/* ==========================================================================
   ZEUSCORP CLOUD — COMPONENTS STYLESHEET (AMPLEMARKET 1:1 PARITY)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. FLOATING PILL NAVBAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.site-header .nav-pill-container,
.site-header .nav-pill,
.site-header .dropdown-menu {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Maintain constant padding so vertical position is firmly fixed with zero vertical shift */
.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

/* Smart Horizontal Shrink: 100% GPU-Accelerated (Zero Layout Reflow, 120 FPS Bouncy Spring) */
.site-header.nav-shrunk,
.site-header.nav-hidden {
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header.nav-shrunk .nav-pill-container,
.site-header.nav-shrunk .nav-pill,
.site-header.nav-hidden .nav-pill-container,
.site-header.nav-hidden .nav-pill {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-pill-container {
  max-width: 1540px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@keyframes navPillLoadBounce {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  40% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  70% {
    max-width: 1478px;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  86% {
    max-width: 1422px;
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    max-width: 1440px;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.nav-pill {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 2px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  /* Horizontal elastic bouncy spring on expand, shrink, and load-in */
  animation: navPillLoadBounce 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) both;
  transition: 
    max-width 0.58s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.45, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease, 
    background 0.35s ease, 
    border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: max-width;
}

/* Shrunk State: Bouncy capsule contraction — ONLY capsule shrinks, logo & text never distort */
.site-header.nav-shrunk .nav-pill,
.site-header.nav-hidden .nav-pill {
  max-width: 1040px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -4px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12), 0 2px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

.site-header.scrolled .nav-pill {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -4px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
}

.nav-pill:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

/* Ensure logo, wordmark, menu, and action buttons NEVER scale, translate, or distort */
.brand-logo,
.brand-logo *,
.site-header .brand-logo,
.site-header .brand-logo *,
.nav-menu,
.nav-menu *,
.nav-actions,
.nav-actions * {
  transform: none !important;
  animation: none !important;
  will-change: auto !important;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


.brand-logo svg, .brand-logo img {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-header .brand-logo svg path,
.mobile-drawer .brand-logo svg path {
  fill: var(--primary-blue);
  transition: fill var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header .brand-logo:hover svg path {
  fill: var(--primary-blue-hover);
}

.brand-wordmark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.brand-wordmark .corp {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Nav Links & Dropdowns */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: -0.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
}

.nav-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-chevron,
.nav-item.is-open .nav-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Mega Menu Dropdowns */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  margin-top: 0;
  background: var(--surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1010;
}

/* Bulletproof invisible hover bridge spanning between nav-item and dropdown */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -30px;
  right: -30px;
  height: 32px;
  background: transparent;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
.dropdown-menu:hover,
.nav-item.is-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
}

.dropdown-services {
  width: 540px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dropdown-company {
  width: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.dropdown-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.dropdown-link-card {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dropdown-link-card:hover {
  background: var(--canvas-bg);
}

.dropdown-link-card .title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.dropdown-link-card .desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: navActionsSlide 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.95, 0.25, 1.25) 0.15s both;
  transition: transform 0.48s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.25, 0.64, 1);
}

.nav-pill:hover .nav-actions {
  transform: translate3d(3px, 0, 0);
}

@keyframes btnShimmer {
  0% {
    left: -120%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  20% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  80% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    left: 140%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLYING PAPER PLANE SEND BUTTON SYSTEM (21ST.DEV PARITY)
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fly-1 {
  from {
    transform: translateY(0.1em);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateY(-0.1em);
  }
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit,
.cta-submit-btn,
.btn-submit-modern,
.btn-send-plane {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 0.55rem !important;
}

.svg-wrapper-1 {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.svg-wrapper {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.send-plane-svg {
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-text-content {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Flying Airplane Animation on Hover */
.hero-input-form .btn-submit:hover .svg-wrapper,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:hover .svg-wrapper,
.cta-submit-btn:hover .svg-wrapper,
.btn-submit-modern:hover .svg-wrapper,
.btn-send-plane:hover .svg-wrapper {
  animation: fly-1 0.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit:hover .send-plane-svg,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:hover .send-plane-svg,
.cta-submit-btn:hover .send-plane-svg,
.btn-submit-modern:hover .send-plane-svg,
.btn-send-plane:hover .send-plane-svg {
  transform: translateX(0.45em) rotate(45deg) scale(1.15);
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit:hover .btn-text-content,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:hover .btn-text-content,
.cta-submit-btn:hover .btn-text-content,
.btn-submit-modern:hover .btn-text-content,
.btn-send-plane:hover .btn-text-content {
  transform: translateX(0.45em);
}

/* Active Click Scale Press */
.hero-input-form .btn-submit:active,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:active,
.cta-submit-btn:active,
.btn-submit-modern:active,
.btn-send-plane:active {
  transform: scale(0.95) !important;
}

.btn-secondary-pill {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.52rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-pill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.14) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-secondary-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 0 12px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
}

.btn-secondary-pill:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.btn-secondary-pill:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.btn-secondary-pill svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.btn-primary-pill {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.62rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.32), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-primary-pill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary-pill:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5), 0 0 18px 2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.24);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-primary-pill:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.btn-primary-pill:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.975);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.btn-primary-pill svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* Mobile Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. HERO SECTION & ANNOUNCEMENT PILL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULLSCREEN IMMERSIVE HERO WITH VIDEO BACKGROUND (LEFT-ALIGNED LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section.hero-home.hero-fullscreen {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--header-height, 84px));
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 0.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-fullscreen > .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Background video container */
.hero-video-bg-container {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 72% center; /* Anchor talent on right, leaving left white space completely open */
  display: block;
}

/* Luxury atmospheric scrim: subtle soft white fade on the left, clear transparency over the talent on the right */
.hero-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 0%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 24%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 36%, 
      transparent 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, 
      transparent 18%, 
      transparent 70%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 92%, 
      #ffffff 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Heavy white fades on left and right outer edges with subtle 10% white fade in center for first 9s */
.hero-video-fade-sides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      #ffffff 0%, 
      #ffffff 16%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 26%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 36%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) 76%, 
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 86%, 
      #ffffff 92%, 
      #ffffff 100%
    );
}

/* Smoothly ease out after first 9 seconds (transitions into office scene) */
.hero-section.past-intro-scene .hero-video-fade-sides {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1540px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Text content wrapper sitting in the intentional white space on the left */
.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-fullscreen .announcement-pill {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO TEXT LOAD-IN ANIMATION (Seamless Apple/Stripe Cascade Reveal)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes heroTextReveal {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0);
    filter: blur(8px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.hero-fullscreen .hero-h1 {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4vw, 3.55rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  animation: heroTextReveal 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.16s both;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.hero-fullscreen .hero-subhead {
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 510px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.975rem, 1.15vw, 1.1rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: #334155;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  animation: heroTextReveal 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.30s both;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.hero-fullscreen .hero-cta-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  animation: heroTextReveal 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.44s both;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.hero-fullscreen .hero-input-form {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.hero-fullscreen .hero-services-link {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  animation: heroTextReveal 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.56s both;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.hero-services-link a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-services-link a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.hero-fullscreen .trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  align-self: flex-start;
  animation: heroTextReveal 0.88s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.68s both;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-section.hero-home.hero-fullscreen {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height, 84px) + 2rem);
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .hero-bg-video {
    object-position: 80% center;
  }
  .hero-video-overlay {
    background: 
      linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(180deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, 
        transparent 30%, 
        transparent 65%, 
        #ffffff 100%
      );
  }
  .hero-content-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-fullscreen .hero-cta-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.hero-webgl-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.68;
  --gradient-color-1: #c084fc;
  --gradient-color-2: #ddd6fe;
  --gradient-color-3: #f5f3ff;
  --gradient-color-4: #ffffff;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 130% 90% at 50% 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 32%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 58%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 130% 90% at 50% 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 32%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 58%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 82%);
}

.hero-section:not(.hero-fullscreen)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   APPLE DYNAMIC ISLAND ANNOUNCEMENT PILL
   ========================================================================== */

.announcement-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 
    0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  transform-origin: center center;

  /* Apple Dynamic Island Spring Morph & Expansion */
  animation: dynamicIslandPillMorph 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.95, 0.25, 1.25) 0.3s both;
  transition: 
    transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Subtle Apple specular sheen highlight */
.announcement-pill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 45%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 55%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  border-radius: inherit;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: dynamicIslandSheen 5.5s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
}

/* Island Anchor: The "NEW" badge */
.pill-badge {
  background: #111111;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: dynamicIslandBadgePop 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.2s both;
  transition: 
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    background-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Text track that expands horizontally like Apple's Dynamic Island */
.pill-text-track,
.announcement-pill > span:not(.pill-badge):not(.pill-text-track) {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-left: 0.55rem;
  padding-right: 0.65rem;
  animation: dynamicIslandTrackExpand 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.95, 0.25, 1.25) 0.3s both;
  will-change: max-width, opacity, transform;
}

.pill-text {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.pill-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  animation: dynamicIslandArrowSpring 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.8s both;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Dynamic Island Hover: Apple fluid haptic spring pop */
.announcement-pill:hover {
  transform: scale(1.032);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px -4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16),
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.announcement-pill:hover .pill-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.announcement-pill:hover .pill-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
}

/* Dynamic Island Active / Press: Silicone rubber squish */
.announcement-pill:active {
  transform: scale(0.965);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DYNAMIC ISLAND KEYFRAMES (Apple Spring Mechanics)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. Pill container morphs with physical inertia (horizontal stretch + vertical recoil) */
@keyframes dynamicIslandPillMorph {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.85, 0.85);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
  30% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.06, 0.94); /* Horizontal rubber expansion */
  }
  65% {
    transform: scale(0.985, 1.02); /* Elastic vertical rebound */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.14), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
  85% {
    transform: scale(1.008, 0.995); /* Micro-settle */
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
}

/* 2. Badge pops in as the anchor of the island */
@keyframes dynamicIslandBadgePop {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  60% {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* 3. Text track expands horizontally out of the island with spring overshoot */
@keyframes dynamicIslandTrackExpand {
  0% {
    max-width: 0;
    padding-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-14px) scaleX(0.75);
    filter: blur(4px);
  }
  30% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    filter: blur(2px);
  }
  68% {
    max-width: 520px; /* Spring overshoot */
    padding-left: 0.55rem;
    padding-right: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(2px) scaleX(1.015);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
  86% {
    max-width: 485px; /* Slight elastic recoil */
    transform: translateX(-1px) scaleX(0.995);
  }
  100% {
    max-width: 500px;
    padding-left: 0.55rem;
    padding-right: 0.65rem;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) scaleX(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

/* 4. Trailing arrow pops at the end of the expansion */
@keyframes dynamicIslandArrowSpring {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0) translateX(-6px);
  }
  65% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.28) translateX(2px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateX(0);
  }
}

/* 5. Ambient glint sweep across the glass surface */
@keyframes dynamicIslandSheen {
  0%, 60% {
    left: -120%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  70% {
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  80% {
    left: 200%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    left: 200%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .announcement-pill {
    max-width: 95%;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.35rem;
  }
  .pill-text-track {
    max-width: calc(100vw - 110px);
  }
  .pill-text {
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .nav-pill,
  .nav-pill::before,
  .brand-logo,
  .nav-actions,
  .nav-menu,
  .announcement-pill,
  .announcement-pill::after,
  .announcement-pill:hover,
  .pill-badge,
  .pill-text-track,
  .pill-arrow,
  .faq-icon,
  .faq-answer-wrapper,
  .faq-answer-content {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Proposal Input Pill */
.hero-cta-box {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.hero-input-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-input-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(26, 115, 232, 0.18);
}

.hero-input-form input {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.hero-input-form input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.45rem;
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5), 0 0 16px 2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.hero-input-form .btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.975);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

/* Trust Bar & Certifications */
.trust-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.trust-cert-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.cert-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cert-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.trust-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.15);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HERO OPERATIONS COMMAND CENTER MOCKUP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-mockup-wrapper {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.browser-mockup {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px -16px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12), 0 4px 20px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
}

.browser-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: #F9F9F8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
}

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

.dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-red { background: #FF5F56; }
.dot-yellow { background: #FFBD2E; }
.dot-green { background: #27C93F; }

.browser-address {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
}

.browser-status-chip {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10B981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.browser-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #FAFAFA;
}

/* Dashboard Mockup Layout */
.dash-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.dash-sidebar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.dash-nav-title {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dash-nav-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dash-nav-item.active {
  background: var(--canvas-bg);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.dash-nav-item .count {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.dash-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.dash-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dash-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
}

.dash-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.dash-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.dash-stat-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #10B981;
}

/* Operations Table */
.dash-table-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.dash-table-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ops-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.ops-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.ops-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E5E7EB;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ops-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.status-active { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: #059669; }
.status-synced { background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12); color: #7c3aed; }
.status-optimal { background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12); color: #7C3AED; }

/* Amplemarket Floating Highlight Badges */
.floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: floatUpDown 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pill-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.pill-2 {
  bottom: 20%;
  right: -25px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes floatUpDown {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. FEATURE GRID (3 COLUMNS - SEAMLESS OPERATIONAL PRECISION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.feature-grid-section {
  position: relative;
}

.feature-grid-section .container-wide {
  max-width: 1360px;
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.75rem;
}

/* Professional Scroll-Triggered Reveal Animations */
.feature-section-header.animate-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.feature-section-header.animate-fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up.stagger-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up.stagger-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up.stagger-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Seamless Column Layout */
.bento-feature-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: default;
}

.feature-text-block {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bento-feature-card .card-h3 {
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-feature-card:hover .card-h3 {
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
}

.bento-visual-wrapper {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 330px;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}

/* Graphic Base Styles — Static, Anchored & Clean */
.bento-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 320px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.35s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06));
}

/* Refined, Professional Hover: subtle 4px elevation with clean neutral shadow */
.bento-feature-card:hover .bento-card-img {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09));
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .feature-section-header.animate-fade-up,
  .bento-feature-card.animate-fade-up {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .bento-feature-card:hover .bento-card-img {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* Feature 1: Cost Efficiency Stat Box */
.cost-metric-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.cost-percent {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #10B981;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

/* Feature 2: 24/7 Always On Timezones */
.timezone-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tz-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.tz-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* Feature 3: Strict Security Badges */
.security-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sec-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. AMPLEMARKET STACKED BENTO TAB CARDS (SERVICES 3 PILLARS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-stacked-section {
  position: relative;
}

.stacked-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.stacked-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              color 0.2s ease;
}

.stacked-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 0 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
}

.stacked-tab-btn.active,
.stacked-tabs-bar:not(:has(.stacked-tab-btn.active)) .stacked-tab-btn:first-child {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.38), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.stacked-tab-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.tab-indicator-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-pillar-1 { background: var(--pastel-yellow); }
.dot-pillar-2 { background: var(--pastel-green); }
.dot-pillar-3 { background: var(--pastel-purple); }

.stacked-cards-container {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 740px;
}

.stacked-pillar-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.98);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Business Operations is visible by default or when active */
.stacked-pillar-card.active,
.stacked-cards-container:not(:has(.stacked-pillar-card.active)) #pillar-1 {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stacked-cards-container:has(#pillar-2.active) #pillar-1,
.stacked-cards-container:has(#pillar-3.active) #pillar-1 {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

.pillar-layout-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.pillar-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pillar-badge-header {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-metrics-pill {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--canvas-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
}

.pillar-metrics-pill .label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pillar-metrics-pill .value {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* 4-Card & 3-Card Service Grids */
.services-subgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.services-subgrid.three-col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.services-subgrid .service-item-card:last-child:nth-child(odd) {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  max-width: calc(50% - 0.625rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-item-card {
  background: var(--canvas-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 290px;
}

.service-item-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.service-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 145px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07));
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.35s ease;
}

.service-item-card:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11));
}

.service-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-item-card .title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.service-item-card .desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. COMPANY TIMELINE (HOW WE WORK) & LEADERSHIP GRID
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline-stepper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.timeline-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  border-color: #111111;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.step-num::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Leadership 4-Column Grid (Clean Circular Avatar Cards matching design) */
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .leadership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

.leader-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.leader-photo-wrapper {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  background: #f8fafc;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-avatar-art {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-avatar-art {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-info {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0b0d0f;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. CAREERS SECTION & OPEN POSITIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.careers-funnel-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.funnel-step {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.funnel-step .num {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.funnel-step .name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.funnel-step .desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Open Positions Card */
.positions-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--surface-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.position-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
}

.position-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.position-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.position-tag {
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. MODERN CONTACT SECTION (OPEN SPLIT: FORM + BIG IMAGE, NO CARDS/BG)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section-wrapper {
  padding: 1.5rem 0 5rem 0;
}

/* Open 2-Column Split */
.contact-split-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* LEFT SIDE: Pure Contact Form */
.contact-form-side {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.contact-form-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-form-subhead {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Direct communication channels strip (Clean, authentic) */
.contact-direct-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-direct-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-direct-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-direct-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-direct-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.22);
}

/* Form Layout & Fields */
.form-row-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.form-group-modern {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-label-modern {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.form-input-modern,
.form-select-modern,
.form-textarea-modern {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.05rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.form-input-modern:focus,
.form-select-modern:focus,
.form-textarea-modern:focus {
  border-color: #7c3aed;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.form-textarea-modern {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Checkbox */
.contact-checkbox-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.65rem 0;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-checkbox-line input[type="checkbox"] {
  appearance: none;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.25);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-checkbox-line input[type="checkbox"]:checked {
  background: #111111;
  border-color: #111111;
}

.contact-checkbox-line input[type="checkbox"]:checked::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 5px;
  top: 2px;
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  border: solid #FFFFFF;
  border-width: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Submit Button */
.btn-submit-modern {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #111111;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #111111;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-submit-modern::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.btn-submit-modern:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45), 0 0 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.btn-submit-modern:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.btn-submit-modern:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.btn-submit-modern svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* RIGHT SIDE: Big Seamless Image (Zero cards, zero borders, pure seamless cutout with bottom fade) */
.contact-image-side {
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-big-seamless-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 70%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 93%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000 0%, #000 70%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 82%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 93%, transparent 100%);
}

.contact-image-side::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: clamp(80px, 14vw, 150px);
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PAGE LOAD ENTRANCE ANIMATIONS (STAGGERED ORCHESTRATION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes contactFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 24px, 0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes contactImageFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(28px, 16px, 0) scale(0.97);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1);
  }
}

.animate-contact-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: contactFadeUp 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.animate-contact-image {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: contactImageFadeIn 0.95s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s forwards;
}

.anim-delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.anim-delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.12s; }
.anim-delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.19s; }
.anim-delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
.anim-delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.33s; }
.anim-delay-6 { animation-delay: 0.40s; }
.anim-delay-7 { animation-delay: 0.47s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .animate-contact-reveal,
  .animate-contact-image {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Global Offices Grid Below */
.offices-strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.office-card-modern {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.office-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.office-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7c3aed;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.office-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.office-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Legacy compatibility classes */
.copy-btn {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.08);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. AMPLEMARKET-STYLE MEGA CTA BANNER & CROWD CANVAS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mega-cta-section {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.mega-cta-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 24px);
  padding: clamp(2.75rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem) clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mega-cta-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mega-cta-card .mega-glow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  background-clip: unset;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mega-cta-card .mega-cta-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
}

/* CTA Section 2 Form & Social Proof Styles */
.cta-input-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-input-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.cta-input-field {
  height: 48px;
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.16);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.cta-input-field:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
}

.cta-submit-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding: 0 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease,
              border-color 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.cta-submit-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cta-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.cta-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #6d28d9;
  border-color: #6d28d9;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.45), 0 0 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.cta-submit-btn:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.cta-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.cta-submit-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.cta-social-proof {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-avatar-img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  margin-left: -8px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-avatar-img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.cta-avatar-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  z-index: 3;
}

.cta-social-proof-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748B);
}

/* Scale Your Global Enterprise section — flush with dark footer */
#scale-enterprise-section {
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

#scale-enterprise-section .container {
  max-width: 100%;
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Crowd Canvas Card Variant (Scale Your Global Enterprise Today) */
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.1);
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) clamp(9rem, 17vw, 14rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card::before {
  display: none; /* remove blue dot grid */
}

/* OpenPeeps Crowd Canvas Layer with enhanced gradual fade on both sides */
.crowd-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px),
    black clamp(180px, 24vw, 360px),
    black calc(100% - clamp(180px, 24vw, 360px)),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) calc(100% - clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px)),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) calc(100% - clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px)),
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px),
    black clamp(180px, 24vw, 360px),
    black calc(100% - clamp(180px, 24vw, 360px)),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) calc(100% - clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px)),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) calc(100% - clamp(40px, 6vw, 90px)),
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* Enhanced soft diffusion gradient fade overlays on left and right */
.crowd-fade-edge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: clamp(180px, 24vw, 360px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.crowd-fade-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 25%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 60%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 85%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
}

.crowd-fade-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to left,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 25%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) 60%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 85%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
}

.mega-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Typography using our brand fonts (Plus Jakarta Sans) */
.mega-glow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  background: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mega-cta-card .mega-glow-title,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .mega-glow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  background-clip: unset;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.mega-cta-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

.mega-cta-card .mega-cta-subhead,
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .mega-cta-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

/* Input Form inside Crowd Card */
.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .hero-cta-box {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .hero-input-form {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .hero-input-form:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16);
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .hero-input-form input {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .hero-input-form input::placeholder {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  color: var(--text-muted, #94a3b8);
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: max-content;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--primary-blue-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.25s ease;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.5), 0 0 16px 2px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.mega-cta-card.crowd-banner-card .btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.975);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.mega-cta-trust span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mega-cta-trust span svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. RICH DARK FOOTER (AMPLEMARKET 1:1)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background: #0E0E11;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.site-footer .brand-logo,
.site-footer .brand-logo svg,
.site-footer .brand-logo path,
.site-footer .brand-logo span,
.site-footer .brand-logo:hover,
.site-footer .brand-logo:hover svg,
.site-footer .brand-logo:hover path,
.site-footer .brand-logo:hover span {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
  will-change: auto !important;
}

.footer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-ai-prompts {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ai-prompt-chip {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.ai-prompt-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-link-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-compliance-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. PROPOSAL MODAL & TOAST
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 2000;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-dialog {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.2s ease,
              color 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
}

.modal-close-btn:active {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(0.95);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-notice {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: #111111;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transform: translateY(100px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 3000;
}

.toast-notice.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 8vw, 8rem) 0 clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--canvas-bg, #ffffff);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) auto;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary, #64748b);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-email-link {
  color: #111111;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-email-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
}

.faq-accordion-list {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.35rem 0.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #111111;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
}

.faq-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #111111;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: 
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), 
    color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover .faq-icon {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question-text {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
}

/* Butter-Smooth CSS Grid Accordion Expansion */
.faq-answer-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-wrapper {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-answer-content {
  padding-bottom: 1.45rem;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555555;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  filter: blur(1.5px);
  transition: 
    opacity 0.35s ease, 
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

.faq-answer-content a {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.faq-answer-content a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue-hover, #6d28d9);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 1.15rem 0.15rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .faq-answer-content {
    padding-right: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM-01 COMPONENT (ABOUT US / CREATIVE MINDS SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */

.team-section {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--canvas-bg, #ffffff);
}

.team-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.team-header {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.team-badge-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.18);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.team-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

/* 4-column Team Grid */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Team Card */
.team-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.team-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.18;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f1f3f5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.team-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: filter 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover: Grayscale transition matching exact React component */
.team-card:hover .team-card-img {
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.team-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.team-card-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.team-member-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.team-member-role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
}

/* Social Buttons */
.team-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.team-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background-color 0.2s ease,
              color 0.2s ease,
              box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.team-social-btn:hover {
  background: #7c3aed;
  border-color: #7c3aed;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
}

.team-social-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.96);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

/* Scroll InView Animations */
.animate-fade-down {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.21, 0.47, 0.32, 0.98), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.21, 0.47, 0.32, 0.98);
}

.animate-fade-down.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.animate-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.21, 0.47, 0.32, 0.98), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.21, 0.47, 0.32, 0.98);
}

.animate-fade-up.in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINIMAL TESTIMONIAL COMPONENT (WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY)
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonials-minimal-section {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--canvas-bg, #ffffff);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06);
}

.testimonials-minimal-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonials-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.testimonials-minimal-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Quote Box — CSS Grid stacking preserves natural height and eliminates overlap entirely */
.testimonial-quote-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  min-height: 200px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-quote-item {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  filter: blur(3px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease-out, transform 0.45s ease-out, filter 0.45s ease-out, visibility 0.45s;
}

.testimonial-quote-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Author Row */
.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Avatars Overlapping Cluster */
.testimonial-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-avatar-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  margin-left: -10px;
  padding: 0;
  background: #f1f3f5;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.3s ease,
              opacity 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-avatar-btn:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.testimonial-avatar-btn:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.12);
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-avatar-btn.active {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.2);
  z-index: 10;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.38);
}

.testimonial-avatar-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1.08);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

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

/* Divider */
.testimonial-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.12);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Active Author Info — CSS Grid Stacking */
.testimonial-author-info-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 48px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-author-info {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease-out, transform 0.35s ease-out, visibility 0.35s;
}

.testimonial-author-info.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #111111);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-muted, #64748b);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL NETWORK / WORLD MAP SECTION (SHADCN 1:1 REPRODUCTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.global-network-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 6rem 0 5rem;
  background-color: var(--canvas-bg, #ffffff);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.global-network-container {
  max-width: var(--max-w-content, 1240px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Section Header matching Brand Typography */
.global-network-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.global-network-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0b0d0f);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 1rem 0 0.85rem;
}

.global-network-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--brand-text-muted, #475467);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Map Card Shell - Seamless smooth fade without borders */
.world-map-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 2 / 1;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 96% 84% at 50% 50%, black 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 75%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 96% 84% at 50% 50%, black 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 75%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Dotted Map Base SVG Background */
.world-map-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 92% 80% at 50% 50%, black 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 70%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 92% 80% at 50% 50%, black 45%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 70%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Interactive SVG Layer */
.world-map-svg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: auto;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Curved Flight Arcs */
.world-map-path {
  fill: none;
  stroke: url(#worldMapGradient);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 600;
  stroke-dashoffset: 600;
  animation: worldMapDraw 4.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.world-map-path:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 1.75s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
.world-map-path:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 2.45s; }

@keyframes worldMapDraw {
  0% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 600;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  55%, 85% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  98%, 100% {
    stroke-dashoffset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Traveling Energy Pulse */
.world-map-travel-dot {
  fill: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.9));
  animation: worldMapTravel 4.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes worldMapTravel {
  0% {
    offset-distance: 0%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
  8% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  58% {
    offset-distance: 100%;
    opacity: 1;
  }
  68%, 100% {
    offset-distance: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Pulsing Radar City Nodes */
.world-map-node-group {
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.world-map-node-group:hover {
  transform: scale(1.25);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.world-map-core-dot {
  fill: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.8));
  transition: r 0.2s ease;
}

.world-map-node-group:hover .world-map-core-dot {
  r: 4.5;
}

/* Radar expansion rings */
.world-map-radar-ring-1 {
  fill: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  animation: worldMapPing 2.4s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.world-map-radar-ring-2 {
  fill: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  animation: worldMapPing 2.4s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite 1.2s;
}

@keyframes worldMapPing {
  0% {
    r: 3.5;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }
  100% {
    r: 15;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Floating Location Labels */
.world-map-label-wrapper {
  overflow: visible;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.world-map-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0b0d0f);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  white-space: nowrap;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.world-map-node-group:hover ~ .world-map-label-wrapper .world-map-tag,
.world-map-tag:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Interactive Floating Tooltip */
.world-map-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--text-primary, #0b0d0f);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.world-map-tooltip.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.world-map-tooltip-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
}

/* Enterprise Network Metrics Strip - Borderless, Brand Blue Numbers */
.global-network-metrics {
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.network-metric-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.network-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.network-metric-value {
  font-family: var(--font-numeric, 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 5.2vw, 3.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.network-metric-label {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-text-muted, #475467);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .global-network-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .global-network-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  }
  .world-map-card {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 280px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  }
  .global-network-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .world-map-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 3: COMPANY — HOW WE WORK (PINNED HORIZONTAL SCROLL TIMELINE)
   Built with Hyperiux Vault Timeline Design System
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --hww-active-color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
}

.hww-pinned-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  background-color: var(--brand-surface, #ffffff);
  color: var(--brand-text, #0b0d0f);
  overflow: visible;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--brand-border, #e2e8f0);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--brand-border, #e2e8f0);
}

.hww-sticky-viewport {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hww-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  padding: 0 6vw 0 4vw;
  width: max-content;
  height: 80vh;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Left Intro Column (Title Centered Directly Above Image) */
.hww-intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 6rem);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hww-title-block {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.hww-slider-title {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.5vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b0d0f;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Left Cover Image Card — Transparent, enlarged illustration */
.hww-image-card {
  height: clamp(340px, 48vh, 520px);
  width: clamp(440px, 40vw, 620px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.hww-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* Timeline Horizontal Track Inner */
.hww-track-inner {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Central Horizontal Progress Axis */
.hww-journey-axis {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: fit-content;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hww-axis-dot-start,
.hww-axis-dot-end {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hww-journey-axis-bg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hww-journey-line {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 2px;
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  will-change: width;
}

/* Top Row (h-1/2) */
.hww-row-top {
  display: flex;
  height: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5vw;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hww-top-milestones {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  gap: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 18vw);
  padding-left: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 8rem);
}

/* Top Milestone Item */
.hww-item-top {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: clamp(260px, 24vw, 340px);
  padding: 0 1.5vw;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hww-stem-container-top {
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hww-dot-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin-left: -5px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hww-line-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 2px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  transform-origin: bottom center;
}

.hww-text-top {
  margin-top: -0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.hww-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.35vw, 1.45rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0b0d0f;
  margin: 0;
}

.hww-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  width: 95%;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.9vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Row (h-1/2) */
.hww-row-bottom {
  display: flex;
  height: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hww-bottom-milestones {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  gap: clamp(8rem, 14vw, 18vw);
  margin-left: clamp(8rem, 13vw, 17vw);
}

/* Bottom Milestone Item */
.hww-item-bottom {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  width: clamp(260px, 24vw, 340px);
  padding: 0 1.5vw;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hww-stem-container-bottom {
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hww-line-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 2px;
  margin-left: -1px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  transform-origin: top center;
}

.hww-dot-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin-left: -5px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--hww-active-color, #7c3aed);
  z-index: 3;
}

.hww-text-bottom {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (TABLETS & MOBILE < 900px)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 899px) {
  .hww-pinned-section {
    height: auto;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .hww-sticky-viewport {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 85vh;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .hww-slider-track {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 70vh;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hww-image-card {
    height: 280px;
    width: 260px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
  }

  .hww-top-milestones,
  .hww-bottom-milestones {
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hww-bottom-milestones {
    margin-left: 2rem;
  }

  .hww-item-top,
  .hww-item-bottom {
    width: 280px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GET STARTED SECTION (3-STEP ONBOARDING PROCESS)
   ========================================================================== */
.get-started-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border, #e2e8f0);
  position: relative;
}

.get-started-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.75rem;
}

.get-started-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0b0d0f;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.get-started-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0b0d0f);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}

.get-started-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Steps List */
.get-started-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
}

.get-started-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.get-started-marker {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.get-started-num {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.get-started-step:hover .get-started-num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
}

.get-started-line {
  width: 2px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-height: 55px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  margin: 0.4rem 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.get-started-step:hover .get-started-line {
  background: #cbd5e1;
}

.get-started-body {
  padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.get-started-step:last-child .get-started-body {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.get-started-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0b0d0f);
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.get-started-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.get-started-action {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.get-started-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #0b0d0f;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 13, 15, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              background 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.get-started-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.get-started-btn-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.get-started-btn-icon svg {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  display: block;
}

.get-started-btn:hover {
  background: #14181f;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px -4px rgba(11, 13, 15, 0.32), 0 0 14px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.get-started-btn:hover::after {
  animation: btnShimmer 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 1;
}

.get-started-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 13, 15, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.08s ease, box-shadow 0.08s ease;
}

.get-started-btn:hover .get-started-btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
}

/* Right Column Visual Card - Clean Enterprise Styling (No Blue Tint, No Blue Border) */
.get-started-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.get-started-card-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.get-started-card-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  border: none;
}

.get-started-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .get-started-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .get-started-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .get-started-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .get-started-visual {
    order: 2;
  }

  .get-started-card-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .get-started-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .get-started-step-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .get-started-step-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT US OVERVIEW SECTION (HOMEPAGE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.badge-purple,
.badge-blue {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
  color: #7c3aed;
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
}

.about-overview-section .container-wide {
  max-width: 1540px;
}

.about-overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.82fr 1.58fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-overview-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  padding: 1.05rem 1.25rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px -4px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  border-color: #edf2f7;
}

.about-highlight-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-highlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-highlight-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.about-overview-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-image-card {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1060px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .about-overview-visual {
    order: 2;
  }

  .about-featured-img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT US PAGE — FLAGSHIP HERO & PROOF METRICS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  overflow: visible;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-section .container-wide {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) auto;
}

.about-hero-header .announcement-pill {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-header .hero-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.038em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-hero-header .hero-subhead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 2-Column Flagship Split Bento */
.about-hero-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.35fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
}

.about-hero-card-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hero-card-left .about-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.about-hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 24px);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.about-hero-visual-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero-visual-frame:hover img {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Glassmorphic Metrics Strip */
.about-hero-metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 20px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px -4px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.06), 0 2px 8px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-metric-cell {
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.07);
  transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.about-metric-cell:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.about-metric-cell:hover {
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.03);
}

.about-metric-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-metric-num.highlight-green {
  color: #10B981;
}

.about-metric-num.highlight-purple,
.about-metric-num.highlight-blue {
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
}

.about-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-hero-bento {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .about-hero-visual-frame {
    order: 2;
  }
  .about-hero-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-metric-cell:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .about-metric-cell:nth-child(1),
  .about-metric-cell:nth-child(2) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.07);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-hero-metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-metric-cell {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.07);
  }
  .about-metric-cell:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* How We Work Showcase Enhancement */
.hww-showcase-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hww-showcase-visual {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 24px);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hww-showcase-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 480px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

.timeline-step-phase {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary-blue, #7c3aed);
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DIVERSE INDUSTRIES SECTION (Amplemarket Parity)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.industries-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--canvas-bg, #FAFAFA);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--surface-border, #E2E8F0);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
}

.industries-section .container-wide {
  max-width: 1540px;
}

.industries-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.industries-header .team-badge-outline {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.industries-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.industries-header .section-h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-primary, #0B0D0F);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.industries-header .section-subhead {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--text-muted, #64748B);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALENDLY CONNECTED 3D CAROUSEL COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.connected-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.connected-carousel-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 513px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Individual 3D Card */
.connected-carousel-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(95, 109, 119, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(95, 109, 119, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  will-change: transform, width, height, opacity;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.connected-card-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Cover Image for Peeking Side Cards */
.card-peek-cover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.card-peek-cover-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}

.card-peek-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active Detailed Content Centering Wrapper */
.card-active-content-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 762px;
  height: 513px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Active Detailed Content Inner Container */
.card-active-content {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  padding: 1.85rem 2.2rem;
  gap: 1.85rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Left Column: Metrics & Case Study */
.card-text-col {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.card-kicker-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.card-kicker-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.24rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0B0D0F;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.card-sla-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2);
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.card-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2.05rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0B0D0F;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0;
}

.card-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  margin: auto 0;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.card-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.22);
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  top: -4px;
  padding-right: 0.35rem;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-quote {
  font-family: Georgia, 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.18vw, 1.08rem);
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Author & Role Stack with Bracket Notch Connector */
.card-author-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.card-author-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0F172A;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
}

.card-author-notch {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  height: 6px;
  margin: -1px 0;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  fill: currentColor;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  user-select: none;
}

.card-author-notch svg {
  display: block;
  width: 14px;
  height: 10px;
  fill: currentColor;
  overflow: visible;
}

.card-role-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Action Proposal Trigger */
.card-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  margin-left: -0.65rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.65rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              color 0.2s ease,
              background 0.2s ease,
              gap 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-cta-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-cta-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-primary-hover, #6d28d9);
  background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

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

.card-cta-btn:active {
  transform: translateX(2px) scale(0.97);
  transition-duration: 0.08s;
}

/* Right Column: High-Res Image */
.card-media-col {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.card-media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
}

/* 3D Connector Tab SVGs */
.carousel-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  margin: auto 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  fill: #FFFFFF;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.carousel-connector svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: visible;
  display: block;
}

.left-connector {
  width: 22px;
  height: 42px;
  left: calc(100% - 1px);
}

.right-connector {
  width: 22px;
  height: 42px;
  right: calc(100% - 1px);
}

.far-left-connector {
  width: 18px;
  height: 28px;
  left: calc(100% - 1px);
}

.far-right-connector {
  width: 18px;
  height: 28px;
  right: calc(100% - 1px);
}

/* Navigation Tabs & Animated Progress Track */
.connected-carousel-tablist {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.connected-carousel-tab {
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  transition: width 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.2s ease;
  width: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.connected-carousel-tab:hover {
  background: #CBD5E1;
}

.connected-carousel-tab.active {
  width: 80px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.connected-carousel-tab .tab-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: var(--brand-primary, #7c3aed);
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Rules */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .connected-carousel-stage {
    height: 440px;
  }
  .card-active-content-wrap {
    width: 560px;
    height: 440px;
  }
  .card-active-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }
  .card-media-col {
    width: 210px;
  }
  .card-quote-mark {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .connected-carousel-stage {
    height: 500px;
  }
  .card-active-content-wrap {
    width: min(340px, calc(100vw - 56px));
    height: 500px;
  }
  .card-active-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .card-text-col {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .card-author-stack {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .card-media-col {
    width: 100%;
    height: 170px;
    flex: none;
  }
}