/* FULL WIDTH CONTACT HERO */
    .ne-contact-hero-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 100vw;
        left: 50%;
        right: 50%;
        margin-left: -50vw;
        margin-right: -50vw;
        height: 55vh; /* Slightly shorter than homepage hero */
        min-height: 450px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        background-color: #050505;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
    }

    /* Abstract Tech Grid Background */
    .ne-contact-hero-wrap::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
        background-image: 
            linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
            linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
        background-size: 50px 50px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Central Glowing Red Orb */
    .ne-contact-hero-wrap::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%; left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 600px; height: 600px;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,0,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
        border-radius: 50%;
        z-index: 1;
        animation: nePulseGlow 4s infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes nePulseGlow {
        0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
        100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
    }

    /* CONTENT CONTAINER */
    .ne-ch-content {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        max-width: 850px;
        padding: 0 20px;
        animation: neFadeUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) forwards;
    }

    @keyframes neFadeUpHero {
        0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
        100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* EYEBROW */
    .ne-ch-eyebrow {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #ff0000;
        background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2);
        padding: 8px 25px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255,0,0,0.1);
    }
    /* Pulsing dot inside eyebrow */
    .ne-ch-eyebrow::before {
        content: '';
        width: 10px; height: 10px;
        background: #ff0000;
        border-radius: 50%;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ff0000;
        animation: nePulseDot 1.5s infinite;
    }
    @keyframes nePulseDot {
        0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
        50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
        100% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
    }

    /* MAIN TITLE */
    .ne-ch-title {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 4.2rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: #ffffff;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin: 0 0 25px 0;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .ne-ch-title span {
        color: #ff0000;
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,0,0,0.3);
    }

    /* DESCRIPTION */
    .ne-ch-desc {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        color: #bbbbbb;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0 auto;
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* -----------------------------------------
       MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
    ----------------------------------------- */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .ne-ch-title { font-size: 3.5rem; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .ne-contact-hero-wrap { height: auto; padding: 100px 0; }
        .ne-ch-eyebrow { font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 6px 20px; }
        .ne-ch-title { font-size: 2.8rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .ne-ch-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    }



    

    

    /* FULL WIDTH LIGHT SECTION */
    .ne-contact-info-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 100vw;
        left: 50%;
        right: 50%;
        margin-left: -50vw;
        margin-right: -50vw;
        background-color: #f4f6f9; /* Clean light grey/blue */
        padding: 80px 0;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    }

    /* Subtle background pattern */
    .ne-contact-info-wrap::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
        background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.03) 2px, transparent 2px);
        background-size: 30px 30px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .ne-ci-container {
        max-width: 1300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* 4 COLUMN GRID */
    .ne-ci-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
        /* Pulling it slightly up to overlap the previous dark section (optional cool effect) */
        margin-top: -30px; 
    }

    /* INFO CARD DESIGN */
    .ne-ci-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 40px 25px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-decoration: none; /* For clickable cards */
    }

    /* Top Red Accent Line */
    .ne-ci-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
        background: #ff0000;
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Hover Effects */
    .ne-ci-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255,0,0,0.08);
        border-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .ne-ci-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* ICON STYLING */
    .ne-ci-icon {
        width: 70px; height: 70px;
        background: rgba(255,0,0,0.05);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }
    .ne-ci-icon svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: #ff0000; transition: all 0.4s ease; }

    .ne-ci-card:hover .ne-ci-icon {
        background: #ff0000;
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .ne-ci-card:hover .ne-ci-icon svg { fill: #ffffff; }

    /* TEXT STYLING */
    .ne-ci-title {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #111111;
        margin: 0 0 10px 0;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .ne-ci-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
        color: #666666;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0;
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }
    .ne-ci-card:hover .ne-ci-text { color: #333333; }

    /* Make text bold for specific elements */
    .ne-ci-text strong { color: #111111; font-weight: 700; }

    /* -----------------------------------------
       MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
    ----------------------------------------- */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .ne-ci-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 25px; }
        .ne-ci-grid { margin-top: 0; }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .ne-contact-info-wrap { padding: 60px 0; }
        .ne-ci-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
        .ne-ci-card { padding: 35px 20px; }
    }



    

    

    /* FULL WIDTH DARK SECTION */
    .ne-form-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 100vw;
        left: 50%;
        right: 50%;
        margin-left: -50vw;
        margin-right: -50vw;
        background-color: #080808;
        padding: 100px 0;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .ne-form-wrap::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0; right: 0; width: 50%; height: 100%;
        background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.05) 2px, transparent 2px);
        background-size: 30px 30px;
        z-index: 0;
    }

    .ne-form-container {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 1300px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    /* LEFT SIDE */
    .ne-form-left { flex: 1 1 40%; max-width: 500px; }

    .ne-form-eyebrow {
        display: inline-block; color: #ff0000; background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.2); padding: 6px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .ne-form-title {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900;
        color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 20px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .ne-form-title span { color: #ff0000; }

    .ne-form-desc { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #aaaaaa; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 40px; }

    .ne-trust-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 15px; }
    .ne-trust-item {
        display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #ffffff; text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .ne-trust-item svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: #ff0000; flex-shrink: 0; }

    /* RIGHT SIDE: FORM */
    .ne-form-right {
        flex: 1 1 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #121212 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
        border: 1px solid #222222; border-top: 4px solid #ff0000;
        padding: 50px 40px; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }

    .ne-wa-form { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .ne-input-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
    .ne-full-width { grid-column: span 2; }

    .ne-input-group label {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700;
        color: #cccccc; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .ne-input-group label span { color: #ff0000; }

    /* =========================================================
       FIXED INPUTS & DROPDOWN STYLING (FORCE OVERRIDE THEME)
       ========================================================= */
    .ne-wa-form input, 
    .ne-wa-form select {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 55px !important; /* EXACT HEIGHT TO PREVENT SQUISHING */
        background: #1a1a1a !important;
        border: 1px solid #333333 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        outline: none !important;
        line-height: 55px !important; /* VERTICAL CENTER TEXT */
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .ne-wa-form textarea {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 120px !important;
        background: #1a1a1a !important;
        border: 1px solid #333333 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        padding: 15px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        outline: none !important;
        resize: vertical !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    /* DROPDOWN ARROW FIX */
    .ne-wa-form select { 
        cursor: pointer !important; 
        -webkit-appearance: none !important;
        -moz-appearance: none !important;
        appearance: none !important;
        background-image: url('data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22292.4%22%20height%3D%22292.4%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%23ffffff%22%20d%3D%22M287%2069.4a17.6%2017.6%200%200%200-13-5.4H18.4c-5%200-9.3%201.8-12.9%205.4A17.6%2017.6%200%200%200%200%2082.2c0%205%201.8%209.3%205.4%2012.9l128%20127.9c3.6%203.6%207.8%205.4%2012.8%205.4s9.2-1.8%2012.8-5.4L287%2095c3.5-3.5%205.4-7.8%205.4-12.8%200-5-1.9-9.2-5.5-12.8z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E') !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
        background-position: right 20px center !important;
        background-size: 12px auto !important;
    }

    .ne-wa-form select option { background-color: #1a1a1a !important; color: #ffffff !important; }

    /* Focus States */
    .ne-wa-form input:focus, .ne-wa-form select:focus, .ne-wa-form textarea:focus {
        border-color: #ff0000 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255,0,0,0.2) !important;
        background: #222222 !important;
    }

    /* Submit Button */
    .ne-submit-btn {
        grid-column: span 2; background: #ff0000; color: #ffffff;
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 18px;
        border: none; border-radius: 6px; cursor: pointer; display: flex;
        justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: all 0.3s ease; margin-top: 10px;
    }
    .ne-submit-btn svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: #ffffff; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }
    
    .ne-submit-btn:hover { background: #25D366; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); }
    .ne-submit-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(5px) scale(1.1); }

    /* MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS */
    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .ne-form-container { flex-direction: column; gap: 40px; }
        .ne-form-left { max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
        .ne-trust-list { align-items: center; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .ne-form-wrap { padding: 80px 0; }
        .ne-form-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
        .ne-wa-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        .ne-full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
        .ne-submit-btn { grid-column: span 1; }
        .ne-form-right { padding: 35px 20px; }
    }



    

    

    /* FULL WIDTH LIGHT SECTION */
    .ne-why-contact-wrap {
        position: relative;
        width: 100vw;
        left: 50%;
        right: 50%;
        margin-left: -50vw;
        margin-right: -50vw;
        background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Soft premium grey */
        padding: 100px 0;
        font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Subtle watermark text in background */
    .ne-why-contact-wrap::before {
        content: 'TRUST';
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 15rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
        z-index: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        user-select: none;
    }

    .ne-wc-container {
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    /* HEADER */
    .ne-wc-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }

    .ne-wc-eyebrow {
        display: inline-block;
        color: #ff0000;
        background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.15);
        padding: 6px 25px;
        border-radius: 50px;
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .ne-wc-title {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        color: #111111;
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin: 0 0 15px 0;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }
    .ne-wc-title span { color: #ff0000; }

    .ne-wc-desc {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        color: #666666;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 600px;
        font-weight: 500;
    }

    /* 5 CARDS FLEX GRID (3 on top, 2 on bottom centered) */
    .ne-wc-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    /* CARD DESIGN */
    .ne-wc-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        width: calc(33.333% - 20px); /* 3 cards per row */
        min-width: 300px;
        border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 35px 25px;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    }

    /* Bottom Red Line Effect */
    .ne-wc-card::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0; left: 0;
        width: 100%; height: 4px;
        background: #ff0000;
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    /* Hover Effects */
    .ne-wc-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        border-color: rgba(255,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .ne-wc-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

    /* ICON */
    .ne-wc-icon {
        width: 65px; height: 65px;
        background: #fdfdfd;
        border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
        margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }
    .ne-wc-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: #ff0000; transition: all 0.4s ease; }

    .ne-wc-card:hover .ne-wc-icon {
        background: #ff0000;
        border-color: #ff0000;
        transform: rotateY(180deg);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .ne-wc-card:hover .ne-wc-icon svg { fill: #ffffff; }

    /* CARD TEXT */
    .ne-wc-card h3 {
        font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #111111;
        margin: 0;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    /* -----------------------------------------
       MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
    ----------------------------------------- */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .ne-wc-card { width: calc(50% - 15px); } /* 2 cards per row on Tablet */
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .ne-why-contact-wrap { padding: 80px 0; }
        .ne-wc-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
        .ne-wc-card { width: 100%; min-width: 100%; } /* 1 card per row on Mobile */
        .ne-why-contact-wrap::before { font-size: 8rem; }
    }

/* ========================================================
   DARK THEME ADAPTATION FOR CONTACT US ORIGINAL SECTIONS
   ======================================================== */
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-contact-info-wrap,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-why-contact-wrap {
  background: #0b1120 !important;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-ci-card,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-wc-card {
  background: #111827 !important;
  border-color: #1f2937 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4) !important;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-ci-title,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-wc-title,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-wc-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-ci-text,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-wc-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-form-left .ne-form-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-form-desc,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-trust-item {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}


/* ========================================================
   HIGH CONTRAST & VISIBILITY PROTECTION FOR CONTACT US
   (Prevents global light mode text overrides on dark sections)
   ======================================================== */
.ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}
.ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-desc {
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.ne-form-wrap .ne-form-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
}
.ne-form-wrap .ne-trust-item {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.ne-form-wrap .ne-input-group label {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}
.ne-form-wrap .ne-input-group input,
.ne-form-wrap .ne-input-group select,
.ne-form-wrap .ne-input-group textarea {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #111827 !important;
  border: 1px solid #d1d5db !important;
}

/* Absolute contrast enforcement */
html[data-theme="light"] .ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-title,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-title,
.ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-title,
.ne-ch-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.85) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-desc,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-desc,
.ne-contact-hero-wrap .ne-ch-desc,
.ne-ch-desc {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.85) !important;
}

/* Form Title Absolute Contrast */
html[data-theme="light"] .ne-form-wrap h2,
html[data-theme="light"] .ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title,
.ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.85) !important;
}
html[data-theme="light"] .ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title span,
html[data-theme="dark"] .ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title span,
.ne-form-wrap .ne-form-title span {
  color: #ff0000 !important;
}