/* ---------- Dark Quick-Commerce services ---------- */
.qc-services{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0e5f57,#0b3f3a);padding:74px 0;color:#fff}
.qc-services .qc-eyebrow{color:#8fe6da}
.qc-services .qc-h2{color:#fff}
.qc-services .qc-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}
.qc-serv-grid{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}
.qc-serv-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:16px;padding:24px 20px;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
.qc-serv-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);transform:translateY(-4px)}
.qc-serv-ic{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(143,230,218,.16);color:#8fe6da;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:20px;margin-bottom:14px}
.qc-serv-card h4{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16.5px;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px}
.qc-serv-card p{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72)}

/* ---------- Mastery Hub eyebrow (sits above reused .ak-wp) ---------- */
.qc-hub-eyebrow{text-align:center;padding:56px 0 0}
.qc-hub-eyebrow .qc-eyebrow{margin-bottom:6px}
.qc-hub-eyebrow h2{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,38px);color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0}
.qc-hub-eyebrow h2 span{color:var(--qc-teal)}

/* ---------- "What we measure?" KPI table ---------- */
.qc-measure{padding:20px 0 76px}
.qc-measure h2{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,34px);color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0 0 8px}
.qc-measure h2 span{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-measure-pill{display:block;width:max-content;margin:0 auto 26px;background:rgba(23,179,162,.12);color:var(--qc-teal);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:8px 18px;border-radius:30px}
.qc-table-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;overflow-x:auto;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 20px 50px -30px rgba(15,23,32,.4);border:1px solid var(--qc-line)}
.qc-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:680px;font-size:14px}
.qc-table thead th{background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:15px 20px;font-size:13.5px}
.qc-table tbody td{padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--qc-line);color:var(--qc-text);vertical-align:top}
.qc-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#f7fbfa}
.qc-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.qc-table td:first-child{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;color:var(--qc-ink)}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.qc-footer{background:var(--qc-navy);color:#c4cdd5;font-family:'Mulish',sans-serif;margin-top:0}
.qc-footer-top{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:64px 24px 40px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:40px}
.qc-footer-about{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;max-width:44ch;color:#9aa6b0;margin:14px 0 18px}
.qc-footer-social{display:flex;gap:12px}
.qc-footer-social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:15px;transition:background .2s}
.qc-footer-social a:hover{background:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-footer-col h4{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#fff;margin:4px 0 18px}
.qc-footer-col a{display:block;font-size:14.5px;color:#9aa6b0;margin-bottom:12px}
.qc-footer-col a:hover{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-footer-wordmark{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(64px,16vw,190px);line-height:.8;color:rgba(255,255,255,.05);letter-spacing:-2px;padding:10px 0 0;user-select:none}
.qc-footer-wordmark span{color:rgba(23,179,162,.18)}
.qc-footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.qc-footer-bottom-inner{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:20px 24px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;font-size:13.5px;color:#7f8b95}
.qc-footer-legal{display:flex;gap:24px}
.qc-footer-legal a{color:#7f8b95}
.qc-footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--qc-teal)}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .qc-choose-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .qc-serv-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .qc-whyakoi-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .qc-nav-menu{display:none}
  .qc-burger{display:block}
  .qc-check-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qc-footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .qc-choose-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qc-serv-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qc-footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .qc-footer-bottom-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}
}

/* ---------- Illustration placeholders (no image assets supplied) ---------- */
.qc-illus{border-radius:22px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:64px;min-height:300px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#17b3a2,#7fb2f4);box-shadow:0 30px 70px -34px rgba(23,179,162,.7)}
.qc-illus-soft{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e9f7f4,#d6ecff);color:#17b3a2}

/* ---------- Quick-Commerce Mastery Hub (static two-column) ---------- */
.qc-hub{padding:26px 0 10px}
.qc-hub-grid{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.4fr;gap:34px;align-items:start}
.qc-hub-steps{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;background:var(--qc-mint);border-radius:18px;padding:16px}
.qc-hub-step{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:var(--qc-text);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s}
.qc-hub-step .n{width:28px;height:28px;flex:0 0 auto;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;color:var(--qc-teal);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:13px;font-weight:800}
.qc-hub-step.is-active{background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff}
.qc-hub-step.is-active .n{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff}
.qc-hub-panel{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--qc-line);border-radius:18px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px -36px rgba(15,23,32,.4);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:26px;align-items:center}
.qc-hub-panel h3{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:22px;color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0 0 12px}
.qc-hub-panel p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--qc-text);margin-bottom:14px}
.qc-hub-panel ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.qc-hub-panel li{position:relative;padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:9px;font-size:14px;color:var(--qc-text)}
.qc-hub-panel li::before{content:"\f00c";font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;color:var(--qc-green);position:absolute;left:0;font-size:12px;top:3px}
.qc-hub-panel .qc-illus{min-height:220px;font-size:48px}

/* ---------- Industries strip ---------- */
.qc-industries{padding:56px 0;background:#f4f6f8}
.qc-ind-tile{flex:0 0 auto;height:52px;padding:0 26px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--qc-line);border-radius:12px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a4652;white-space:nowrap}
.qc-ind-tile i{color:var(--qc-teal)}

@media (max-width:1000px){ .qc-hub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} .qc-hub-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* ---------- Base + mobile nav dropdown ---------- */
body{font-family:'Mulish',sans-serif;color:var(--qc-text);background:#fff}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .qc-nav.is-open .qc-nav-menu{display:flex;flex-direction:column;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid var(--qc-line);padding:12px 24px 18px;gap:14px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -20px rgba(15,23,32,.3)}
  .qc-nav{position:sticky}
}

/* ---------- "AKOI has experience across" (platform experience grid) ---------- */
.qc-exp{background:#eaf6f3;padding:64px 0}
.qc-exp-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);color:var(--qc-teal);margin:0 0 40px}
.qc-exp-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:30px;align-items:start;max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto}
.qc-exp-card{background:#fff;border-radius:22px;padding:36px 34px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -34px rgba(15,23,32,.28)}
.qc-exp-card h3{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);color:var(--qc-teal);margin:0 0 16px}
.qc-exp-card p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--qc-text);margin:0 0 20px}
.qc-exp-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.qc-exp-list li{position:relative;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:12px;font-size:16px;color:var(--qc-teal);font-weight:500}
.qc-exp-list li::before{content:"\2022";position:absolute;left:2px;color:var(--qc-teal);font-size:18px;line-height:1}
.qc-plat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}
.qc-plat-item{border-radius:16px;padding:22px 16px 18px;text-align:center;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:120px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px -18px rgba(15,23,32,.28)}
.qc-plat-logo{height:56px;display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:10px}
.qc-plat-logo img{max-height:44px;max-width:130px;object-fit:contain}
.qc-plat-word{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;color:#2a3641;letter-spacing:-.3px}
.qc-plat-name{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:#3a4652}
/* pastel card backgrounds (from the design) */
.qc-plat-item.c-blinkit{background:#f6c33d}
.qc-plat-item.c-zepto{background:#f3ecff}
.qc-plat-item.c-instamart{background:#ffe8d6}
.qc-plat-item.c-bigbasket{background:#eff4d3}
.qc-plat-item.c-amazon{background:#e6efff}
.qc-plat-item.c-flipkart{background:#ffe0ea}
.qc-plat-item.c-myntra{background:#ffe4f0}
.qc-exp-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:44px}
.qc-btn-black{display:inline-block;background:#0f1720;color:var(--qc-teal);font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;padding:16px 42px;border-radius:40px;transition:background .2s,transform .2s}
.qc-btn-black:hover{background:#000;color:var(--qc-teal);transform:translateY(-2px)}
@media (max-width:900px){ .qc-exp-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }
@media (max-width:520px){ .qc-plat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }

/* ---------- Why Brands Should Choose Quick-Commerce (redesigned to match image) ---------- */
.qc-whybrands{background:#ffffff;padding:80px 0}
.qc-wb-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,4.4vw,50px);color:#2b3038;line-height:1.16;margin:0 0 30px}
.qc-wb-title span{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-wb-copy{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto 44px}
.qc-wb-copy p{text-align:justify;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;color:#4a4f57;margin:0 0 20px}
.qc-wb-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.qc-wb-invest{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,2.6vw,30px);color:#2b3038;margin:6px 0 34px}
.qc-wb-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.qc-wb-card{border-radius:16px;padding:30px 26px;min-height:220px;box-shadow:0 20px 44px -26px rgba(15,23,32,.4);display:flex;align-items:flex-start}
.qc-wb-card p{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(19px,1.6vw,23px);line-height:1.4;margin:0}
.qc-wb-card b{font-weight:800}
.qc-wb-card.is-white{background:#fff;color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-wb-card.is-teal{background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff}
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-wb-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:520px){.qc-wb-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.qc-wb-card{min-height:0}}

/* ---------- Why AKOI? (redesigned to match image: left intro + numbered list) ---------- */
.qc-whyakoi{background:#f4f5f6}
.qc-whyakoi-left h2 span{color:var(--qc-ink)} /* heading is solid dark in this design */
.qc-why-list{margin-top:4px}
.qc-why-row{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:36px;padding:24px 4px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4e6e8}
.qc-why-row:first-child{border-top:1px solid #e4e6e8}
.qc-why-num{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,1.8vw,22px);color:var(--qc-teal);min-width:34px}
.qc-why-name{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,1.9vw,23px);color:#2b3038;letter-spacing:-.2px}
@media(max-width:520px){.qc-why-row{gap:22px;padding:18px 2px}}

/* ---------- Our Quick-Commerce Services — header band redesigned to match image ---------- */
.qc-services{background:#17b3a2;padding:0}
.qc-serv-band{padding:64px 0}
.qc-serv-head{max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.qc-serv-title{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,56px);color:#fff;line-height:1.08;margin:0}
.qc-serv-intro{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);font-size:clamp(15px,1.35vw,18px);line-height:1.75;text-align:justify;margin:0}
/* cards sit below the band on the same teal */
.qc-serv-cards-pad{padding:0 0 70px}
.qc-serv-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.qc-serv-card:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
@media(max-width:820px){.qc-serv-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:22px}}

/* ============ Mastery Hub (redesigned: OUR PROCESS + 8 pill tabs + panel) ============ */
.qc-hub{background:#e8e8e8;padding:58px 0 80px}
.qc-hub-eyebrow{text-align:center;padding:0 0 36px}
.qc-hub-eyebrow .qc-eyebrow{margin-bottom:8px}
.qc-hub-eyebrow h2{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,52px);color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0}
.qc-hub-eyebrow h2 .i{color:var(--qc-teal);font-style:italic}
.qc-hub-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.35fr;gap:36px;max-width:var(--qc-wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px;align-items:start}
.qc-hub-steps{background:transparent;padding:0;gap:6px}
.qc-hub-step{width:100%;text-align:left;background:transparent;border:0;cursor:pointer;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(15px,1.5vw,18px);color:#7a828b;padding:18px 26px;border-radius:44px;line-height:1.3;transition:.2s}
.qc-hub-step:hover{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-hub-step.is-active{background:#bfe9e2;color:#0e5f57;font-weight:700}
.qc-hub-panel{display:block;background:#fafafa;border-radius:24px;padding:42px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -40px rgba(15,23,32,.4)}
.qc-hub-panel h3{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(24px,2.6vw,34px);color:var(--qc-ink);margin:0 0 16px}
.qc-hub-panel p{font-size:clamp(15px,1.4vw,18px);line-height:1.7;color:var(--qc-text);margin:0 0 26px}
.qc-hub-illus{min-height:300px;border-radius:16px;font-size:66px}
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-hub-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============ What we measure — tabs + striped KPI table ============ */
.qc-measure{background:#fff;padding:64px 0 46px}
.qc-measure h2{color:#1f2830;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px)}
.qc-measure h2 span{color:var(--qc-teal);font-style:italic}
.qc-measure-sub{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(14px,1.6vw,20px);letter-spacing:8px;color:#9aa0a6;text-transform:uppercase;margin:14px 0 30px}
.qc-kpi-tabs{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:14px;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto 34px}
.qc-kpi-tab{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:14.5px;color:#525c64;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e4e8ea;border-radius:40px;padding:12px 24px;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:none;transition:.2s}
.qc-kpi-tab:hover{color:var(--qc-teal);border-color:#bfe6df}
.qc-kpi-tab.is-active{background:#d9f2ee;border-color:#a9e2d8;color:#0e5f57}
/* Table: teal-gradient header + uniform white rows (matches design) */
.qc-table-wrap{background:#eef0f1;border-radius:22px;padding:22px;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;overflow-x:auto;box-shadow:none;border:0}
.qc-table-inner{border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;min-width:860px;background:#fff}
.qc-table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;background:#fff}
.qc-table thead th{color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:16px 16px;font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;background:#17b3a2;white-space:nowrap}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(1){background:#85ded4}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(2){background:#33bcad}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(3){background:#85ded4}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(4){background:#33bcad}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(5){background:#85ded4}
.qc-table thead th:nth-child(6){background:#33bcad}
.qc-table tbody td{background:#fff;text-align:center;padding:18px 16px;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #eef1f3;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:13.5px;color:#2b3038;vertical-align:middle}
.qc-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.qc-table td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#2b3038}

/* ============ Industries We Serve — teal band marquee ============ */
.qc-industries{background:#17b3a2;padding:0 0 44px}
.qc-ind-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(17px,2.2vw,26px);letter-spacing:8px;color:#fff;text-transform:uppercase;padding:46px 0 30px;margin:0}
.qc-ind-card{flex:0 0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-radius:14px;padding:20px 26px;min-width:240px}
.qc-ind-ic{font-size:30px;line-height:1}
.qc-ind-name{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:#fff;line-height:1.25}

/* ---------- Additions: image placeholders, "Services we manage", footer brand ---------- */
/* Labeled image placeholder — shows the recommended filename + pixel size so
   final assets can be dropped in directly (no dummy/AI images used). */
.qc-ph{display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  background:repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,#f3f6f8,#f3f6f8 12px,#eef2f4 12px,#eef2f4 24px);
  border:2px dashed #c4d2d8;border-radius:18px;color:#77858e;text-align:center;padding:22px;min-height:200px}
.qc-ph i{font-size:30px;color:#b7c4cc}
.qc-ph b{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:#5b6870;word-break:break-all}
.qc-ph small{font-size:12px;color:#a7b2ba;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.4px}

/* Services we manage (2-col checklist) */
.qc-manage{padding:70px 0}
.qc-manage .qc-check-grid{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}
.qc-manage-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:34px}
.qc-check-grid + .qc-manage-cta{margin-top:34px}

/* Footer brand wordmark override (qc-brand is dark ink; footer is navy) */
.qc-footer .qc-brand{color:#fff;display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px}

/* ---------- "Quick-Commerce Platforms We Specialise In" (matches design) ---------- */
.qc-specialise{background:#e9f7f4;padding:64px 0 72px}
.qc-spec-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);color:#1e2a33;line-height:1.16;margin:0 0 46px}
.qc-spec-title .qc-accent{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-spec-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.qc-spec-card{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;border-radius:18px;padding:26px 25px;min-height:120px;border:2px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s}
.qc-spec-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 22px 46px -26px rgba(15,23,32,.42)}
.qc-spec-txt{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(17px,1.5vw,21px);color:#1e2a33;line-height:1.3}
.qc-spec-txt b{font-weight:800}
.qc-spec-card .qc-plat-logo{height:auto;margin:0;flex:0 0 auto;display:grid;place-items:center}
.qc-spec-card .qc-plat-logo img{max-height:46px;max-width:120px;object-fit:contain}
.qc-spec-card .qc-plat-word{font-size:18px}
/* per-brand pastel backgrounds + matching borders (from the design) */
.qc-spec-card.c-blinkit{background:#f6c33d;border-color:#d99e00}
.qc-spec-card.c-zepto{background:#f3ecff;border-color:#6a2bd9}
.qc-spec-card.c-instamart{background:#ffe8d6;border-color:#f26722}
.qc-spec-card.c-bigbasket{background:#eff4d3;border-color:#84b73d}
.qc-spec-card.c-amazon{background:#e6efff;border-color:#146eb4}
.qc-spec-card.c-flipkart{background:#ffe0ea;border-color:#a01a2e}
.qc-spec-card.c-myntra{background:#ffe4f0;border-color:#e6247f}
/* Per-card brand text colour (design: name + copy take the platform colour) */
.qc-spec-card.c-blinkit .qc-spec-txt{color:#0c831f}
.qc-spec-card.c-zepto .qc-spec-txt{color:#6a2bd9}
.qc-spec-card.c-instamart .qc-spec-txt{color:#f26722}
.qc-spec-card.c-bigbasket .qc-spec-txt{color:#c0272d}
.qc-spec-card.c-amazon .qc-spec-txt{color:#146eb4}
.qc-spec-card.c-flipkart .qc-spec-txt{color:#a01a2e}
.qc-spec-card.c-myntra .qc-spec-txt{color:#e6247f}
@media(min-width:761px){.qc-spec-card.is-center{grid-column:2}}   /* centre the lone 7th card */
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-spec-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.qc-spec-card.is-center{grid-column:auto}}
@media(max-width:560px){.qc-spec-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- "Services we manage" — 2-col icon+name grid (matches design) ---------- */
.qc-manage-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4.4vw,48px);color:#12202b;line-height:1.16;margin:0 0 46px}
.qc-manage-title .qc-accent{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-svc-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px 24px;max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}
.qc-svc-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f3;border-radius:14px;padding:15px 20px;min-height:74px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 12px 26px -20px rgba(15,23,32,.35);transition:transform .18s,box-shadow .18s,background .18s,border-color .18s}
.qc-svc-item:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -20px rgba(15,23,32,.42)}
.qc-svc-item.is-active{background:#e9f7f4;border-color:#bfe6df}
.qc-svc-item.is-active .qc-svc-name{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-svc-ic{flex:0 0 auto;width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--qc-mint);display:grid;place-items:center;overflow:hidden}
.qc-svc-ic img{width:34px;height:34px;object-fit:contain}
/* graceful fallback when the icon asset is not yet supplied */
.qc-svc-ic.is-empty::before{content:"\f03e";font-family:"Font Awesome 6 Free";font-weight:900;color:#b7c4cc;font-size:18px}
.qc-svc-name{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(14.5px,1.2vw,16.5px);color:var(--qc-ink);line-height:1.3}
@media(max-width:760px){.qc-svc-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- "Proven Quick-Com Track Record" — static 4-card grid (matches design) ---------- */
.qc-track{background:#e9f7f4;padding:70px 0 78px}
.qc-track-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);color:#2b3038;line-height:1.18;margin:0 0 26px}
.qc-track-title .qc-accent{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-track-intro{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto 46px;text-align:justify;font-size:clamp(15px,1.35vw,18px);line-height:1.85;color:#4a4f57}
/* Auto-scrolling marquee (both desktop & mobile). Cards are rendered twice in
   the markup; the track scrolls exactly one set for a seamless loop. */
.qc-track-marquee{overflow:hidden;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 5%,#000 95%,transparent)}
.qc-track-track{display:flex;gap:22px;width:max-content;animation:qc-track-scroll 80s linear infinite}
.qc-track-marquee:hover .qc-track-track{animation-play-state:paused}
.qc-track-card{flex:0 0 320px;border-radius:16px;padding:26px 24px;min-height:180px;color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;box-shadow:0 22px 46px -28px rgba(15,23,32,.5)}
.qc-track-tag{align-self:flex-start;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);color:#fff;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:40px}
.qc-track-card p{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:500;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.55;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);margin:0}
.qc-track-card p b{font-weight:800;font-size:19px;color:#fff}
.qc-track-card.is-teal{background:#22a595}
.qc-track-card.is-blue{background:#1a72c0}
.qc-track-card.is-gold{background:#e9b53a}
.qc-track-card.is-green{background:#28b26f}
@keyframes qc-track-scroll{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(calc(-50% - 11px))}}
@media(max-width:560px){.qc-track-card{flex-basis:82vw}}
@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.qc-track-track{animation:none}}

/* ---------- Normalise spacing for the reused Case Studies section ---------- */
/* Base template used padding:20px 0 70px (too tight on top next to the
   redesigned sections). Give it consistent vertical rhythm. */
.ak-cases{padding:66px 0 76px}

/* ---------- "Why Invest in Quick-Commerce?" — 2 cards | illustration | 2 cards ---------- */
.qc-wb-invest span{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-wb-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:center;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto}
.qc-wb-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:26px}
.qc-wb-illus{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}
.qc-wb-illus .qc-ph{width:100%;min-height:420px}
.qc-wb-card.is-gold{background:#e9b53a;color:#fff}
.qc-wb-card.is-blue{background:#1f77c4;color:#fff}
.qc-wb-card.is-green{background:#28b26f;color:#fff}
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-wb-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.qc-wb-illus{display:none}}
@media(max-width:560px){.qc-wb-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- "Why AKOI as QC Agency?" — detailed numbered list + rocket ---------- */
.qc-whyakoi-left{position:relative}
.qc-whyakoi-left h2 span{color:var(--qc-teal)}   /* AKOI in teal */
.qc-why-rocket{margin-top:44px;color:#e7e9eb;font-size:clamp(160px,24vw,320px);line-height:.85;transform:rotate(-20deg);pointer-events:none;user-select:none}
.qc-why-list{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.qc-why-item{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;column-gap:26px;padding:22px 0 24px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e4e6}
.qc-why-item:first-child{padding-top:0}
.qc-why-item:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.qc-why-item .qc-why-num{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(20px,2vw,26px);color:var(--qc-teal);line-height:1.1}
.qc-why-body h4{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(18px,1.7vw,21px);color:#1f2830;margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.25}
.qc-why-body p{font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.65;color:#6b7079;margin:0}
@media(max-width:760px){.qc-why-rocket{display:none}}

/* ---------- "Our Quick-Commerce Detailed Services" — pinned-scroll tabs + table ---------- */
.qc-detail{position:relative;background:#eef8f6}
.qc-detail-band{background:var(--qc-teal);padding:56px 0;text-align:center}
.qc-detail-band h2{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:400;font-size:clamp(26px,3.6vw,44px);color:#fff;margin:0}
.qc-detail-band h2 b{font-weight:800}
.qc-detail-track{position:relative}
.qc-detail-stick{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
/* Wider than the standard site container (--qc-wrap) to match the design. */
.qc-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.62fr 2fr;gap:40px;padding:44px 40px 56px;align-items:start;max-width:1440px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
.qc-detail-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px}
.qc-dtab{width:100%;text-align:left;background:#fff;border:2px solid #bfe6df;border-radius:40px;padding:14px 22px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#2b3038;cursor:pointer;transition:.18s}
.qc-dtab:hover{border-color:var(--qc-teal);color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-dtab.is-active{background:var(--qc-teal);border-color:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 26px -14px rgba(23,179,162,.85)}
.qc-detail-arrows{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-top:20px;justify-content:flex-start}
.qc-detail-arrows button{width:46px;height:46px;padding:0;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid #bfe6df;background:#fff;color:var(--qc-teal);cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;line-height:1;font-size:15px;transition:.18s;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none}
.qc-detail-arrows button i{display:block;line-height:1}
.qc-detail-arrows button:hover:not(:disabled){background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff;border-color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-detail-arrows button:disabled{opacity:.4;cursor:default}
.qc-detail-tablewrap{background:#fff;border:1px solid #eef1f3;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 30px 70px -44px rgba(15,23,32,.45);overflow:hidden}
.qc-dtable{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13.5px}
.qc-dtable thead th{background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-align:center;padding:15px 18px;font-size:13px;border-bottom:0;white-space:nowrap}
.qc-dtable th:nth-child(1),.qc-dtable td:nth-child(1){width:72px;min-width:60px}
.qc-dtable thead th:nth-child(2){min-width:170px}
.qc-dtable thead th:nth-child(3){min-width:340px}
.qc-dtable tbody td{padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f4f6;vertical-align:middle;line-height:1.5;text-align:center;font-size:12px}
.qc-dtable tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.qc-dtable td.qc-dnum{color:#9aa4ac;font-weight:700}
.qc-dtable th:nth-child(2),.qc-dtable td:nth-child(2){color:#3a4652;}
/* Sub-table titles + separation when a section has multiple tables (Commercial, KPIs). */
.qc-dsubtitle{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.02em;color:#0e5f57;background:#eafaf7;padding:14px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid #d6efe9}
.qc-detail-tablewrap>.qc-dtable:not(:first-child){border-top:1px solid #e9edf0}
@media(max-width:900px){
  .qc-detail-stick{position:static;min-height:0}
  .qc-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}
  .qc-detail-tabs{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap}
  .qc-dtab{width:auto;flex:1 1 160px}
  .qc-detail-arrows{justify-content:flex-start}
  .qc-detail-tablewrap{overflow-x:auto}
  .qc-dtable{min-width:760px}
}

/* ---------- "Data-Driven Quick-Commerce Growth Framework" (replaces Our Process) ---------- */
.qc-frame{background:#fff;padding:64px 0 82px}
.qc-frame-title{text-align:center;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,46px);color:#1f2830;line-height:1.16;margin:0 0 50px}
.qc-frame-title .qc-accent{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-frame-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:44px;max-width:1160px;margin:0 auto;align-items:start}
.qc-frame-tabs{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px}
.qc-ftab{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:16px 24px;border-radius:32px;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(15px,1.35vw,17px);color:#8a929b;line-height:1.35;transition:.2s}
.qc-ftab:hover{color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-ftab.is-active{background:#bfe9e2;color:#0e5f57}
.qc-frame-cta{display:inline-block;margin-top:24px;border:2px solid #bfe6df;color:var(--qc-teal);background:#fff;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;padding:13px 32px;border-radius:40px;transition:.2s}
.qc-frame-cta:hover{background:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff;border-color:var(--qc-teal)}
.qc-frame-panel{background:#f7f8f9;border-radius:22px;padding:40px 42px}
.qc-frame-panel h3{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(22px,2.4vw,30px);color:#1f2830;margin:0 0 24px}
.qc-frame-bullets{list-style:none;margin:0 0 28px;padding:0}
.qc-frame-bullets li{position:relative;padding-left:24px;margin-bottom:18px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;color:#5b6670}
.qc-frame-bullets li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:3px;top:10px;width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:#7c8690}
.qc-frame-bullets b{color:#1f2830;font-weight:700}
.qc-frame-dash .qc-ph{min-height:250px;border-radius:14px}
.qc-frame-dash{border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(20,40,50,.08)}
.qc-frame-img{display:none;width:100%;height:auto}
.qc-frame-img.is-active{display:block}
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-frame-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px}.qc-ftab{border-radius:16px}.qc-frame-panel{padding:28px 24px}}

/* ---------- CTA band ("Ready to Scale...") — matches design ---------- */
.ak-cta{background-color:#17b3a2;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20width='190'%20height='190'%3E%3Cg%20fill='none'%20stroke='%23ffffff'%20stroke-width='2'%20opacity='.09'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='38'%20cy='40'%20r='15'/%3E%3Crect%20x='108'%20y='24'%20width='38'%20height='38'%20rx='7'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M22%20126l18%2018%2018-28%2018%2028'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M100%20104v36M81%20122h36'/%3E%3Ccircle%20cx='150'%20cy='156'%20r='10'/%3E%3Cpath%20d='M150%20150v12M144%20156h12'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");background-repeat:repeat;padding:78px 24px}
.ak-cta-inner{max-width:1060px}
.ak-cta-title{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,46px);line-height:1.2;max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.ak-cta-text{font-size:clamp(16px,1.35vw,19px);line-height:1.7;color:#eafaf7;max-width:960px;margin:0 auto 34px}
.ak-cta .ak-btn-dark-xl{padding:18px 46px;font-size:16px;box-shadow:0 16px 34px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
.ak-cta .ak-btn-dark-xl:hover{background:#000;color:#fff}

/* ===================================================================
   AUG 2026 — Website Corrections (review deck)
   =================================================================== */
/* 1. Hero image (replaces the placeholder box) */
.qc-hero-img{width:100%;max-width:560px;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:20px}
/* 2. Cliental (client logo) section — dark navy background per figma */
.ak-logos{background:#0F2839;padding:26px 0}
/* 3. QC Marketplaces — keep card text legible on the coloured cards */
.qc-spec-txt{color:#0F2839}
/* 4. Services list — highlight on HOVER only (no permanent active state) */
.qc-svc-item:hover{background:#e9f7f4;border-color:#bfe6df}
.qc-svc-item:hover .qc-svc-name{color:var(--qc-teal)}
/* 5. Buttons — no underline; hover = colour invert (consistent with rest) */
.ak-btn-outline{text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s,color .2s,opacity .2s}
.ak-btn-outline:hover{background:#17b3a2;color:#fff;opacity:1}
/* 7. Why-Invest illustration image */
.qc-wb-illus-img{width:100%;max-width:460px;height:auto;display:block;margin:0 auto}
.qc-wb-illus .qc-ph{display:none}
/* 8. Why AKOI — brand-guideline image instead of the FA rocket */
.qc-why-rocket{font-size:0}
.qc-why-rocket img{width:100%;max-width:170px;height:auto;display:block}
/* 11. Performance-metrics table — white text on hover row */
.qc-table tbody tr:hover td{background:#17b3a2;color:#fff}
/* 12. Get in touch illustration image */
.qc-contact-img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:18px}

/* ===== Mobile: Why-AKOI accordion + Detailed-Services stacked table ===== */
@media (max-width:768px){
  /* Why AKOI — accordion (first open, tap to expand others) */
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-item{cursor:pointer}
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-body h4{position:relative;padding-right:26px;margin-bottom:0}
  /* Chevron icon (down = closed, up = open) - matches the design. */
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-body h4::after{content:"";position:absolute;right:3px;top:4px;width:9px;height:9px;border-right:2.5px solid var(--qc-teal);border-bottom:2.5px solid var(--qc-teal);transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .22s ease}
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-item.is-open .qc-why-body h4::after{transform:rotate(-135deg);top:9px}
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-item .qc-why-body p{display:none}
  .qc-whyakoi .qc-why-item.is-open .qc-why-body p{display:block;margin-top:10px}

  /* Detailed Services — keep the real table with a teal header and horizontal
     scroll on mobile (matches the design), instead of stacking as label/value. */
  .qc-detail-tablewrap{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none}
  .qc-detail-tablewrap::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .qc-dtable{min-width:720px;font-size:12px}
  .qc-dtable thead th{padding:12px 12px;font-size:11.5px}
  .qc-dtable tbody td{padding:10px 12px}
}

/* ============================================================
   V2 corrections
   ============================================================ */
/* #13: justify the testimonial intro text. */
.ak-testi-text{text-align:justify}

/* #2: on mobile, justify the body copy in the main content sections. */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-wrap p{text-align:justify}
  .ak-testi-text{text-align:justify}
  .ak-hero-text{text-align:justify}   /* hero body copy - mobile only (design) */
  .ak-cases-text{text-align:justify}  /* case-studies intro - mobile only */
}

/* #4: on touch devices there is no hover, so the box "lift" interactions are
   dropped (they can otherwise stick after a tap). */
@media (hover: none){
  .qc-spec-card:hover,
  .qc-svc-item:hover,
  .qc-serv-card:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none}
}



/* ============================================================
   Services we manage -> single card numbered list on mobile
   (matches the mobile design; desktop keeps the icon grid).
   ============================================================ */
.qc-svc-list{display:none}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-svc-grid{display:none}
  .qc-svc-list{display:block;list-style:none;counter-reset:svc;margin:8px auto 0;max-width:520px;
    background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--qc-line);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -26px rgba(15,23,32,.4);
    padding:22px 24px}
  .qc-svc-list li{counter-increment:svc;position:relative;padding:9px 0 9px 34px;color:#525c64;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5}
  .qc-svc-list li::before{content:counter(svc)".";position:absolute;left:0;top:9px;color:#9aa4ac;font-weight:700;min-width:26px}
}

/* ============================================================
   Mobile tab carousel (KPI / Detailed Services / Framework)
   "< [active pill] >" + pagination dots — matches the design.
   ============================================================ */
.qc-mtc{display:none}
.qc-mtc__dots{display:none}
@media(max-width:768px){
  #qc-kpi-tabs, #qc-detail-tabs, #qc-frame-tabs{display:none !important}
  .qc-detail-arrows{display:none !important}
  .qc-mtc{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:520px;padding:0 4px}
  /* padding:0 + box-sizing reset is critical — the active theme applies
     padding:12px 24px to every <button>, which shoved the chevron off-centre. */
  .qc-mtc__arrow{position:relative;flex:0 0 auto;width:46px !important;height:46px !important;min-width:0;padding:0 !important;margin:0;box-sizing:border-box;-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid #e3e8ea;background:#fff;color:var(--qc-teal-d);font-size:0;line-height:0;cursor:pointer;display:grid !important;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(20,40,50,.10);transition:box-shadow .15s,color .15s,transform .15s}
  /* SVG-mask chevrons — centered by the viewBox, symmetric, recolour via currentColor */
  /* Absolutely centred: the button ALSO holds an invisible ‹/› text node, and in
     a grid that becomes a second item that shoves the chevron off-centre. Taking
     the chevron out of flow and centring it on the circle fixes it for good. */
  .qc-mtc__arrow::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:22px;height:22px;background:currentColor;-webkit-mask:center/contain no-repeat;mask:center/contain no-repeat}
  /* Bounding box centred by the grid; no optical nudge (the earlier nudge only
     existed to fight the theme's button padding, which is now reset above). */
  .qc-mtc__arrow[data-dir="-1"]::before{-webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 6 9 12 15 18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M15 6 9 12 15 18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
  .qc-mtc__arrow[data-dir="1"]::before{-webkit-mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M9 6 15 12 9 18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");mask-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23000' stroke-width='3.4' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpath d='M9 6 15 12 9 18'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}
  .qc-mtc__arrow:hover{color:var(--qc-teal);box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(20,40,50,.16);transform:translateY(-1px)}
  .qc-mtc__arrow:active{transform:translateY(0)}
  .qc-mtc__pill{flex:1 1 auto;text-align:center;background:#d9f2ee;border:1px solid #a9e2d8;color:#0e5f57;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;border-radius:40px;padding:14px 18px;line-height:1.3}
  .qc-mtc__dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin:20px 0 0}
  .qc-mtc__dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#cfe0dd;cursor:pointer;transition:width .2s,background .2s}
  .qc-mtc__dot.is-active{background:var(--qc-teal);width:26px;border-radius:20px}
  /* KPI table keeps its horizontal scroll on mobile (per the design). */
  .qc-table-wrap{padding:0;background:transparent}
}

/* ============================================================
   Case Studies -> swipe carousel + dots on mobile (design)
   ============================================================ */
.qc-cc__dots{display:none}
@media(max-width:768px){
  .ak-cases-grid{display:flex !important;grid-template-columns:none !important;justify-content:flex-start !important;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;gap:16px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;scrollbar-width:none;padding:20px 0 4px}
  .ak-cases-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  /* one full card per view; !important beats the desktop grid sizing.
     justify-content:flex-start above is critical — the theme's centered grid
     variants otherwise push the overflowing first card to a negative offset
     that scrolling can't reach, leaving two half-cards permanently visible. */
  .ak-cases-grid > *{flex:0 0 100% !important;width:100% !important;scroll-snap-align:start;scroll-snap-stop:always;min-width:0}
  .qc-cc__dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin:18px 0 0}
  .qc-cc__dot{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:#cfe0dd;cursor:pointer;transition:width .2s,background .2s}
  .qc-cc__dot.is-active{background:var(--qc-teal);width:26px;border-radius:20px}
}

/* Contact form: force a single full-width column on mobile (design).
   The theme's collapse rule can be out-paced by a stale deployed CSS, so
   this hard override guarantees the fields stack instead of overlapping. */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .ak-contact .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:26px}
  .ak-contact-form .wpcf7-form{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;gap:22px !important}
  .ak-contact-form .wpcf7-form > p{grid-column:1 / -1 !important}
  .ak-contact-fields{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
  .ak-contact-fields > *{grid-column:1 / -1 !important}
}

/* Framework: on mobile put the CTA after the panel + dots (matches design). */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-frame-grid{display:flex;flex-direction:column}
  .qc-frame-left{display:contents}
  .qc-frame-grid .qc-mtc{order:1;width:100%;align-self:stretch;max-width:520px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .qc-frame-panel{order:2}
  .qc-frame-grid .qc-mtc__dots{order:3;width:100%;justify-content:center}
  .qc-frame-cta{order:4;align-self:center;margin-top:22px}
}

/* Platforms: design orders Myntra Now before Flipkart Minutes (mobile). */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-spec-card.c-myntra{order:1}
  .qc-spec-card.c-flipkart{order:2}
}

/* ============================================================
   Proven Track Record -> 2-row horizontal scroll on mobile
   (matches the design: cards peek off the right edge = swipe).
   ============================================================ */
/* Track Record now uses the auto-scroll marquee above at all breakpoints. */

/* Why-Invest cards: keep copy left-aligned on mobile (design), not justified. */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-wb-card p{text-align:left}
}

/* ============================================================
   Detailed Services (mobile): teal background wraps the carousel
   + white table card (design); matching white arrows + dots.
   ============================================================ */
@media(max-width:768px){
  .qc-detail{background:var(--qc-teal)}
  .qc-detail-band{padding:44px 0 0}
  .qc-detail-grid{padding:24px 18px 46px}
  .qc-detail .qc-mtc__arrow{background:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.85);color:var(--qc-teal-d)}
  .qc-detail .qc-mtc__arrow:hover{border-color:#fff;color:var(--qc-teal-d)}
  .qc-detail .qc-mtc__dot{background:rgba(255,255,255,.55)}
  .qc-detail .qc-mtc__dot.is-active{background:#fff}
}

/* ============================================================
   V3 corrections
   ============================================================ */
/* #1: Why AKOI — large rocket as a SECTION BACKGROUND: anchored to the bottom,
   aligned to the content wrap, spanning left-to-centre, sitting BEHIND the
   content (heading/paragraph stay clear). Matches the fair-copy design. */
.qc-whyakoi{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.qc-whyakoi-grid{position:relative;z-index:1}
.qc-why-rocket{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-110px;transform:none;margin:0;padding:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;line-height:0;font-size:0}
/* Far-LEFT edge, dropped low so the nose stays BELOW the paragraph (no text
   overlap); the bottom fins clip cleanly at the section edge. */
.qc-why-rocket img{width:40vw;max-width:500px;min-width:340px;height:auto;display:block}
@media(max-width:900px){.qc-why-rocket img{width:50vw}}
@media(max-width:760px){.qc-why-rocket{display:none}}

/* #2: Detailed-Services tabs — on hover, fill teal with WHITE text (matches the
   active state and keeps the label readable). */
.qc-dtab:hover{background:var(--qc-teal);border-color:var(--qc-teal);color:#fff}

/* #3: Testimonial — brand name shown just below the designation. */
.ak-testi-brand{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;color:#2b3038;margin-top:2px;line-height:1.35}
