.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9665a87{--display:flex;--flex-direction:column;--container-widget-width:100%;--container-widget-height:initial;--container-widget-flex-grow:0;--container-widget-align-self:initial;--flex-wrap-mobile:wrap;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9665a87:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9665a87 > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-image:url("https://www.merlotraders.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/breadcrumb_bg-1.png");background-size:cover;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-91ef459 > .elementor-widget-container{padding:100px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-91ef459{text-align:center;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-91ef459 .elementor-heading-title{font-family:"Poppins", Sans-serif;font-size:40px;font-weight:600;color:#FFFFFF;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9d2a8c0 .elementor-button{background-color:#FFFFFF;fill:#5BA04A;color:#5BA04A;border-radius:50px 50px 50px 50px;padding:15px 25px 15px 25px;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-9d2a8c0 > .elementor-widget-container{padding:10px 0px 90px 0px;}.elementor-219 .elementor-element.elementor-element-8dd5032{--display:flex;}body.elementor-page-219 .container{max-width:1460px;}body.elementor-page-219 .elementor-section.elementor-section-boxed>.elementor-container{max-width:1460px;}body.elementor-page-219 .e-con {--container-max-width:1460px;}:root{--page-title-display:none;}/* Start custom CSS for html, class: .elementor-element-235b96b */.member-contact {  
    margin-top: 15px; /* Space above the contact section */  
}  

.member-contact a {  
    text-decoration: none; /* Remove underline */  
    margin: 0 10px; /* Space between icons */  
    color: #cfff; /* Default icon color */  
    font-size: 1.5em; /* Increase icon size */  
    transition: color 0.3s ease; /* Smooth color transition */  
    display: inline-block; /* Ensures proper spacing and alignment */  
}  

.member-contact a:hover {  
    color: #0077b5; /* Color change on hover for LinkedIn */  
}  

.member-contact a:nth-child(2):hover {  
    color: #ff5e00; /* Color change on hover for Email */  
}  

/* Optional: Add a hover effect for the icons */  
.member-contact a i {  
    transition: transform 0.2s; /* Smooth scaling effect */  
}  

.member-contact a:hover i {  
    transform: scale(1.2); /* Slightly enlarge icon on hover */  
}/* End custom CSS */
/* Start custom CSS *//* About Page - Futuristic B2B Commodities Platform Styles */

:root {
  --primary-color: #5BA04A;
  --secondary-color: #F2A900;
  --accent-color: #33ffcc;
  --dark-bg: #0a192f;
  --medium-bg: #112240;
  --light-bg: #1d3557;
  --text-light: #e6f1ff;
  --text-medium: #a8b2d1;
  --success-color: #00ff88;
  --warning-color: #ffbb00;
  --danger-color: #ff3366;
  --grid-line: rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.1);
  --glass-bg: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.85);
  --glass-border: rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.3);
  --glass-highlight: rgba(51, 255, 204, 0.2);
  --transition-speed: 0.3s;
  --box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Global Styles */
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--dark-bg);
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.97), rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.97)),
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg stroke='rgba(100, 255, 218, 0.05)' stroke-width='1'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  border-radius: 3px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Buttons */
button, .primary-button, .secondary-button {
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.primary-button {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  color: var(--text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.3);
}

.secondary-button {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
}

button:hover, .primary-button:hover, .secondary-button:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.secondary-button:hover {
  background: var(--glass-highlight);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

button::before, .primary-button::before, .secondary-button::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

button:hover::before, .primary-button:hover::before, .secondary-button:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

button i, .primary-button i, .secondary-button i {
  margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Page Header */
.merlo-page-header {
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--medium-bg), var(--dark-bg));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.merlo-page-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 20%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(51, 255, 204, 0.1) 0%, transparent 20%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.page-header-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-header-content h1 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.page-header-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.section-header p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Company Overview Section */
.merlo-about-overview {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.merlo-about-overview::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(51, 255, 204, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.overview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
}

.overview-text {
  flex: 3;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.overview-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.overview-text h2::after {
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
}

.overview-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.overview-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.overview-image {
  flex: 2;
  min-width: 300px;
  position: relative;
}

.overview-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  right: -15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  opacity: 0.15;
  border-radius: 15px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.overview-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  left: -15px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
  z-index: -1;
}

.overview-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.overview-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Mission & Vision Section */
.merlo-mission-vision {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--dark-bg), var(--medium-bg), var(--dark-bg));
  position: relative;
}

.merlo-mission-vision::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 90%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(51, 255, 204, 0.08) 0%, transparent 30%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
}

.mission-box, .vision-box, .values-box {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.mission-box::before, .vision-box::before, .values-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.mission-box::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), transparent);
}

.vision-box::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), transparent);
}

.values-box::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--warning-color), transparent);
}

.mission-box:hover, .vision-box:hover, .values-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.2);
}

.icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  position: relative;
}

.icon-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  bottom: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  opacity: 0.2;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.mission-box:hover .icon-box,
.vision-box:hover .icon-box,
.values-box:hover .icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.mission-box:hover .icon-box {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.vision-box:hover .icon-box {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.values-box:hover .icon-box {
  color: var(--warning-color);
}

.mission-box:hover .icon-box::before,
.vision-box:hover .icon-box::before,
.values-box:hover .icon-box::before {
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.mission-box h3, .vision-box h3, .values-box h3 {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.mission-box p, .vision-box p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.values-box ul {
  padding-left: 5px;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.values-box li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.values-box li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.values-box li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--warning-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.values-box li strong {
  color: var(--warning-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Team Section */
.merlo-team-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.team-member {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.team-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.member-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.member-image::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.7), transparent);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.member-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.team-member:hover .member-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.member-info {
  padding: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.member-info h3 {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.member-position {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: block;
}

.member-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Our Approach Section */
.merlo-approach-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, var(--dark-bg), var(--medium-bg));
  position: relative;
}

.merlo-approach-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(51, 255, 204, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.approach-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.approach-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.approach-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.approach-icon::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), transparent);
  opacity: 0.2;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.approach-item:hover .approach-icon {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.approach-item:hover .approach-icon::before {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.approach-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.approach-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Global Presence Section */
.merlo-global-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.global-map {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 50px auto 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.global-map::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.1), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.global-map img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.global-map:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.global-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.global-stats .stat-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 25px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 180px;
  max-width: 250px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.global-stats .stat-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--glass-highlight), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.global-stats .stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.global-stats .stat-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.global-stats .stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.global-stats .stat-label {
  color: var(--text-medium);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.merlo-cta-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--secondary-color), var(--dark-bg));
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.merlo-cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cta-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--text-light), var(--accent-color));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.cta-content h2::after {
  display: none;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-buttons .primary-button, .cta-buttons .secondary-button {
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 12px 30px;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .mission-vision-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  }
  
  .team-grid, .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .overview-content {
    flex-direction: column-reverse;
  }
  
  .overview-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .overview-text h2 {
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
  }
  
  .overview-text h2::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  
  .global-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .global-stats .stat-item {
    min-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    width: 95%;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  
  .merlo-page-header {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .page-header-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .merlo-about-overview, 
  .merlo-mission-vision, 
  .merlo-team-section,
  .merlo-approach-section,
  .merlo-global-section,
  .merlo-cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  
  .overview-text p {
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .mission-vision-grid, .team-grid, .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .team-member {
    max-width: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  
  .global-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  
  .global-stats .stat-item {
    min-width: 40%;
  }
  
  .cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 200, 255, 0); }
}

/* Special Effects */
.team-member .member-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.team-member:hover .member-image::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.mission-box, .vision-box, .values-box {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mission-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.vision-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.values-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--warning-color);
  border-right: 2px solid var(--warning-color);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.3;
  transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.mission-box:hover::after,
.vision-box:hover::after,
.values-box:hover::after {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Grid Lines */
.merlo-approach-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: linear-gradient(var(--grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--grid-line) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hover Glow Effects */
.team-member {
  position: relative;
}

.team-member::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: -3px;
  right: -3px;
  bottom: -3px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-color));
  border-radius: 15px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.team-member:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* Decorative Dots Pattern */
.merlo-global-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--primary-color) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: -1;
}

.merlo-global-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 50px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--accent-color) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.1;
  z-index: -1;
}/* End custom CSS */