@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Syne:wght@700;800&family=Space+Grotesk:wght@400;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --color-bg: #1C2FB8; /* Royal Blue */
    --color-aqua: #00F5C4; /* Neon Aqua */
    --color-yellow: #FFD500; /* Bright Yellow */
    --color-text: #FFFFFF;
    
    --font-heading: 'Syne', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    
    --bg-main: var(--color-bg);
    --heading-color: var(--color-aqua);
    --subheading-color: var(--color-text);
    --accent-yellow: var(--color-yellow);
    
    --nav-bg: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.95);
    --nav-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --glass-bg: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.98);
    --glass-border: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

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

html, body {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    position: relative;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text);
    min-height: 100vh;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    cursor: none; /* Hide default cursor for custom logo cursor */
}

/* Custom Logo Cursor */
#custom-cursor {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-image: url('https://res.cloudinary.com/dzjsgl00s/image/upload/v1779181740/Untitled_design_7_ohba1t.png');
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.2s ease;
}
#custom-cursor.cursor-hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3) rotate(15deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.6));
}
/* Ensure links show the custom cursor */
a, button, .service-card, .mobile-menu-btn {
    cursor: none !important;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .logo-text, .mega-title, .btn-primary, .badge, .logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* 3D Canvas Setup */
#hero-canvas {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    z-index: 0; /* Behind content overlay */
    pointer-events: none;
}

.content-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Glassmorphism Utilities */
.glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.glass-card {
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* =========================================
   1. DESKTOP BASE STYLES (1025px+)
   ========================================= */

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: var(--nav-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nav-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nav-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1002; 
}

.logo-img {
    height: 35px;
    width: auto;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.logo-container:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-2deg);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--subheading-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item:hover {
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.nav-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--heading-color);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.6);
}

.nav-item:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-item,
.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-item .dropdown-icon {
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.has-dropdown::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3rem;
}

/* DESKTOP MEGA MENU */
.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 1.5rem);
    left: 50%;
    width: 1000px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem;
    
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform-origin: top center;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px) scale(0.98);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.mega-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mega-icon-wrapper {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.mega-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.mega-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-yellow);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.mega-column:hover .mega-title::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.mega-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mega-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: normal;
}

.mega-links a:hover {
    color: var(--subheading-color);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* SINGLE COLUMN DROPDOWN MENU */
.mega-menu.single-column-menu {
    width: 420px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .mega-menu.single-column-menu {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-menu-inner {
    display: block;
}

.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-column {
    width: 100%;
}

.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links {
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Service Link Color: White */
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a:hover {
    color: #00ffb3 !important; /* Hover Color: #00ffb3 */
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* Premium Mega Menu Content Elements */
.mega-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.mega-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    white-space: normal;
}

.mega-cta-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

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

.mega-links-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--color-yellow);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.service-link-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-link-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.mega-links a:hover .service-link-title {
    color: var(--color-aqua);
}

.mega-promo-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mega-promo-card h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mega-promo-card p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    white-space: normal;
}

.has-dropdown:hover .mega-menu {
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mega-featured-column, .mega-promo-column {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mega-links-column {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* LAPTOP RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES (1025px to 1399px) */
@media (max-width: 1399px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .nav-item {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .nav-actions {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .btn-primary {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .mega-menu {
        width: 850px;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    .mega-menu.single-column-menu {
        width: 350px;
    }
}

/* CTA BUTTON */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    z-index: 1002;
}

.btn-primary {
    position: relative;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    border: 1px solid var(--heading-color);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--heading-color);
    z-index: -1;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    color: var(--color-bg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.3);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
}

/* ======== HERO SECTION STYLES ======== */
.hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 10%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: -2;
    background-color: #000;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    filter: none !important;
}

.desktop-only-video {
    display: block;
}
.mobile-only-video {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .desktop-only-video {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-only-video {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: none !important;
    display: none !important;
    z-index: -1;
}

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

.heading-primary, .heading-secondary {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.heading-primary {
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
    line-height: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.heading-secondary {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.accent-aqua { color: var(--color-aqua); }
.accent-yellow { color: var(--color-yellow); }

.hero-body {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.btn-yellow {
    background: var(--color-yellow);
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-yellow);
    border-color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.btn-aqua {
    background: var(--color-aqua);
    color: var(--color-bg);
}

.btn-aqua:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    border-color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.4);
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =========================================
   2. TABLET / MOBILE NAVIGATION OVERLAY (Max: 1024px)
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 2rem;
    }

    .logo-img {
        height: 35px;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.5rem; 
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: var(--heading-color);
        z-index: 1002;
    }

    /* Prevent desktop icons in mobile menu */
    .mega-icon-wrapper {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Overlay */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--nav-bg);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 100px 2rem 4rem; 
        gap: 0;
        transition: left 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        z-index: 1001;
        overflow-y: auto;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-item {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 1rem 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
        white-space: normal;
        word-wrap: break-word;
    }

    .nav-item::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* HARD OVERRIDE OF DESKTOP MEGA MENU FOR MOBILE */
    .has-dropdown {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .mega-menu {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        transform: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        left: auto !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        
        /* ACCORDION LOGIC */
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out;
    }

    .has-dropdown.open .mega-menu {
        max-height: 3000px; /* Big enough to fit all content */
    }

    .has-dropdown.open > .nav-item,
    .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-icon {
        color: #00ffb3 !important; /* Open/Active state color: #00ffb3 */
    }

    .has-dropdown.open .dropdown-icon {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Mobile simple accordion style override for Solutions menu */
    .mega-menu.single-column-menu {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        transform: none !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        backdrop-filter: none !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        left: auto !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.4s ease-in-out;
    }

    .has-dropdown.open .mega-menu.single-column-menu {
        max-height: 400px !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-menu-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 0 1rem 1.5rem !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-column {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.5rem !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links li {
        width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        padding: 0.6rem 0 !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
        transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a:hover {
        color: #00ffb3 !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    /* Convert grid to 100% full-width vertical stacked columns */
    .mega-menu-inner {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 10px 0 20px 0 !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-column {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        color: var(--accent-yellow) !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        text-transform: none !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .mega-title::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Branch items strictly wrap, indent properly */
    .mega-links {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 1.5rem !important; /* Perfect indent for sub-branches */
    }

    .mega-links li {
        width: 100% !important;
        opacity: 1 !important; 
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .mega-links a {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        word-wrap: break-word !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        padding: 0.6rem 0 !important;
        color: var(--text-muted) !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }
    
    .mega-links a::before {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mega-links a:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        color: var(--heading-color) !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   3. MOBILE STYLES (Max: 767px)
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .btn-primary {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    /* INCREASE LOGO BY 25-35% ONLY ON MOBILE */
    .logo-img {
        height: 48px;
    }

    /* INCREASE MENU ICON FOR MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY */
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        padding-left: 10px;
    }

    .nav-links {
        padding: 100px 1.5rem 4rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   4. SMALL MOBILE STYLES (Max: 480px)
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .logo-img {
        height: 44px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .nav-links {
        padding: 95px 1.25rem 4rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   5. PREMIUM STORY SECTION (SCROLL)
   ========================================= */
.story-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.story-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
}

.story-text-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.story-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.story-subheading {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.video-reveal-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.video-mask {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    aspect-ratio: 21 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    
    /* GSAP Start State */
    clip-path: inset(25% 25% 25% 25% round 24px);
    -webkit-clip-path: inset(25% 25% 25% 25% round 24px);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100px);
}

.cinematic-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: cinematicScale 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cinematicScale {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .story-section {
        padding: 80px 1.5rem;
        min-height: 100vh;
    }
    .story-container {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .video-mask {
        border-radius: 16px;
        aspect-ratio: 1080 / 1350; /* Mobile aspect ratio */
    }
}

/* =========================================
   6. WHAT WE DO (SERVICES) SECTION - PREMIUM GRID
   ========================================= */
.services-section {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.services-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.services-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.services-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-description {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.title-underline {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--color-aqua);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.services-section:hover .title-underline {
    width: 150px;
}

.services-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.services-slider-wrapper {
    overflow: visible !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

/* Hide Slider Navigation Buttons */
.slider-btn {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Premium Card Design */
.premium-service-card {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: calc((100% - 48px) / 3) !important;
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3) !important;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 480px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: border-color 0.6s ease,
                box-shadow 0.6s ease;
    --card-scale: 1; /* Default scale */
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.premium-service-card .card-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 150%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.premium-service-card:hover .card-glow-bg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.premium-service-card:hover {
    --card-scale: 1.04; /* Keep hover animations scale */
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.premium-service-card .card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 55% !important; /* Exactly 55% */
    object-fit: cover;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.12);
    border-top-left-radius: 24px;
    border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.premium-service-card:hover .card-image {
    transform: scale(1.06) translateZ(20px);
}

.premium-service-card .card-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    margin-top: 16px;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.premium-service-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    padding: 0 20px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
    display: block !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
}

.premium-service-card .card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 0 20px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
    display: block !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
}

@keyframes floatCard1 {
    0% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(-12px) rotate(0.3deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCard2 {
    0% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(-8px) rotate(-0.4deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatCard3 {
    0% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(-14px) rotate(0.2deg); }
    100% { transform: scale(var(--card-scale, 1)) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

.services-grid .premium-service-card:nth-child(3n+1) {
    animation: floatCard1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.services-grid .premium-service-card:nth-child(3n+2) {
    animation: floatCard2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.services-grid .premium-service-card:nth-child(3n+3) {
    animation: floatCard3 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.services-grid .premium-service-card:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-slider-wrapper {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card {
        width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
        flex: 0 0 480px !important;
        max-width: 380px !important;
        height: 480px !important;
        --card-scale: 1 !important; /* Keep scale at 1 on Tablet/Mobile */
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-image {
        height: 55% !important; /* Exactly 55% */
        border-top-left-radius: 24px;
        border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-number {
        padding: 0 20px;
        margin-top: 16px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 0 20px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0 20px;
        margin-top: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .services-slider-wrapper {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card {
        width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
        flex: 0 0 480px !important;
        max-width: 380px !important;
        height: 480px !important;
        --card-scale: 1 !important;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-image {
        height: 55% !important; /* Exactly 55% */
        border-top-left-radius: 24px;
        border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-number {
        padding: 0 16px;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 0 16px;
        margin-top: 12px;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
    }
    
    .premium-service-card .card-desc {
        padding: 0 16px;
        margin-top: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        display: block !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
        -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   8. 3 CORE USP SECTION (SECTION 4)
   ========================================= */
.usp-section {
    padding: 10rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.usp-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

.gsap-usp-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.usp-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.usp-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-aqua), var(--color-yellow));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transform-origin: top;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4);
}

.usp-item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.usp-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.usp-item.left {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.usp-item .usp-content {
    width: 44%;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    animation: cardFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Alternate animation delay for cards to create organic motion */
.usp-item.left .usp-content {
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.usp-item.right .usp-content {
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
}

.usp-item .usp-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.border-yellow {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.25);
    background: rgba(31, 51, 217, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.border-yellow:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.3);
}

.border-aqua {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
    background: rgba(31, 51, 217, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.border-aqua:hover {
    border-color: var(--heading-color);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
}

.usp-item p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.usp-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(10, 15, 60, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 4px solid var(--heading-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.5);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    animation: nodePulse 3s infinite;
}

.usp-item:nth-child(even) .usp-icon {
    border-color: var(--accent-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.5);
}

.usp-item:hover .usp-icon {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
}

/* =========================================
   9. SCALABLE GROWTH SECTION
   ========================================= */
.growth-section {
    padding: 12rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gsap-gravity {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: center;
}

.gsap-gravity .word {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-bottom: 0.1em;
}

.growth-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    padding: 3rem;
    animation: cardFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.growth-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--subheading-color);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Floating animation keyframes */
@keyframes cardFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

/* Icon pulse keyframes */
@keyframes nodePulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
}

/* =========================================
   10. RESPONSIVE CUSTOMIZATION
   ========================================= */

/* Tablet Responsive Breakpoint (768px–1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .usp-section, .growth-section, .cta-section {
        padding: 8rem 0;
    }
    .timeline-line {
        left: 45px;
        transform: none;
    }
    .usp-item {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-end;
        margin-bottom: 6rem;
    }
    .usp-item .usp-content {
        width: calc(100% - 110px);
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .usp-icon {
        left: 45px;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
        animation: none;
    }
    .usp-item:hover .usp-icon {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    .cta-card {
        padding: 5rem 3rem;
        border-radius: 28px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive Breakpoint (320px–767px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .usp-section, .growth-section, .cta-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }
    .gsap-usp-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }
    .usp-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .usp-header {
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    .timeline-line {
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
        width: 4px;
    }
    .usp-item {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-end;
        margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    .usp-item .usp-content {
        width: calc(100% - 50px);
        padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .usp-item .usp-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    }
    .usp-item p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .usp-icon {
        left: 20px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        border-width: 3px;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    }
    .usp-item:hover .usp-icon {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    }
    .gsap-gravity {
        font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 9vw, 3.5rem);
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .growth-box {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .growth-text {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
    }
    .cta-card {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 24px;
        margin: 0 1rem;
    }
    .cta-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7.5vw, 2.25rem);
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .cta-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .btn-cyan {
        padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cta-card {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    .cta-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .btn-cyan {
        padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   11. CTA SECTION (SECTION 6)
   ========================================= */
.cta-section {
    padding: 12rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-card {
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.25);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 6rem 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08);
    transition: border-color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.18);
}

/* Internal smooth animated gradient mesh glow */
.card-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 140%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: slowSpin 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes slowSpin {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.cta-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--subheading-color);
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 2rem auto 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.button-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Magnetic Wrapper */
.btn-magnetic-wrap {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 20px; /* expands interactive trigger area */
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Pill CTA Button style */
.btn-cyan {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #00f5c4;
    color: #0b1442 !important; /* contrast navy */
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.35);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.btn-cyan:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.btn-cyan:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
}


/* =========================================
   7. SERVICE PAGE DESIGN SYSTEM STYLES
   ========================================= */
.service-page .navbar {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--nav-border);
}

.service-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-badge.accent-yellow {
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.2);
}

.split-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 5rem;
    min-height: 85vh;
    padding: 150px 2rem 80px 2rem;
}

.split-reversed {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.content-side {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.visual-side {
    flex: 0.8;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.service-body-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-body-text.font-semibold {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.title-underline.left-aligned {
    margin: 1rem 0 2rem 0;
}

/* 3D Holographic Layer Visuals */
.tilt-3d-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.glass-layer {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.12);
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.layer-1 {
    transform: translateZ(20px) rotate(-6deg);
}

.layer-2 {
    transform: translateZ(40px) rotate(4deg);
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.15);
}

.layer-3 {
    transform: translateZ(60px) rotate(-2deg);
}

.layer-4 {
    transform: translateZ(20px) rotate(5deg);
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
}

.layer-5 {
    transform: translateZ(45px) rotate(-4deg);
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.15);
}

.visual-core-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(12px);
    transform: translateZ(80px);
    animation: slowPulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.visual-core-glow.border-yellow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

@keyframes slowPulse {
    0% { transform: translateZ(80px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { transform: translateZ(80px) scale(1.1); opacity: 1.0; }
    100% { transform: translateZ(80px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* Challenges Grid */
.challenges-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.challenge-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.challenge-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-yellow);
    opacity: 0.08;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.challenge-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

.challenge-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Orbital Ecosystem */
.ecosystem-features-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.ecosystem-features-list li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.orbit-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    perspective: 1000px;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.orbit-path {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: orbitSpin 35s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-1 {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
}

.orbit-2 {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    animation-duration: 20s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

.orbit-core {
    position: absolute;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.25);
    z-index: 5;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.orbit-core-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.6);
    animation: corePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes corePulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.98); }
    50% { opacity: 1.0; transform: scale(1.02); }
    100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.98); }
}

.orbit-core-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.6);
}

.orbit-node {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateZ(10px);
    animation: driftNode 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.node-1 { top: 12%; left: 8%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.node-2 { top: 18%; right: 4%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.node-3 { bottom: 15%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 2.4s; }
.node-4 { bottom: 22%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 3.6s; }
.node-5 { top: 50%; left: -6%; animation-delay: 4.8s; }

.orbit-node:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-yellow);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateZ(25px) scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes orbitSpin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes driftNode {
    0% { transform: translateZ(10px) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateZ(10px) translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg); }
    100% { transform: translateZ(10px) translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Strategic Timeline Process */
.process-timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
}

.timeline-draw-path {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-active-line {
    width: 0%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-aqua), var(--color-yellow));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.6);
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.step-marker {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.timeline-step.active .step-marker {
    border-color: var(--color-aqua);
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.45);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(even).active .step-marker {
    border-color: var(--color-yellow);
    color: var(--color-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.45);
}

.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08);
}

.step-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Key Benefits */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.benefit-card {
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.12);
}

.benefit-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.benefit-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.benefit-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Luxury Accordion FAQs */
.faq-accordion-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 4rem auto 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    padding: 1.8rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.faq-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--accent-yellow);
}

.faq-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.5s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
    max-height: 350px;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================
   8. RESPONSIVE QUERIES FOR SERVICES
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .split-layout {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3.5rem;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }
    
    .title-underline.left-aligned {
        margin: 1rem auto 2rem auto;
    }
    
    .ecosystem-features-list {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .challenges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Vertical Timeline Draw */
    .process-timeline-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0rem;
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }

    .timeline-draw-path {
        left: 20px;
        top: 0;
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .timeline-active-line {
        width: 100%;
        height: 0%;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-aqua), var(--color-yellow));
    }

    .timeline-step {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }

    .step-marker {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .step-card {
        text-align: left;
        flex: 1;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .challenges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .tilt-3d-visual {
        width: 290px;
        height: 290px;
    }
    
    .orbit-visual-container {
        width: 290px;
        height: 290px;
    }
    
    .orbit-1 {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
    }
    
    .orbit-2 {
        width: 170px;
        height: 170px;
    }
    
    .orbit-core {
        width: 76px;
        height: 76px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    .orbit-node {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .faq-item {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .faq-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .split-layout {
        padding-left: 1rem;
        padding-right: 1rem;
    }
    
    .tilt-3d-visual {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
    }
    
    .orbit-visual-container {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
    }
    
    .orbit-1 {
        width: 230px;
        height: 230px;
    }
    
    .orbit-2 {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    
    .process-timeline-container {
        padding-left: 1rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-step {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .step-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UPDATED PREMIUM SERVICE LAYOUT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Centered Content Block & Spacing */
.centered-content-block {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}
.center-text {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Service Hero Image & Ordering */
.hero-service-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-service-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-hero-section .split-layout {
        flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
    }
}

/* What We Do Text Grid */
.what-we-do-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.what-we-do-card {
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.what-we-do-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.what-we-do-card i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
}
.what-we-do-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.what-we-do-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .what-we-do-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .what-we-do-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Yellow-themed CTA Card & Button */
.border-yellow {
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.25) !important;
}
.border-yellow:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-yellow) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.15) !important;
}
.btn-yellow {
    background: var(--color-yellow) !important;
    color: #1C2FB8 !important; /* Ensure high contrast */
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.3);
}
.btn-yellow:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: #1C2FB8 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.yellow-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

/* Standardize Desktop Section Spacing */
.section,
.services-section,
.usp-section,
.growth-section,
.cta-section,
.brands-section {
    padding: 8rem 0 !important;
}

/* Let's Talk Inline Buttons */
#lets-talk .button-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

    /* Mobile Typography Rules */
    .heading-primary, 
    h1 {
        font-size: 34px !important;
        line-height: 1.15 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    }
    
    .heading-secondary, 
    .services-title, 
    .cta-heading, 
    .gsap-gravity, 
    .gsap-usp-title, 
    h2 {
        font-size: 24px !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    }
    
    h3, 
    .challenge-card h3, 
    .step-card h3, 
    .benefit-card h3, 
    .what-we-do-card h3,
    .category-title {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    
    body, 
    p, 
    .service-body-text, 
    .subheading-text, 
    .cta-subtitle, 
    .growth-text,
    .challenge-card p,
    .step-card p,
    .benefit-card p,
    .what-we-do-card p,
    .homepage-service-link {
        font-size: 16px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        letter-spacing: normal !important;
    }
    
    .section, 
    section,
    .services-section,
    .usp-section,
    .growth-section,
    .cta-section,
    .methodology-section,
    .faq-section,
    .contact-form-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }
    
    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   13. THE ACCESSION METHOD® SECTION
   ========================================= */
.methodology-section {
    padding: 8rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #070a24 0%, #02030d 100%);
}

.methodology-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.market-intel-bg-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.methodology-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.methodology-subtitle {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.methodology-grid {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Connection Line SVG (Desktop only) */
.methodology-line-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    left: 12.5%;
    right: 12.5%;
    height: 10px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.methodology-svg-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

.methodology-svg-line path {
    stroke-dasharray: 1000;
    stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
}

/* Methodology Cards */
.methodology-card {
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, transform 0.4s;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 520px;
    min-height: 280px;
}

.methodology-card .card-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 150%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}

.methodology-card:hover .card-glow-bg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.methodology-card.border-aqua {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
}

.methodology-card.border-yellow {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Card glows on hover with high contrast */
.methodology-card.border-aqua:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateZ(15px);
}

.methodology-card.border-yellow:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.75);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateZ(15px);
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
    opacity: 1.0 !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 2rem;
    transform: translateZ(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.methodology-card:hover .step-num {
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
    opacity: 1.0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 179, 1.0), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.6);
}

.methodology-card.border-aqua:hover .step-num {
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
}

.methodology-card.border-yellow:hover .step-num {
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: translateZ(30px);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transform: translateZ(15px);
}

/* Suspended Anti-gravity float animations */
.methodology-grid .methodology-card:nth-child(4n+1) {
    animation: floatCard1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.methodology-grid .methodology-card:nth-child(4n+2) {
    animation: floatCard2 5.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.methodology-grid .methodology-card:nth-child(4n+3) {
    animation: floatCard3 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.methodology-grid .methodology-card:nth-child(4n+4) {
    animation: floatCard2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.methodology-grid .methodology-card:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused !important;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .methodology-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .methodology-line-container {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .methodology-card {
        max-height: 500px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .methodology-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .methodology-card {
        max-height: none;
        height: auto;
        padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   14. FAQ SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */
.faq-section {
    padding: 10rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.faq-accordion-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
}

.faq-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.faq-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--color-yellow);
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.1);
}

.faq-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.4s ease;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem 2rem;
}

.faq-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================
   15. CONTACT FORM SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */
.contact-form-section {
    padding: 10rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-channels {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.channel-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.channel-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 213, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-yellow);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-detail h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.channel-detail p,
.channel-link {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.channel-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-aqua);
}

.social-links-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.social-links-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--color-aqua);
    color: var(--color-bg);
    border-color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-wrapper .card-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 150%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.contact-form {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: none;
}

.form-group label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.8rem;
    left: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.form-group input:focus ~ label,
.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-group textarea:focus ~ label,
.form-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
    top: -1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-aqua);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--color-aqua);
}

/* =========================================
   16. FOOTER SECTION STYLES
   ========================================= */
.footer {
    padding: 6rem 0 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.8) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-links-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-col ul li a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: none !important;
}

.footer-links-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-aqua);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* =========================================
   17. RESPONSIVE COMPONENT OVERRIDES
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .footer {
        padding: 4rem 0 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .faq-header {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .faq-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   18. NEW SECTIONS (06 - 12) UPDATE
   ========================================= */
:root {
    --color-update-accent: #00ffb3;
    --glass-border-update: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
    --glass-bg-update: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.3);
}

/* Generic styles for new sections */
.update-section {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.update-section .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.update-section-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.update-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--color-update-accent) !important; /* All section headings must use #00ffb3 */
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.update-section-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

/* Section 06: Proven Impact */
#proven-impact {
    min-height: 500px; /* 450px–550px */
}

.metrics-grid-v2 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.metric-card-v2 {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate, glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.metric-card-v2:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s, 1s; }
.metric-card-v2:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3s, 2s; }
.metric-card-v2:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 4.5s, 3s; }

.metric-card-v2:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.metric-number-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
}

.metric-label-v2 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Section 07: Featured Success Stories */
#success-stories {
    min-height: 700px; /* 650px–750px */
}

.stories-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.story-card-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 440px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
}

.story-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.story-badge-v2 {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.9);
    color: #0b1442;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 5;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
}

.story-img-wrapper-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
}

.story-img-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-card-v2:hover .story-img-v2 {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.story-content-v2 {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-content-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.story-content-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-results-v2 {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.story-large-metric-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.story-large-metric-v2 .metric-num-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.story-large-metric-v2 .metric-label-v2 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.story-submetrics-v2 {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.story-submetrics-v2 .story-metric-v2 {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 08: What Our Clients Say */
#client-testimonials {
    min-height: 600px; /* 550px–650px */
}

.testimonials-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 320px;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    animation: floatCard 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate, glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testimonial-card-v2:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2s, 1.5s; }
.testimonial-card-v2:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4s, 3s; }

.testimonial-card-v2:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.client-meta-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.client-photo-v2 {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-update-accent);
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.client-info-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.client-info-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-quote-v2 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
}

/* Section 09: Industries We Serve */
#industries-serve {
    min-height: 550px; /* 500px–600px */
}

.industries-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.industry-card-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.industry-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.industry-icon-v2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.industry-card-v2:hover .industry-icon-v2 {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.industry-card-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Section 10: Why Businesses Choose Us */
#why-choose-us {
    min-height: 700px; /* 650px–750px */
}

.benefits-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.benefit-card-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
}

.benefit-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.benefit-icon-v2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.benefit-card-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.benefit-card-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 11: Insights & Perspectives */
#insights-perspectives {
    min-height: 650px; /* 600px–700px */
}

.insights-grid-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.featured-article-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.featured-article-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.featured-img-wrapper-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.featured-img-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.featured-article-v2:hover .featured-img-v2 {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-content-v2 {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.featured-content-v2 h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.featured-content-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.read-more-link-v2 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: fit-content;
}

.read-more-link-v2 i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-link-v2:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.supporting-articles-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 380px;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.supporting-card-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 175px;
}

.supporting-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.supporting-img-wrapper-v2 {
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.supporting-img-v2 {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.supporting-card-v2:hover .supporting-img-v2 {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.supporting-content-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    justify-content: center;
}

.supporting-content-v2 h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.supporting-content-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Section 12: Let's Build What's Next */
#contact-v2 {
    min-height: 650px; /* 600px–700px */
}

.contact-split-v2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-left-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
}

.contact-left-v2 h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-left-v2 .desc-main-v2 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-left-v2 .desc-sub-v2 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-list-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.contact-info-item-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-info-item-v2 i {
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-right-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-form-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group-v2 {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group-v2 input,
.form-group-v2 textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.form-group-v2 textarea {
    height: 70px;
    resize: none;
}

.form-group-v2 label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.6rem;
    left: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.form-group-v2 input:focus ~ label,
.form-group-v2 input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label,
.form-group-v2 textarea:focus ~ label,
.form-group-v2 textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
    top: -1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.form-group-v2 input:focus,
.form-group-v2 textarea:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-update-accent);
}

.btn-cyan-v2 {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-update-accent);
    color: #0b1442;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: none !important;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.btn-cyan-v2:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-cyan-v2:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.form-status-v2 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.form-status-v2.success {
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Premium Animations keyframes */
@keyframes floatCard {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.05);
        border-color: var(--glass-border-update);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
        border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    }
}

/* =========================================
   19. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================= */

/* Laptop (1280px optimized) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .update-section {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Tablet (768px optimized) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .update-section {
        height: auto !important; /* Force auto height on tablets to allow natural stacking */
        min-height: 0 !important;
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .metrics-grid-v2 {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .stories-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .story-card-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .stories-grid-v2 .story-card-v2:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
        max-width: 580px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }
    
    .industries-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .benefits-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .benefit-card-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .insights-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .featured-article-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .supporting-articles-v2 {
        height: auto;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .supporting-card-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .contact-split-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile (320px to 480px optimized) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .update-section {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .update-section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .metrics-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .metric-card-v2 {
        padding: 1rem;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
        animation: floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate, glowPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    .stories-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .stories-grid-v2 .story-card-v2:last-child {
        grid-column: span 1;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    #client-testimonials {
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
    }
    .testimonials-grid-v2 {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        height: auto !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid-v2 .testimonial-card-v2 {
        display: flex !important;
        position: relative !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    
    .industries-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .industry-card-v2 {
        padding: 1rem 0.75rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .industry-icon-v2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .industry-card-v2 h4 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .benefits-grid-v2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .featured-article-v2 {
        height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .supporting-card-v2 {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .supporting-img-wrapper-v2 {
        width: 100%;
        height: 140px;
    }
    
    .contact-right-v2 {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   20. WHY WE EXIST PAGE STYLES
   ========================================= */

.why-exist-page {
    /* Share identical base settings as body */
}

/* Section Heights & Overrides */
.exist-hero-section {
    height: 700px; /* 650px–750px */
}

.exist-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.exist-section-height {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 550px;
}

.exist-cta-height {
    height: 650px; /* 600px–700px */
}

/* Section 02: Animated Growth Visual */
.visual-box-v2 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 300px;
    position: relative;
}

.growth-visual-svg-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.growth-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Dash path drawing keyframe */
@keyframes drawPath {
    to {
        stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    }
}

.growth-line {
    stroke-dasharray: 200;
    stroke-dashoffset: 200;
    animation: drawPath 3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

/* Nodes pulse animations */
@keyframes pulseNode {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.5));
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.9));
    }
}

.visual-node {
    transform-origin: center;
}

.node-1 { animation: pulseNode 3s infinite 0.5s; }
.node-2 { animation: pulseNode 3s infinite 1.2s; }
.node-3 { animation: pulseNode 3s infinite 1.9s; }
.node-4 { animation: pulseNode 3s infinite 2.6s; }

/* Floating Stats */
.floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    animation: floatStat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatStat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.stat-1 {
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.stat-2 {
    bottom: 25%;
    right: 5%;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.stat-3 {
    top: 50%;
    left: 45%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

/* Section 03: Origins Timeline */
.exist-timeline-container {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.exist-timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-update-accent), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.exist-timeline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.exist-timeline-node {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.node-icon-wrap {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.95);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-update-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.exist-timeline-node:hover .node-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4);
}

.exist-timeline-node .node-content-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    min-height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.exist-timeline-node .node-content-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.exist-timeline-node .node-content-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Belief and Impact Cards customizations */
.belief-card-v2, .impact-card-v2 {
    height: 250px;
}

.belief-card-v2 .channel-icon, .impact-card-v2 .channel-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Section 05 & 06: Statements */
.mission-statement-card, .vision-statement-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.mission-statement-card:hover, .vision-statement-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

.mission-large-text, .vision-large-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Section 08: Approach steps horizontal grid */
.exist-approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-step-v2 {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    height: 240px;
    position: relative;
}

.approach-step-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

.approach-marker-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.approach-step-v2:hover .approach-marker-v2 {
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
}

.approach-title-v2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.approach-desc-v2 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================
   21. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR WHY WE EXIST
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .exist-timeline-line {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .exist-timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .exist-timeline-node {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .node-icon-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .exist-approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .approach-step-v2 {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .exist-timeline-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .exist-timeline-node {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .node-icon-wrap {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .belief-card-v2, .impact-card-v2 {
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .mission-statement-card, .vision-statement-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .exist-approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISIBILITY, OPACITY & Z-INDEX CRITICAL BUG FIXES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Opacity and Contrast Fixes */

/* All content blocks, cards, headings must have Opacity: 1 */
.update-section,
.hero-content,
.centered-content-block,
.content-side,
.services-container,
.story-container,
.exist-timeline-container,
.contact-split-v2,
.footer-grid {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.glass-card,
.service-card,
.premium-service-card,
.methodology-card,
.testimonial-card-v2,
.benefit-card-v2,
.story-card-v2,
.industry-card-v2,
.node-content-card,
.challenge-card,
.benefit-card,
.cta-card,
.featured-article-v2,
.supporting-card-v2,
.approach-step-v2,
.what-we-do-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.heading-primary, .heading-secondary,
.services-title, .story-heading, .update-section-title,
.card-title, .cta-heading, .approach-title-v2 {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* All descriptions/text must have Opacity: 0.9 minimum */
p, span, li,
.hero-body,
.services-description,
.story-subheading,
.update-section-desc,
.desc-main-v2,
.desc-sub-v2,
.testimonial-quote-v2,
.approach-desc-v2,
.card-desc,
.step-desc,
.contact-info-desc,
.footer-desc,
.usp-subtitle,
.cta-subtitle,
.service-body-text {
    opacity: 1 !important; /* Force to 1 or at least 0.9 minimum */
}

/* Redefine --text-muted to ensure it is not too transparent */
:root {
    --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

/* 2. Card Background & Contrast Fixes (to prevent content blending into background) */
.glass-card,
.what-we-do-card {
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.88) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.35) !important;
}

.premium-service-card {
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.88) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.35) !important;
}

:root {
    --glass-bg-update: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.88) !important;
    --glass-border-update: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 3. Layering & Z-Index Fixes */

/* Background canvas must stay at the absolute bottom */
#hero-canvas {
    z-index: -10 !important;
}

/* Background particle canvas for methodology */
.market-intel-bg-canvas {
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Ensure methodology svg connection lines are correctly layered */
.methodology-svg-line {
    z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* Content overlay container */
.content-overlay {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Ensure sections are positioned and above background particles */
.update-section,
.section,
.hero,
.story-section,
.services-section,
.usp-section,
.growth-section,
.cta-section,
.faq-section,
.contact-form-section,
.footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Cards must be layered above background and particles */
.glass-card,
.service-card,
.premium-service-card,
.methodology-card,
.testimonial-card-v2,
.benefit-card-v2,
.story-card-v2,
.industry-card-v2,
.node-content-card,
.challenge-card,
.benefit-card,
.cta-card,
.featured-article-v2,
.supporting-card-v2,
.approach-step-v2,
.what-we-do-card {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
}

/* Text must always remain topmost visible layer inside the cards */
.glass-card h1, .glass-card h2, .glass-card h3, .glass-card h4, .glass-card h5, .glass-card h6,
.glass-card p, .glass-card span, .glass-card a, .glass-card button, .glass-card i,
.service-card h1, .service-card h2, .service-card h3, .service-card h4, .service-card h5, .service-card h6,
.service-card p, .service-card span, .service-card a, .service-card button, .service-card i,
.premium-service-card h1, .premium-service-card h2, .premium-service-card h3, .premium-service-card h4, .premium-service-card h5, .premium-service-card h6,
.premium-service-card p, .premium-service-card span, .premium-service-card a, .premium-service-card button, .premium-service-card i,
.methodology-card h1, .methodology-card h2, .methodology-card h3, .methodology-card h4, .methodology-card h5, .methodology-card h6,
.methodology-card p, .methodology-card span, .methodology-card a, .methodology-card button, .methodology-card i,
.testimonial-card-v2 h1, .testimonial-card-v2 h2, .testimonial-card-v2 h3, .testimonial-card-v2 h4, .testimonial-card-v2 h5, .testimonial-card-v2 h6,
.testimonial-card-v2 p, .testimonial-card-v2 span, .testimonial-card-v2 a, .testimonial-card-v2 button, .testimonial-card-v2 i,
.benefit-card-v2 h1, .benefit-card-v2 h2, .benefit-card-v2 h3, .benefit-card-v2 h4, .benefit-card-v2 h5, .benefit-card-v2 h6,
.benefit-card-v2 p, .benefit-card-v2 span, .benefit-card-v2 a, .benefit-card-v2 button, .benefit-card-v2 i,
.story-card-v2 h1, .story-card-v2 h2, .story-card-v2 h3, .story-card-v2 h4, .story-card-v2 h5, .story-card-v2 h6,
.story-card-v2 p, .story-card-v2 span, .story-card-v2 a, .story-card-v2 button, .story-card-v2 i,
.industry-card-v2 h1, .industry-card-v2 h2, .industry-card-v2 h3, .industry-card-v2 h4, .industry-card-v2 h5, .industry-card-v2 h6,
.industry-card-v2 p, .industry-card-v2 span, .industry-card-v2 a, .industry-card-v2 button, .industry-card-v2 i,
.node-content-card h1, .node-content-card h2, .node-content-card h3, .node-content-card h4, .node-content-card h5, .node-content-card h6,
.node-content-card p, .node-content-card span, .node-content-card a, .node-content-card button, .node-content-card i,
.challenge-card h1, .challenge-card h2, .challenge-card h3, .challenge-card h4, .challenge-card h5, .challenge-card h6,
.challenge-card p, .challenge-card span, .challenge-card a, .challenge-card button, .challenge-card i,
.benefit-card h1, .benefit-card h2, .benefit-card h3, .benefit-card h4, .benefit-card h5, .benefit-card h6,
.benefit-card p, .benefit-card span, .benefit-card a, .benefit-card button, .benefit-card i,
.cta-card h1, .cta-card h2, .cta-card h3, .cta-card h4, .cta-card h5, .cta-card h6,
.cta-card p, .cta-card span, .cta-card a, .cta-card button, .cta-card i,
.featured-article-v2 h1, .featured-article-v2 h2, .featured-article-v2 h3, .featured-article-v2 h4, .featured-article-v2 h5, .featured-article-v2 h6,
.featured-article-v2 p, .featured-article-v2 span, .featured-article-v2 a, .featured-article-v2 button, .featured-article-v2 i,
.supporting-card-v2 h1, .supporting-card-v2 h2, .supporting-card-v2 h3, .supporting-card-v2 h4, .supporting-card-v2 h5, .supporting-card-v2 h6,
.supporting-card-v2 p, .supporting-card-v2 span, .supporting-card-v2 a, .supporting-card-v2 button, .supporting-card-v2 i,
.approach-step-v2 h1, .approach-step-v2 h2, .approach-step-v2 h3, .approach-step-v2 h4, .approach-step-v2 h5, .approach-step-v2 h6,
.approach-step-v2 p, .approach-step-v2 span, .approach-step-v2 a, .approach-step-v2 button, .approach-step-v2 i,
.what-we-do-card h1, .what-we-do-card h2, .what-we-do-card h3, .what-we-do-card h4, .what-we-do-card h5, .what-we-do-card h6,
.what-we-do-card p, .what-we-do-card span, .what-we-do-card a, .what-we-do-card button, .what-we-do-card i {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHO WE ARE PAGE CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.who-we-are-page {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

/* Section 01: Hero */
.who-hero-section {
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 2rem 6rem;
}

.who-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Section 02: Our Leadership */
.who-leadership-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.leadership-split {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.leadership-image-col {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 400px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.leadership-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.leadership-image-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.1), rgba(10, 15, 60, 0.5));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.leadership-image-wrap:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
}

.founder-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.leadership-content-col {
    flex: 1.5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.founder-position {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-message {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-style: italic;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-update-accent);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Section 03: Purpose, Mission & Values */
.who-foundation-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.foundation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.foundation-card {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.foundation-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.card-icon-wrap {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.foundation-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.foundation-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.values-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.values-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.values-list li i {
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Section 04: Our Team */
.who-team-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.founder-spotlight {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4rem;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem;
    margin: 3rem auto 4rem auto;
    max-width: 1000px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.spotlight-image-col {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.spotlight-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
}

.founder-spotlight-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.spotlight-content-col {
    flex: 2;
}

.spotlight-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.founder-spotlight h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.spotlight-position {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: block;
}

.spotlight-bio {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.team-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.team-photo-wrap {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo-wrap {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
}

.team-member-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.team-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-member-pos {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-member-dept {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Section 05: Our Aspiration */
.who-aspiration-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.aspiration-statement-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.aspiration-statement-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

.aspiration-large-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.6rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Section 06: Our Governance */
.who-governance-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.governance-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.governance-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.governance-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.governance-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.governance-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.governance-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 07: The Accession Approach */
.who-approach-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.approach-flow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.approach-flow-step {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
    height: 240px;
    position: relative;
}

.approach-flow-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

/* Section 08: Our Impact */
.who-impact-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* Section 09: Why Choose */
.who-why-choose-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* Section 10: Contact */
.who-contact-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .leadership-split {
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .foundation-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .governance-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .approach-flow {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .approach-flow-step {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .leadership-split {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .leadership-image-col {
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .founder-message {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--color-update-accent);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
    }
    .founder-name {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .founder-spotlight {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .spotlight-image-col {
        max-width: 240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .foundation-grid,
    .team-grid,
    .governance-grid,
    .approach-flow {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE ACCESSION METHOD® PAGE CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.accession-method-page {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.method-hero-section {
    min-height: 700px; /* 650px–750px */
    height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 120px 2rem 6rem;
}

.method-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Split Section Layouts (Stages 01-05) */
.method-split-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.method-split-section .split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
}

.method-split-section.alternate .content-col {
    order: 2;
}

.method-split-section.alternate .visual-col {
    order: 1;
}

.content-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.focus-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.focus-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.focus-item i {
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.outcome-box {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.05);
    border: 1px dashed var(--color-update-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.outcome-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.outcome-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
}

.visual-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.diagram-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    height: 340px;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* SECTION 02: Vertical Framework Chain Visual */
.framework-visual-chain {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.chain-node {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.chain-node:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

.chain-node .node-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.chain-node:hover .node-icon {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4);
}

.chain-node .node-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.chain-node .node-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.chain-node .node-sub {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Connector Lines */
.chain-connector {
    width: 44px;
    height: 35px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.connector-line {
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4));
    position: relative;
}

.connector-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -2px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-update-accent);
    animation: flowDot 2.5s infinite linear;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-update-accent);
}

@keyframes flowDot {
    0% { top: 0%; opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 1; }
    90% { opacity: 1; }
    100% { top: 100%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Active Highlight States for Nodes in Visual Chain */
.clarity-node .node-icon,
.growth-node .node-icon {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
}

/* Stage 01: Radar Visual (Discover) */
.radar-visual {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.radar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
}

.circle-1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.circle-2 { width: 66%; height: 66%; }
.circle-3 { width: 33%; height: 33%; }

.radar-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    width: 50%;
    height: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15) 0deg, rgba(0, 255, 179, 0) 90deg);
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform-origin: bottom left;
    border-radius: 100% 0 0 0;
    animation: rotateRadar 6s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes rotateRadar {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.radar-node {
    position: absolute;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--color-update-accent);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite alternate;
}

.node-a { top: 30%; left: 75%; }
.node-b { top: 60%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.node-c { top: 80%; left: 60%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    from { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--color-update-accent); }
    to { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-update-accent); }
}

/* Stage 02: Roadmap Diagram (Strategize) */
.roadmap-visual {
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    position: relative;
}

.roadmap-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.roadmap-node-label {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.roadmap-visual .l-1 { top: 78%; left: -5%; }
.roadmap-visual .l-2 { top: 40%; left: 32%; }
.roadmap-visual .l-3 { top: 12%; left: 60%; border-color: var(--color-update-accent); color: #ffffff; }

/* Stage 03: Blueprint Diagram (Build) */
.blueprint-visual {
    width: 280px;
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
}

.blueprint-grid {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: 20px 20px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
                      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.blueprint-block {
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.blueprint-block:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.3);
}

.b-1 { width: 80px; height: 50px; top: 15px; left: 15px; }
.b-2 { width: 90px; height: 60px; top: 110px; left: 140px; }
.b-3 { width: 75px; height: 45px; top: 30px; left: 190px; }

.blueprint-line {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.bl-1 {
    width: 45px;
    height: 2px;
    top: 40px;
    left: 95px;
}

.bl-2 {
    width: 2px;
    height: 55px;
    top: 55px;
    left: 185px;
}

/* Stage 04: Performance Ring (Execute) */
.performance-visual {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.perf-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.ring-outer {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-top-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    border-right-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    border-left-color: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    animation: spinRing 4s infinite linear;
}

.ring-inner {
    width: 75%;
    height: 75%;
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    border-left-color: var(--color-update-accent);
    border-top-color: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
    border-right-color: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
    animation: spinRing 3s infinite linear reverse;
}

@keyframes spinRing {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.perf-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.4);
}

.perf-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Stage 05: Scale Visuals (Scale) */
.scale-visual {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.center-orb {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-update-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--color-update-accent);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.scale-vector {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.35);
    animation: expandOrbit 3s infinite linear;
}

.vector-1 { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
.vector-2 { width: 170px; height: 170px; animation-delay: 1s; }
.vector-3 { width: 240px; height: 240px; animation-delay: 2s; }

@keyframes expandOrbit {
    0% { transform: scale(0.3); opacity: 0; }
    30% { opacity: 0.8; }
    85% { opacity: 0.8; }
    100% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Section 08: Difference Grid */
.method-difference-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.difference-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.difference-card {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 260px;
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.difference-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.benefit-icon-v2 {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.difference-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.difference-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 09: Method In Action (6 Cards) */
.method-action-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.action-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.action-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg-update) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border-update) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--color-update-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.action-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-update-accent);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.action-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.action-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Section 10: Final CTA Split */
.method-contact-section {
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for The Accession Method® page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .method-split-section .split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .method-split-section.alternate .content-col {
        order: 1;
    }
    
    .method-split-section.alternate .visual-col {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .difference-grid,
    .action-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .focus-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .difference-grid,
    .action-grid,
    .focus-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .method-hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 600px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   19. OUR WORK PAGE CUSTOM STYLES
   ========================================= */

.our-work-hero-section {
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10rem 2rem 5rem 2rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.our-work-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.2rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
}

.our-work-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.our-work-desc {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Section 02: Brands Showcase */
.brands-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.brand-card {
    background: rgba(28, 47, 184, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
    border-color: #00ffb3;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25);
}

.brand-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.brand-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-card:hover .brand-img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Section 04: Case Studies 2-Column Grid Override (Text-Only Redesign) */
.stories-grid-2col {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 1200px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.story-card-text-only {
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.88) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 196, 0.35) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 2.25rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.story-card-text-only:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02) !important;
    border-color: #00ffb3 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.25) !important;
}

.story-company-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.story-detail-item {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.4rem !important;
}

.story-detail-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.story-detail-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Section 06: Metrics 6-Column Grid */
.metrics-grid-6col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.metrics-grid-6col .metric-card-v2 {
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
}

/* Section 08: Insights 6-Column Grid */
.insights-grid-6col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.insight-card-v2 {
    background: rgba(15, 30, 100, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
}

.insight-card-v2:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #00ffb3;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 255, 179, 0.2);
}

.insight-icon-v2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #00ffb3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.insight-card-v2 h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.insight-card-v2 p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE COMPONENT OVERRIDES (our-work.html)
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .brands-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .stories-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .metrics-grid-6col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .insights-grid-6col {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .our-work-hero-section {
        padding-top: 8rem;
    }
    
    .brands-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .brand-image-wrap {
        height: 100px;
    }
    
    .brand-name {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .metrics-grid-6col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .insights-grid-6col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .insight-card-v2 {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    .stories-grid-2col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .story-card-text-only {
        padding: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    
    .story-company-name {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}

/* Solutions Menu Dropdown Custom Overrides */
.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.mega-menu.single-column-menu .mega-links a:hover {
    color: #00ffb3 !important;
}

/* Custom overrides for service pages to match design rules */
.service-page {
    --color-aqua: #00ffb3;
    --heading-color: #00ffb3;
}
.service-page h1,
.service-page h2,
.service-page h3,
.service-page h4,
.service-page h5,
.service-page h6 {
    color: #00ffb3;
}