/* ==========================================================================
   NOOR AI LABS — Enterprise & Academic Design System
   Theme: Single Primary Theme Color (#1E3A8A), Solid Backgrounds,
   Strict Educational Typography, Zero Gradients, Zero Glassmorphism.
   ========================================================================== */

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

:root {
  /* Primary Theme Color (Single Authority Color) */
  --primary: #1E3A8A;
  /* Academic / Enterprise Navy Blue */
  --primary-hover: #1D4ED8;
  /* Interactive blue */
  --primary-dark: #172554;
  /* Deep Navy */
  --primary-subtle: #EFF6FF;
  /* Solid very light blue for backgrounds */
  --primary-border: #BFDBFE;
  /* Crisp solid tint border */

  /* Neutral Slates */
  --text-main: #0F172A;
  /* Deepest slate for maximum contrast */
  --text-muted: #475569;
  /* Slate 600 for high-legibility body */
  --text-light: #64748B;
  /* Slate 500 for captions/metadata */
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Solid Surfaces (Strictly No Glassmorphism, 100% Opaque) */
  --bg-page: #F8FAFC;
  /* Clean light slate */
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  /* Solid crisp white */
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  /* Slate 100 */
  --bg-dark: #0F172A;
  /* Dark slate for high contrast institutional sections */
  --bg-dark-card: #1E293B;

  /* Solid Borders */
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-medium: #CBD5E1;
  --border-strong: #94A3B8;

  /* Functional Status Colors (Solid) */
  --success: #047857;
  --success-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --success-border: #A7F3D0;
  --danger: #B91C1C;
  --danger-bg: #FEF2F2;
  --danger-border: #FECACA;
  --warning: #B45309;
  --warning-bg: #FFFBEB;
  --warning-border: #FDE68A;

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

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --header-height: 70px;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 6px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Shadows (Subtle, crisp, physical shadows - not fuzzy or glowing) */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

/* Reset & Base Elements */
[x-cloak] {
  display: none !important;
}

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

html {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 80px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

main {
  flex: 1;
}

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

a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

/* Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  font-weight: 600;
}

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

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.section {
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-dark p {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Grid System */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.grid-12 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
}

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

.items-center {
  align-items: center;
}

.justify-between {
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.justify-center {
  justify-content: center;
}

.gap-1 {
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gap-2 {
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gap-3 {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gap-4 {
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header.text-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
}

.badge-dark {
  background: #1E293B;
  color: #93C5FD;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
}

.section-title {
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Buttons (Strictly Solid Colors, No Gradients) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.btn-sm {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem;
}

.btn[disabled] {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Header & Tech Company Navigation */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 900;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  /* 100% Solid White, No Glassmorphism */
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.site-header nav {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo-img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.logo-main-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Nav Menu & Tech Dropdowns */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-trigger {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-trigger:hover,
.nav-trigger.active,
.nav-trigger.is-open {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.nav-trigger:hover .nav-chevron,
.nav-trigger.active .nav-chevron,
.nav-trigger.is-open .nav-chevron {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

/* Solid Dropdown Flyout Card (Strictly No Glassmorphism) */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 340px;
  z-index: 950;
}

/* Invisible hover bridge extending upwards into the header and outwards to catch diagonal cursor swipes */
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  height: 24px;
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.12s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.dropdown-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-icon-box svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  fill: none;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile Drawer (Desktop Nav Header Aligned Style, Colors & Dropdowns) */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 2.5rem 1rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  z-index: 899;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  display: block;
}

.mobile-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.mobile-accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-accordion-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
}

.mobile-accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-accordion-trigger:hover,
.mobile-accordion-trigger.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
}

.mobile-accordion-trigger.is-open {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-trigger-text {
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.mobile-chevron {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-accordion-trigger:hover .mobile-chevron,
.mobile-accordion-trigger.active .mobile-chevron {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-accordion-trigger.is-open .mobile-chevron {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-accordion-content {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.35rem 0.5rem 0.35rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mobile-dropdown-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.mobile-drawer .nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  background-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color 0.12s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer .nav-dropdown-item:hover,
.mobile-drawer .nav-dropdown-item:active {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
}

.mobile-drawer .nav-dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-icon-box,
.mobile-drawer .nav-dropdown-item:active .dropdown-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.mobile-drawer .dropdown-icon-box {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer .dropdown-icon-box svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.mobile-drawer .dropdown-item-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mobile-drawer .dropdown-item-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 0.12rem;
}

/* Hero Section (Industry-Grade Engineered Background) */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid with Radial Falloff */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Atmospheric Ambient Depth Accent Behind Showcase */
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%;
  right: -8%;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.055) 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.35rem;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.typewriter-row {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  min-height: 1.14em;
}

.typewriter-text {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.typewriter-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-left: 2px;
  animation: cursorBlink 0.9s infinite;
}

@keyframes cursorBlink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-partner-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-partner-link:hover,
.hero-partner-link:focus,
.hero-partner-link:active {
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
}

/* Hero Social Proof & Accreditation Strip (Positioned Above Action Buttons, No Separator) */
.hero-social-proof {
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 0;
  border-top: none;
}

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

.avatar-img {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  margin-left: -10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

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

.rating-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.1rem;
}

.rating-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.star-icon {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.rating-score {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.rating-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.rating-label strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Hero Visual Carousel Frame & Cross-Fade */
.hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.carousel-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, visibility 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

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

/* Minimal Bottom-Left Caption Overlay */
.carousel-caption-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 3rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 55%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-caption-content {
  max-width: 440px;
}

.carousel-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.carousel-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Minimal Slide Indicators */
.carousel-indicators {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.carousel-dot.is-active {
  width: 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-visual-frame {
    height: 360px;
  }

  .carousel-caption-overlay {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .carousel-caption-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
}

/* Feature & Pillar Cards (100% Solid) */
.card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* Core Pillars - Engineering Architecture Cards (Hero-Aligned Design) */
.pillars-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.pillars-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pillars-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card Background Pattern (Matching Hero Section Background) */
.pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

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

.pillar-card-header,
.pillar-title,
.pillar-desc {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillar-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.pillar-icon-chip {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-chip {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.28);
}

.pillar-icon-chip svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Industry Programs & Technical Tracks (Hero & Core Pillars Aligned Design) */
.tracks-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tracks-header-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.tracks-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.65rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.tracks-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Minimalist Engineered Program Card (Hero & Pillars Design Language) */
.track-card,
.program-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
}

.track-card:hover,
.program-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* Clean Media Banner Frame (No Floating Overlays) */
.track-card-media,
.program-card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 195px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0F172A;
  z-index: 1;
}

.track-card-media img,
.program-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.94;
}

.track-card:hover .track-card-media img,
.program-card:hover .program-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Corner Category Badge Touching Thumbnail Corner */
.program-thumbnail-category {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top-right-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 2px -2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Content Surface with Hero Blueprint Dot-Matrix Pattern */
.track-card-content,
.program-card-content {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Blueprint Pattern on Content Surface (Matching .pillar-card & .service-card) */
.track-card-content::before,
.program-card-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.track-card:hover .track-card-content::before,
.program-card:hover .program-card-content::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.program-card-content>* {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.program-card-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.program-card-title,
.track-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.018em;
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-height: 2.7em;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.track-card:hover .program-card-title,
.program-card:hover .program-card-title,
.track-card:hover .track-card-title {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Micro Details Badges Below Title */
.program-card-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.program-micro-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-micro-badge-accent {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.program-card-desc,
.track-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Prominent Brand Explore Button */
.program-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.program-explore-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.72rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.program-btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.track-card:hover .program-explore-btn,
.program-card:hover .program-explore-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.track-card:hover .program-btn-arrow,
.program-card:hover .program-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.track-card:hover .track-card-arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Flagship Wide Program Card (2-Column Span matching Internship Focus Areas) */
.programs-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.program-card.is-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.program-card.is-wide:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.16), 0 8px 12px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.program-card.is-wide .program-card-media {
  height: 200px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-card.is-wide .program-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.program-card.is-wide .program-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem 1.85rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.program-card.is-wide .program-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.program-card.is-wide .program-explore-btn {
  width: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .programs-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .program-card.is-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .programs-catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .program-card.is-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .program-card.is-wide .program-explore-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Industry Programs Infinite Horizontal Auto-Scrolling Marquee
   ========================================================================== */

.programs-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.programs-marquee-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.programs-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.programs-marquee-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: programsMarqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause smoothly when user hovers over any card or focuses */
.programs-marquee-viewport:hover .programs-marquee-group,
.programs-marquee-viewport:focus-within .programs-marquee-group,
.programs-marquee-viewport:active .programs-marquee-group {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes programsMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 1.5rem));
  }
}

.programs-marquee-item {
  width: 380px;
  max-width: 82vw;
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  display: flex;
}

.programs-marquee-item>.track-card,
.programs-marquee-item>.program-card {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .programs-marquee-item {
    width: 310px;
    flex: 0 0 310px;
  }

  .programs-marquee-group {
    animation-duration: 28s;
  }
}

/* Curriculum Highlights Strip (Below Grid) */
.tracks-features-bar {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tracks-features-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000000 10%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000000 10%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tracks-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tracks-feature-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
}

.tracks-feature-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tracks-feature-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.tracks-feature-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.tracks-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tracks-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .tracks-features-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .tracks-feature-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Engineering Services & Proprietary Products (Minimal Architectural Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.solutions-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.solutions-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.solutions-header-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.solutions-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.4rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.solutions-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.solutions-view-all-btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

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

/* Service Card - Minimalist Architectural Design */
.service-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card Background Pattern (Matching .pillar-card and Hero Philosophy) */
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

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

/* Card Header */
.service-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.28);
}

.service-icon-box svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}

.service-meta-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.service-index-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
}

.service-flagship-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
}

.pulse-dot-green {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseGreenGlow 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreenGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.85);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* Card Body */
.service-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-category-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Tech / Capability Pills */
.service-tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-tech-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.service-tech-tag-accent {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Action Footer */
.service-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.service-action-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.service-action-btn:hover,
.service-card:hover .service-action-btn {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.service-action-btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.service-action-btn:hover .service-action-btn-arrow,
.service-card:hover .service-action-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .solutions-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .solutions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .solutions-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .service-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Pathway & Timeline (Legacy support for other pages) */
.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.pathway-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.pathway-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Student Journey (How It Works) - Hero-Aligned Architectural Pipeline
   ========================================================================== */

.student-journey-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.journey-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.5rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.journey-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.journey-pipeline-container {
  position: relative;
}

/* Connecting Connector Line across steps on desktop */
.journey-connector-line {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .journey-connector-line {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 52px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-border), var(--primary), var(--primary-border));
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card Blueprint Matrix Dot Grid Background (Hero Philosophy) */
.journey-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 85% 15%, #000000 45%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.journey-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 8px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

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

/* Card Header */
.journey-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.18);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.28);
}

.journey-icon-box svg {
  width: 21px;
  height: 21px;
}

.journey-phase-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Card Body */
.journey-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.journey-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Milestone Tag */
.journey-milestone-box {
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.journey-milestone-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.journey-milestone-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Progress Footer Bar */
.journey-progress-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.journey-progress-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.journey-progress-pct {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-progress-fill {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

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

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

  .journey-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Flagship Product Showcase: Sahara */
.product-showcase {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.product-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.matrix-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.15rem;
}

.matrix-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.matrix-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Accordion (Alpine.js - Modern Card-Separated System) */
.accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.accordion-item.is-active,
.accordion-item:has(.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"]) {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.09);
}

.accordion-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.accordion-trigger:hover {
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] {
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.accordion-trigger:hover .accordion-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.accordion-item.is-active .accordion-icon,
.accordion-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .accordion-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-content {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.65rem 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.accordion-content p {
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section — Hero-Aligned 2-Column Precision Design
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid Background (Matching Hero & Alliances) */
.faq-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-section>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faq-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.faq-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2-Column FAQ Layout */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.faq-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

/* Standalone FAQ Card */
.faq-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -3px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
}

.faq-card.is-active {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12);
}

/* FAQ Trigger Button */
.faq-card-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.faq-card-trigger:hover {
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
}

.faq-card.is-active .faq-card-trigger {
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
}

.faq-card-question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.faq-card:hover .faq-card-question,
.faq-card.is-active .faq-card-question {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Perfectly Centered Close/Toggle Icon Button */
.faq-icon-button {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.faq-icon-button svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  display: block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-card:hover .faq-icon-button {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-card.is-active .faq-icon-button {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* FAQ Answer Body */
.faq-card-body {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-card-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* FAQ Footer Card */
.faq-footer {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.faq-footer-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid Pattern */
.faq-footer-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 85% at 85% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 85% at 85% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-footer-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.16);
}

.faq-footer-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.faq-footer-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-footer-card:hover .faq-footer-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.faq-footer-icon-box svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.faq-footer-content {
  min-width: 0;
}

.faq-footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.faq-footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.faq-footer-card>a {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .faq-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .faq-card-trigger {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .faq-card-question {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .faq-card-body {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .faq-footer-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .faq-footer-left {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .faq-footer-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .faq-footer-icon-box svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }

  .faq-footer-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Forms (Solid UI, High Contrast, Industrial Grade) */
.form-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

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

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--danger);
  margin-left: 0.2rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-subtle);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--danger);
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
}

.form-error {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--danger);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-help {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

/* Alert Boxes (Solid) */
.alert {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.alert-success {
  background-color: var(--success-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--success-border);
  color: var(--success);
}

.alert-danger {
  background-color: var(--danger-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--danger-border);
  color: var(--danger);
}

.alert-info {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Tab Filters */
.tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -2px;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
}

/* CTA Banner (Solid Academic Navy) */
.cta-banner {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: #DBEAFE;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Home Page Dedicated CTA Banner — Clean Open Design & Social Proof
   ========================================================================== */
.home-cta-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.home-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 50%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.home-cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.home-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.home-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.home-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem auto;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.home-cta-credibility {
  display: none !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem auto;
}

.home-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .home-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .home-cta-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .home-cta-desc {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .home-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .home-cta-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .home-cta-credibility {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Modal Dialog (100% Solid Opaque, No Glassmorphism) */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  /* Solid dark mask */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 999;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 580px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Privacy Consent Notice (Balanced Bottom-Left Card) */
.privacy-consent-card,
.dpdp-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  width: 380px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium, #CBD5E1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  z-index: 850;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
}

.privacy-consent-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .privacy-consent-card,
  .dpdp-banner {
    bottom: 80px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Higher Education Alliances Section (Hero-Aligned Design Language)
   ========================================================================== */
.alliances-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid Background (Matching Hero) */
.alliances-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.alliances-section>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.alliances-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.alliances-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.alliances-title-accent {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.alliances-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
}

.alliances-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.alliances-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.alliances-list-bullet {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alliances-list strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

/* Right Column Visual Frame */
.alliances-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.alliances-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.alliances-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.alliances-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.alliances-frame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 75%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 10;
}

.alliances-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.alliances-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.alliances-stat-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.alliances-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .alliances-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .alliances-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .alliances-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .alliances-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .alliances-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .alliances-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .alliances-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .alliances-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .alliances-frame-overlay {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trainer Opportunities Section (Hero-Aligned, Theme Primary Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.trainer-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid Background in Ice White — Strictly right side (visual only) */
.trainer-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  left: 48%;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 65% 50%, #000000 25%, transparent 88%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 65% 50%, #000000 25%, transparent 88%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.trainer-section>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trainer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.trainer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.trainer-title-accent {
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.trainer-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  margin: 0 0 1.75rem 0;
}

.trainer-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.trainer-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.trainer-list-bullet {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #60A5FA;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.42rem;
}

.trainer-list strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

/* Right Column Visual Frame */
.trainer-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.trainer-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.trainer-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.trainer-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.trainer-frame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.94) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 75%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 10;
}

.trainer-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trainer-stat-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.trainer-stat-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.trainer-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trainer-section::before {
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
  }

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

  .trainer-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .trainer-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .trainer-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .trainer-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .trainer-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .trainer-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .trainer-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .trainer-frame-overlay {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer — Clean, Minimal, Clutter-Free
   (Matches Header Navigation & Hero Aesthetics: Crisp, Generous Whitespace)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #DBEAFE;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid (Hero Pattern: Confined to Below Area, Invisible Center, Progressively Scattering Outward) */
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 35%;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 20%, transparent 0%, transparent 25%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 65%, #000000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 20%, transparent 0%, transparent 25%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 65%, #000000 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.site-footer>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.site-footer .site-logo .logo-mark {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.site-footer .logo-main-text {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.site-footer .logo-tag {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 1.25rem 0;
}

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

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-contact-link {
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover .footer-contact-icon {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--primary-hover);
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.25rem 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-form:focus-within {
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.4);
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #0F172A;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: inherit;
}

.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: #64748B;
  opacity: 1;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 2px);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: none !important;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border-color: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: none !important;
}

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

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #BFDBFE;
}

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

.footer-legal-nav a {
  color: #DBEAFE;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer-legal-nav a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .site-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-legal-nav {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Table Design */
.table-responsive {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.table th {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

.table td {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.table tr:nth-child(even) {
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

  .nav-menu,
  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

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

  .hero-visual-frame {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero::after {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    top: 5%;
    right: -15%;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  h1 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  h2 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  }

  .hero-desktop-br {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-social-proof {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .rating-info {
    gap: 0.05rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .avatar-group .avatar-img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    margin-left: -8px;
  }

  .rating-score {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .rating-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-visual-frame {
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .carousel-caption-overlay {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65) 60%, transparent 100%);
  }

  .carousel-caption-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }

  .carousel-caption-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .carousel-indicators {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }

  .carousel-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }

  .tracks-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .product-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-legal-nav {
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-desktop-br {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-social-proof {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .rating-info {
    gap: 0.08rem;
  }

  .rating-label {
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-actions .hero-partner-link,
  .hero-actions .nav-trigger {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.15rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
  }

  .avatar-group .avatar-img {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    margin-left: -7px;
  }

  .hero-visual-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .carousel-caption-overlay {
    padding: 2rem 1.1rem 1.1rem 1.1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .carousel-caption-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  }

  .carousel-caption-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.38;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-social-proof {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 0;
    border-top: none;
  }

  .hero-visual-frame {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tech Company Visual Additions (Images, Terminal, UI Mockups, Icons)
   ========================================================================== */

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

.img-rounded {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.img-hero-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: #0F172A;
}

.img-hero-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Code Terminal Component (Tech Company Showcase) */
.code-terminal {
  background-color: #0F172A;
  border: 1px solid #334155;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.terminal-header {
  background-color: #1E293B;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #334155;
}

.terminal-dot {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dot-red {
  background-color: #EF4444;
}

.dot-yellow {
  background-color: #F59E0B;
}

.dot-green {
  background-color: #10B981;
}

.terminal-title {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.terminal-body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.syn-kwd {
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.syn-str {
  color: #86EFAC;
}

.syn-func {
  color: #FDE047;
}

.syn-com {
  color: #64748B;
  font-style: italic;
}

.syn-num {
  color: #FCA5A5;
}

/* Full-Width Stats Section with Primary Background */
.stats-section {
  display: none !important;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1.25rem;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Company Manifesto - Visual Showcase Frames (Matches Hero Design Language) */
.manifesto-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Precision AI Engineering Matrix Grid Background (Matching Hero & Alliances) */
.manifesto-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.manifesto-section>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.manifesto-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.manifesto-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.manifesto-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.manifesto-frames-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.manifesto-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.manifesto-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.manifesto-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.manifesto-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.manifesto-frame-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  z-index: 10;
}

.manifesto-frame-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.manifesto-frame-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .manifesto-frames-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .manifesto-frame {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .manifesto-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 4rem 0;
  }

  .manifesto-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .manifesto-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .manifesto-frame {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* UI Mockup Card for Sahara */
.app-mockup-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.app-mockup-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sos-badge-btn {
  background-color: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Icon Box & Clean Visuals */
.icon-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-box svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.card-with-thumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.card-with-thumb:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.card-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.card-thumb-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 2rem 0;
  }

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

  .stat-item {
    border-left: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 1.65rem 0;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    gap: 1.25rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding-left: 0.65rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE (Clean, Minimal Text, Real Map, Theme Primary Brand)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.25rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-hero-header {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-info-item svg {
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Contact Main Layout */
.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-channels-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-channel-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.15s ease;
}

.contact-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-channel-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.contact-channel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-channel-val {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Google Maps Embed Container */
.contact-map-container {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 380px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-map-container iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Contact Form Container */
.contact-form-container {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form-head {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

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

/* Success Confirmation State */
.contact-success-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.success-check-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--success-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--success-border);
  color: var(--success);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.success-ref-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1.25rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .contact-hero {
    padding: 2.25rem 0 1.75rem 0;
  }

  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .contact-map-container {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE HERO (Tailored Editorial Design, High Taste, Zero Copycat)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FAFAFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.08) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px, 32px 32px, 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 45%, #000000 35%, transparent 92%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.16;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero-title span {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.about-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-hero-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.about-pillar-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-pillar-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.about-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* About Showcase Visual Card */
.about-showcase-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
}

.about-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.about-showcase-plaque {
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  background-color: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.about-plaque-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: block;
}

.about-plaque-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-showcase-img {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }

  .about-hero-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US: Two-Phase Strategic Roadmap (Home-Aligned Architectural Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.roadmap-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.roadmap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.roadmap-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

.roadmap-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.roadmap-card-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.roadmap-card-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.roadmap-card:hover .roadmap-card-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.roadmap-card-phase {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.roadmap-phase-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.roadmap-phase-status {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.roadmap-card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-card-body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 24px 24px, 24px 24px, 24px 24px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 90% 10%, #000000 40%, transparent 95%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 90% 10%, #000000 40%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.roadmap-card-body > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.roadmap-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.roadmap-card-lead {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.roadmap-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.roadmap-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.roadmap-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.roadmap-list li strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.roadmap-tech-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.roadmap-tech-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-border);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.roadmap-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

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

  .roadmap-card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISUAL ROADMAP STYLES (Rich Visuals, Interactive UI Widgets, Minimal Text)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-flow-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.roadmap-flow-step {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.roadmap-flow-step.is-phase1 {
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
}

.roadmap-flow-step.is-phase2 {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #065F46;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
}

.roadmap-flow-step-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
}

.roadmap-flow-arrow {
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.roadmap-card-tag-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* 2x2 Feature Cards Inside Roadmap */
.roadmap-visual-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.roadmap-visual-card {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.roadmap-visual-card:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.roadmap-visual-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.roadmap-visual-icon svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
}

.roadmap-visual-icon.green-tint {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #059669;
}

.roadmap-visual-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.roadmap-visual-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.roadmap-visual-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Phase 1 Pipeline Breadcrumbs */
.roadmap-pipeline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.roadmap-pipeline-node {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.roadmap-pipeline-sep {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Phase 2 Sahara UI Mockup Container */
.elderly-mockup-frame {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.elderly-mockup-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.elderly-mockup-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #065F46;
}

.elderly-status-pulse {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05);
  }
}

.elderly-sos-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: #DC2626;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}

.elderly-mockup-tagline {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #047857;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .roadmap-visual-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .roadmap-pipeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .roadmap-pipeline-sep {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page: Metrics Bar, Problem Comparison & Core Principles
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Metrics Strip */
.about-metrics-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin: -1.75rem auto 4rem auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.about-metric-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -0.75rem;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
}

.about-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-metric-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* 2. Problem & Solution Comparison Cards */
.comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.comparison-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.comparison-card-challenge {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comparison-card-solution {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.comparison-card-solution::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 75% 40%, #000000 30%, transparent 90%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 75% 40%, #000000 30%, transparent 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.comparison-card-solution > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.comparison-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.comparison-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comparison-icon-challenge {
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

.comparison-icon-solution {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #93C5FD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.comparison-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.comparison-card-challenge .comparison-title {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.comparison-card-solution .comparison-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.comparison-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.comparison-item-bullet {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.comparison-item-bullet.cross {
  background-color: #FEE2E2;
  color: #DC2626;
}

.comparison-item-bullet.check {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #93C5FD;
}

.comparison-item-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.comparison-card-challenge .comparison-item-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.comparison-card-solution .comparison-item-text {
  color: #DBEAFE;
}

.comparison-item-text strong {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.comparison-card-challenge .comparison-item-text strong {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.comparison-card-solution .comparison-item-text strong {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 3. Principles Grid */
.principles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.principle-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.principle-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.1), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.principle-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.25);
}

.principle-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.principle-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Rules for About New Sections */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem 1rem;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .about-metric-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .about-metric-item::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .principles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .comparison-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us — Problem Section (3-Card Flow + Solution Banner)
   ========================================================================== */

.problem-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 3-card horizontal row with connectors */
.problem-cards-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Individual problem card */
.problem-card {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.problem-card-inner {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem 1.85rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Blueprint dot-matrix watermark on each card */
.problem-card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.07) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 80% 20%, #000000 20%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 80% 20%, #000000 20%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.problem-card:hover .problem-card-inner {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.12), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.problem-card:hover .problem-card-inner::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.problem-card-inner > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Problem number */
.problem-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Re-use pillar-icon-chip but bigger margin */
.problem-icon {
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

/* Title */
.problem-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Body text */
.problem-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Status tag chip at the bottom */
.problem-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Arrow connector between cards */
.problem-connector {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.problem-connector-line {
  width: 1px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border-medium), transparent);
  display: none; /* only visible on mobile vertical layout */
}

.problem-connector-arrow {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── Solution Banner ── */
.problem-solution-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Dot-matrix grid on banner (right-side only) */
.problem-solution-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  right: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1.25px, transparent 1.25px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 70% 50%, #000000 30%, transparent 85%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 70% 50%, #000000 30%, transparent 85%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.problem-solution-banner > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.problem-solution-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.problem-solution-icon {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.problem-solution-icon svg {
  stroke: var(--primary) !important;
}

.problem-solution-label {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.problem-solution-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.problem-solution-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #DBEAFE;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .problem-cards-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .problem-connector {
    width: auto;
    height: 36px;
    flex-direction: row;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }
  .problem-solution-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .problem-solution-title {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .problem-card-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .problem-solution-banner {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Problem section — error status tag (full-width banner below icon) */
.problem-status-tag {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  background-color: #FEF2F2;
  color: #DC2626;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.38rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-card:hover .problem-status-tag {
  background-color: #FEE2E2;
  border-color: #FCA5A5;
}

.problem-status-tag svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}