/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN STYLESHEET
   VORTEX GROWTH - Modern Light Marketing Agency Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. RESET & BASE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-text-headline);
  font-weight: var(--fw-extrabold);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw + 1rem, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw + 0.5rem, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw + 0.2rem, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

p {
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

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

button, input, textarea, select {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top: var(--section-spacing);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding-top: var(--section-spacing-sm);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing-sm);
}

/* Color Accent Utilities */
.text-teal {
  color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

.text-navy {
  color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-muted) !important;
}

.bg-white {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

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

/* Badge Utilities */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-subtitle {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. BUTTONS (Rounded-Full Pill Shapes, Soft Shadows, Hover Lift)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Primary CTA: Solid teal pill, white bold text, soft shadow, lift & brighten */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal-sm);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-teal-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}

.btn-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal-sm);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Outlined navy pill, transparent fill */
.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* White Pill Button */
.btn-white {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-surface);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
}

/* Small Pill CTA */
.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. HEADER & LOGO (Clean white background, hairline border, navy hamburger)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 900;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.05);
}

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

/* Brand Logo: Upward arrow merging into signal/broadcast wave + bold navy wordmark with teal accent */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  user-select: none;
}

.logo-icon-svg {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
}

.logo-wordmark .accent-text {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  margin-left: 1px;
}

.logo-tagline {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Header Right Actions */
.header-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Desktop Quick Links (hidden on mobile, minimalist) */
.desktop-nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-right: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .desktop-nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.desktop-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.desktop-nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.desktop-nav-link:hover,
.desktop-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
}

.desktop-nav-link:hover::after,
.desktop-nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hamburger Icon: Simple navy icon right, no button background */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

/* Hamburger Active (X) State */
.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(1.25px) rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.hamburger-btn.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  transform: translateY(-1.25px) rotate(-45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. FULL-SCREEN / SLIDE-IN NAV PANEL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.nav-panel-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
  z-index: 998;
}

.nav-panel-overlay.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.nav-panel {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.12);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6rem 3.5rem 3.5rem 3.5rem;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.nav-panel.is-open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Nav Menu List: Bold navy list, generous spacing, hairline dividers */
.nav-menu-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-menu-item {
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.nav-menu-item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.nav-menu-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu-link .nav-num {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.nav-menu-link:hover,
.nav-menu-link.is-active {
  color: var(--color-teal);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-menu-link:hover .nav-num,
.nav-menu-link.is-active .nav-num {
  color: var(--color-teal);
}

.nav-panel-footer {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.nav-panel-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.nav-panel-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.nav-panel-email {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.nav-panel-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-social-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. PAGE 1: HOME - HERO SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--color-bg);
}

/* Antigravity Dotted Vector Forcefield Background Canvas */
.antigravity-bg-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Prominently Centered Animated Hero Growth Badge */
.hero-top-badge-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-growth-badge-prominent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 50%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  animation: heroBadgeFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite, shimmerBorder 4s linear infinite;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.hero-growth-badge-prominent:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -4px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

@keyframes heroBadgeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.badge-pulsing-orb {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 1.4s infinite;
}

.badge-sparkle-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.badge-prominent-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-sparkle-icon-right {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  animation: rotateSlow 6s linear infinite;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

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

/* Professional Kinetic Left Slide-In Hero Text Animation */
.hero-headline.antigravity-headline {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.32em;
  overflow: visible;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.anti-word {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  animation: proKineticSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}

.anti-word.word-1 {
  animation-delay: 0.12s;
}

.anti-word.word-2 {
  animation-delay: 0.24s;
}

.anti-word.word-3 {
  animation-delay: 0.38s;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0FBFA0 0%, #0D9488 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.anti-period {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--color-teal);
  animation: pulseDot 2.5s infinite 1.2s;
}

.anti-word.word-3::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0FBFA0 0%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: proUnderlineReveal 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.8s forwards;
}

@keyframes proKineticSlideLeft {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-45px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes proUnderlineReveal {
  0% { transform: scaleX(0); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scaleX(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Subtext: Fluid Left Glide */
.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-30px);
  animation: proKineticSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.5s forwards;
}

/* Hero CTA Group: Fluid Left Glide */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-25px);
  animation: proKineticSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.65s forwards;
}

/* Dynamic Animated Horizontal Process Track & Beam */
.hero-process-snapshot {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-20px);
  animation: proKineticSlideLeft 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.8s forwards;
  position: relative;
}

.process-snapshot-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
}

/* Animated Glowing Horizontal Connector Beam */
.process-connector-beam {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.08);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.connector-beam-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -40%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0FBFA0, #2563EB, #F59E0B, transparent);
  animation: beamGlide 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes beamGlide {
  0% { left: -40%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

.process-step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.process-step-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.step-node {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.step-dot-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-glowing-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.dot-discovery {
  background-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.6);
}

.dot-build {
  background-color: #0FBFA0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.6);
}

.dot-scale {
  background-color: #F59E0B;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.step-ripple-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ripplePulse 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
}

.step-item-1 .step-ripple-ring {
  color: #2563EB;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.step-item-2 .step-ripple-ring {
  color: #0FBFA0;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.step-item-3 .step-ripple-ring {
  color: #F59E0B;
  animation-delay: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes ripplePulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.step-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Stat Card Pod with Tailored Light Pastel Gradients */
.step-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.step-item-1 .step-stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.step-item-2 .step-stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.22);
}

.step-item-3 .step-stat-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
}

.process-step-item:hover .step-stat-card {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.step-stat-icon {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-stat-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: normal;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSIONAL 2D CARTOON CHARACTER ANIMATION (12-SECOND STORY LOOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 400px;
  animation: scaleIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

.cartoon-story-terminal {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 390px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.12),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow */
.cartoon-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.scene-state-1 .cartoon-ambient-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.scene-state-3 .cartoon-ambient-glow {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.25) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 60%, transparent 70%);
}

/* Terminal Header */
.cartoon-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  background-color: #FAFDFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 10;
}

.cartoon-window-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.control-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

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

.cartoon-app-title {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.cartoon-live-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.live-tag-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Character Stage Viewport */
.cartoon-stage-viewport {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
}
/* Character Base & Floating Animation */
.pro-character-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 165px;
  height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: charFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 8;
}

@keyframes charFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

.pro-character-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.08));
}

/* Eyes Blinking */
.char-eye {
  animation: eyeBlink 3.5s infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}

@keyframes eyeBlink {
  0%, 96%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); }
  98% { transform: scaleY(0.1); }
}

/* Dynamic Arm Animations */
.char-arm {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.scene-state-0 .arm-left {
  animation: scratchChin 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: 60px 132px;
}

@keyframes scratchChin {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
}

/* Scene 1: Multiple Brainstorm Idea Bubbles */
.scene-idea {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scene-state-0 .scene-idea {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.multiple-ideas-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 6;
}

.idea-bubble-item {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.08);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  animation: ideaFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.idea-bubble-icon {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.idea-bubble-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.bubble-pos-1 {
  top: 12px;
  left: 8px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.bubble-pos-2 {
  top: 62px;
  left: 4px;
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.bubble-pos-3 {
  top: 112px;
  left: 10px;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.bubble-pos-4 {
  top: 12px;
  right: 8px;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.bubble-pos-5 {
  top: 62px;
  right: 4px;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.bubble-pos-6 {
  top: 112px;
  right: 10px;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

@keyframes ideaFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03); }
}

/* Scene 2: Lightbulb Eureka Spark & Surrounding False Solutions / Scams */
.scene-eureka {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scene-state-1 .scene-eureka {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Surrounding False Solutions & Scam Traps */
.scams-floating-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.scam-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: rgba(254, 242, 242, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  animation: scamVibrate 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scam-icon {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.scam-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B91C1C;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-top-left {
  top: 12px;
  left: 8px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.badge-mid-left {
  top: 62px;
  left: 4px;
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
  top: 112px;
  left: 10px;
  animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.badge-top-right {
  top: 12px;
  right: 8px;
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.badge-mid-right {
  top: 62px;
  right: 4px;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  top: 112px;
  right: 10px;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

@keyframes scamVibrate {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-1deg); }
}

.scene-state-1 #charMouth {
  d: path('M90 84 Q100 96 110 84');
  stroke: var(--color-coral);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
}

.eureka-bulb-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  top: -15px;
  animation: floatSlow 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pro-bulb-svg {
  width: 70px;
  height: 78px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.85));
}

.bulb-sunburst-rays {
  position: absolute;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.5) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) 50%, transparent 70%);
  animation: rotateSlow 8s linear infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

.bulb-halo-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: pulseDot 1.4s infinite;
  z-index: -1;
}

.eureka-spark-stars {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  animation: pulseSubtle 1.2s infinite;
}

/* Scene 3: Visits VORTEX Website & Consultation */
.scene-consultation {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.8);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scene-state-2 .scene-consultation {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.vortex-browser-consult-card {
  width: 250px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: floatSlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vortex-browser-top {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.browser-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.b-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.browser-address {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.consult-body {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.consult-avatar-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.avatar-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-box .avatar-emoji {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  padding: 0.2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
}

.vortex-box .avatar-emoji {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  padding: 0.2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4);
}

.avatar-sub {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.consult-handshake {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  animation: pulseDot 1.4s infinite;
}

.consult-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  animation: rotateSlow 3s linear infinite;
}

.consult-chat-bubble {
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-align: center;
  animation: floatGentle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Scene 4: Goal Achieved, Appreciating VORTEX & Recommending */
.scene-execution {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.85);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  z-index: 12;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.scene-state-3 .scene-execution {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.execution-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.execution-rocket-wrap {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  animation: rocketFly 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes rocketFly {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(26deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(6px, -10px) rotate(28deg); }
}

.pro-rocket-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4));
}

.flame-core {
  animation: flameFlicker 0.2s infinite alternate;
  transform-origin: 45px 68px;
}

@keyframes flameFlicker {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}

.executed-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.executed-pill {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.victory-trophy-pill {
  background: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  animation: pulseDot 1.8s infinite;
}

/* Founder Appreciation & 5-Star Recommendation Card */
.founder-recommendation-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  max-width: 275px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  animation: floatGentle 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.rec-stars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.rec-star {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5));
}

.rec-badge-tag {
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.rec-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.scene-state-3 .arm-left {
  transform: rotate(-35deg) translate(-10px, -12px);
}

.scene-state-3 .arm-right {
  transform: rotate(35deg) translate(10px, -12px);
}

.scene-state-3 #charMouth {
  d: path('M88 82 Q100 98 112 82');
  stroke: var(--color-teal);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
}

/* Confetti Rain (Scene 4) */
.cartoon-confetti-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 15;
}

.scene-state-3 .cartoon-confetti-wrap {
  opacity: 1;
}

.confetti-piece {
  position: absolute;
  width: 7px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: confettiFall 2.2s linear infinite;
}

.confetti-piece.c-1 { left: 15%; background: var(--color-teal); animation-delay: 0s; }
.confetti-piece.c-2 { left: 35%; background: var(--color-gold); animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.confetti-piece.c-3 { left: 55%; background: var(--color-coral); animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.confetti-piece.c-4 { left: 75%; background: var(--color-navy); animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.confetti-piece.c-5 { left: 88%; background: var(--color-teal); animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.confetti-piece.c-6 { left: 25%; background: var(--color-gold); animation-delay: 0.8s; }

@keyframes confettiFall {
  0% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(300px) rotate(360deg); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Compact Navigation Tabs Footer */
.cartoon-timeline-footer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: #FAFDFD;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 10;
}

.cartoon-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.4rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  opacity: 0.55;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cartoon-tab-btn:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.cartoon-tab-btn.active,
.cartoon-tab-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.cartoon-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cartoon-fill-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--color-teal);
  transition: width 0.15s linear;
}

.cartoon-tab-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}


  right: 1.5rem;
}

.canvas-badge-bottom {
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.badge-icon-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.badge-text-primary {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-text-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. TRUSTED BY / CLIENT LOGO MARQUEE (UNIQUE INTERACTIVE ANIMATIONS & LIGHT PASTEL ACCENTS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.clients-section {
  padding: 3.2rem 0 3.8rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.09) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.clients-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.clients-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.clients-intro {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Infinite Marquee Track with Smooth Edge Masks */
.clients-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}

.clients-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: marqueeGlide 32s linear infinite;
}

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

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

/* Individual Interactive Client Brand Card with Bespoke Light Tints */
.client-brand-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 54px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.05);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Individual Tailored Light Accent Backgrounds */
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 1) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 1):hover {
  border-color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 2) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 2):hover {
  border-color: #059669;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 3) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF1F2 100%);
  border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 3):hover {
  border-color: #E11D48;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 4) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 4):hover {
  border-color: #0D9488;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 5) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EEF2FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 5):hover {
  border-color: #4F46E5;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 6) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.28);
}
.client-brand-card:nth-child(6n + 6):hover {
  border-color: #D97706;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
}

.client-brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
}

/* Geometric Icon Badges with Specific Brand Glows */
.client-icon-badge {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.client-brand-card:hover .client-icon-badge {
  transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.12);
}

.icon-lumina {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.icon-stride {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}

.icon-aura {
  background: #FFF1F2;
  color: #E11D48;
  border: 1px solid #FECDD3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.2);
}

.icon-syntropy {
  background: #F0FDFA;
  color: #0D9488;
  border: 1px solid #99F6E4;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}

.icon-nexus {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  color: #4F46E5;
  border: 1px solid #C7D2FE;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
}

.icon-vanguard {
  background: #FFFBEB;
  color: #D97706;
  border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.2);
}

.client-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.client-metric-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  background: var(--color-teal-light);
  padding: 0.08rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Floating Hover Tooltip */
.client-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.25);
  z-index: 20;
}

.client-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-width: 4px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--color-navy) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.client-brand-card:hover .client-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Trust Proof Bottom Bar */
.clients-proof-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
}

.proof-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.proof-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.proof-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.proof-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.proof-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .clients-proof-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .proof-divider {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. SERVICES PREVIEW GRID (4 Category Cards, soft shadow, teal accents, lift)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-grid-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

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

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

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .services-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Tailored Light Pastel Accent Backgrounds for Service Cards */
.service-card:nth-child(4n + 1) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.25);
}
.service-card:nth-child(4n + 1):hover {
  border-color: #0FBFA0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.2);
}

.service-card:nth-child(4n + 2) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
}
.service-card:nth-child(4n + 2):hover {
  border-color: #3B82F6;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.service-card:nth-child(4n + 3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDF4 100%);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.service-card:nth-child(4n + 3):hover {
  border-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.service-card:nth-child(4n + 4) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF5FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25);
}
.service-card:nth-child(4n + 4):hover {
  border-color: #A855F7;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -6px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-teal);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

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

.service-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-card-title {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-feature-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.service-feature-item::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--color-teal);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.service-card-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link {
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PROCESS TIMELINE WITH NUMBERED STEPS & SCROLL-REVEAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
    var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.process-timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.timeline-step-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4n + 1) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4n + 2) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 100%);
  border-color: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.22);
}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4n + 3) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFBEB 100%);
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.22);
}
.timeline-step-card:nth-child(4n + 4) {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F3FF 100%);
  border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.22);
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.timeline-step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.timeline-step-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. CASE STUDIES & ANIMATED METRIC COUNTERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.metrics-stats-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 180px;
}

/* Case Study Cards */
.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

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

.case-study-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.case-study-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.case-study-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.case-study-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-study-metric-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.case-study-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.case-study-client {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.case-study-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.case-study-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL (Fade-slide transitions, client quotes)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.testimonial-carousel-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.5s;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.testimonial-quote-box {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.author-info-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-teal);
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.author-result-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.carousel-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. CTA BANNER (ANIMATED AURORA MESH, FLOATING PERKS & GLOWING MOMENTUM ENGINE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.cta-banner-card {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FDFA 50%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Glowing Aurora Orbs */
.cta-aurora-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(65px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.orb-teal {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.28);
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  animation: auroraFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-blue {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.22);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -60px;
  animation: auroraFloat 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.orb-gold {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  top: 35%;
  left: 45%;
  animation: pulseDot 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes auroraFloat {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(25px, 20px) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 35px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* Floating Geometric Growth Sparks */
.cta-sparkle-float {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  animation: floatSlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cta-sparkle-float.sp-1 {
  top: 18%;
  left: 6%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.cta-sparkle-float.sp-2 {
  top: 22%;
  right: 8%;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #2563EB;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.cta-sparkle-float.sp-3 {
  bottom: 24%;
  left: 8%;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #F59E0B;
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

.cta-sparkle-float.sp-4 {
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 10%;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Shimmering Momentum Badge */
.cta-momentum-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.15);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.momentum-rocket-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  animation: rocketNudge 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes rocketNudge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(2px, -3px) rotate(8deg); }
}

.cta-banner-title {
  max-width: 720px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gradient-text-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-teal-dark) 60%, var(--color-teal) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.cta-banner-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Interactive 3-Pill Feature Perks */
.cta-feature-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cta-perk-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cta-perk-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.18);
}

.perk-icon {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Primary Glow Button with Sliding Arrow */
.cta-glow-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -2px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cta-glow-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px 0 rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.55);
}

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

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

/* Secondary Frosted Glass Button */
.cta-glass-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-hover-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-glass-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.15);
}

.cta-glass-btn:hover .btn-hover-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Live Availability Ticker */
.cta-availability-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: 1.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.08);
}

.avail-pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseDot 1.5s infinite;
}

.avail-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. FOOTER (Clean minimal footer with contact info & newsletter)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 280px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

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

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

.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.35rem 1.25rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.15);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-subtle);
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. PAGE 2: SERVICES - EXPANDABLE CARDS & ESTIMATOR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-page-hero {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--color-bg);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.service-categories-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.service-category-item {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-category-item.expanded {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3);
}

.service-category-header {
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-category-header:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-hover);
}

.category-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.category-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.category-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.category-toggle-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-category-item.expanded .category-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.service-category-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
}

.service-category-item.expanded .service-category-content {
  max-height: 800px;
  border-top-color: var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.category-content-inner {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

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

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

.sub-service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.sub-service-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sub-service-name::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.sub-service-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* Interactive Project Scope Estimator */
.scope-estimator-box {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.estimator-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.estimator-pill-choice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}

.estimator-pill-choice:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
}

.estimator-pill-choice.selected {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-teal);
}

.estimator-result-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.estimator-price-display {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. PAGE 3: PORTFOLIO - FILTERABLE GALLERY & MODAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.portfolio-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.filter-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab-btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
}

.filter-tab-btn.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

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

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

.portfolio-item-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
}

.portfolio-item-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.portfolio-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.portfolio-item-card:hover .portfolio-thumb-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-view-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.portfolio-item-card:hover .portfolio-view-btn {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-item-info {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.portfolio-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.portfolio-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.portfolio-metric {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Portfolio Modal Popup */
.portfolio-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s;
}

.portfolio-modal.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-dialog-box {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.portfolio-modal.is-open .modal-dialog-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-coral);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modal-hero-visual {
  height: 260px;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-body-content {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.modal-project-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. PAGE 4: ABOUT - STORY, MISSION, VALUES, TEAM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  }
}

.about-canvas-card {
  height: 380px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

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

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

.value-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
}

.value-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Team Grid: Circular avatars, name, role labels, subtle hover lift */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

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

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. PAGE 4: ABOUT US - PREMIUM 3D SPOTLIGHT TEAM SYSTEM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.team-interactive-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* Ambient Floating Aura Mesh in Background */
.team-ambient-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: teamMeshFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.team-ambient-mesh.mesh-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.15) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

.team-ambient-mesh.mesh-2 {
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.08) 70%, transparent 100%);
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

@keyframes teamMeshFloat {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate(30px, -25px) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate(-20px, 30px) scale(0.95); }
}

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* Card: 3D Perspective, Glassmorphism, Dynamic Spotlight & Border Glow */
.team-card {
  --tilt-x: 0;
  --tilt-y: 0;
  --mouse-x: 50%;
  --mouse-y: 50%;
  --mouse-x-pct: 50%;
  --mouse-y-pct: 50%;

  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.65rem 2rem 1.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.06), 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-y) * 1deg)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-x) * 1deg));
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.4, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

.team-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), transparent);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(calc(var(--tilt-y) * 1deg)) rotateY(calc(var(--tilt-x) * 1deg)) translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.14), 0 0 28px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4);
}

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

/* Dynamic Spotlight Layer Tracking Mouse */
.team-card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.14), transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.team-card.is-hovered .team-card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Animated Border Glow Shimmer */
.team-card-border-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, transparent 0deg, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.25) 60deg, transparent 120deg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: rotateBorderGlow 6s linear infinite;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-border-glow {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

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

/* Avatar Wrap with Orbital Halo & Status Pulsing Indicator */
.team-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 116px;
  height: 116px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.team-avatar-halo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4));
  filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0.4;
  animation: haloOrbitSpin 8s linear infinite;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.halo-gold {
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5), rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4), rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5));
}

.halo-teal {
  background: conic-gradient(from 90deg at 50% 50%, rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.5), rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.5));
}

.halo-blue {
  background: conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5), rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.5));
}

.halo-mint {
  background: conic-gradient(from 270deg at 50% 50%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5), rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.4), rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3), rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5));
}

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

.team-card:hover .team-avatar-halo {
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: blur(8px);
}

.team-avatar-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.team-card:hover .team-avatar-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.28);
}

.team-avatar-more {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDFA 0%, #CCFBF1 100%);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-teal);
}

/* Pulsing Status Indicator Badge */
.team-status-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  right: 6px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.team-status-indicator::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: statusRadar 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}

.indicator-gold {
  background-color: #F59E0B;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.indicator-teal {
  background-color: #0FBFA0;
  color: #0FBFA0;
}

.indicator-blue {
  background-color: #2563EB;
  color: #2563EB;
}

.indicator-mint {
  background-color: #10B981;
  color: #10B981;
}

@keyframes statusRadar {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Team Name & Role Pill */
.team-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-name {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.team-role-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.role-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.role-founder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.role-director {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDFA 0%, #CCFBF1 100%);
  color: #0F766E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.3);
}

.role-architect {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  color: #1D4ED8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.role-collective {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #D1FAE5 100%);
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.team-card:hover .team-role-pill {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.team-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-weight: 450;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.team-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.team-social-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 42, 78, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.team-social-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.35);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. PAGE 5: CONTACT US - FORM & DETAILS & MAP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
}

.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

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

.form-group-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.form-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* Rounded input fields with teal focus states */
.form-input, .form-textarea, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus, .form-select:focus {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Budget Selector Pills */
.budget-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.budget-pill-option {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.budget-pill-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
}

.budget-pill-option.active {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  border-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Direct Contact Info Sidebar */
.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.info-item-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.info-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-light);
  color: var(--color-teal-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* Embedded Map Simulation */
.map-embed-container {
  height: 220px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. STICKY FLOATING CHAT BUBBLE (Teal circle with subtle glow accent dot)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-chat-bubble-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.chat-trigger-btn {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.chat-trigger-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: var(--color-teal-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 191, 160, 0.45);
}

.chat-glow-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2px;
  right: 2px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

/* Chat Drawer / Modal */
.chat-drawer-widget {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 75px;
  right: 0;
  width: 360px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 480px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.95);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.chat-drawer-widget.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.chat-header-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.chat-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.chat-header-status {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-teal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.chat-messages-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.chat-bubble-msg {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  max-width: 85%;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.chat-bubble-bot {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  align-self: flex-start;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 4px;
}

.chat-bubble-user {
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  align-self: flex-end;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 4px;
}

.chat-input-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.chat-field-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.chat-send-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-teal);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.chat-send-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .process-snapshot-track {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-panel {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  }

  .chat-drawer-widget {
    width: calc(100vw - 2rem);
    right: -1rem;
  }
}