/* ===================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS & BRAND PALETTE (FROM LOGO)
=================================================== */
:root {
    --bg-dark: #060B18;
    --bg-surface: #0B132B;
    --bg-glass: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.78);
    --bg-card: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.65);
    
    /* Logo Extracted Vibrant Accents */
    --cyan-glow: #00D2DF;
    --cyan-muted: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
    --blue-primary: #1C44C2;
    --purple-magenta: #C026D3;
    --magenta-glow: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.18);
    --amber-gold: #F59E0B;
    --emerald-green: #10B981;
    
    /* Gradients */
    --logo-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 40%, #C026D3 80%, #F59E0B 100%);
    --btn-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 100%);
    --card-border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.18);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-muted: #94A3B8;
    
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ===================================================
   BASE RESETS
=================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ===================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
=================================================== */
.top-ticker {
    background: #04070F;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.ticker-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.ticker-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan-glow);
    animation: pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.ticker-content {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.ticker-content span {
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ticker-contacts {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.ticker-contacts a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.ticker-contacts a i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.ticker-contacts a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

/* ===================================================
   STICKY GLASS HEADER
=================================================== */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background: rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.95);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 86px;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .navbar {
    height: 72px;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 90px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3));
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
    height: 50px;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav-link {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-link:hover, 
.nav-link.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.nav-arrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.has-mega-menu:hover .nav-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

/* ===================================================
   MEGA MENU (SERVICES)
=================================================== */
.has-mega-menu {
    position: static;
}

.mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999;
}

.has-mega-menu:hover .mega-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mega-menu-inner {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px;
    background: #0B132B;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.98) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    margin-top: -21px;
}

.mega-menu-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.mega-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mega-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.mega-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-ai { background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12); color: var(--cyan-glow); }
.icon-robot { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); color: var(--amber-gold); }
.icon-chain { background: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.12); color: var(--purple-magenta); }
.icon-data { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: var(--emerald-green); }

.mega-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mega-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mega-menu-footer {
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mega-link {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mega-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===================================================
   ACTION BUTTON & MOBILE TOGGLE
=================================================== */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.btn-hire {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-hire:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.6);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hire i {
    color: var(--amber-gold);
    animation: flashIcon 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes flashIcon {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
    width: 20px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
=================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ticker-content { display: none; }
    .mega-menu-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 86px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 86px);
        background: #060B18;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 30px;
        overflow-y: auto;
        transition: var(--transition);
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

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

    .nav-item { width: 100%; }
    .nav-link { width: 100%; padding: 14px 0; font-size: 1.1rem; }

    .mega-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        display: none;
    }

    .has-mega-menu.open .mega-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .mega-menu-inner {
        padding: 16px;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .mega-menu-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .top-ticker { display: none; }
    .btn-hire span { display: none; }
    .btn-hire { padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 12px; }
}

/* ===================================================
   FOOTER STYLING & DIGITAL VISITOR COUNTER
=================================================== */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: #040813;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Background Ambient Radiance */
.footer-ambient-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.15;
}
.glow-left {
    top: 20%;
    left: -100px;
    background: var(--blue-primary);
}
.glow-right {
    bottom: 0;
    right: -100px;
    background: var(--purple-magenta);
}

/* Pre-Footer Newsletter Card */
.footer-top-strip {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 60px;
}

.newsletter-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
}

.badge-tech {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.newsletter-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.newsletter-info p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 440px;
}

.newsletter-form .input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
}

.newsletter-form .input-wrap i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px 14px 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

.btn-subscribe {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
}

.btn-subscribe:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.5);
}

/* Main Footer Content */
.footer-main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 70px 0 50px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Col 1 Brand */
.footer-logo-img {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25));
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.brand-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--cyan-muted);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
}

/* Columns Typography & Links */
.col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.col-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan-glow);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Contact Details */
.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: var(--amber-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   DIGITAL VISITOR COUNTER BADGE
=================================================== */
.visitor-counter-box {
    background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.05);
}

.counter-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.live-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #10B981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
    animation: livePulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.counter-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.counter-digits {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.counter-digits .digit {
    background: #04070F;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 8px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
    min-width: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}

.counter-footer {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.counter-footer i {
    color: var(--emerald-green);
}

/* ===================================================
   BOTTOM COPYRIGHT STRIP
=================================================== */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 24px 0;
    background: #02050B;
}

.bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bottom-inner strong {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.legal-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .newsletter-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .newsletter-form {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: unset;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .newsletter-form .input-wrap,
    .btn-subscribe {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   HERO SLIDER & PARTICLES STYLES
=================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 126px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(10, 20, 48, 0.6) 0%, #060B18 70%);
}

#heroParticles {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ambient Backdrop Orbs */
.hero-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(160px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.orb-cyan {
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.orb-magenta {
    bottom: -15%;
    right: -10%;
    background: var(--purple-magenta);
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Slider Track & Active States */
.hero-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.hero-slide {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out, transform 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 2-Column Hero Grid */
.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Content */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Typewriter & Cursor */
.typewriter-text {
    display: inline-block;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    animation: blinkCursor 0.8s infinite;
    font-weight: 300;
}

@keyframes blinkCursor {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* Dynamic Text Gradients */
.gradient-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #E26A54 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C026D3 0%, #7B1FA2 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gradient-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #00D2DF 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.68;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 38px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.6);
}

.btn-hero-glass {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 28px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right Visual Glass Card */
.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-glass-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    padding: 44px 36px;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    text-align: center;
}

.card-glow-border {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -1px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.6), transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-glow-border.border-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6), transparent 70%);
}
.card-glow-border.border-magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.6), transparent 70%);
}
.card-glow-border.border-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6), transparent 70%);
}

.tech-icon-wrapper {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
}

.icon-cyan { background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12); color: var(--cyan-glow); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3); }
.icon-amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); color: var(--amber-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3); }
.icon-magenta { background: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.12); color: var(--purple-magenta); border: 1px solid rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.3); }
.icon-emerald { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: var(--emerald-green); border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }

.visual-glass-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.metric-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.metric-box {
    text-align: center;
}

.metric-val {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

/* Slider Controls Bottom Bar */
.slider-control-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.slider-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.arrow-btn {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.arrow-btn:hover {
    background: var(--cyan-muted);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.slider-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 140px;
}

.ind-progress {
    height: 3px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.indicator.active .ind-progress::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
    animation: slideProgress 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes slideProgress {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.ind-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.indicator.active .ind-label {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    .hero-visual {
        order: -1;
    }
    .visual-glass-card {
        max-width: 360px;
        padding: 30px;
    }
    .slider-indicators {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-glass {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   HOME ABOUT US SECTION STYLING
=================================================== */
.home-about-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060B18 0%, #080F22 50%, #060B18 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
}

.home-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Visual Card Wrap */
.about-visual-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.about-main-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 44px 36px 36px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
}

/* Floating Status Pill */
.about-badge-floating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 19, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Cyber Tech Rotating Centerpiece */
.about-centerpiece {
    height: 240px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 30px 0 20px;
}

.tech-rings {
    position: relative;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.ring-outer {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    animation: rotateClockwise 22s linear infinite;
}

.ring-middle {
    width: 135px;
    height: 135px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.35);
    border-left-color: transparent;
    animation: rotateCounter 14s linear infinite;
}

.ring-inner {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
    animation: rotateClockwise 8s linear infinite;
}

.core-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--cyan-glow);
    z-index: 2;
}

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

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

/* Metrics Row */
.about-metrics-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
}

.metric-item h4 {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-unit {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.metric-item p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Floating Accent Trust Card */
.about-accent-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -22px;
    right: -20px;
    background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.about-accent-badge i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--amber-gold);
}

.about-accent-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-accent-badge span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Right Column Content */
.about-content-wrap .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 20px;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.body-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Feature Check Pills */
.about-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.feature-tag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-tag i {
    color: var(--emerald-green);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.about-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .home-about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .about-visual-wrap {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-features-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-accent-badge {
        position: static;
        margin-top: 18px;
    }
    .about-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .about-cta-group a {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   HOME SERVICES & CAPABILITIES STYLING
=================================================== */
.home-services-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #060B18;
}

/* Ambient Backdrop Orbs */
.service-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(170px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.12;
}

.glow-cyan {
    top: 15%;
    right: -150px;
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.glow-magenta {
    bottom: 10%;
    left: -150px;
    background: var(--purple-magenta);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-header {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 65px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Services 3-Column Grid */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Service Card Glass Structure */
.service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 38px 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
}

/* Top Colored Edge Glow Lines */
.card-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.line-cyan { background: var(--cyan-glow); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cyan-glow); }
.line-amber { background: var(--amber-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--amber-gold); }
.line-magenta { background: var(--purple-magenta); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--purple-magenta); }
.line-emerald { background: var(--emerald-green); box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--emerald-green); }
.line-blue { background: #3B82F6; box-shadow: 0 0 10px #3B82F6; }
.line-gold { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F59E0B, #00D2DF); box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00D2DF; }

.service-card:hover .card-accent-line {
    height: 4px;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Header Icon & Code */
.service-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.icon-blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12); color: #3B82F6; border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25); }
.icon-gold { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); color: var(--amber-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25); }

.service-code {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Titles and Descriptions */
.service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Technology Pills */
.service-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.service-tags span {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* Service Card Action Link */
.service-card-bottom {
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.service-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-link i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-link {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.services-footer-banner {
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding: 40px 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
}

.banner-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.banner-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.banner-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .banner-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .services-footer-banner {
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }
    .banner-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .banner-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   HOME INSIGHTS & BLOGS SECTION STYLING
=================================================== */
.home-insights-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #060B18 0%, #091024 50%, #060B18 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
}

.insights-glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 650px;
    height: 650px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(180px);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.06) 60%, transparent 80%);
    top: 20%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Header Row Alignment */
.insights-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.insights-header-row .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 10px;
}

/* 3-Card Grid */
.insights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Single Insight Card */
.insight-card {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.82) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
}

/* Media Banner Within Card */
.insight-media {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.insight-visual-tag {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.tag-cyan { background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12); color: var(--cyan-glow); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3); }
.tag-amber { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12); color: var(--amber-gold); border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3); }
.tag-magenta { background: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.12); color: var(--purple-magenta); border: 1px solid rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.3); }

.insight-category-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Card Body Details */
.insight-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.meta-dot {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.insight-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-title a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.insight-title a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.insight-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Card Footer with Author & Link */
.insight-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.author-info span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.read-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.read-btn:hover {
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .insights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .insights-header-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 18px;
    }
    .insights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLING
=================================================== */
.about-overview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.overview-narrative h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 14px 0 20px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.overview-narrative p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.values-bullet-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.value-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.value-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.value-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Overview Visual Card */
.overview-visual-card {
    padding: 40px 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.92) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 26px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.visual-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 19, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.impact-metrics-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.impact-box {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.impact-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.04);
}

.metric-number-wrap {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1;
}

.metric-number-wrap .unit {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.metric-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin: 6px 0 2px;
}

.metric-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.compliance-stamp {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--emerald-green);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===================================================
   5-STAGE VETTING PROTOCOL
=================================================== */
.vetting-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.step-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
}

.step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ===================================================
   LEADERSHIP GRID
=================================================== */
.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.leader-card {
    padding: 34px 28px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
}

.leader-avatar-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.leader-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.leader-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    background: var(--btn-gradient);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.leader-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.leader-role {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--amber-gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.leader-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.leader-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.leader-socials a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.leader-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--cyan-glow);
    color: #04070F;
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* CTA Box */
.about-cta-box {
    padding: 55px 40px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-cta-box h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 12px 0 14px;
}

.about-cta-box p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .vetting-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .about-overview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vetting-steps-grid,
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .about-cta-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .about-cta-btns a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   REUSABLE GLOBAL PAGE BANNER & BREADCRUMBS
=================================================== */
.page-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 95px 0 75px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #040813 0%, #060B18 60%, #091126 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Background Glowing Aura */
.page-banner .hero-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 680px;
    height: 480px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.18) 0%, rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.1) 45%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Banner Content */
.banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Page Heading */
.banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Breadcrumbs Navigation Wrapper */
.breadcrumb-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

/* Breadcrumb List */
.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Breadcrumb Links */
.breadcrumb-item a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.breadcrumb-item a i {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Divider Chevron */
.breadcrumb-item.separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Current Active Page */
.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
=================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner {
        padding: 70px 0 55px;
    }

    .banner-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .breadcrumb-nav {
        padding: 6px 16px;
    }

    .breadcrumb {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   CONTACT PAGE & "INITIATE PROJECT DISCOVERY" FORM CSS
=================================================== */

/* Outer Section Layout */
.contact-page-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Left Column: Information & Channels
--------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-info-wrap {
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-info-wrap h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
}

.contact-intro {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-cards-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
}

.info-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-icon-box.icon-cyan {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
    color: #00D2DF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
}

.info-icon-box.icon-amber {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
    color: #F59E0B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.info-icon-box.icon-magenta {
    background: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.12);
    color: #C026D3;
    border: 1px solid rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.3);
}

.info-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-text p,
.info-text a {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.info-text a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.info-subtext {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-trust-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 19, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.contact-trust-pill i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #10B981;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-trust-pill strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-trust-pill span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Right Column: Contact Form Container
--------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-form-column {
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-form-container {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.92) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 42px 38px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Form Top Header */
.form-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Submission Alerts */
.form-alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-alert.success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    color: #10B981;
}

.form-alert.error {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
    color: #EF4444;
}

/* Form Flex & Grid Structure */
.main-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.main-contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.main-contact-form .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.main-contact-form .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Inputs, Select, Textarea */
.main-contact-form input[type="text"],
.main-contact-form input[type="email"],
.main-contact-form input[type="tel"],
.main-contact-form textarea,
.main-contact-form .custom-select {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.main-contact-form input::placeholder,
.main-contact-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Focus States */
.main-contact-form input:focus,
.main-contact-form textarea:focus,
.main-contact-form .custom-select:focus {
    background-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Select Styling */
.main-contact-form .custom-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2300D2DF' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.main-contact-form .custom-select option {
    background-color: #0B132B;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 12px;
}

/* Textarea Specific */
.main-contact-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Submit Action Button */
.main-contact-form .btn-primary,
.main-contact-form .btn-block {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.main-contact-form .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.55);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.main-contact-form .btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.main-contact-form .btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Viewports
--------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 34px 26px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .contact-page-section {
        padding: 70px 0;
    }

    .main-contact-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 26px 18px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .form-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   SERVICES DIRECTORY PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
=================================================== */
.services-directory-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    background: #060B18;
}

.services-intro {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 65px;
}

.services-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.services-intro p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Service Detail Cards Wrapper */
.services-list-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 75px;
}

/* Individual Long-Form Service Card */
.service-detail-card {
    padding: 48px 44px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-detail-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
}

/* Left Accent Line */
.service-card-edge-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
}

.edge-cyan { background: var(--cyan-glow); box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--cyan-glow); }
.edge-amber { background: var(--amber-gold); box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--amber-gold); }
.edge-magenta { background: var(--purple-magenta); box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--purple-magenta); }
.edge-emerald { background: var(--emerald-green); box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--emerald-green); }
.edge-blue { background: #3B82F6; box-shadow: 0 0 15px #3B82F6; }
.edge-gold { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F59E0B, #00D2DF); box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00D2DF; }

/* Detail Grid Split */
.service-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Service Pill Row */
.service-pill-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.service-index-code {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.service-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.service-detail-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.service-synopsis {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Features 2x2 Matrix */
.service-features-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.feat-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.feat-box i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feat-box strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feat-box span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.service-cta-cluster {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Visual Spec Blueprint Box */
.visual-spec-box {
    background: #040813;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.border-amber-glow { border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3); }
.border-magenta-glow { border-color: rgba(192, 38, 211, 0.3); }
.border-emerald-glow { border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3); }
.border-blue-glow { border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3); }
.border-gold-glow { border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3); }

.spec-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
}

.header-amber { color: var(--amber-gold); }
.header-magenta { color: var(--purple-magenta); }
.header-emerald { color: var(--emerald-green); }
.header-blue { color: #3B82F6; }
.header-gold { color: #F59E0B; }

.spec-body {
    padding: 24px 20px;
}

.stack-tag-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.stack-tag-group span {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.spec-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.spec-stat h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.spec-stat p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Consultation Bottom Banner */
.services-consultation-banner {
    padding: 55px 40px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
}

.services-consultation-banner h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 12px;
}

.services-consultation-banner p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.banner-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-detail-card {
        padding: 34px 22px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    
    .service-features-matrix {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .service-cta-cluster {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .service-cta-cluster a {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .services-consultation-banner {
        padding: 38px 20px;
    }
    
    .banner-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .banner-buttons a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   SERVICE DETAILS PAGE & SIDEBAR STYLING
=================================================== */
.service-details-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
}

.service-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
    gap: 45px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Main Content Area */
.service-lead-card {
    padding: 44px 40px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.22);
}

.service-badge-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-lead-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.3rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subheading {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.section-subheading h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* 2-Column Features Grid */
.service-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.service-feat-item {
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-feat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.feat-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-feat-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.service-feat-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.feat-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.feat-checklist li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.feat-checklist li i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* Blueprint Card */
.spec-blueprint-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #03060E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blueprint-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.blueprint-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.blueprint-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
}

.blueprint-code {
    padding: 24px 22px;
    margin: 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.code-kw { color: #C026D3; font-weight: 600; }
.code-cls { color: #00D2DF; font-weight: 600; }
.code-str { color: #F59E0B; }
.code-comment { color: #64748B; font-style: italic; }

/* Workflow 4-Step Cards */
.service-workflow-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.workflow-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.wf-step {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.workflow-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.workflow-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   SIDEBAR WIDGETS
=================================================== */
.service-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 26px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

.widget-cta h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 12px 0 8px;
}

.widget-cta p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Sidebar Menu Navigation */
.sidebar-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-menu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-menu a span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sidebar-menu a i {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.sidebar-menu a:hover,
.sidebar-menu a.active {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sidebar-menu a.active i:last-child {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sidebar-guarantee {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.sidebar-guarantee i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--amber-gold, #F59E0B);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.sidebar-guarantee strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sidebar-guarantee p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
=================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-sidebar {
        position: static;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .service-workflow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-lead-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .service-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .service-workflow-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   TALENT SOLUTIONS PAGE STYLING
=================================================== */
.talent-overview-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 70px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
}

.talent-intro-wrap {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.talent-intro-wrap h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.talent-intro-wrap p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 4-Item Metric Grid */
.talent-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.talent-metric-card {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: var(--transition, all 0.3s ease);
}

.talent-metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.metric-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.metric-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1;
}

.metric-top i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.talent-metric-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.talent-metric-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   ENGAGEMENT MODELS SECTION
=================================================== */
.engagement-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.engagement-card {
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition, all 0.3s ease);
}

.engagement-card.featured {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
}

.engagement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
}

.card-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    right: 30px;
    background: var(--btn-gradient, linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 100%));
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
}

.model-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.engagement-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.model-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.engagement-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.engagement-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.engagement-features li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.engagement-features li i {
    color: var(--emerald-green, #10B981);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   DOMAIN SPECIALIZATION ROSTER
=================================================== */
.domain-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.domain-box {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: var(--transition, all 0.3s ease);
}

.domain-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.domain-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.domain-header i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.domain-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.skill-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px;
}

.skill-pills span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-family: monospace;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
=================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .talent-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .engagement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .domain-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .talent-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .domain-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .engagement-card {
        padding: 30px 22px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   HIRE-TALENT.PHP — COMPLETE PAGE & FORM CSS
=================================================== */

/* Page Outer Section */
.hire-page-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0 100px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hire-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 55px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Left Column: Briefing & Trust Perks
--------------------------------------------------- */
.hire-sidebar-brief h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
}

.hire-lead-p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hire-perks-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.perk-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.perk-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.perk-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.perk-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.perk-box p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.hire-direct-card {
    padding: 26px 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 19, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.hire-direct-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hire-direct-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.direct-tel {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--amber-gold, #F59E0B);
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.direct-tel:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.tel-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Right Column: Form Card Wrapper & Header
--------------------------------------------------- */
.hire-form-column {
    width: 100%;
}

.hire-form-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.94) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 44px 38px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}

.hire-form-wrapper .form-header {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hire-form-wrapper .form-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 10px 0 6px;
}

.hire-form-wrapper .form-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Submission Alerts */
.hire-form-wrapper .form-alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hire-form-wrapper .form-alert.success {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    color: #10B981;
}

.hire-form-wrapper .form-alert.error {
    background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
    color: #EF4444;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Form Step Blocks & Field Layout
--------------------------------------------------- */
.hire-talent-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-step-block {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.form-step-block:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.step-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hire-talent-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hire-talent-form .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hire-talent-form .form-group:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hire-talent-form .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Interactive Radio Option Cards (Step 01)
--------------------------------------------------- */
.radio-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.radio-option-card {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
}

.radio-option-card input[type="radio"] {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.radio-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.radio-content i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.radio-content strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.radio-content span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.radio-option-card:hover .radio-content {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
}

.radio-option-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .radio-content {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

.radio-option-card input[type="radio"]:checked + .radio-content i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Input Fields, Select Dropdowns & Textarea
--------------------------------------------------- */
.hire-talent-form input[type="text"],
.hire-talent-form input[type="email"],
.hire-talent-form input[type="tel"],
.hire-talent-form textarea,
.hire-talent-form .custom-select {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.hire-talent-form input::placeholder,
.hire-talent-form textarea::placeholder {
    color: #64748B;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hire-talent-form input:focus,
.hire-talent-form textarea:focus,
.hire-talent-form .custom-select:focus {
    background-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.04);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Select Dropdown Arrow */
.hire-talent-form .custom-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2300D2DF' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 15px 15px;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.hire-talent-form .custom-select option {
    background-color: #0B132B;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 12px;
}

/* Textarea Specific */
.hire-talent-form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 110px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Submit Button
--------------------------------------------------- */
.hire-talent-form .btn-primary,
.hire-talent-form .btn-block {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D2DF 0%, #1C44C2 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hire-talent-form .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.55);
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.hire-talent-form .btn-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hire-talent-form .btn-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Breakpoints
--------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hire-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .radio-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .hire-form-wrapper {
        padding: 28px 20px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .hire-talent-form .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .hire-form-wrapper .form-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   LEGAL & PRIVACY POLICY PAGE STYLING
=================================================== */
.legal-content-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0 100px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
}

.legal-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: 45px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Sidebar Navigation */
.legal-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.legal-nav-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.18);
}

.legal-nav-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.legal-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.legal-nav-list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    background: transparent;
}

.legal-nav-list a i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.legal-nav-list a:hover,
.legal-nav-list a.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.08);
}

.legal-nav-list a:hover i,
.legal-nav-list a.active i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.legal-security-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(4, 8, 19, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
}

.legal-security-badge i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.legal-security-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.legal-security-badge span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
}

/* Document Article Body */
.legal-article-body {
    padding: 50px 45px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.2);
}

.legal-meta-strip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
}

.legal-meta-strip span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.legal-meta-strip i {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.legal-section {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.legal-section:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.legal-section p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-sub-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.legal-sub-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.legal-sub-card ul,
.legal-section > ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.legal-sub-card li,
.legal-section > ul li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.legal-sub-card li::before,
.legal-section > ul li::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: -2px;
}

.legal-check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.legal-check-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.legal-check-list li i {
    color: var(--emerald-green, #10B981);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Callout Box */
.legal-callout-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.legal-callout-box i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.legal-callout-box strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.legal-callout-box p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Rights 2x2 Grid */
.legal-rights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.right-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
}

.right-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.right-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* DPO Box */
.dpo-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 26px 28px;
    margin-top: 22px;
}

.dpo-contact-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dpo-contact-card span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.dpo-contact-card p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dpo-contact-card a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dpo-contact-card a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

/* Responsive Viewports */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .legal-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .legal-sidebar {
        position: static;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legal-article-body {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .legal-rights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .dpo-contact-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .dpo-contact-card a.btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   SECURITY & COMPLIANCE PAGE STYLING
=================================================== */
.security-overview-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 85px 0 70px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
}

.security-intro-wrap {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.security-intro-wrap h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.security-intro-wrap p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 4-Item Security Pillars Grid */
.security-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

.pillar-card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.8) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.95) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-card p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   CLEAN-ROOM PROTOCOL SECTION
=================================================== */
.cleanroom-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cleanroom-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.7rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 16px;
}

.protocol-check-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}

.protocol-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.protocol-item i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--emerald-green, #10B981);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.protocol-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.protocol-item span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* SecOps Console Card */
.console-card {
    background: #03060E;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.console-header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.console-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.console-dots span {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.console-dots span:nth-child(1) { background: #EF4444; }
.console-dots span:nth-child(2) { background: #F59E0B; }
.console-dots span:nth-child(3) { background: #10B981; }

.console-label {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.console-body {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', monospace;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.log-time { color: #64748B; margin-right: 6px; }
.log-green { color: #10B981; font-weight: 700; }
.log-cyan { color: #00D2DF; font-weight: 700; }

.console-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #10B981;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.live-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10B981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
}

/* ===================================================
   STANDARDS GRID
=================================================== */
.standards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.standard-box {
    padding: 26px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.16);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.standard-box:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.standard-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.standard-top h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.compliance-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--emerald-green, #10B981);
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.standard-box p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
=================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .security-pillars-grid,
    .standards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .cleanroom-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .security-pillars-grid,
    .standards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .console-body {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   BLOGS & INSIGHTS DIRECTORY STYLES
=================================================== */
.blogs-directory-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 70px 0 100px;
    background: var(--bg-dark, #060B18);
}

/* Category Filter Bar */
.blog-filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.15);
}

/* Featured Blog Hero Card */
.featured-blog-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(8, 14, 30, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.25);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.card-tag-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.featured-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.featured-title a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.featured-title a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.featured-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.blog-meta-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.featured-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.visual-accent-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.04);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.visual-accent-box i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--cyan-glow, #00D2DF);
}

.visual-accent-box span {
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
}

/* 6-Card Blogs Grid */
.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

/* Bottom CTA Banner */
.blog-cta-banner {
    padding: 55px 40px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 26, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(6, 11, 24, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 210, 223, 0.3);
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-cta-banner h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 14px 0 12px;
}

.blog-cta-banner p {
    color: var(--text-muted, #94A3B8);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Responsive Viewports */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .featured-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-blog-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .blog-cta-banner {
        padding: 38px 20px;
    }
}