/* ==========================================================================
   CSS Variables & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --dbf-primary-blue: #0054A6;
  --dbf-dark-blue: #071A2F;
  --dbf-primary-red: #E31837;
  --dbf-white: #FFFFFF;
  --dbf-light-bg: #F5F8FC;
  --dbf-text: #102A43;
  --dbf-text-secondary: #607080;
  --dbf-font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --dbf-transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  --dbf-border-radius: 12px;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--dbf-font-main);
  color: var(--dbf-text);
  background-color: var(--dbf-light-bg);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

/* Motion Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Layout & Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

.dbf-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.dbf-section-dark { background-color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-section-white { background-color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-section-light { background-color: var(--dbf-light-bg); }

.dbf-heading-xl { font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
.dbf-heading-lg { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 15px; }
.dbf-heading-md { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dbf-text-highlight { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

.dbf-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 40px; }
.dbf-section-dark .dbf-subtitle { color: #A0AEC0; }

.dbf-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--dbf-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.dbf-btn-primary { background-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-btn-primary:hover { background-color: #C8102E; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(227, 24, 55, 0.3); }
.dbf-btn-outline { border: 2px solid var(--dbf-white); color: var(--dbf-white); background: transparent; }
.dbf-btn-outline:hover { background-color: var(--dbf-white); color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }

.dbf-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.6s ease-out; }
.dbf-fade-up.dbf-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: var(--dbf-transition);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.dbf-header.dbf-scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  border-bottom: none;
}
.dbf-nav-container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; height: 100%; }
.dbf-logo { color: var(--dbf-white); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;}
.dbf-logo-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; fill: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

.dbf-nav-menu { display: flex; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
.dbf-nav-menu a { color: var(--dbf-white); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

.dbf-mobile-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--dbf-white); font-size: 28px; cursor: pointer; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-hero {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #0A2645 100%);
  color: var(--dbf-white);
  min-height: 750px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 50%;
    background: url('../img/dd.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30%);
}
.dbf-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 650px;
}
.dbf-hero-label { font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #90CDF4; margin-bottom: 15px; display: block; }
.dbf-hero-desc { font-size: 1.25rem; color: #E2E8F0; margin-bottom: 40px; line-height: 1.6; }
.dbf-hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 60px;}

.dbf-hero-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 30px;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.dbf-hero-feature { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; }
.dbf-hero-feature-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Statistics Section
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; margin-top: 50px; }
.dbf-stat-item { position: relative; padding: 20px 0; }
.dbf-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: 20%; height: 60%; width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.dbf-stat-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: 15px; display: inline-block; }
.dbf-stat-number { font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dbf-white); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.dbf-stat-label { color: #A0AEC0; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500; }
.dbf-stat-disclaimer { text-align: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 40px; font-style: italic; }

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section & Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.dbf-about-img { border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius); width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.dbf-timeline { margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px; border-left: 2px solid #E2E8F0; padding-left: 30px; position: relative; }
.dbf-timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 25px; }
.dbf-timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.dbf-timeline-item::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: -36px; top: 4px; width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--dbf-primary-blue); border: 2px solid var(--dbf-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--dbf-primary-blue); }
.dbf-timeline-year { font-weight: 800; color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); font-size: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.dbf-timeline-title { color: var(--dbf-text); font-weight: 500; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Cards (Why Consider)
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
.dbf-card { background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 40px; border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); transition: var(--dbf-transition); border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; text-align: left; }
.dbf-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); }
.dbf-card-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); }
.dbf-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }
.dbf-card p { color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Domino's India (Map Section)
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-india-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.dbf-india-map-wrap { position: relative; text-align: center; }
.dbf-india-map { width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto; }
.dbf-city-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 15px; margin-top: 30px; list-style: none; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.dbf-city-list li::before { content: '📍'; margin-right: 8px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Process Section
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-process-wrapper { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; margin-top: 60px; text-align: center; }
.dbf-process-wrapper::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 35px; left: 5%; right: 5%; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); z-index: 1; }
.dbf-process-step { flex: 1; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 15px; }
.dbf-process-icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); border: 2px solid var(--dbf-primary-blue); color: var(--dbf-white); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 auto 20px; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-process-step:hover .dbf-process-icon { background: var(--dbf-primary-red); border-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); transform: scale(1.1); }
.dbf-process-step h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dbf-process-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #A0AEC0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Location & Form
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-location-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.dbf-benefit-indicators { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.dbf-indicator { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }
.dbf-indicator-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

.dbf-form-card { background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 40px; border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.dbf-form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.dbf-form-group label { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }
.dbf-form-control { width: 100%; padding: 14px 16px; border: 1px solid #CBD5E0; border-radius: 8px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; transition: var(--dbf-transition); background: #F8FAFC; }
.dbf-form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); background: var(--dbf-white); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,84,166,0.1); }
.dbf-form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Support Ecosystem
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-support-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.dbf-support-card { background: var(--dbf-white); border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius); text-align: center; width: calc(100% / 4 - 20px); transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-support-card:hover { border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials & FAQ (Side by Side Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-testi-faq-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; }

/* Testimonials */
.dbf-testi-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; }
.dbf-testi-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); padding: 30px; border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.dbf-testi-text { font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }
.dbf-testi-author { font-weight: 700; color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-testi-loc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #A0AEC0; }
.dbf-stars { color: #F6E05E; margin-top: 5px; }

/* Accordion */
.dbf-accordion { margin-top: 30px; }
.dbf-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.dbf-accordion-btn { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: 24px 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dbf-white); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-accordion-btn:hover { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }
.dbf-accordion-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
.dbf-accordion-btn.active .dbf-accordion-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }
.dbf-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; }
.dbf-accordion-content p { padding-bottom: 24px; color: #A0AEC0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Final CTA Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-cta-banner { background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; margin-bottom: 80px; margin-top: 50px;}
.dbf-cta-img { width: 40%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
.dbf-cta-content { width: 60%; margin-left: 40%; padding: 80px 60px; z-index: 2; position: relative; color: var(--dbf-white); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.dbf-footer { background: #04101D; color: var(--dbf-white); padding: 80px 0 30px; border-top: 4px solid var(--dbf-primary-red); }
.dbf-footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.dbf-footer-title { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-footer-links { list-style: none; }
.dbf-footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.dbf-footer-links a { color: #A0AEC0; text-decoration: none; transition: var(--dbf-transition); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.dbf-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--dbf-white); padding-left: 5px; }
.dbf-footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #718096; }

.dbf-mobile-cta { display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); z-index: 999; border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
.dbf-mobile-cta .dbf-btn { width: 100%; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .dbf-hero::after { width: 100%; opacity: 0.3; mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; }
  .dbf-hero-content { max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .dbf-hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .dbf-hero-features { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
  
  .dbf-about-grid, .dbf-india-grid, .dbf-location-grid, .dbf-testi-faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dbf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .dbf-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .dbf-support-card { width: calc(100% / 3 - 20px); }
  
  .dbf-cta-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .dbf-cta-img { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 300px; }
  .dbf-cta-content { width: 100%; margin-left: 0; padding: 50px 30px; }
  
  .dbf-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dbf-header { height: 70px; }
  .dbf-nav-menu { display: none; position: absolute; top: 70px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); flex-direction: column; padding: 20px; gap: 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
  .dbf-nav-menu li { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  .dbf-nav-menu a { display: block; padding: 15px 0; }
  .dbf-nav-menu.dbf-active { display: flex; }
  .dbf-mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .dbf-nav-btn { display: none; }
  
  .dbf-hero { padding-top: 120px; min-height: auto; }
  .dbf-heading-xl { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .dbf-heading-lg { font-size: 2rem; }
  
  .dbf-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .dbf-stat-item::after { display: none; }
  .dbf-stat-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
  
  .dbf-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dbf-support-card { width: 100%; }
  
  .dbf-process-wrapper { flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; text-align: left; }
  .dbf-process-wrapper::before { display: none; }
  .dbf-process-step { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .dbf-process-icon { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1rem; }
  
  .dbf-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dbf-benefit-indicators { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  .dbf-footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  
  body { padding-bottom: 80px; } /* Space for mobile CTA */
  .dbf-mobile-cta { display: block; }
}









/* About Us Page*/
.dbf-about-hero {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #0A2645 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}
.dbf-about-hero-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Common Text & Layouts */
.dbf-about-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.dbf-about-rounded-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.dbf-about-intro-grid, .dbf-about-india-grid, .dbf-about-evolution-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.dbf-about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Vertical Timeline */
.dbf-about-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0;
}
.dbf-about-timeline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 4px;
    background-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    margin-left: -2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.dbf-about-timeline-item {
    padding: 20px 40px;
    position: relative;
    background-color: inherit;
    width: 50%;
}
.dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) { left: 0; text-align: right; }
.dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; text-align: left; }
.dbf-about-timeline-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    right: -10px;
    background-color: var(--dbf-white);
    border: 4px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
    top: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}
.dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(even)::after { left: -10px; }
.dbf-about-timeline-content {
    padding: 25px;
    background-color: var(--dbf-white);
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.dbf-about-timeline-year {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.dbf-about-timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.dbf-about-timeline-content p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); }

/* Drivers & Franchise Cards */
.dbf-about-drivers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}
.dbf-about-card {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-about-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.dbf-about-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
}
.dbf-about-card h3 { color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 15px; }

.dbf-about-entrepreneur-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.dbf-about-dark-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-about-dark-card:hover { border-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.dbf-about-dark-card-num {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Brand Philosophy Horizontal Cards */
.dbf-about-philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.dbf-about-phil-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 25px;
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-about-phil-card:hover { border-left-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); background: #EBF4FC; }
.dbf-phil-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; }

/* Visual Story Grid */
.dbf-about-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 250px);
    gap: 20px;
}
.dbf-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--dbf-border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-gallery-large { grid-row: span 2; }
.dbf-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.dbf-gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.dbf-gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.9), transparent);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
}

/* Evolution Circular Flow */
.dbf-about-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-top: 20px; }
.dbf-about-list li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-left: 30px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
}
.dbf-about-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    font-weight: bold;
}
.dbf-about-circular-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 2px dashed #CBD5E0;
}
.dbf-circular-flow {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 300px;
    text-align: center;
}
.dbf-flow-step {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
}
.dbf-flow-arrow { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

/* Banner & Map */
.dbf-about-global-section { text-align: center; }
.dbf-about-global-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.dbf-about-highlight-stat {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 20px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.dbf-highlight-number { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); line-height: 1; }
.dbf-highlight-label { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 5px; }

/* Opportunity Banner */
.dbf-about-opportunity-cta { margin: 60px 0; }
.dbf-opportunity-banner {
    background: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-opportunity-content { padding: 60px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; color: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-opportunity-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* FAQ Scoped */
.dbf-about-faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dbf-about-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
.dbf-about-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: 24px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
}
.dbf-about-accordion-btn:hover, .dbf-about-accordion-btn.active { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }
.dbf-about-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; }
.dbf-about-accordion-content p { padding-bottom: 24px; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

.dbf-about-micro-cta { padding: 60px 0; }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dbf-about-hero-grid, .dbf-about-intro-grid, .dbf-about-india-grid, .dbf-about-evolution-grid, .dbf-opportunity-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .dbf-about-hero-image-wrapper { order: -1; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .dbf-about-stats-grid, .dbf-about-drivers-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dbf-about-circular-wrap { width: 100%; border: none; height: auto; padding: 40px 0; }
    
    .dbf-about-timeline::after { left: 31px; }
    .dbf-about-timeline-item { width: 100%; padding-left: 70px; padding-right: 25px; }
    .dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(even), .dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(odd) { left: 0; text-align: left; }
    .dbf-about-timeline-item::after, .dbf-about-timeline-item:nth-child(even):after { left: 21px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-about-stats-grid, .dbf-about-drivers-grid, .dbf-about-entrepreneur-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-about-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .dbf-gallery-large { grid-row: auto; }
    .dbf-opportunity-content { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .dbf-hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .dbf-hero-btns .dbf-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .dbf-about-phil-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}







/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISE PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES (.dbf-franchise-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero */
.dbf-franchise-hero {
    padding-top: 140px; padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #0A2645 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white); overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-franchise-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: center; }
.dbf-franchise-hero-image-wrapper { position: relative; }
.dbf-franchise-hero-image-wrapper img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); object-fit: cover; }
.dbf-franchise-floating-card { position: absolute; background: var(--dbf-white); color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); z-index: 2; }
.dbf-float-top-left { top: -20px; left: -20px; }
.dbf-float-bottom-right { bottom: -20px; right: -20px; }
.dbf-float-top-right { top: 40px; right: -30px; }

/* Utilities & Grids */
.dbf-franchise-text { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; }
.dbf-franchise-rounded-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.dbf-franchise-intro-grid, .dbf-franchise-location-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }

/* Cards */
.dbf-franchise-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
.dbf-franchise-card { background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 30px 25px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04); border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-franchise-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); }
.dbf-franchise-card-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.dbf-franchise-card h3 { color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* Model Flow (Section 4) */
.dbf-franchise-model-flow { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; text-align: center; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dbf-model-step { flex: 1; min-width: 150px; padding: 20px; }
.dbf-model-icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 2px solid var(--dbf-primary-red); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin: 0 auto 15px; }
.dbf-model-arrow { flex: 0 0 30px; height: 2px; background: var(--dbf-primary-red); position: relative; }
.dbf-model-arrow::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: -4px; border-top: 5px solid transparent; border-bottom: 5px solid transparent; border-left: 8px solid var(--dbf-primary-red); }

/* Location Factors */
.dbf-franchise-factors { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; }
.dbf-factor { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }
.dbf-factor-icon { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* Form Card */
.dbf-franchise-form-card { background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 40px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

/* Support Grid */
.dbf-franchise-support-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.dbf-franchise-support-card { background: var(--dbf-white); border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; width: calc(100% / 4 - 20px); transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-franchise-support-card:hover { border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }

/* Editorial Grid (Section 8) */
.dbf-franchise-editorial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; grid-auto-rows: 250px; }
.dbf-editorial-card { position: relative; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.dbf-editorial-tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.dbf-editorial-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.dbf-editorial-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.dbf-editorial-content { position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: 40px 30px 20px; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7,26,47,0.9), transparent); color: var(--dbf-white); }

/* Timeline (Section 9) */
.dbf-franchise-timeline { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; position: relative; margin-top: 40px; }
.dbf-franchise-timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 25px; left: 5%; right: 5%; height: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); z-index: 1; }
.dbf-timeline-step { flex: 1; text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 0 15px; }
.dbf-timeline-num { width: 50px; height: 50px; background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); border: 2px solid var(--dbf-primary-blue); color: var(--dbf-white); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; margin: 0 auto 15px; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-timeline-step:hover .dbf-timeline-num { background: var(--dbf-primary-red); border-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }

/* Checklist (Section 10) */
.dbf-franchise-checklist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dbf-check-item { background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid #E2E8F0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; }
.dbf-check-icon { color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.2rem; }

/* Split Form Section (Section 11) */
.dbf-franchise-split-section { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); }
.dbf-split-left { padding: 100px 10%; color: var(--dbf-white); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.dbf-split-list { list-style: none; }
.dbf-split-list li { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 1.1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; color: #E2E8F0; }
.dbf-split-right { background: var(--dbf-light-bg); padding: 100px 10%; }

/* Stats Strip (Section 12) */
.dbf-franchise-stats-strip { background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 50px 0; }
.dbf-franchise-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); text-align: center; gap: 20px; }

/* FAQ Scoped */
.dbf-franchise-faq-container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.dbf-franchise-accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
.dbf-franchise-accordion-btn { width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; padding: 24px 0; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dbf-dark-blue); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; transition: var(--dbf-transition); }
.dbf-franchise-accordion-btn:hover, .dbf-franchise-accordion-btn.active { color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }
.dbf-franchise-accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out; }
.dbf-franchise-accordion-content p { padding-bottom: 24px; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); line-height: 1.6; }

/* CTA Banner (Section 14) */
.dbf-franchise-final-cta { padding: 80px 0; }
.dbf-franchise-cta-banner { background: var(--dbf-dark-blue); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.dbf-franchise-cta-banner .dbf-cta-img { width: 40%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; }
.dbf-franchise-cta-banner .dbf-cta-content { width: 60%; margin-left: 40%; padding: 80px 60px; z-index: 2; position: relative; color: var(--dbf-white); }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dbf-franchise-hero-grid, .dbf-franchise-intro-grid, .dbf-franchise-location-grid, .dbf-franchise-cta-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-franchise-hero-image-wrapper { order: -1; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 30px; }
    .dbf-franchise-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dbf-franchise-model-flow { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .dbf-model-arrow { width: 2px; height: 30px; }
    .dbf-model-arrow::after { top: auto; bottom: -4px; right: -4px; border-left: 5px solid transparent; border-right: 5px solid transparent; border-top: 8px solid var(--dbf-primary-red); }
    .dbf-franchise-support-card { width: calc(100% / 3 - 20px); }
    .dbf-franchise-split-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-split-left { padding: 60px 5%; }
    .dbf-split-right { padding: 60px 5%; }
    .dbf-franchise-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
    
    .dbf-franchise-cta-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .dbf-franchise-cta-banner .dbf-cta-img { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 300px; }
    .dbf-franchise-cta-banner .dbf-cta-content { width: 100%; margin-left: 0; padding: 50px 30px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-franchise-cards-grid, .dbf-franchise-factors, .dbf-franchise-checklist, .dbf-franchise-editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-franchise-support-card { width: 100%; }
    .dbf-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-hero-btns { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .dbf-hero-btns .dbf-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    
    .dbf-franchise-timeline { flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; text-align: left; }
    .dbf-franchise-timeline::before { display: none; }
    .dbf-timeline-step { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; padding: 0; }
    .dbf-timeline-num { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }
    
    .dbf-editorial-tall { grid-row: auto; height: 250px; }
    
    body { padding-bottom: 80px; }
    .dbf-mobile-cta { display: block; position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--dbf-white); padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); z-index: 999; border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
}









/* Hero Section */
.dbf-benefits-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513104890138-7c749659a591?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    text-align: center;
}
.dbf-benefits-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 26, 47, 0.9), rgba(0, 84, 166, 0.85));
    z-index: 1;
}
.dbf-benefits-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Utilities */
.dbf-benefits-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.dbf-benefits-rounded-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Core Advantages Grid */
.dbf-benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}
.dbf-benefits-card {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-benefits-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.dbf-benefits-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.dbf-benefits-card h3 {
    color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Tech Section */
.dbf-benefits-tech-section { padding: 100px 0; }
.dbf-benefits-tech-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.dbf-benefits-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin-top: 30px; }
.dbf-benefits-list li {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-left: 35px;
    position: relative;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.dbf-benefits-list li .dbf-check-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.dbf-benefits-tech-image { position: relative; }
.dbf-benefits-tech-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.dbf-benefits-floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: -30px;
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 5px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 250px;
}
.dbf-benefits-floating-stat .dbf-stat-number { font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); line-height: 1; }
.dbf-benefits-floating-stat .dbf-stat-label { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; width: 100%; color: var(--dbf-text-secondary); }

/* Interactive Tabs */
.dbf-benefits-tabs-container {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-benefits-tab-nav {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.dbf-benefits-tab-btn {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
}
.dbf-benefits-tab-btn:hover { color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); background: var(--dbf-white); }
.dbf-benefits-tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    border-bottom-color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
}
.dbf-benefits-tab-content {
    display: none;
    padding: 50px;
    animation: dbfFadeIn 0.5s ease;
}
.dbf-benefits-tab-content.active { display: block; }
.dbf-benefits-tab-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

@keyframes dbfFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* CTA Banner */
.dbf-benefits-cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, var(--dbf-primary-blue) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,84,166,0.2);
}
.dbf-benefits-cta-content { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dbf-benefits-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .dbf-benefits-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-benefits-tech-image { margin-top: 40px; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .dbf-benefits-floating-stat { bottom: -20px; left: 20px; }
    .dbf-benefits-tab-nav { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .dbf-benefits-tab-btn { flex: 0 0 50%; border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0; }
    .dbf-benefits-tab-btn.active { border-bottom-color: var(--dbf-primary-red); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-benefits-hero { padding: 120px 20px 80px; }
    .dbf-benefits-grid, .dbf-benefits-tab-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-benefits-tab-content { padding: 30px 20px; }
    .dbf-benefits-tab-btn { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .dbf-benefits-floating-stat { position: relative; bottom: 0; left: 0; margin-top: -30px; margin-left: 20px; z-index: 2; }
}












/* Split Hero with Form */
.dbf-process-hero {
    padding-top: 130px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #051324 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-process-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; width: 60%;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590947132387-155cc02f3212?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 50%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 50%);
}
.dbf-process-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.dbf-process-hero-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}
.dbf-ph-feature {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.dbf-ph-feature .dbf-check-icon { color: #F6E05E; font-weight: bold; }

/* Immediate Form Card */
.dbf-process-form-wrapper { position: relative; }
.dbf-process-form-card {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    color: var(--dbf-text);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
}

/* Utilities */
.dbf-process-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.dbf-process-rounded-img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Unique Detailed Process Track (Alternating Layout) */
.dbf-process-track {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 20px 0;
}
/* Center Line */
.dbf-process-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background: #CBD5E0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.dbf-pt-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 30px 50px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
/* Left Side Items */
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(odd) { left: 0; text-align: right; }
/* Right Side Items */
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(even) { left: 50%; text-align: left; }

/* Circle Markers on the Line */
.dbf-pt-marker {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    width: 20px; height: 20px;
    background: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    border: 4px solid var(--dbf-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,84,166,0.2);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(odd) .dbf-pt-marker { right: -14px; }
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(even) .dbf-pt-marker { left: -14px; }
.dbf-pt-item:hover .dbf-pt-marker { background: var(--dbf-primary-red); transform: scale(1.3); }

/* Content Box */
.dbf-pt-content {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-pt-item:hover .dbf-pt-content {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.dbf-pt-number {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dbf-light-bg); /* Huge watermark effect */
    line-height: 0.8;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(odd) .dbf-pt-number { right: 30px; }
.dbf-pt-item:nth-child(even) .dbf-pt-number { left: 30px; }
.dbf-pt-item:hover .dbf-pt-number { color: #EBF4FC; }

.dbf-pt-content h3, .dbf-pt-content p, .dbf-pt-content ul { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.dbf-pt-content h3 { color: var(--dbf-primary-blue); margin-bottom: 15px; }

/* Bullet Lists inside cards */
.dbf-pt-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: inline-block; text-align: left; }
.dbf-pt-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}
.dbf-pt-list li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
}

/* Expectations Section */
.dbf-process-expectations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}
.dbf-expectation-box {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.dbf-eb-icon { font-size: 2rem; }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dbf-process-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .dbf-process-hero::after { width: 100%; mask-image: none; -webkit-mask-image: none; opacity: 0.2; }
    .dbf-process-form-wrapper { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
    .dbf-process-expectations-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-process-hero { padding-top: 100px; }
    .dbf-process-form-card { padding: 25px 20px; }
    
    /* Collapse Timeline to Single Column on Mobile */
    .dbf-process-track::before { left: 20px; }
    .dbf-pt-item { width: 100%; padding: 0 0 40px 50px !important; text-align: left !important; }
    .dbf-pt-marker { left: 10px !important; right: auto !important; top: 30px; }
    .dbf-pt-number { right: 20px !important; left: auto !important; }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES (.dbf-faq-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero */
.dbf-faq-hero {
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, var(--dbf-primary-blue) 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    text-align: center;
}
.dbf-faq-hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.dbf-faq-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Layout Grid (Sticky Sidebar + Content) */
.dbf-faq-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Sticky Sidebar */
.dbf-faq-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px; /* Accounts for the sticky header */
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}
.dbf-faq-nav {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.dbf-faq-nav li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.dbf-faq-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-faq-nav-link:hover {
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
}
.dbf-faq-nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(0, 84, 166, 0.1);
    color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
}

/* Categories & Accordions */
.dbf-faq-category {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.dbf-faq-category:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.dbf-faq-cat-title {
    color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.dbf-faq-accordion-item {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.dbf-faq-accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dbf-dark-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-faq-accordion-btn:hover, .dbf-faq-accordion-btn.active {
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
}
.dbf-faq-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
    background: var(--dbf-white);
}
.dbf-faq-accordion-content p {
    padding: 0 25px 25px;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .dbf-faq-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .dbf-faq-sidebar {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
    .dbf-faq-nav {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .dbf-faq-nav li {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 10px);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .dbf-faq-nav li { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}








/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES (.dbf-contact-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero */
.dbf-contact-hero {
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #0A2645 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    text-align: center;
}
.dbf-contact-hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Layout Grid */
.dbf-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Info Cards */
.dbf-contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--dbf-transition);
}
.dbf-contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--dbf-primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.dbf-contact-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--dbf-primary-red);
    background: var(--dbf-light-bg);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.dbf-contact-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form Card */
.dbf-contact-form-card {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--dbf-primary-blue);
}

/* Visual Image */
.dbf-contact-office-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .dbf-contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .dbf-contact-info-card {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-contact-hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
    }
    .dbf-contact-form-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .dbf-contact-office-img {
        height: 250px;
    }
}






/* ==========================================================================
   APPLY NOW PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES (.dbf-apply-*)
   ========================================================================== */

.dbf-apply-page {
    background-color: var(--dbf-light-bg);
}

/* Compact Hero */
.dbf-apply-hero {
    padding-top: 150px;
    padding-bottom: 150px; /* Extra padding for card overlap */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dbf-dark-blue) 0%, #051324 100%);
    color: var(--dbf-white);
    position: relative;
}

/* Focused Form Card */
.dbf-apply-form-section {
    margin-top: -100px; /* Pulls the form up over the hero */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}
.dbf-apply-form-card {
    background: var(--dbf-white);
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-top: 6px solid var(--dbf-primary-red);
}

/* Form Alerts */
.dbf-apply-alert {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.dbf-alert-success {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}
.dbf-alert-error {
    background: #FEF2F2;
    color: #991B1B;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* Trust Badges under form */
.dbf-apply-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--dbf-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dbf-apply-hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
        padding-bottom: 100px;
    }
    .dbf-apply-form-section {
        margin-top: -60px;
    }
    .dbf-apply-form-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .dbf-apply-trust-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}