/**
 * ==========================================================================
 * PerformVermax — Digital Growth & Performance Marketing
 * Streamlined Production Stylesheet
 * ==========================================================================
 * 
 * TABLE OF CONTENTS:
 *  01. DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES (:root, Dark/Light Themes, Colors)
 *  02. CSS RESET, NORMALIZE & BASE ELEMENTS
 *  03. TYPOGRAPHY & HEADING HIERARCHY
 *  04. BUTTONS & INTERACTIVE CONTROLS (.btn, .btn-primary, .btn-secondary)
 *  05. SITE HEADER & NAVIGATION (Desktop Bar, Mobile Drawer, Theme Switch)
 *  06. HERO SECTION (Data-Driven Headline, Founder Badge, Proof Row, CTAs)
 *  07. POSITIONING SECTION (Founder Ravi Verma, Direct Execution Thesis)
 *  08. 8 CORE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES (.services-grid-8)
 *  09. GROWTH SYSTEM FLYWHEEL SECTION
 *  10. PERFORMANCE APPROACH (Meta & Google Ads Deep-Dive)
 *  11. ECOSYSTEM & TECH STACK (Shopify, Meta CAPI, Google Ads, GA4)
 *  12. VIDEO REELS TESTIMONIALS (3D Coverflow Carousel & Player)
 *  13. CLIENT REVIEWS (Human-Written Reviews & Certified Feedback)
 *  14. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (#faq Accordion & Ambient Audio Bar)
 *  15. STRATEGY CONSULTATION FORM (#contact Form & Validation States)
 *  16. SITE FOOTER & LEGAL LINKS
 *  17. SUBPAGES (About, Services Catalog, Courses, Blog & Playbooks)
 *  18. HIGH-PERFORMANCE SPEED ENGINE (content-visibility: auto)
 *  19. ALL-DEVICE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop)
 * ==========================================================================
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Surface & Base Tones */
  --bg-base: #06080d;
  --bg-surface: #0b0e17;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #111624;
  --bg-surface-card: #0e121e;

  /* Primary Brand & Accents */
  --color-primary: #2563eb;
  --color-primary-light: #3b82f6;
  --color-primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
  --color-cyan: #06b6d4;
  --color-violet: #8b5cf6;
  --color-emerald: #10b981;
  --color-rose: #f43f5e;

  /* Typography */
  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --text-muted: #64748b;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --border-accent: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Dimensions & Radius */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] {
  /* Surface & Base Tones (Warm Cream/Ivory matching reference screenshot) */
  --bg-base: #fbfaf6;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-surface-elevated: #f3f0e6;
  --bg-surface-card: #ffffff;

  /* Primary Brand & Performance Green Accents */
  --color-primary: #15803d;
  --color-primary-light: #16a34a;
  --color-primary-dark: #14532d;
  --color-cyan: #0284c7;
  --color-violet: #7c3aed;
  --color-emerald: #16a34a;
  --color-rose: #e11d48;

  /* Typography */
  --text-primary: #111827;
  --text-secondary: #374151;
  --text-muted: #6b7280;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --border-medium: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  --border-accent: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.35);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Custom Interactive Accent Follower - ONLY Active Over Interactive Service Cards */
.cursor-dot {
  display: none !important;
}

.cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-cyan);
  background-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.cursor-follower.is-card-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 800;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.text-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #93c5fd 70%, var(--color-violet) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Badges & Section Labels */
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
  color: #93c5fd;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-emerald);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.55);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

/* Container & Sections */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 8, 13, 0.98);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Theme-adaptive logo switching (Dark by default) */
.brand-logo-light {
  display: none !important;
}

.brand-logo-dark {
  display: block !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .brand-logo-dark {
  display: none !important;
}

[data-theme="light"] .brand-logo-light {
  display: block !important;
}

.nav-desktop {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-desktop {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .nav-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .nav-link[aria-current="page"]::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-primary-light);
  }

  /* Services Dropdown Menu */
  .nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .nav-link--has-dropdown {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .dropdown-chevron {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
  .nav-item-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  .nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    width: 480px;
    background: var(--bg-surface-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                visibility 0.22s;
    z-index: 1200;
  }

  /* Invisible bridge to prevent mouse leaving hover area */
  .nav-dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 16px;
  }

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

  .dropdown-items-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .dropdown-item-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-cyan);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-icon {
    background: var(--color-cyan);
    color: #06080d;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-cyan);
  }

  .dropdown-item-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
  }

  .dropdown-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
    color: var(--color-cyan);
  }

  .dropdown-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
  }

  .dropdown-menu-footer {
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  }

  .dropdown-footer-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .dropdown-footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-emerald);
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
}

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

/* Android-Style Sun/Moon Theme Switcher */
.theme-toggle,
.theme-toggle-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  min-height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  outline: none;
}

.theme-toggle:hover,
.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.theme-toggle-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dark mode (default): Moon visible, Sun rotated away */
:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .theme-toggle-sun {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg) scale(0);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

:root:not([data-theme="light"]) .theme-toggle-moon {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* Light mode: Sun visible with solar warmth, Moon rotated away */
:root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-moon {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(-90deg) scale(0);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .theme-toggle-sun {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  color: #f59e0b; /* Solar golden amber */
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 30px;
  height: 22px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(10px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + 1.5rem) 2rem 2rem;
  z-index: 1060;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-submenu-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.mobile-dropdown-toggle.is-active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle .chevron {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-dropdown-toggle.is-active .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.mobile-sublink {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-sublink:hover {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Radiant Orbs */
.hero__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero__orb--1 {
  top: -10%;
  left: 15%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero__orb--2 {
  top: 25%;
  right: 5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Center-Aligned Hero Layout (User Directive) */
.hero-center-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-badge-green {
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-headline {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.8vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-description {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-actions {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-proof-counters {
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-center-container .proof-item {
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-center-container .hero-proof-disclaimer {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-headline {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-description {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Hero Proof Counters */
.hero-proof-counters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 100%;
}

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

.proof-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.proof-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Interactive Before vs After Telemetry (scon panel) */
.scon-panel {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.scon-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.scon-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.scon-brand-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-rose);
  transition: background var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.scon-panel.is-scaling .scon-brand-dot {
  background: var(--color-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-emerald);
}

.scon-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.scon-toggle-group {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  padding: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.scon-toggle-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scon-toggle-btn.active.btn-bad {
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
  color: #fda4af;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
}

.scon-toggle-btn.active.btn-good {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  color: #6ee7b7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.scon-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.scon-metric-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scon-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.scon-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.scon-delta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.delta-bad {
  color: var(--color-rose);
}

.delta-good {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.scon-chart {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.scon-chart-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.scon-chart-val {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.scon-bars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 8px;
  height: 90px;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
}

.scon-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  transition: height var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal);
}

.scon-panel.is-scaling .scon-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-light) 0%, var(--color-cyan) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.scon-footer-bar {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.scon-footer-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

/* Infinite Marquee Track */
.marquee-section {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(8, 11, 18, 0.8);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.marquee-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.marquee-line {
  width: 30px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
}

.marquee-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-fade-left, .marquee-fade-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-fade-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-fade-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-track--left {
  animation: marquee-left 26s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track--right {
  animation: marquee-right 26s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marquee-right {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.marquee-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.marquee-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.marquee-card svg {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Curious Apes 3D Interactive Service Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  cursor: default;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Service Box Top Specular Water Rim & Side Glow */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 12%;
  right: 12%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38bdf8 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 30px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, left 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #10b981 50%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
}

.service-card__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle 320px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.28) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.12) 35%, transparent 68%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle 320px at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08) 35%, transparent 68%);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-card__border-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-cyan) 0%, var(--color-primary) 50%, var(--color-violet) 100%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__border-gradient {
  width: 100%;
}

.service-card__top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__id {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cyan) 0%, #93c5fd 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.service-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card__tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card__tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__tag {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.06);
}

.service-card__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.service-card__arrow {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card__arrow {
  color: #06080d;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page Interactive Telemetry Console
   ========================================================================== */
.sovereignty-console {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 45px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sovereignty-head {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.sovereignty-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sovereignty-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.sovereignty-item {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.sovereignty-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sovereignty-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sovereignty-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.sovereignty-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.sovereignty-value {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Page Interactive Stack Simulator
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-simulator {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 45px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.simulator-head {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.simulator-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.simulator-toggle-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.simulator-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.simulator-toggle-btn.is-active {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.simulator-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #06080d;
  background: transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.simulator-toggle-btn.is-active .simulator-check {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.simulator-result-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.simulator-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.simulator-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3D Vertical Video Testimonials Showcase (Reels/Shorts 9:16 Format)
   ========================================================================== */
.video-testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  --spotlight-x: 50%;
  --spotlight-y: 50%;
  --spotlight-opacity: 0;
}

/* Ambient Orbital Ring & Cyan Dot from Reference Screenshot */
.orbital-ring-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 6%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.orbital-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-cyan), 0 0 28px var(--color-cyan);
  animation: pulse-dot 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.orbital-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: spin 18s linear infinite;
}

/* Dynamic Cursor Hover Light / Spotlight Layer */
.showcase-spotlight-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: var(--spotlight-opacity, 0);
  background: radial-gradient(circle 460px at var(--spotlight-x, 50%) var(--spotlight-y, 50%), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.28) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 35%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 55%, transparent 75%);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.video-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-header-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* 3D Coverflow Viewport & Stage */
.video-coverflow-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  height: 590px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
  perspective: 1200px;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.video-coverflow-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Vertical 9:16 Video Reel Card */
.video-reel-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 330px;
  height: 565px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #090d16;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.52s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* 3D Slot Positioning Engine */
.video-reel-card.slot-center {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotateY(0deg) scale(1);
  z-index: 10;
  opacity: 1;
  filter: brightness(1) blur(0px);
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 35px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.22);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-center:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 45px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-left-1 {
  transform: translate3d(-62%, 0, -110px) rotateY(18deg) scale(0.85);
  z-index: 8;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: brightness(0.82) blur(0.4px);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-left-2 {
  transform: translate3d(-115%, 0, -240px) rotateY(30deg) scale(0.69);
  z-index: 6;
  opacity: 0.3;
  filter: brightness(0.6) blur(1.5px);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-right-1 {
  transform: translate3d(62%, 0, -110px) rotateY(-18deg) scale(0.85);
  z-index: 8;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: brightness(0.82) blur(0.4px);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-right-2 {
  transform: translate3d(115%, 0, -240px) rotateY(-30deg) scale(0.69);
  z-index: 6;
  opacity: 0.3;
  filter: brightness(0.6) blur(1.5px);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-hidden {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, -400px) scale(0.5);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Visual Layering */
.reel-video-element {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
}

.video-reel-card.slot-center:hover .reel-video-element {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.reel-poster-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.video-reel-card.slot-center:hover .reel-poster-backdrop {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Card Gradient Overlays - Clean Unobstructed Video */
.reel-gradient-scrim {
  display: none !important;
}

.video-reel-inner {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Card Top Header: Brand Logo & Slide Counter */
.reel-header {
  display: none !important;
}

.reel-brand-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #f8fafc;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.reel-brand-tag--aqua {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.reel-brand-tag--aqua .brand-twindots {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 3px;
}

.reel-brand-tag--aqua .brand-twindots span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  display: inline-block;
}

.reel-brand-tag--ultimats {
  color: #f43f5e;
}

.reel-counter-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f8fafc;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Reel Header Actions (Sound Toggle & Counter) */
.reel-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.reel-sound-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #f8fafc;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
  padding: 0;
}

.reel-sound-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #06080d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--color-cyan);
}

.reel-sound-btn.is-unmuted {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #06080d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--color-cyan);
}

.reel-sound-btn.is-unmuted .sound-svg--muted {
  display: none !important;
}

.reel-sound-btn.is-unmuted .sound-svg--active {
  display: block !important;
}

/* Hide legacy centered play button completely for unobstructed video view */
.reel-play-center {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Lower Third Subtitles (Matching Reference Screenshot) */
.reel-subtitles-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.reel-subtitle-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.reel-subtitle-text .sub-red {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
}

.reel-subtitle-text .sub-green {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.reel-meta-kpi {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Bottom Glowing Progress Line */
.reel-progress-strip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #8b5cf6);
  z-index: 4;
}

/* Floating Sleek Frosted Navigation Arrows */
.coverflow-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.coverflow-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #06080d;
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--color-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.coverflow-nav-btn--prev {
  left: clamp(12px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}

.coverflow-nav-btn--next {
  right: clamp(12px, 3.5vw, 40px);
}

/* Pagination Dots Indicator */
.coverflow-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

.coverflow-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.coverflow-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--border-medium);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.coverflow-dot.is-active {
  width: 52px;
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--color-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Light Theme Adaptations for Video Testimonial Coverflow (No Washout)
   ========================================================================== */
:root[data-theme="light"] .video-testimonials-section {
  background: #fbfaf6;
  border-top-color: #e5e2d9;
  border-bottom-color: #e5e2d9;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .showcase-spotlight-layer {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle 480px at var(--spotlight-x, 50%) var(--spotlight-y, 50%),
    rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2) 28%,
    rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1) 50%,
    rgba(187, 247, 208, 0.04) 68%,
    transparent 78%
  );
  filter: saturate(1.5);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .video-ambient-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.22) 0%, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(55px);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .orbital-dot {
  background: #16a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #16a34a, 0 0 28px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .orbital-circle {
  border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .video-reel-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .video-reel-card.slot-center {
  border-color: #16a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24), 0 0 45px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.38), 0 0 18px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .video-reel-card.slot-center:hover {
  border-color: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 85px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28), 0 0 55px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reel-progress-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #16a34a, #06b6d4);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .coverflow-nav-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: #111827;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .coverflow-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #111827;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .coverflow-dot.is-active {
  background: #16a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px #16a34a;
}



/* Mobile Responsiveness for 3D Coverflow */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .video-coverflow-viewport {
    height: 500px;
  }

  .video-reel-card {
    width: 270px;
    height: 465px;
  }

  .video-reel-card.slot-left-1 {
    transform: translate3d(-48%, 0, -80px) rotateY(15deg) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }

  .video-reel-card.slot-right-1 {
    transform: translate3d(48%, 0, -80px) rotateY(-15deg) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.45;
  }

  .video-reel-card.slot-left-2,
  .video-reel-card.slot-right-2 {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .coverflow-nav-btn--prev {
    left: 4px;
  }

  .coverflow-nav-btn--next {
    right: 4px;
  }
}

/* CTA / Contact Section */
.cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-surface-elevated) 0%, var(--bg-surface-card) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 0 50px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .cta-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.cta-form-container {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.form-status-msg {
  display: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-status-msg.success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-emerald);
  color: #a7f3d0;
}

.form-status-msg.error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid #ef4444;
  color: #fca5a5;
}

/* About Page Specifics */
.founder-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  }
}

.founder-avatar {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-violet));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: #040508;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-proof-counters {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .scon-metrics {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Grids, Comparison Cards, Feature Lists & Tag Pills
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

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

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.comparison-col-traditional,
.comparison-col-performance {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
}

.comparison-col-traditional {
  border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
}

.comparison-col-performance {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05) 0%, var(--bg-surface-card) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.comparison-col-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.comparison-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.comparison-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Feature Checklists */
.feature-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.feature-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-check-item svg {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Capability Box for Services */
.capability-box {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.capability-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.stat-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reference Screenshot Badge & Light Theme Overrides
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-badge-green {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

.hero-badge-green .badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--color-emerald);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .site-header {
  background: rgba(251, 250, 246, 0.92);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(251, 250, 246, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .brand-name-main {
  color: #111827;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .brand-name-accent {
  background: none;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: initial;
  color: #15803d;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .brand-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25));
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .brand-p-cut {
  fill: #fbfaf6;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .hero__orb--1 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .hero__orb--2 {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-section {
  background: rgba(243, 240, 230, 0.7);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-emerald);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-fade-left {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-fade-right {
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--bg-base) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 25px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card__glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%), rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06) 35%, transparent 65%);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card__arrow {
  background: #f4f2ea;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card:hover .service-card__arrow {
  background: var(--color-emerald);
  color: #ffffff;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .cursor-follower {
  border-color: var(--color-emerald);
  background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.35);
}

/* Light Theme Typography & High-Contrast Headings */
:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-headline,
:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-headline div,
:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-headline span {
  color: #111827 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .text-gradient,
:root[data-theme="light"] .headline-highlight {
  color: #16a34a !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #16a34a !important;
  background: none !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .section-label {
  color: #15803d !important;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .hero-description,
:root[data-theme="light"] .text-lead {
  color: #374151 !important;
  font-weight: 450;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] h1,
:root[data-theme="light"] h2,
:root[data-theme="light"] h3,
:root[data-theme="light"] h4 {
  color: #111827 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] p {
  color: #374151;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-number {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-label {
  color: #6b7280 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Light Theme Executive Right-Side Hero Visual (.scon-panel) */
:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-panel {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e5e2d9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.1), 0 0 1px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-head {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0ede6;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-brand-title {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-brand-dot {
  background: #16a34a !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.5) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-toggle-group {
  background: #f4f2ea;
  border: 1px solid #e5e2d9;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-toggle-btn.btn-good.active {
  background: #16a34a !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-toggle-btn.btn-bad.active {
  background: #dc2626 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-toggle-btn:not(.active) {
  color: #6b7280;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-box {
  background: #fcfbfa !important;
  border: 1px solid #ece8de !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-label {
  color: #6b7280 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-val {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-delta.delta-good {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12) !important;
  color: #15803d !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-delta.delta-bad {
  background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.1) !important;
  color: #dc2626 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-chart {
  background: #fcfbfa !important;
  border: 1px solid #ece8de !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-chart-header {
  color: #6b7280 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-chart-val {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-panel.is-scaling .scon-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #16a34a 0%, #15803d 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-footer-bar {
  background: #fcfbfa !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #f0ede6 !important;
  color: #4b5563 !important;
  font-weight: 500;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-footer-dot {
  background: #16a34a !important;
}

/* Light Theme Navigation Dropdown Menu Overrides */
:root[data-theme="light"] .nav-dropdown-menu {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid #e5e2d9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.14), 0 0 1px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.2) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item-icon {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1) !important;
  color: #16a34a !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-icon {
  background: #16a34a !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.3) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item-title {
  color: #111827 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
  color: #16a34a !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-item-desc {
  color: #6b7280 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-menu-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid #f0ede6 !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-footer-link {
  color: #15803d !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-footer-link:hover {
  color: #16a34a !important;
}

/* Light Theme Cards & Consoles */
:root[data-theme="light"] .sovereignty-console,
:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-simulator,
:root[data-theme="light"] .founder-card,
:root[data-theme="light"] .cta-box,
:root[data-theme="light"] .deepdive-deliverables-card,
:root[data-theme="light"] .blog-card,
:root[data-theme="light"] .course-card {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #e5e2d9 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.05), 0 0 1px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.15) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .sovereignty-item,
:root[data-theme="light"] .course-modules-list,
:root[data-theme="light"] .capability-box {
  background: #fcfbfa !important;
  border-color: #ece8de !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .sovereignty-title {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .sovereignty-value {
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .tag-pill {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card__tag {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card:hover .service-card__tag {
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

/* Deepdive Anchor Target Flash Animation */
@keyframes targetSectionGlow {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.4);
    background-color: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.06);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(22, 163, 74, 0);
    background-color: transparent;
  }
}

.service-deepdive:target {
  animation: targetSectionGlow 2.5s ease-out;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-emerald);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Page Layout & Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover,
.blog-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-card-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-emerald));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses / Learn Page Layout & Cards ("Explore Learn")
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.course-modules-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.course-module-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-module-item svg {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.course-duration {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Service Deep-Dive Detailing Sections
   ========================================================================== */
.service-deepdive {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  scroll-margin-top: 85px;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .deepdive-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.deepdive-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.deepdive-deliverables-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.deliverables-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.deliverables-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.deliverable-item svg {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Service Quick Anchor Bar */
.service-nav-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-nav-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-nav-pill:hover,
.service-nav-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-nav-pill:hover,
:root[data-theme="light"] .service-nav-pill.is-active {
  background: #111827;
  border-color: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Deepdive Quote & Spec Box */
.deepdive-quote-card {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.06);
  border: 1px dashed var(--color-emerald);
}

.quote-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quote-model-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.quote-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-emerald);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.quote-details {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.deepdive-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.deepdive-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.meta-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.meta-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Client Testimonials / Reviews Section (Reference Spotlight & Droplet Physics)
   ========================================================================== */

.client-reviews-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3rem 0 3.25rem;
  background: #070b13;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 12%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.22) 0%, rgba(7, 11, 19, 0.98) 72%);
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .client-reviews-section {
  background: #f8fafc;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 12%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, #f8fafc 72%);
}

/* Overhead Conical Downward Spotlight Beam */
.reviews-spotlight-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 440px;
  height: 280px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.spotlight-cone-source {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(4px);
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #38bdf8, 0 0 40px #2563eb;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .spotlight-cone-source {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px #10b981, 0 0 40px #06b6d4;
}

.spotlight-cone-flare {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  clip-path: polygon(44% 0%, 56% 0%, 94% 100%, 6% 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16) 32%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.04) 78%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0) 100%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .spotlight-cone-flare {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3) 0%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12) 32%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03) 78%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0) 100%);
  filter: blur(16px);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.spotlight-cone-sheen {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 200px;
  height: 85%;
  clip-path: polygon(46% 0%, 54% 0%, 82% 100%, 18% 100%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22) 25%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 85%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .spotlight-cone-sheen {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 25%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0) 85%);
  filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

/* Canvas Layers for Droplets & Splashes and Water Waves */
.reviews-splash-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 30;
}

.reviews-wave-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 20;
}

/* Section Header (Matching Reference Screenshot) */
.reviews-header-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.reviews-eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.reviews-eyebrow-badge .eyebrow-line {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.45);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-eyebrow-badge .eyebrow-line {
  background: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.4);
}

.reviews-eyebrow-badge .eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-eyebrow-badge .eyebrow-text {
  color: #475569;
}

.reviews-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-main-title {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.reviews-sub-title {
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.4vw, 0.98rem);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-sub-title {
  color: #475569;
}

/* 3-Card Sliding Carousel Layout */
.reviews-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.reviews-slider-viewport {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 255px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.reviews-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.review-slide-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  min-height: 210px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  user-select: none;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.76);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.55s ease, filter 0.55s ease, box-shadow 0.55s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-slide-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Slot Positions for 3 Visible Cards */
.review-slide-card.slot-active {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 10;
  filter: none;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-slide-card.slot-active {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
}

.review-slide-card.slot-prev {
  transform: translateX(-100%) scale(0.88);
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: blur(1.5px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.review-slide-card.slot-next {
  transform: translateX(100%) scale(0.88);
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: blur(1.5px);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.review-slide-card.slot-hidden {
  transform: translateX(0) scale(0.7);
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Specular Top Rim where Light & Droplets Hit */
.card-specular-top-rim {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ffffff 20%, #38bdf8 50%, #ffffff 80%, transparent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px #38bdf8, 0 0 10px #ffffff;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 25;
}

.slot-active .card-specular-top-rim {
  opacity: 1;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .slot-active .card-specular-top-rim {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ffffff 20%, #10b981 50%, #ffffff 80%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px #10b981, 0 0 10px #ffffff;
}

/* Water Cascade down Left and Right Sides of Active Card ("Right side me and left side dono side me paani ki tarah behti hui niche gire") */
.card-water-flow-left,
.card-water-flow-right {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3.5px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 25;
}

.card-water-flow-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #38bdf8 30%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9) 70%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #38bdf8, -3px 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9);
  border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.card-water-flow-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #38bdf8 30%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9) 70%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #38bdf8, 3px 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.9);
  border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
}

.slot-active .card-water-flow-left,
.slot-active .card-water-flow-right {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: waterSideStream 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .card-water-flow-left {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #10b981 30%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9) 70%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #10b981, -3px 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .card-water-flow-right {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #10b981 30%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9) 70%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #10b981, 3px 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.9);
}

@keyframes waterSideStream {
  0% {
    filter: brightness(1.2);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  50% {
    filter: brightness(1.8);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    filter: brightness(1.3);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
}

@keyframes waterSideStream {
  0% {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  50% {
    filter: brightness(1.7);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    filter: brightness(1.2);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

/* Card Content Typography & Icons */
.review-quote-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

.review-quote-mark svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-quote-mark {
  color: #10b981;
}

.review-card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-card-text {
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.review-author-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.review-avatar-wrap {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-avatar-wrap {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

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

.review-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-author-name {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.review-author-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .review-author-role {
  color: #64748b;
}

/* Nav Arrows for Carousel */
.reviews-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #f8fafc;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-nav-arrow {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  color: #0f172a;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.reviews-nav-arrow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-nav-arrow:hover {
  border-color: #10b981;
  color: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.reviews-nav-arrow--prev {
  left: 8px;
}

.reviews-nav-arrow--next {
  right: 8px;
}

/* Action CTA Link (Matching Reference Screenshot "View all reviews ↗") */
.reviews-cta-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.reviews-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #94a3b8;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-cta-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  color: #475569;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.reviews-cta-btn:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .reviews-cta-btn:hover {
  color: #10b981;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .review-slide-card {
    max-width: 380px;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
  .review-slide-card.slot-prev {
    transform: translateX(-102%) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.22;
  }
  .review-slide-card.slot-next {
    transform: translateX(102%) scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.22;
  }
  .reviews-spotlight-beam {
    width: 380px;
    height: 240px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .client-reviews-section {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 2.5rem;
  }
  .reviews-slider-viewport {
    min-height: 270px;
  }
  .reviews-slider-track {
    height: 265px;
  }
  .review-slide-card {
    max-width: 92vw;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem 0.95rem;
  }
  .review-slide-card.slot-prev,
  .review-slide-card.slot-next {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .reviews-nav-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .reviews-spotlight-beam {
    width: 280px;
    height: 200px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Section - 7 Core Questions Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-section {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-header-wrap {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.faq-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .faq-visual-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
  }
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* FAQ Item with Cursor-Follow Lighting Effect */
.faq-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dynamic Cursor Spotlight Effect */
.faq-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    400px circle at var(--faq-mouse-x, 50%) var(--faq-mouse-y, 35px),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.14) 40%,
    transparent 74%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Top Specular Neon Water/Light Beam on FAQ Box */
.faq-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38bdf8 30%, #818cf8 70%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, left 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #10b981 30%, #34d399 70%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item {
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.9);
  border-color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    400px circle at var(--faq-mouse-x, 50%) var(--faq-mouse-y, 35px),
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28) 0%,
    rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12) 40%,
    transparent 74%
  );
}

.faq-item:hover::before,
.faq-item.is-open::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-item:hover::after,
.faq-item.is-open::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 2%;
  right: 2%;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 26px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 26px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.85);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 36px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item.is-open {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 42px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 0 36px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.32), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.42;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-cyan);
  outline-offset: -2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-question-btn:focus-visible {
  outline-color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.faq-question-title {
  flex: 1;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question-btn {
  color: #ffffff;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item.is-open .faq-question-btn {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.faq-question-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-question-num {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-question-num {
  background: var(--color-cyan);
  color: #06080d;
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item.is-open .faq-question-num {
  background: var(--color-emerald);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-emerald);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-toggle-icon {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  color: #64748b;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-item.is-open .faq-toggle-icon {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  border-color: var(--color-emerald);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

/* Zero-Leakage FAQ Answer Styling */
.faq-answer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.38s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  visibility: visible;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  min-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 1.65rem 0 4.25rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.72;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: padding 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.65rem 1.5rem 4.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-answer-inner {
  color: #334155;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Right Column: Business Growth Motion Video Player Card
   ========================================================================== */
.growth-video-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-video-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 0 35px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.growth-video-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: glowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-video-ambient-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08) 50%, transparent 75%);
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% { opacity: 0.55; transform: scale(0.96); }
  100% { opacity: 0.95; transform: scale(1.04); }
}

.growth-video-player {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: #050811;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-video-player {
  background: #090e1a;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Video Topbar */
.growth-video-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.gvp-live-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #f87171;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.gvp-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #ef4444;
  animation: liveDotBlink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes liveDotBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scale(0.75); }
}

.gvp-title {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.gvp-channel-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.gvp-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .gvp-tag {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #34d399;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

/* Video Screen Canvas & HUD */
.growth-video-screen {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #040711;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

#growth-video-canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Real-Time Floating Metric HUD */
.growth-hud-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.growth-hud-chip {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.hud-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hud-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.chip-roas .hud-val {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.chip-cac .hud-val {
  color: #34d399;
}

.chip-rev .hud-val {
  color: #a855f7;
}

/* Dynamic Live Event Ticker */
.growth-video-ticker {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-pulse {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: liveDotBlink 1s infinite;
}

.ticker-text {
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Video Controls Bar */
.growth-video-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.95);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gvp-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.gvp-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .gvp-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.gvp-timeline-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gvp-progress-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gvp-progress-fill {
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #38bdf8, #6366f1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  transition: width 0.15s linear;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .gvp-progress-fill {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #06b6d4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.gvp-time-display {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* EQ bars for Calm Ambient Audio Button */
.gvp-eq-bars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
}

.eq-bar {
  width: 2px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

.gvp-btn-audio.is-playing .eq-bar:nth-child(1) {
  animation: eqBounce1 0.7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gvp-btn-audio.is-playing .eq-bar:nth-child(2) {
  animation: eqBounce2 0.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.gvp-btn-audio.is-playing .eq-bar:nth-child(3) {
  animation: eqBounce3 0.6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes eqBounce1 { 0% { height: 3px; } 100% { height: 11px; } }
@keyframes eqBounce2 { 0% { height: 10px; } 100% { height: 4px; } }
@keyframes eqBounce3 { 0% { height: 4px; } 100% { height: 9px; } }

.gvp-btn-audio.is-playing {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  color: #38bdf8;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .gvp-btn-audio.is-playing {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  color: #10b981;
}

/* Caption under Video Card */
.growth-video-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-video-caption {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.caption-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.caption-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.caption-text strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* FAQ Bottom CTA Footer */
.faq-cta-footer {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.faq-cta-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .faq-cta-text {
  color: #475569;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.2rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  }
  .faq-toggle-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }
  .growth-hud-chip {
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .hud-val {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Meta Wave Design: Scaling Wave Panel (Fills the gap below video player)
   ========================================================================== */
.meta-wave-card {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(10, 16, 30, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 1.15rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-wave-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
}

.meta-wave-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.mwc-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwc-badge {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #10b981;
}

.mwc-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: liveDotBlink 1.2s infinite;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwc-pulse-dot {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
}

.mwc-telemetry-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mwc-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #94a3b8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mwc-tag-pill--glow {
  background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12);
  color: #c084fc;
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.3);
}

/* Canvas Wrap */
.meta-wave-canvas-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #040711;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-wave-canvas-wrap {
  background: #090e1a;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

#meta-wave-canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.meta-wave-hud-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Stats Row */
.meta-wave-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.meta-stat-box {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-stat-box {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.meta-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.meta-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-stat-val {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.val--accent {
  color: #38bdf8 !important;
}
:root[data-theme="light"] .val--accent {
  color: #0284c7 !important;
}

.val--green {
  color: #34d399 !important;
}
:root[data-theme="light"] .val--green {
  color: #059669 !important;
}

/* Prominent Calm Audio Bar */
.meta-wave-audio-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-wave-audio-bar {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.mwa-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.mwa-eq {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 2.5px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.mwa-bar {
  width: 2.5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: height 0.2s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwa-bar {
  background: #10b981;
}

.meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .mwa-bar:nth-child(1) {
  animation: eqBounce1 0.7s infinite alternate;
}
.meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .mwa-bar:nth-child(2) {
  animation: eqBounce2 0.5s infinite alternate;
}
.meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .mwa-bar:nth-child(3) {
  animation: eqBounce3 0.6s infinite alternate;
}
.meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .mwa-bar:nth-child(4) {
  animation: eqBounce1 0.4s infinite alternate;
}

.mwa-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mwa-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mwa-live-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38bdf8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwa-live-dot {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
}

.mwa-station-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #38bdf8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwa-station-tag {
  color: #059669;
}

.mwa-yt-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f43f5e;
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.28);
  padding: 1px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mwa-yt-link:hover {
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mwa-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .mwa-title {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.mwa-status {
  font-size: 0.66rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.btn-mwa-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .btn-mwa-toggle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2));
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  color: #065f46;
}

.btn-mwa-toggle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .btn-mwa-toggle:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.35));
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .btn-mwa-toggle {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.5);
  color: #fca5a5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .meta-wave-audio-bar.is-playing .btn-mwa-toggle {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #b91c1c;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Restructured Sections Styling (Ravi Verma & 8 Core Services)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dropdown Menu for 8 Services */
.nav-dropdown-menu.nav-dropdown-menu--grid8 {
  width: 640px;
  max-width: 92vw;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.dropdown-group-heading {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.35rem;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .dropdown-group-heading {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.dropdown-items-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .dropdown-items-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Proof Counter Balanced Sizing & Disclaimer */
.hero-proof-counters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-proof-counters .proof-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-proof-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: normal;
}

/* 8-Card Services Grid */
.services-grid-8 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-grid-8 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid-8 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Positioning Section */
.positioning-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.positioning-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .positioning-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.positioning-card-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.positioning-pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.positioning-pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .pillar-icon {
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

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

/* Growth System (Flywheel) Section */
.growth-system-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.growth-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.growth-step-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.growth-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-step-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.step-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .step-badge {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.1);
}

.growth-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.growth-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Performance Approach Section (Meta & Google Ads Deep Dive) */
.performance-approach-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.approach-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.approach-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-badge {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.approach-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.approach-intro {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.approach-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.approach-list-item svg {
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Ecosystem Section */
.ecosystem-section {
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.ecosystem-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ecosystem-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.ecosystem-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ecosystem-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ecosystem-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ecosystem-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .ecosystem-icon {
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ecosystem-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.ecosystem-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Why Work With Us Section */
.why-us-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: block;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .why-num {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
  background: var(--bg-base);
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.process-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .process-step-num {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.process-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Proof Section */
.proof-section {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.proof-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .proof-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.proof-case-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.proof-case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.55);
  background: var(--bg-surface-elevated);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.proof-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.proof-case-metric {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-metric {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.proof-case-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.proof-meta-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.proof-disclaimer-banner {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-disclaimer-banner {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Dynamic Cursor Spotlight & Neon Beam Module
   (Growth Flywheel, Campaign Approach, Case Proofs, Scon Telemetry & Containers)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Ensure all inner card elements sit cleanly above the radial light layer */
.growth-step-card > *,
.approach-card > *,
.proof-case-card > *,
.scon-metric-box > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 2. Dynamic Cursor Spotlight Glow Layer (::before) */
.growth-step-card::before,
.approach-card::before,
.proof-case-card::before,
.scon-metric-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--card-mouse-x, var(--mx, 50%)) var(--card-mouse-y, var(--my, 50%)),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16) 32%,
    rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.07) 55%,
    transparent 74%
  );
  opacity: var(--card-light-opacity, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-step-card::before,
:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-card::before,
:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-card::before,
:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-box::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--card-mouse-x, var(--mx, 50%)) var(--card-mouse-y, var(--my, 50%)),
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.15) 32%,
    transparent 72%
  );
}

.growth-step-card:hover::before,
.approach-card:hover::before,
.proof-case-card:hover::before,
.scon-metric-box:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 3. Top Specular Neon Water / Light Rim Beam (::after) */
.growth-step-card::after,
.approach-card::after,
.proof-case-card::after,
.scon-metric-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 14%;
  right: 14%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38bdf8 35%, #818cf8 65%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, left 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-step-card::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-card::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-card::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-box::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #10b981 35%, #34d399 65%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.65);
}

.growth-step-card:hover::after,
.approach-card:hover::after,
.proof-case-card:hover::after,
.scon-metric-box:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
}

/* 4. Marquee Card Dynamic Hover Glow */
.marquee-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    140px circle at var(--card-mouse-x, 50%) var(--card-mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.marquee-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.marquee-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .marquee-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
}

/* 5. Hero Stat Counters Interactive Light */
.proof-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.proof-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

/* 6. Container-Level Ambient Aurora Glow (Growth Flywheel & Process Sections) */
.growth-system-section,
.performance-approach-section,
.proof-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.growth-system-section::before,
.performance-approach-section::before,
.proof-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    580px circle at var(--section-mouse-x, 50%) var(--section-mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%,
    rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05) 42%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: var(--section-light-opacity, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-system-section::before,
:root[data-theme="light"] .performance-approach-section::before,
:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-section::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    580px circle at var(--section-mouse-x, 50%) var(--section-mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.04) 42%,
    transparent 70%
  );
}

.growth-system-section > .container,
.performance-approach-section > .container,
.proof-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 14: Interactive Contact Form, Anti-Bot & Feedback States
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-form-card {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 0 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
}

.contact-form-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38bdf8 40%, #818cf8 60%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.6);
  pointer-events: none;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .contact-form-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #10b981 40%, #34d399 60%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 32px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.form-label .req-star {
  color: var(--color-rose);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .form-input,
:root[data-theme="light"] .form-select,
:root[data-theme="light"] .form-textarea {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-color: rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.9);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.2);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .form-input:focus,
:root[data-theme="light"] .form-select:focus,
:root[data-theme="light"] .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--color-rose) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2) !important;
}

.form-field-error {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #fb7185;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  display: none;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.form-field-error.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
}

.form-submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.form-submit-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.7;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

.form-spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-top-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: formSpin 0.75s linear infinite;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes formSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.form-submit-btn.is-loading .form-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
}

.form-submit-btn.is-loading .btn-text-default {
  display: none;
}

.form-submit-btn.is-loading .btn-text-loading {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-text-default {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-text-loading {
  display: none;
}

.form-security-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-security-note svg {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .form-security-note svg {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.form-success-card {
  display: none;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeInForm 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInForm {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.96); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.success-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-emerald);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.success-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.success-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.success-lead-summary {
  background: var(--bg-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .success-lead-summary {
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.success-reset-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .success-reset-btn {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Responsive Founder Card Layout */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .founder-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Engine-Level Speed & Core Web Vitals Optimization
   ========================================================================== */
/* Content Visibility: Auto for instant sub-second initial paint */
.video-testimonials-section,
.client-reviews-section,
.faq-section,
.proof-section,
.growth-system-section,
.performance-approach-section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 800px;
}

/* GPU Hardware Acceleration on Animated & Interactive Elements */
.service-card,
.approach-card,
.proof-case-card,
.growth-step-card,
.faq-item,
.contact-form-card {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Strict Zero Horizontal Overflow */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Mobile Ergonomics & All-Device Precision (Phones, Tablets & Desktops)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Prevent Header Crowding: hide top-bar CTA button on small phones */
  .header-actions > .btn,
  .header-actions .nav-cta-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  /* 48px Touch Target for Mobile Hamburger Button */
  .nav-toggle {
    min-width: 44px;
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    max-width: 155px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  /* Responsive Hero Headline & Spacing */
  .hero-center-container {
    padding: 0 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .hero-title-main {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 8.5vw, 2.75rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  /* Mobile CTA Buttons: Full-width ergonomic tapping */
  .hero-actions-dual {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .hero-actions-dual .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Proof Metrics: Clean Flex Wrapping */
  .hero-proof-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-proof-item {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Contact Form Mobile Ergonomics: Min 48px Touch Heights */
  .form-input,
  .form-select {
    min-height: 48px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents iOS auto-zoom on input focus */
  }

  .form-submit-btn {
    min-height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  /* Compact section padding for mobile screens */
  .section-padding {
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem) 0 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 23: Social Media Icons & Home Featured Blogs
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-icon-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon-link svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-cyan);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25);
}

.social-icon-link:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Social link brand accent colors on hover */
.social-icon-link[aria-label="LinkedIn"]:hover { color: #0a66c2; border-color: #0a66c2; background: rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.12); }
.social-icon-link[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover,
.social-icon-link[aria-label="Instagram"]:active {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.6);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.55);
}
.social-icon-link[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover { color: #1877f2; border-color: #1877f2; background: rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.12); }
.social-icon-link[aria-label="YouTube"]:hover { color: #ff0000; border-color: #ff0000; background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.12); }
.social-icon-link[aria-label="WhatsApp"]:hover { color: #25d366; border-color: #25d366; background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12); }

/* Home Featured Blog Cards */
.home-blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.home-blog-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
}

.home-blog-card .blog-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

.home-blog-card .blog-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.home-blog-card .blog-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.home-blog-card .blog-title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}

.home-blog-card .blog-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.home-blog-card .blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.home-blog-card .author-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.home-blog-card .author-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cyan);
}

.home-blog-card .author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.home-blog-card .author-name {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.home-blog-card .read-time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.home-blog-card .read-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.home-blog-card .read-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-cyan);
}




/* ==========================================================================
   Section 24: Mobile Scroll & Touch Reactive Lighting Engine
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Home Featured Blog Card Lighting Elements */
.home-blog-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.home-blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--card-mouse-x, var(--mx, 50%)) var(--card-mouse-y, var(--my, 50%)),
    rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.32) 0%,
    rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.14) 35%,
    transparent 72%
  );
  opacity: var(--card-light-opacity, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-blog-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 14%;
  right: 14%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #38bdf8 35%, #818cf8 65%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #38bdf8, 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.65);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, left 0.4s ease, right 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .home-blog-card::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #10b981 35%, #059669 65%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 28px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
}

.home-blog-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
}

.home-blog-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 2. Unified Mobile Scroll-Lit Active States Across All Cards */
.service-card.mobile-lit,
.growth-step-card.mobile-lit,
.approach-card.mobile-lit,
.proof-case-card.mobile-lit,
.scon-metric-box.mobile-lit,
.home-blog-card.mobile-lit,
.blog-card.mobile-lit,
.course-card.mobile-lit {
  border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card.mobile-lit,
:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-step-card.mobile-lit,
:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-card.mobile-lit,
:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-card.mobile-lit,
:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-box.mobile-lit,
:root[data-theme="light"] .home-blog-card.mobile-lit {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 24px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22) !important;
}

.service-card.mobile-lit::after,
.growth-step-card.mobile-lit::after,
.approach-card.mobile-lit::after,
.proof-case-card.mobile-lit::after,
.scon-metric-box.mobile-lit::after,
.home-blog-card.mobile-lit::after,
.blog-card.mobile-lit::after,
.course-card.mobile-lit::after {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  left: 4% !important;
  right: 4% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #38bdf8, 0 0 36px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.7) !important;
}

:root[data-theme="light"] .service-card.mobile-lit::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .growth-step-card.mobile-lit::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .approach-card.mobile-lit::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .proof-case-card.mobile-lit::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .scon-metric-box.mobile-lit::after,
:root[data-theme="light"] .home-blog-card.mobile-lit::after {
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px #10b981, 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6) !important;
}

.service-card.mobile-lit .service-card__glow,
.growth-step-card.mobile-lit::before,
.approach-card.mobile-lit::before,
.proof-case-card.mobile-lit::before,
.scon-metric-box.mobile-lit::before,
.home-blog-card.mobile-lit::before {
  opacity: var(--card-light-opacity, 0.9) !important;
}

.service-card.mobile-lit .service-card__border-gradient {
  width: 100% !important;
}

.service-card.mobile-lit .service-card__arrow {
  color: var(--color-cyan) !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* 3. Mobile Viewport & Touch Ambiance Rules */
@media (max-width: 991px), (hover: none) {
  /* Cards maintain deep ambient glassmorphism so they never look flat */
  .growth-step-card::before,
  .approach-card::before,
  .proof-case-card::before,
  .scon-metric-box::before,
  .home-blog-card::before,
  .service-card__glow {
    opacity: var(--card-light-opacity, 0.35);
  }

  .growth-step-card::after,
  .approach-card::after,
  .proof-case-card::after,
  .scon-metric-box::after,
  .home-blog-card::after,
  .service-card::after {
    opacity: 0.35;
    left: 18%;
    right: 18%;
  }

  /* Section auroras visible on mobile during scroll */
  .growth-system-section::before,
  .performance-approach-section::before,
  .proof-section::before,
  .featured-blogs::before {
    opacity: var(--section-light-opacity, 0.65);
    background: radial-gradient(
      460px circle at var(--section-mouse-x, 50%) var(--section-mouse-y, 40%),
      rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16) 0%,
      rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 45%,
      transparent 72%
    );
  }

  :root[data-theme="light"] .growth-system-section::before,
  :root[data-theme="light"] .performance-approach-section::before,
  :root[data-theme="light"] .proof-section::before,
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