/* ==========================================================================
   VIRCORA BIM SERVICES - PRODUCTION STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS VARIABLES & COLOR PALETTE --- */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --bg-navy-dark: #070D18;
  --bg-navy-main: #0B1325;
  --bg-navy-card: #0F1A30;
  --bg-navy-footer: #040810;

  --accent-cyan: #00F0FF;
  --accent-blue: #00A3FF;
  --accent-blue-hover: #0082CC;
  --accent-blue-dark: #0066CC;
  
  --bg-light: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-section-alt: #F4F7FB;
  --bg-card-light: #FFFFFF;

  --text-dark: #0F172A;
  --text-dark-title: #0F172A;
  --text-dark-body: #334155;
  --text-dark-muted: #64748B;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-cyan-subtle: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);

  /* Fonts & Radius */
  --font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.18);
  --shadow-dark-card: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.37);

  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

/* --- CONTAINER & LAYOUT --- */
.max-width {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  padding-right: 1.75rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

/* --- TYPOGRAPHY & HIGHLIGHTS --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.highlight-cyan { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.text-blue-accent { color: var(--accent-blue); }

/* Eyebrows */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.eyebrow-cyan { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.eyebrow-blue { color: var(--accent-blue); }

.eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
}

.eyebrow-dots {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 6px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, currentColor 2px, transparent 3px);
  background-size: 6px 6px;
}

/* Headlines */
.section-headline, .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-headline-dark, .section-title-dark {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.section-subtitle-dark {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.section-header-center .section-headline,
.section-header-center .section-title,
.section-header-center .section-subtitle,
.section-header-center p {
  text-align: center !important;
}
.section-header-center .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Multi-line body paragraphs and descriptive editorial content: Justified */
p,
.intro-body,
.header-description,
.card-service-body,
.industry-desc,
.project-desc,
.step-desc,
.deliv-desc,
.why-card-desc,
.sector-app-text,
.cap-desc,
.article-excerpt,
.header-sub-desc,
.standards-paragraph,
.quality-card-desc,
.pillar-desc,
.feature-desc,
.talk-card-desc,
.topic-card-text,
.about-paragraph,
.service-overview-text,
.sector-overview-text,
.editorial-text,
.policy-article p {
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
}

/* UI Elements, Short Labels & Headings: preserve natural alignment */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.eyebrow,
.nav-item,
.btn,
.stat-item,
.service-num-badge,
.industry-tag-pill,
.project-category-pill,
.card-service-title,
.industry-title,
.project-title,
.project-meta,
.meta-item,
.breadcrumb,
.filter-btn,
.form-group label,
.error-msg,
.footer-col-title,
.office-text,
.footer-copyright,
.footer-legal-links,
.policy-toc-title,
.toc-link,
.policy-meta {
  text-align: left;
}

/* Footer brand tagline: neat editorial justified block */
.footer-tagline {
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
}

/* --- BUTTONS --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.btn-md { padding: 0.75rem 1.65rem; font-size: 0.925rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 0.95rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; padding: 0.95rem; font-size: 1rem; }

.btn-cyan {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.btn-cyan:hover {
  background-color: #008BE3;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-glass {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #008BE3;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle);
}
.btn-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR & GLOBAL HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
body.menu-open, html.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none;
}

.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  min-height: 72px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, backdrop-filter 0.35s ease, -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.35s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: #050B18;
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* Ensure navbar has solid dark background when mobile drawer is open at top */
body.menu-open .navbar {
  background-color: #050B18;
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-dark);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 170px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.logo-sub {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 2.25rem);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover, .nav-item.active {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.nav-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.desktop-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Mobile backdrop overlay */
.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 998;
}

.nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE & PAGE HERO SECTIONS WITH BACKGROUND IMAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-top: 10rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 4-Image HD Auto Zoom Hero Background Slider (Home Page Only) */
.hero-slider-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out, visibility 1.5s ease-in-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroZoomIn 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-slide.exiting {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes heroZoomIn {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}

.hero-slider-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.88) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.76) 50%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.88) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-slide.active {
    animation: none;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  .hero-slide.exiting {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.services-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.84) 50%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.92) 100%),
    url('images/construction-site-with-cranes-at-sunset-construction-of-an-apartment-building.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-top: 9.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg-graphic {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container, .services-hero-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; }
.hero-content { max-width: 780px; }

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-cta-group { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-light-muted); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.breadcrumb .sep { opacity: 0.4; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--accent-cyan); font-weight: 600; }

/* HERO STATS ROW */
.hero-stats-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO PLAY CARD & MODAL POPUP
   ========================================================================== */
.video-play-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.video-card-bg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.video-play-card:hover .video-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.4) 0%, rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.85) 100%);
}

.play-btn-circle {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.play-btn-circle svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.video-play-card:hover .play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.video-play-card:hover .play-btn-circle svg {
  stroke: var(--bg-navy-dark);
}

.video-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-card-badge .badge-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.video-card-badge .badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Modal Popup Overlay */
.video-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  background-color: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.video-modal-overlay.open {
  display: flex;
}

.video-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   COMMON COMPONENTS & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.lifecycle-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.lifecycle-step-card { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 1.1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.lifecycle-step-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08); }
.lifecycle-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-cyan); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.lifecycle-name { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.lifecycle-sub { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.4; }

.capabilities-grid-5 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
/* FLAGSHIP FEATURED PROJECT SPOTLIGHT */
.spotlight-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.spotlight-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.12);
}
.spotlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.15fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.spotlight-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
}
.spotlight-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.spotlight-card:hover .spotlight-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.spotlight-badge-group {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 2;
}
.spotlight-category-pill {
  background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.spotlight-flag-pill {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.spotlight-image-overlay-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  z-index: 2;
}
.spotlight-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.spotlight-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.spotlight-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}
.spotlight-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.spotlight-content {
  padding: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
.spotlight-header-meta {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.spotlight-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.spotlight-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.spotlight-meta-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.spotlight-meta-chip svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.spotlight-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  text-align: justify;
}
.spotlight-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
.spotlight-detail-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.spotlight-detail-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}
.detail-card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.detail-card-icon.challenge-icon {
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: #DC2626;
}
.detail-card-icon.solution-icon {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}
.detail-card-icon.value-icon {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #059669;
}
.detail-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}
.detail-card-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.detail-card-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  text-align: justify;
}
.spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); }
.faq-accordion-wrap { max-width: 860px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.faq-item { background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast); }
.faq-item:hover { border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35); }
.faq-item.active { border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.5); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08); }
.faq-question { width: 100%; background: none; border: none; padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-title); cursor: pointer; transition: color var(--transition-fast); gap: 1rem; }
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.faq-item.active .faq-question { color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.faq-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--accent-blue-dark); line-height: 1; transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.active .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1); padding: 0 1.75rem; }
.faq-item.active .faq-answer { max-height: 600px; padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem; }
.faq-answer p { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-dark-body); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

.industries-grid-8 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.industry-card { background-color: var(--bg-card-light); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all var(--transition-normal); }
.industry-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35); }
.industry-image-wrap { position: relative; height: 220px; overflow: hidden; }
.industry-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.industry-card:hover .industry-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.industry-tag-pill { position: absolute; top: 0.85rem; left: 0.85rem; background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); color: var(--text-white); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
.industry-card-content { padding: 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
.industry-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.industry-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.industry-link { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-blue); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: auto; }
.industry-link .arrow { transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.industry-card:hover .industry-link .arrow { transform: translateX(5px); }

.network-diagram-card { background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.25rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card); }
.network-title { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 0.85rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); }
.network-matrix-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.network-node { background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.network-node:hover { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08); }
.node-code { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-cyan); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.node-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); font-weight: 500; }
.network-center-hub { grid-column: span 3; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.9) 70%); border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-cyan); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15); }
.hub-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.net-status { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-cyan); letter-spacing: 0.08em; }

.capabilities-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.capabilities-grid-6 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
.capability-block-item { background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.capability-block-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35); }
.cap-icon-box { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.cap-title { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cap-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

.cta-dual-actions { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.services-detail-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); }

/* Services & Industries Section Header (Proportioned 2-Column Layout) */
#services .section-header-split,
#services-grid .section-header-split,
#industries-grid .section-header-split,
.services-projects-section .section-header-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.25fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

#services .section-header-split .header-left,
#services-grid .section-header-split .header-left,
#industries-grid .section-header-split .header-left,
.services-projects-section .section-header-split .header-left {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

#services .section-header-split .header-right,
#services-grid .section-header-split .header-right,
#industries-grid .section-header-split .header-right,
.services-projects-section .section-header-split .header-right {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

#services .section-header-split .section-headline,
#services-grid .section-header-split .section-headline,
#industries-grid .section-header-split .section-headline,
.services-projects-section .section-header-split .section-headline {
  max-width: 640px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #services .section-header-split,
  #services-grid .section-header-split,
  #industries-grid .section-header-split,
  .services-projects-section .section-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Capabilities Section Header (Balanced Width for Tailored Approach) */
.capabilities-section .section-header-center {
  max-width: 960px;
}

.capabilities-section .section-header-center .header-sub-desc {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.services-grid-12 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.75rem; }
.service-card-detail { background-color: var(--bg-card-light); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition-normal); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.service-card-detail::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 0%; height: 3px; background-color: var(--accent-blue); transition: width var(--transition-normal); }
.service-card-detail:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35); }
.service-card-detail:hover::before { width: 100%; }
.card-detail-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.35rem; }
.service-num-badge { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-blue); background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08); padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.service-icon-box { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.06); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background-color var(--transition-fast); }
.service-card-detail:hover .service-icon-box { background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12); }
.card-service-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.card-service-body { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }

.why-vircora-section { position: relative; background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); color: var(--text-white); padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
.why-vircora-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.why-vircora-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: center; }
.why-headline { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.why-paragraph { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.why-badge-row { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; }

/* Why Vircora Features Panel & Feature Blocks (High-Contrast Dark Theme) */
.why-features-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-block {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-block:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.feature-icon-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}

.feature-block-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.intro-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4.5rem; align-items: center; }
.intro-headline { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.intro-body { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.intro-cta-box { background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.cta-box-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.cta-box-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent-cyan); letter-spacing: 0.1em; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.cta-box-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-white); }
.cta-circle-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--accent-blue); color: #FFFFFF; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.cta-circle-btn:hover { background-color: var(--accent-cyan); color: var(--bg-navy-dark); transform: scale(1.08); }

/* About / Intro Section Image & Floating ISO Badge */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.about-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(5, 11, 24, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
}
.about-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.iso-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 5;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(5, 11, 24, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.iso-badge-floating .badge-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.iso-badge-floating .badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.iso-badge-floating .badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.iso-badge-floating .badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SEAMLESS INFINITE HORIZONTAL MARQUEES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Services Carousel (Right to Left) */
.services-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent);
}

.services-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: marqueeServicesLeft 36s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.services-carousel-wrap:hover .services-carousel-track,
.services-carousel-track.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.services-carousel-track .service-card-detail {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.services-carousel-track .service-card-detail:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
}

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

/* Industries / Market Segments (Left to Right) */
.industries-scroll-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 2.5%, black 97.5%, transparent);
}

.industries-scroll-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: marqueeIndustriesRight 36s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.industries-scroll-wrap:hover .industries-scroll-track,
.industries-scroll-track.is-paused {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.industries-scroll-track .industry-card {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 340px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-carousel-track .service-card-detail,
  .industries-scroll-track .industry-card {
    flex: 0 0 290px;
    width: 290px;
    max-width: 290px;
  }
  .services-carousel-track .service-card-detail {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .services-carousel-track,
  .industries-scroll-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
  }
}

/* Centered Section Bottom Actions (e.g. View All Services, View All Industries) */
.section-bottom-action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.section-bottom-action .btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Industries / Market Segments Section */
.industries-section {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 7.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  position: relative;
}

/* Featured Portfolio Section */
.portfolio-section {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 7.5vw, 8rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
  position: relative;
}

/* FEATURED PROJECTS HEADER & FILTER BAR */
.portfolio-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
.portfolio-header-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.portfolio-header-top .header-left {
  max-width: 660px;
}
.portfolio-header-top .header-left .section-headline {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
}
.portfolio-header-top .header-right .section-lead-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: justify;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.filter-tabs-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}
.filter-tabs-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}
.filter-tabs { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; background-color: var(--bg-light); padding: 0.35rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.portfolio-header-wrap .filter-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.filter-btn { background: none; border: none; padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); border-radius: var(--radius-pill); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.portfolio-header-wrap .filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.filter-btn:hover { color: var(--text-dark); }
.portfolio-header-wrap .filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
}
.filter-btn.active { background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); color: var(--text-white); box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.2); }
.portfolio-header-wrap .filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.22);
}
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.project-card { background-color: var(--bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all var(--transition-normal); }
.project-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3); }
.project-image-wrap { position: relative; height: 280px; overflow: hidden; }
.project-img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.project-card:hover .project-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.project-category-pill { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); color: var(--text-white); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
.project-content { padding: 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
.project-title { font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.65rem; color: var(--text-dark-title); }
.project-desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.project-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); margin-top: auto; }
.meta-item { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); }

.standards-section { position: relative; background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); color: var(--text-white); padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
.standards-bg-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 32px 32px; pointer-events: none; }
.standards-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.standards-header-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.standards-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.standards-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.quality-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.quality-pillar-card {
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.quality-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.95);
}
.quality-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.quality-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.quality-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.section-header-center { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 4rem; }

/* Section 4: Proven Track Record / Statistics */
.track-record-section {
  padding: clamp(5.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  position: relative;
}

.storytelling-block {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.storytelling-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.storytelling-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.storytelling-subtext {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.stats-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.stat-hero-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
}

.stat-hero-card:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.stat-hero-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-hero-label {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.workflow-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); }
.header-sub-desc { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 680px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 1rem; }
.workflow-timeline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 4.5rem; position: relative; }
.workflow-step { position: relative; z-index: 2; background-color: var(--bg-light); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2.25rem 1.35rem 1.75rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.workflow-step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4); }
.step-num-bubble { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); color: var(--accent-cyan); font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.15); }
.step-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 0.65rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.step-desc { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Workflow Process Centered CTA Banner */
.workflow-cta-banner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem) 2rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(5, 11, 24, 0.12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.workflow-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 120px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-cyan));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.workflow-cta-banner .banner-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.workflow-cta-banner .banner-sub {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.workflow-cta-banner .banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.workflow-cta-banner .btn {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.services-projects-section { padding: 7rem 0; background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.projects-grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }

/* Real-World Case Studies 3-Column Single Row Grid */
.projects-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .projects-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .projects-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.project-tags-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.tag-badge { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-blue); background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08); padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.18); }

.contact-section { position: relative; background-color: var(--bg-navy-main); color: var(--text-white); padding: 7rem 0; overflow: hidden; }
.contact-bg-grid { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 40px 40px; }
.contact-container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; }
.contact-headline { font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.15; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.contact-paragraph { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 2.25rem; }
.direct-contact-info { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.info-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.info-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.info-val { font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.contact-form-card { background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card); }
.form-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-sub { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.form-row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light-muted); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.6); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-white); outline: none; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15); }
.form-group select option { background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark); color: var(--text-white); }
.error-msg { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #FF4D4D; margin-top: 0.25rem; display: none; }
.form-group.error input, .form-group.error textarea { border-color: #FF4D4D; }
.form-group.error .error-msg { display: block; }
.form-success-toast { display: none; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1); border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan); color: var(--text-white); padding: 1rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.875rem; margin-top: 1rem; }

.footer {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-footer);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-container.max-width {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer .brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer .brand-logo-img,
.footer-logo .brand-logo-img {
  height: auto;
  max-height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 165px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 2.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-certifications {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-pill {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.footer-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2.25rem);
  align-items: start;
}

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

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.office-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  word-break: break-word;
  margin: 0;
}

.office-text strong {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.office-text a {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.office-text a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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



/* ==========================================================================
   INSIGHTS PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.insights-badges-row { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.5rem 2rem; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); }
.badge-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
.badge-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-blue-dark); line-height: 1.2; }
.badge-lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.badge-divider { width: 1px; height: 35px; background-color: var(--border-light); }

/* 1. FEATURED SPOTLIGHT CARD (#featured-spotlight) */
#featured-spotlight {
  padding-top: 0;
}
#featured-spotlight .section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}
#featured-spotlight .section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.featured-spotlight-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.featured-spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00F0FF 0%, #0077B6 100%);
  z-index: 3;
}
.featured-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);
}
.spotlight-image-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
}
.spotlight-image-col img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.featured-spotlight-card:hover .spotlight-image-col img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 2;
}

.spotlight-content-col {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem) clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem) clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.article-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.article-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}
.article-tag.tag-cyan {
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.meta-dot { opacity: 0.5; }
.spotlight-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.spotlight-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-align: justify;
}
.spotlight-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.spotlight-highlights li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
}

.spotlight-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.author-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.author-avatar { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--accent-blue-dark); color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-align: left; }
.author-name { font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-title); }
.author-role { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--text-dark-muted); }

/* 2. ALL ARTICLES & FILTER BAR (#articles-grid) */
#articles-grid {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
}
#articles-grid .section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}
.filter-bar-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}
.insights-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}
.filter-btn {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  outline: none;
}
.filter-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.filter-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.18);
}

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.article-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.article-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
}
.article-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.article-card:hover .article-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.article-image-wrap .article-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 2;
}

.article-body {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.article-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-align: left;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-card:hover .article-title {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}
.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: justify;
}
.article-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.article-author {
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.article-link {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.article-link:hover,
.article-card:hover .article-link {
  gap: 0.65rem;
  color: #0082CC;
}

/* 3. TOPICS & CATEGORIES (#topics-categories) */
#topics-categories {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}
#topics-categories .section-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
#topics-categories .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
#topics-categories .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
#topics-categories .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.topics-grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.topic-card-6 {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.topic-card-6::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00F0FF 0%, #0077B6 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.topic-card-6:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.topic-card-6:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.topic-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.topic-card-6:hover .topic-icon-wrap {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.14);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.topic-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.topic-card-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: justify;
}
.topic-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER PANEL (DARK NAVY) */
.insights-newsletter-panel { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: center; background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 3.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.newsletter-headline { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.newsletter-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.newsletter-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.newsletter-input-group { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.newsletter-input { flex-grow: 1; background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-white); outline: none; transition: border-color var(--transition-fast); }
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--accent-cyan); }
.newsletter-privacy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); opacity: 0.7; }
.newsletter-features-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
.nl-feat-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-white); }

/* 4. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE (#technical-excellence) */
#technical-excellence {
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 6vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
#technical-excellence .section-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
#technical-excellence .eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
#technical-excellence .section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
#technical-excellence .section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.pillars-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}
.pillar-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.03);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00F0FF 0%, #0077B6 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.pillar-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.pillar-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.pillar-num::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00F0FF, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0));
}
.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-align: left;
}
.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: justify;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Insights */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .featured-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .spotlight-content-col {
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }
  .spotlight-image-col {
    min-height: 320px;
    max-height: 380px;
  }
  .insights-grid,
  .topics-grid-6 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .pillars-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .insights-newsletter-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .filter-bar-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .filter-bar-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .insights-filter-bar {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    width: max-content;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .insights-badges-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .badge-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .newsletter-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .spotlight-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .spotlight-footer .article-read-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .pillar-desc,
  .topic-card-text,
  .article-excerpt,
  .spotlight-excerpt {
    text-align: left;
  }
  #topics-categories .section-header,
  #technical-excellence .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  #topics-categories .section-subtitle,
  #technical-excellence .section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .insights-grid,
  .topics-grid-6,
  .pillars-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .featured-spotlight-card {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .spotlight-image-col {
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 260px;
  }
  .spotlight-content-col {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; /* 20px-24px mobile padding */
  }
  .article-body {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem; /* 20px-24px mobile padding */
  }
  .topic-card-6,
  .pillar-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem; /* 20px-24px mobile padding */
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-main-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: start; }
.contact-editorial-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.85rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark-title); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.text-blue-accent { color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.contact-editorial-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-dark-body); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.contact-cards-container { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-info-block { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast); }
.contact-info-block:hover { transform: translateX(4px); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3); }
.info-block-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.info-block-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.info-block-label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.info-block-val { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark-title); line-height: 1.5; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.address-link:hover, .tel-link:hover, .mail-link:hover { color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }

.social-follow-area { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light); padding-top: 1.5rem; }
.social-follow-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.social-follow-row { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; }
.social-icon-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); color: var(--text-dark-title); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.social-icon-btn:hover { background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark); color: var(--accent-cyan); border-color: var(--bg-navy-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* FORM CARD */
.contact-form-card { background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.form-card-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark-title); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.form-card-subtitle { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-dark-muted); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.form-card-card .form-group input, .form-card-card .form-group textarea { background-color: #FFFFFF; color: var(--text-dark-title); border-color: var(--border-light); }
.contact-form-card .form-group label { color: var(--text-dark-title); }
.contact-form-card .form-group input, .contact-form-card .form-group textarea { background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); color: var(--text-dark-title); border-color: var(--border-light); }
.contact-form-card .form-group input:focus, .contact-form-card .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--accent-blue-dark); background-color: #FFFFFF; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15); }

/* CONTACT FORM NOTICE & PRIVACY NOTE */
.form-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.form-privacy-note svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-card .form-success-toast {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-form-card .form-success-toast svg {
  stroke: #00A3FF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-form-card .form-success-toast strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-form-card .form-success-toast p {
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* RECAPTCHA WIDGET SIMULATION */
.recaptcha-widget-container { margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.recaptcha-card { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; background-color: #F9FAFC; border: 1px solid #D1D5DB; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.75rem 1rem; max-width: 320px; transition: border-color var(--transition-fast); }
.recaptcha-checkbox-label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem; cursor: pointer; user-select: none; }
.recaptcha-checkbox { display: none; }
.recaptcha-custom-check { width: 22px; height: 22px; border: 2px solid #9CA3AF; border-radius: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all var(--transition-fast); }
.recaptcha-checkbox:checked + .recaptcha-custom-check { background-color: #4285F4; border-color: #4285F4; }
.recaptcha-checkbox:checked + .recaptcha-custom-check::after { content: "✓"; color: #FFFFFF; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; }
.recaptcha-text { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #374151; font-weight: 500; }
.recaptcha-brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.recaptcha-brand-lbl { font-size: 0.6rem; color: #6B7280; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.recaptcha-error-msg { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #FF4D4D; margin-top: 0.35rem; display: none; font-weight: 600; }
.recaptcha-widget-container.error .recaptcha-error-msg { display: block; }
.recaptcha-widget-container.error .recaptcha-card { border-color: #FF4D4D; }

/* TALK GRID 4 (DARK NAVY) / PROJECT DISCOVERY */
.bg-navy .section-title,
.bg-navy .section-headline {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.bg-navy .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-light-muted) !important;
}

.talk-grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.talk-capability-card { background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem 1.75rem; transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal); }
.talk-capability-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3); }
.talk-icon-wrap { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.talk-card-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.talk-card-desc { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* MAP SECTION (FULL-WIDTH MAP ONLY) */
.map-container-full {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 50vh, 500px);
  background-color: #E5E7EB;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}
.map-container-full iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}

/* MAP SECTION & OVERLAY */
.map-section-wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr; gap: 0; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); min-height: 440px; }
.map-container-box { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 380px; background-color: #E5E7EB; position: relative; }
.map-info-card { padding: 3rem 2.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark); color: var(--text-white); }
.map-brand-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; padding-bottom: 1.25rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); }
.map-office-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.map-office-sub { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--accent-cyan); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-weight: 700; }
.map-info-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.55; }
.map-detail-row { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
.map-detail-row a { color: var(--text-white); transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
.map-detail-row a:hover { color: var(--accent-cyan); }

/* CTA BANNER BOX */
.cta-banner-box { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 3rem; background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 3.5rem; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.cta-banner-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.cta-banner-text { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-light-muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.cta-banner-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-banner-graphic { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Responsive adjustments for Contact */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-main-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .talk-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .map-section-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .map-container-box { height: 320px; }
  .cta-banner-box { flex-direction: column; padding: 2.5rem; text-align: center; }
  .cta-banner-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .cta-banner-graphic { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .talk-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .map-container-full { height: 360px; }
  .faq-question { padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .faq-item.active .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.4rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .contact-info-block { padding: 1rem 1.15rem; }
  .map-container-full { height: 300px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
  .faq-question { padding: 1.1rem 1.15rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .faq-item.active .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.15rem 1.25rem 1.15rem; }
  .form-privacy-note { font-size: 0.76rem; padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES DROPDOWN & SERVICE DETAIL PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dropdown-trigger-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-arrow-btn {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 4px 2px;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-arrow-btn,
.nav-item-dropdown.active .dropdown-arrow-btn {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Invisible bridge so mouse hover does not break moving down to menu */
.nav-item-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 14px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 275px;
  background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-cyan-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.05);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 1002;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.dropdown-item {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item.active {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  padding-left: 1.65rem;
}

.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 0.45rem 0;
}

.dropdown-view-all {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}

/* SERVICE SWITCHER BAR */
.service-switcher-bar { background-color: var(--bg-navy-card); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark); padding: 0.75rem 0; position: sticky; top: 70px; z-index: 85; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.switcher-container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.6rem; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.switcher-container::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.switcher-item { font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-light-muted); padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); white-space: nowrap; transition: all var(--transition-fast); border: 1px solid transparent; }
.switcher-item:hover { color: var(--text-white); background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06); }
.switcher-item.active { color: var(--accent-cyan); background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12); border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3); }

/* SERVICE DETAIL INTRO & VISUAL */
.intro-key-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.stat-pill { display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

.service-visual-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); height: 100%; min-height: 340px; }
.service-visual-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.visual-tag { position: absolute; bottom: 1.25rem; left: 1.25rem; background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.88); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); color: var(--accent-cyan); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); z-index: 2; }

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER SERVICE DETAIL PAGES — WHAT WE DELIVER, VALUE PROPOSITION, CASE STUDIES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark Navy Section Background */
.bg-navy,
#value-proposition {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  color: var(--text-white);
  position: relative;
}

/* Section Headers for Inner Service Pages */
#deliverables .section-header,
#value-proposition .section-header,
#case-studies .section-header,
.service-case-studies-section .section-header {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

#deliverables .section-header-center,
#value-proposition .section-header-center,
#case-studies .section-header-center {
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Eyebrows */
#deliverables .eyebrow,
#case-studies .eyebrow,
.service-case-studies-section .eyebrow {
  color: #008DA5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

#deliverables .eyebrow .eyebrow-dot,
#case-studies .eyebrow .eyebrow-dot,
.service-case-studies-section .eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
  background-color: #00D4E6;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.6);
}

#value-proposition .eyebrow {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

#value-proposition .eyebrow .eyebrow-dot {
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Section H2 Titles */
#deliverables .section-title,
#case-studies .section-title,
.service-case-studies-section .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

#value-proposition .section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Section Subtitles */
#deliverables .section-subtitle,
#value-proposition .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: left;
}

#deliverables .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

#value-proposition .section-subtitle {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* 1. DELIVERABLES GRID 8 & CARDS */
.deliverables-grid-8 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.deliverable-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.deliverable-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
}

.deliv-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.18);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deliverable-card:hover .deliv-num {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.deliv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.deliv-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 2. VALUE PROPOSITION GRID 4 & BENEFIT CARDS */
.why-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.why-benefit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 26, 48, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 35, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.why-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12), 0 0 16px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
}

.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.why-benefit-card:hover .why-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.55);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 3. CASE STUDIES GRID 3 & PROJECT CARDS */
.projects-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.projects-grid-3 .project-card,
#case-studies .project-card,
.service-case-studies-section .project-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.projects-grid-3 .project-card:hover,
#case-studies .project-card:hover,
.service-case-studies-section .project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
}

.project-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0B1325;
}

.project-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.project-card:hover .project-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.project-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.project-info {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-info .project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.project-info .project-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-info .project-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .project-info .project-link {
  color: #0088AA;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* WORKFLOW TIMELINE HORIZONTAL */
.workflow-timeline-horiz { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
.workflow-step-item { background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.5rem 1.1rem; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.workflow-step-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.step-number { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent-blue-dark); opacity: 0.5; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: block; }
.step-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-title); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.step-desc { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-dark-body); line-height: 1.5; }

/* TECH TAGS FLEX */
.tech-tags-flex { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.tech-tag-card { background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; min-width: 180px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.tech-tag-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--accent-blue-dark); }
.tech-name { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-title); }
.tech-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--text-dark-muted); margin-top: 0.2rem; }

/* APPLIED SECTORS GRID */
.applied-sectors-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.sector-app-card { background-color: var(--bg-section-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 1.75rem; transition: transform var(--transition-fast); }
.sector-app-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3); }
.sector-app-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark-title); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.sector-app-text { font-size: 0.84rem; color: var(--text-dark-body); line-height: 1.6; }

/* PROJECTS GRID 3 */
.projects-grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ========================================================================== */

/* TABLET TRANSITION (1024px and below) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Navigation & Header */
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .desktop-nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .nav-container.max-width {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
    padding-right: 1.75rem;
  }

  .navbar .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    background-color: rgba(7, 13, 24, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    transform: translateY(-130%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .navbar .nav-links.open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navbar .nav-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .navbar .nav-item::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .navbar .nav-item.active {
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-trigger-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-trigger-row .nav-item {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown .dropdown-arrow-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow-btn {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-cyan);
    background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background-color: rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.65);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.85rem 0;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    min-width: auto;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    white-space: normal;
  }

  /* Content & Layout Grids */
  .hero-headline { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .deliverables-grid-8, .why-grid-4, .applied-sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .workflow-timeline-horiz { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .projects-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .industries-grid-8, .services-grid-12, .lifecycle-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .capabilities-grid-6, .capabilities-grid-5 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .intro-grid, .standards-grid, .contact-grid, .why-vircora-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .stats-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* TABLET LANDSCAPE & PORTRAIT (992px and below) */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .portfolio-header-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: flex-start; }
  .portfolio-header-top .header-left { max-width: 100%; }
  .spotlight-card .spotlight-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .spotlight-image-wrap { min-height: 360px; max-height: 440px; }
  .spotlight-content { padding: 2.25rem 2rem; }

  /* Footer Tablet (1024px) */
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .footer-brand-col {
    max-width: 650px;
  }
  .footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* TABLET (820px and below) */
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* MOBILE LANDSCAPE & SMALL TABLET (768px and below) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-headline { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .hero-stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .section-header-split, .portfolio-header-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .industries-grid-8, .services-grid-12, .projects-grid, .projects-grid-4, .capabilities-grid-6, .capabilities-grid-5, .stats-hero-grid, .lifecycle-grid, .deliverables-grid-8, .why-grid-4, .applied-sectors-grid, .workflow-timeline-horiz, .projects-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row-2, .cta-dual-actions { flex-direction: column; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .switcher-container { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 0 1rem; }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .spotlight-image-wrap { min-height: 280px; }
  .spotlight-content { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* MOBILE PORTRAIT (480px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .navbar {
    min-height: 64px;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
  }

  .nav-container.max-width {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 34px;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .navbar .nav-links {
    top: 64px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 64px);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 2rem;
  }

  .footer {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-container.max-width {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-col ul {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-col a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 2px 0;
  }

  .office-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .footer-legal-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-legal-links a {
    white-space: normal;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .floating-contact-widget {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .float-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .float-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }

  /* Inner Service Detail Cards Mobile Optimization */
  .deliverable-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .why-benefit-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .project-info {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .spotlight-image-wrap { min-height: 280px; }
  .spotlight-content { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .spotlight-badge-group { top: 1rem; left: 1rem; gap: 0.4rem; }
  .spotlight-category-pill, .spotlight-flag-pill { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem; }
  .spotlight-image-overlay-card { bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem; right: 1rem; padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem; }
  .spotlight-stat-val { font-size: 1.05rem; }
  .spotlight-stat-lbl { font-size: 0.65rem; }
  .spotlight-detail-card { padding: 0.75rem; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .spotlight-actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING CONTACT WIDGET, FLUID TYPOGRAPHY & ARTICLE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* FLUID TYPOGRAPHY */
.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.section-headline, .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* FLOATING CONTACT WIDGET */
.floating-contact-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.float-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.float-btn-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A3FF, #0066CC);
}

.float-btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
}

/* ARTICLE DETAIL STYLES */
.article-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}
.article-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
}
.article-body-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.article-body-text h2 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.article-body-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.article-quote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}
.article-list {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 2rem 1.25rem;
  list-style-type: disc;
}
.article-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.article-callout-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.article-callout-box h3 {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.article-callout-box p {
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.article-callout-box a {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT POPUP MODAL & COMPACT MULTI-SELECT DROPDOWN STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background-color: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.contact-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #0c1527;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 550px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-modal-overlay.active .contact-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.contact-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 10;
}

.contact-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
  color: #00F0FF;
  border-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4);
}

.contact-modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 2.25rem;
}

.contact-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.custom-multiselect-group {
  position: relative;
}

.custom-multiselect {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.multiselect-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  background: #060B14;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.multiselect-trigger:focus,
.custom-multiselect.open .multiselect-trigger {
  border-color: #00A3FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}

.multiselect-label {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: calc(100% - 24px);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.multiselect-label.has-selection {
  color: #00F0FF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.multiselect-arrow {
  color: #00A3FF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.custom-multiselect.open .multiselect-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.multiselect-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: #0c1527;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  max-height: 210px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
}

.custom-multiselect.open .multiselect-dropdown {
  display: block;
}

.multiselect-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.multiselect-option:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.opt-check {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: transparent;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.multiselect-option input:checked + .opt-check {
  background: #00A3FF;
  border-color: #00F0FF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact-modal-overlay {
    padding: 0.65rem;
  }
  .contact-modal-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    max-height: 92vh;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .contact-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
  }
  .contact-modal-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}


/* HEADER NAVIGATION CTA VISIBILITY */
.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: none !important;
}
.desktop-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
  }
  .desktop-nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HORIZONTAL LOOP / CAROUSEL ANIMATION TRACK
   ========================================================================== */
.horizontal-loop-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.horizontal-loop-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollHorizontal 35s linear infinite;
}

.horizontal-loop-track-reverse {
  animation: scrollHorizontalReverse 35s linear infinite;
}

.horizontal-loop-container:hover .horizontal-loop-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

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

/* Ensure sector-item cards inside loop have fixed width and no flex shrinking */
.horizontal-loop-track .sector-item,
.horizontal-loop-track .industry-card,
.horizontal-loop-track .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  max-width: 320px;
}


/* TESTIMONIAL CARDS STYLING */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-main);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}
.testimonials-section .section-headline {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: #070D18;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark-card);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.testimonial-quote, .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.client-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.client-avatar, .client-avatar-initials {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2), rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.4));
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.client-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.client-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.client-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CONTACT CTA SECTION (2-COLUMN GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-contact-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #040810;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.cta-contact-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem;
}
.cta-contact-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.cta-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
.cta-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}
.cta-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cta-info-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.cta-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.cta-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.cta-val-link {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.cta-val-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.cta-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.reassurance-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cta-contact-form-wrap {
  width: 100%;
}
.cta-form-card {
  background: #0B1325;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.cta-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.cta-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.cta-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.form-group.error .form-input,
.form-group.error .form-textarea {
  border-color: #EF4444;
}
.form-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}
.form-input, .form-textarea {
  background: rgba(4, 8, 16, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
}
.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}
.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.form-success-toast {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE ENHANCEMENTS FOR HOME PAGE SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .standards-header-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .quality-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cta-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-image-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .iso-badge-floating {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .quality-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .projects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cta-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .max-width {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }
  .cta-contact-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .max-width {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .cta-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .cta-reassurance {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFIED POLICY PAGE COMPONENT SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.policy-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #050B18 0%, #070D18 50%, #0A1224 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-top: clamp(8.5rem, 13vw, 11rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.policy-hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.policy-hero .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.policy-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.policy-meta .meta-sep {
  opacity: 0.4;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.policy-meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Content Section & Layout */
.policy-content-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  min-height: 50vh;
}

.policy-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

/* Sticky Table of Contents */
.policy-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3) transparent;
}

.policy-toc::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}
.policy-toc::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.policy-toc-inner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.policy-toc-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.policy-toc-title::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.6);
}

.policy-toc-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.policy-toc-list li {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.policy-toc-list li::marker {
  display: none !important;
  content: "" !important;
}

.toc-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toc-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.06);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

.toc-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  background: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-blue);
  padding-left: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Article Typography */
.policy-article {
  max-width: 860px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
}

.policy-article > *:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.policy-article h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.policy-article h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

.policy-article p {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.policy-article strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.policy-article ul {
  list-style: disc;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.policy-article ol {
  list-style: decimal;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

.policy-article li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.policy-article li::marker {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.policy-article a {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.policy-article a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* Callout Box */
.policy-callout {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.policy-callout p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
}

.policy-callout p + p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.policy-callout a {
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.policy-callout a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Policy Pages */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .policy-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .policy-toc {
    position: static;
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .policy-toc-inner {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
  .policy-toc-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .policy-hero {
    padding-top: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .policy-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .policy-toc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .policy-article h2 {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .policy-article p, .policy-article li {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Prevent awkward justification river gaps on narrow mobile screens */
  p,
  .intro-body,
  .header-description,
  .card-service-body,
  .industry-desc,
  .project-desc,
  .step-desc,
  .deliv-desc,
  .why-card-desc,
  .sector-app-text,
  .cap-desc,
  .article-excerpt,
  .header-sub-desc,
  .standards-paragraph,
  .policy-article p {
    text-align: left;
    hyphens: auto;
  }

  .policy-hero {
    padding-top: 7.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .policy-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .policy-toc-inner {
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .toc-link {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .policy-callout {
    padding: 1rem;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE: OUR PURPOSE & TEAM & EXPERTISE
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. OUR PURPOSE */
#our-purpose {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
}
#our-purpose .purpose-header-wrap {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
#our-purpose .eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
#our-purpose .section-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
#our-purpose .purpose-intro-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.purpose-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}
.purpose-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 14px);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.purpose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A3FF, #00F0FF);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.purpose-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(11, 19, 37, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
}
.purpose-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.purpose-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.purpose-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.vision-badge {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.25);
}
.mission-badge {
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.3);
}
.purpose-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.purpose-card:hover .purpose-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.vision-icon-box {
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
}
.mission-icon-box {
  background-color: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.25);
}
.purpose-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.purpose-card-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 2. TEAM & EXPERTISE */
#team-expertise {
  padding: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
#team-expertise .section-header-split {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}
#team-expertise .header-left {
  max-width: 660px;
}
#team-expertise .header-right .header-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: justify;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.expertise-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}
.expertise-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-section-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.35);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}
.expertise-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background-color: rgba(0, 163, 255, 0.12);
}
.expertise-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.expertise-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 0;
}

/* RESPONSIVE STYLES FOR PURPOSE & EXPERTISE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .expertise-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .purpose-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .purpose-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
  #our-purpose .purpose-header-wrap {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
  #our-purpose .purpose-intro-text {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .expertise-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .purpose-card,
  .expertise-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; /* 20px-24px mobile padding */
  }
  .expertise-desc,
  .purpose-card-quote {
    text-align: left;
  }
  #team-expertise .header-right .header-description {
    text-align: left;
  }
}