/* ==========================================================================
   NICHE GLOBAL - TALENT & TRANSFORMATION
   Compiled from SCSS (src/scss/main.scss)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Variables / Design System */
:root {
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --color-dark-bg: #070e1b;
  --color-dark-surface: #0b1426;
  --color-dark-surface-elevated: #111d35;
  --color-navy-900: #0a1120;
  --color-navy-800: #0f192d;
  --color-text-main: #0c1524;
  --color-text-muted: #5e6b82;
  --color-text-light: #94a3b8;
  --color-accent-blue: #1a2b4b;
  --color-accent-blue-hover: #111d33;

  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Global */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.5;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

button,
input,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94a3b8;
}

/* Section Eyebrow */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-eyebrow-light {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.eyebrow-num,
.eyebrow-line,
.eyebrow-dash,
.badge-num,
.badge-sep {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Interactive link */
.interactive-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.interactive-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.interactive-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

.interactive-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Header
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .site-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
  background: #ffffff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.site-header .header-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .site-header .header-container {
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .site-header .header-container {
    padding: 1.5rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 60;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo .brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .brand-logo .brand-logo-img {
    height: 46px;
    max-height: 46px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-logo .brand-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    max-height: 52px;
  }
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-logo .logo-symbol {
  width: 22px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.brand-logo .brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

.nav-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.nav-desktop .nav-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-desktop .nav-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: #1a2b4b;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-desktop .nav-item:hover {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.nav-desktop .nav-item:hover::after,
.nav-desktop .nav-item.active::after {
  width: 22px;
}

.nav-desktop .nav-item.active {
  color: #0c1524;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-talk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #0f1c30;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 28, 48, 0.15);
}

.header-actions .btn-talk {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-actions .btn-talk {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

.btn-talk svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-talk:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 17, 32, 0.25);
}

.btn-talk:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 60;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-menu-btn span {
  width: 1.75rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s linear;
  position: relative;
  transform-origin: 1px;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.open span:first-child {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 6rem 2.5rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 55;
}

.nav-mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.nav-mobile-drawer .mobile-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-mobile-drawer .mobile-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding-top: 4.85rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 5.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.hero-section::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Animated Hero Background Layer */
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-bg-layer::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.52) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40) 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
  }
}

.hero-bg-parallax {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bg-parallax {
    inset: -6% -4% -12% -4%;
    width: 108%;
    height: 118%;
  }
}

.hero-bg-art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('../assets/images/b-2.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 65% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bg-art {
    background-image: url('../assets/images/b-2.jpeg');
    background-position: 60% center;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-bg-art {
    background-image: url('../assets/images/b-2.jpeg');
    background-position: right center;
  }
}

.hero-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-container {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-container {
    padding: 1rem 3.5rem 0;
  }
}

.hero-main-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 560px;
  z-index: 20;
  flex: 0 1 540px;
  margin-top: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

.hero-eyebrow-tech {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-eyebrow-tech {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }
}

.hero-eyebrow-tech .eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #556477;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-eyebrow-tech .eyebrow-text {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #0c1524;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.2vw, 1.95rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
}

.hero-title .hero-title-line {
  display: block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-title-blue {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.hero-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #556477;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  }
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .btn-hero-dark,
  .btn-hero-outline {
    padding: 0.72rem 1.45rem;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
}

.btn-hero-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #0b192c;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.35);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn-hero-dark svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-dark:hover {
  background: #182c4a;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.45);
}

.btn-hero-dark:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-hero-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b192c;
  border: 1.5px solid #d4deec;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  will-change: transform;
}

.btn-hero-outline svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover {
  border-color: #1a2b4b;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  background: #f1f5fa;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.12);
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-hero-outline:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Inline Stats Metrics Strip Under Text Content */
.hero-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-stats-strip {
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    gap: 1.15rem 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-stats-strip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .hero-stat-item {
    padding: 0 1.35rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-stat-item:first-child {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .hero-stat-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(1),
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(3) {
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  }

  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(2),
  .hero-stat-item:nth-child(4) {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.hero-stat-item .hero-stat-number,
.hero-stat-item .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0c1524;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-stat-item .hero-stat-number,
  .hero-stat-item .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }
}

.hero-stat-item .hero-stat-label,
.hero-stat-item .stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-stat-item .hero-stat-label,
  .hero-stat-item .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* Right Floating Card & Handwritten Annotation */
.hero-floating-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 25;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-floating-wrapper {
    margin-right: 2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero-floating-wrapper {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hero-impact-note {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: -116px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 30;
  will-change: transform;
  transform-origin: center right;
}

.hero-impact-note .note-script {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 0.95;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero-impact-note .note-indent {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-left: -4px;
}

.hero-impact-note .note-arrow-svg {
  margin-top: -2px;
  margin-right: -20px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-impact-note .note-arrow-svg .arrow-curve,
.hero-impact-note .note-arrow-svg .arrow-head {
  will-change: stroke-dashoffset;
}

.hero-services-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  width: 290px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-services-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 28px 55px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16), 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hero-service-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  min-height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.service-icon-box svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.service-icon-box.icon-blue {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1.5px solid #bfdbfe;
  color: #2563eb;
}

.service-icon-box.icon-indigo {
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1.5px solid #c7d2fe;
  color: #4f46e5;
}

.service-icon-box.icon-teal {
  background: #f0fdfa;
  border: 1.5px solid #99f6e4;
  color: #0d9488;
}

.service-icon-box.icon-amber {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border: 1.5px solid #fed7aa;
  color: #ea580c;
}

.hero-service-row:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-service-row:hover .service-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.hero-service-row:hover .service-name {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.service-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Bottom Brands Bar */
.hero-brands-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 35%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 20;
}

.brands-bar-inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .brands-bar-inner {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

.brands-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.brands-bar-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #7d8ea2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brands-bar-divider {
  display: block;
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.brands-bar-logos {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.brand-logo-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero-brands-bar {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .brands-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .brands-bar-left {
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .brands-bar-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .brands-bar-logos {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Metrics Strip
   ========================================================================== */


/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #fafbfe;
}

.services-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .services-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

.services-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

.services-header .header-left .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .services-header .header-right {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-left: auto;
  }
}

.services-intro-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.service-card:hover::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-navy-900), var(--color-accent-blue));
}

.service-card:hover .service-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.service-card:hover .icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card .icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card .icon-box.icon-blue {
  background: #f1f5fa;
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.service-card .icon-box.icon-purple {
  background: #f5f3ff;
  color: #7c3aed;
}

.service-card .icon-box.icon-sky {
  background: #f1f5fa;
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.service-card .icon-box.icon-emerald {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
}

.service-card .service-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.service-card .service-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-card .service-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card .service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card .service-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.service-card .service-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  /* background-color: #FAF9F5; */
  padding: 6rem 0 6.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section .about-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-section .about-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-section .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 48% 52%;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}

/* Left Visual Card */
.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.18);
  background: #0f1c34;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-card {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-card {
    height: 440px;
  }
}

.about-card .about-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    140deg,
    rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.12) 40%,
    rgba(37, 59, 97, 0.15) 70%,
    rgba(7, 14, 27, 0.28) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.about-card .about-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(0.98) saturate(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
}

.about-card:hover .about-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1) saturate(0.95);
}

.about-card:hover .about-card-overlay {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Floating Workspace Gallery Badge */
.about-workspace-badge,
.about-video-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(7, 14, 27, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.about-workspace-badge:hover,
.about-video-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  background: rgba(11, 20, 38, 0.98);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.about-workspace-badge:active,
.about-video-badge:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.about-workspace-badge .badge-icon-box,
.about-video-badge .badge-play-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.about-workspace-badge:hover .badge-icon-box,
.about-video-badge:hover .badge-play-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #070e1b;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.about-workspace-badge .badge-info,
.about-video-badge .badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-workspace-badge .badge-title,
.about-video-badge .badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-workspace-badge .badge-sub,
.about-video-badge .badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-workspace-badge .badge-sub svg,
.about-video-badge .badge-sub svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.about-workspace-badge:hover .badge-sub,
.about-video-badge:hover .badge-sub {
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.about-workspace-badge:hover .badge-sub svg,
.about-video-badge:hover .badge-sub svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Right Content Column */
.about-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-eyebrow-line .eyebrow-num,
.about-eyebrow-line .eyebrow-dash {
  display: none !important;
}

.about-eyebrow-line .eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0c1524;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.about-description {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #5e6b82;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.about-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0c1524;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.about-link:hover {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.about-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Process Section
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: #fafbfe;
  position: relative;
}

.process-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .process-container {
    grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.process-intro .process-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.process-intro .process-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.btn-how-we-work {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--color-navy-900);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.btn-how-we-work svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-how-we-work:hover {
  background: #1e293b;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-how-we-work:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.process-card-preview {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 420px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.process-card-preview img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.process-card-preview:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.floating-banner-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(22, 36, 63, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.floating-banner-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 36, 63, 0.98);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.floating-banner-pill .pill-line-1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.floating-banner-pill .pill-line-2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.floating-banner-pill .pill-line-2 svg {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-banner-pill:hover .pill-line-2 svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Timeline */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-timeline {
    padding-left: 3rem;
  }
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: calc(2rem + 15px);
  width: 1px;
  background: #cbd5e1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-timeline::before {
    left: calc(3rem + 15px);
  }
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-step .step-marker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  color: #475569;
}

.timeline-step .step-marker svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-marker {
  border-color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: var(--color-accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.timeline-step .step-content .step-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.timeline-step .step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
}

.timeline-step .step-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.timeline-step .step-body {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What We Build Section — Six Lanes Running in Production (Dark Minimalist Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-build-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background-color: #080d1a;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .what-we-build-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 0 4.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .what-we-build-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 3.25rem;
  }
}

.what-we-build-section .anchor-alias {
  position: absolute;
  top: -90px;
  left: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.build-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .build-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Header */
.build-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .build-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }
}

.build-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eyebrow-dash {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

.build-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.build-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.build-title .title-highlight {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}

.build-description {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.build-grid {
  display: grid;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Card item */
.build-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  background-color: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.build-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.build-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.build-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.32;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.build-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.build-card-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.25s ease;
}

.build-card-arrow svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

/* Hover effects */
.build-card:hover .build-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.build-card:hover .build-card-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.build-card:hover .build-card-num {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.build-card:hover .build-card-arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Desktop layout (3 columns) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .build-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .build-card {
    padding-top: 2.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.6rem;
  }

  /* Row 1 divider */
  .build-card:nth-child(1),
  .build-card:nth-child(2),
  .build-card:nth-child(3) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Column 1: aligns flush with left */
  .build-card:nth-child(1),
  .build-card:nth-child(4) {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Column 2: centered with dividers on left and right */
  .build-card:nth-child(2),
  .build-card:nth-child(5) {
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Column 3: aligns flush with right */
  .build-card:nth-child(3),
  .build-card:nth-child(6) {
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

/* Tablet layout (2 columns) */
@media (min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .build-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .build-card {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  /* Horizontal dividers */
  .build-card:nth-child(1),
  .build-card:nth-child(2),
  .build-card:nth-child(3),
  .build-card:nth-child(4) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Left column */
  .build-card:nth-child(odd) {
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 1.75rem;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  /* Right column */
  .build-card:nth-child(even) {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    padding-right: 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile layout (1 column) */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .build-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .build-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .build-card:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .build-card-desc {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Product Section — Proprietary Platforms Suite (GSAP Stacked Cards Deck)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 6rem;
  background-color: #faf9f6;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(at 0% 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.035) 0px, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(at 100% 100%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03) 0px, transparent 50%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .product-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .product-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 4rem;
  }
}

.product-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .product-container {
    padding: 0 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Centered Section Header */
.product-section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .product-section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

.product-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}


.product-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}

.product-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}

.product-section-title .text-blue {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.product-section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* GSAP Stacked Cards Deck (Compact & Minimum Height) */
.product-cards-deck {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-stack-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  transform-origin: center top;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .product-stack-card {
    position: sticky;
    top: 86px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  .product-stack-card:nth-child(1) {
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .product-stack-card:nth-child(2) {
    z-index: 20;
  }

  .product-stack-card:nth-child(3) {
    z-index: 30;
  }

  .product-stack-card:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.product-stack-card .card-inner {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14),
    0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .product-stack-card .card-inner {
    padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .product-stack-card .card-inner {
    padding: 1.85rem 2.5rem;
  }
}

.product-stack-card:hover .card-inner {
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18),
    0 0 1px 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.product-stack-card.card-blue .card-inner {
  border-top: 3px solid #1a2b4b;
}

.product-stack-card.card-emerald .card-inner {
  border-top: 3px solid #059669;
}

.product-stack-card.card-indigo .card-inner {
  border-top: 3px solid #4f46e5;
}

/* Card Top Header Bar */
.card-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.card-identity {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.card-index-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.card-category-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.card-category-pill.tag-blue {
  background: #f1f5fa;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.2);
}

.card-category-pill.tag-emerald {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.card-category-pill.tag-indigo {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
  color: #4f46e5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
}

.card-status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.card-status-badge .status-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1a2b4b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.25);
}

.card-status-badge .status-dot.status-emerald {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.card-status-badge .status-dot.status-indigo {
  background: #6366f1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
}

/* Card Content Grid */
.card-content-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .card-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .card-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.02fr 1.18fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
  }
}

/* Left: Info Column */
.card-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
}

.card-title .title-main {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.card-title .title-accent-blue {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.card-title .title-accent-emerald {
  color: #10b981;
}

.card-title .title-accent-indigo {
  color: #6366f1;
}

.card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.915rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 0.95rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* Metrics Grid (Compact) */
.card-metrics-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .card-metrics-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-item .metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.metric-item .metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.metric-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .metric-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Feature Badges (Compact) */
.card-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.card-feature-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.card-feature-list li svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-blue .card-feature-list li svg {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.card-emerald .card-feature-list li svg {
  color: #059669;
}

.card-indigo .card-feature-list li svg {
  color: #4f46e5;
}

/* Action Buttons (Fully Visible & Prominent) */
.card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.btn-card-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-aladdin {
  background: #1a2b4b;
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-aladdin:hover {
  background: #111d33;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -3px rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.4);
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-talent {
  background: #059669;
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-talent:hover {
  background: #047857;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -3px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-pulse {
  background: #4f46e5;
}

.btn-card-primary.btn-pulse:hover {
  background: #4338ca;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.4);
}

.btn-card-primary .btn-arrow {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-card-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-card-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.835rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-card-secondary:hover {
  border-color: #0f172a;
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right: Visual Mockup Column */
.card-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.mockup-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  background: #f1f5f9;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mockup-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.012);
}

.mockup-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 290px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .mockup-img {
    height: 310px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mockup-img {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .mockup-img {
    height: 190px;
  }
}

/* Floating Glass HUD */
.floating-hud {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  right: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .floating-hud {
    right: auto;
    max-width: 340px;
  }
}

.floating-hud .hud-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-hud .hud-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.floating-hud.hud-blue .hud-icon {
  background: #f1f5fa;
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

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

.floating-hud.hud-indigo .hud-icon {
  background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
  color: #4f46e5;
}

.floating-hud .hud-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.785rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.floating-hud .hud-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.685rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Section (Exact mirror from user reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #061224;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, #061224 0%, #061224 38%, rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.88) 65%, rgba(6, 18, 36, 0.65) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/testimonial-bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}

/* Left Introduction */
.testimonials-intro {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow .eyebrow-num,
.testimonials-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
  display: none !important;
}

.testimonials-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
  color: #e2eaf5;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonials-desc {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.72);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.testimonials-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  width: fit-content;
}

.testimonials-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonials-link .link-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonials-link:hover .link-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right Slider Column */
.testimonials-slider-col {
  min-width: 0;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 4px;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 1rem);
  background: rgba(10, 24, 46, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  min-height: 300px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 350px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 375px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 390px;
  }
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-card .quote-mark {
  color: #c5d4ea;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-card .quote-mark svg {
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-card .author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-card .author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.testimonial-card .author-role {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Bottom Navigation Controls */
.testimonials-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: #c5d4ea;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  background: rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.testimonial-nav-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog & Perspectives Section
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 7rem 0 6.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
}

.blog-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Header */
.blog-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.blog-header-left {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.blog-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.blog-eyebrow .eyebrow-num,
.blog-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
  display: none !important;
}

.blog-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #0b1a30;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.blog-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-header-actions {
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.blog-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-filter-pills {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
    cursor: grab;
  }

  .blog-filter-pills::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .blog-filter-pills:active {
    cursor: grabbing;
  }
}

.blog-filter-pills .filter-pill {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-filter-pills .filter-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    padding: 0.48rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    user-select: none;
  }
}

.blog-filter-pills .filter-pill:hover {
  color: #0b1a30;
}

.blog-filter-pills .filter-pill.active {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1a30;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1a2b4b;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-view-all-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-view-all-link:hover {
  color: #111d33;
}

.blog-view-all-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Articles Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Article Card */
.blog-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf4;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

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

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title a {
  color: #1a2b4b;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-arrow-btn {
  background: #1a2b4b;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1a2b4b;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1a30;
}

.blog-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card-badges {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.blog-badge.badge-ai {
  background: rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.88);
  color: #c5d4ea;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.3);
}

.blog-badge.badge-cloud {
  background: rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.88);
  color: #a78bfa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3);
}

.blog-badge.badge-strategy {
  background: rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.88);
  color: #34d399;
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3);
}

.blog-read-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.75rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-meta .meta-dot {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.blog-meta .blog-topic {
  color: #1a2b4b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: #0b1a30;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.blog-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-author .author-img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.blog-author .author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-author .author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1a30;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-author .author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0b1a30;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.blog-bottom-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192e 0%, #0d233e 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(11, 26, 48, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .blog-bottom-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.strip-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .strip-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

.strip-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c5d4ea;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.strip-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.strip-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.strip-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.btn-strip-cta {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1a30;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-strip-cta svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-strip-cta:hover {
  background: #c5d4ea;
  color: #081225;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.35);
}

.btn-strip-cta:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .btn-strip-cta {
    align-self: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section (Exact mirror from user reference - Full Width & Sleek Height)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #0b192e;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-container {
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.contact-card-box {
  background-color: #0b192e;
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .contact-card-box {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-card-box {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; /* Equal width col-6 col-6 */
    align-items: stretch !important;
    height: 400px !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-card-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; /* Equal width col-6 col-6 */
    height: 410px !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1300px) {
  .contact-card-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; /* Equal width col-6 col-6 */
    height: 410px !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
  }
}

/* Left Visual Column */
.contact-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  background-color: #0c1e36;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .contact-visual {
    min-height: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-visual {
    min-height: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-height: 420px !important;
  }

  .contact-visual img {
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
  }
}

.contact-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 10%;
  display: block;
}

/* Right Main Area */
.contact-main-wrapper {
  padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .contact-main-wrapper {
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-main-wrapper {
    padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .contact-main-wrapper {
    padding: 2.5rem 3.5rem 2.5rem 3rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
  .contact-main-wrapper {
    padding: 2.75rem 4.5rem 2.75rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Form Column */
.contact-form-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
}

.contact-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 580px) {
  .contact-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-form .form-group {
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-form .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 9px;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-form .form-input::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.contact-form .form-input:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: #c5d4ea;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 212, 234, 0.18);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: auto;
  max-width: fit-content;
  min-width: 175px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b1a30;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.btn-submit svg {
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.btn-submit:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section (Exact mirror from user reference)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #eef3f8;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-container {
    padding: 0 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* Top Grid (4 Columns) */
.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1.15fr 0.95fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b192e;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-company-subgroup {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.footer-links-list,
.footer-social-list,
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #0b192e;
}

.footer-social-list a,
.footer-contact-list a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-social-list a:hover,
.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: #0b192e;
}

.footer-social-list .social-icon,
.footer-contact-list .contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #0b192e;
}

/* Divider Line */
.footer-divider-line {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #dbe3ed;
  margin: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
}

/* Middle Tier: Offices & Brand */
.footer-offices-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-offices-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.3fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
}

.office-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .office-brand-col {
    padding-bottom: 0;
    padding-right: 2rem;
  }
}

.footer-brand-img {
  width: 96px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.office-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .office-col.border-left {
    border-left: 1px solid #dbe3ed;
    padding-left: 3rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
  }
}

.office-flag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.flag-icon {
  display: block;
}

.flag-us {
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.flag-in {
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.office-address {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.office-address-single {
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: normal;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .office-address-single {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

/* Bottom Tier: Copyright & Legal */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #0b192e;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Back To Top Floating Button with Scroll Progress Ring
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 32px;
  right: 32px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0d192d;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(13, 25, 45, 0.28), 0 2px 6px rgba(13, 25, 45, 0.12);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  user-select: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.back-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: #111d33;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(26, 43, 75, 0.4), 0 4px 10px rgba(13, 25, 45, 0.16);
}

.back-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
}

/* Circular SVG Progress Ring */
.back-to-top .progress-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top .progress-ring-bg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.back-to-top .progress-ring-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #c5d4ea;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.12s linear, stroke 0.25s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover .progress-ring-bg {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.back-to-top:hover .progress-ring-fill {
  stroke: #ffffff;
}

/* Back to Top Arrow Icon */
.back-to-top-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover .back-to-top-icon {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.back-to-top-icon svg {
  display: block;
}

/* Mobile responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}