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   tech.brillent — Design System & Custom Styles
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/* ── CSS Variables ─────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --bg-primary: #020a1a;
  --bg-deep: #010812;
  --accent-purple: #1a5cff;
  --accent-blue: #00cfff;
  --text-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --text-secondary: #AAAAAA;
  --text-muted: #CCCCCC;
  --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  --card-bg-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --border-hover: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5cff 0%, #00cfff 100%);
  --glow-purple: 0 0 35px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.25);
  --glow-blue: 0 0 35px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
  --transition-med: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

/* ── Reset & Base ──────────────────────────── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

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

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

/* ── Section Spacing ───────────────────────── */
.section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-weight: 300;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px !important;
  padding-left: 30px !important;
  padding-right: 30px !important;
}

/* ── Navbar ─────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar-custom {
  background: rgba(5, 5, 16, 0.7) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  z-index: 1000;

  /* Floating Island Look */
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0;
  margin: 15px auto;
  width: 92%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.navbar-custom.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 10px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  width: 88%;
  left: 6%;
}

.navbar-brand-text,
a.navbar-brand-text,
.navbar-custom .navbar-brand.navbar-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  margin-right: 40px;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%2300cfff' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2.5' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
}

.navbar-brand-text span {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

nav.navbar-custom .navbar-nav .nav-link,
.navbar-custom .nav-link,
.navbar-custom .navbar-nav>.nav-item>.nav-link {
  color: #CCCCCC !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  /* Slightly tighter for better right-side fit */
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

nav.navbar-custom .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
nav.navbar-custom .navbar-nav .nav-link.active,
.navbar-custom .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-custom .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.navbar-custom .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.btn-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  color: #fff !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.5);
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Nav Link CTA Override */
.navbar-custom .navbar-nav .nav-link.btn-cta {
  padding: 10px 25px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  margin-left: 15px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.navbar-custom .navbar-nav .nav-link.btn-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-glow {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.5);
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.btn-outline-glow:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  padding: 6px 10px !important;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.05) !important;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast) !important;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar-toggler {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-toggler {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

.navbar-toggler:hover,
.navbar-toggler:focus {
  border-color: #00cfff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35) !important;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.12) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
  width: 1.4rem !important;
  height: 1.4rem !important;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%2300cfff' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2.5' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e") !important;
  filter: none !important;
}

/* ── Hero Section ──────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 85px;
  padding-bottom: 120px;
  background: #000;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #050510 0%, #000 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatOrb 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: floatOrb 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes floatOrb {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(30px, -40px) scale(1.05);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-20px, 20px) scale(0.95);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(40px, 30px) scale(1.02);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 1000px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-logo {
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 90%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25));
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), filter var(--transition-med);
}

.hero-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.4));
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
  background-size: 200% 200%;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }

  50% {
    background-position: 100% 50%;
  }

  100% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
}

.hero p {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Glowing Lens Effects ─────────────────── */
.lens-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: floatOrb 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.glow-orb-magenta {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -15%;
  left: -10%;
}

.glow-orb-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
}

.lens-flare {
  position: absolute;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25) 20%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 50%,
      rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.25) 80%,
      transparent 100%);
  width: 100%;
  bottom: 12%;
  left: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.3);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Particles canvas */
#particles-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Page Hero (inner pages) ───────────────── */
.page-hero {
  padding: 120px 0 50px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 15px auto 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Cards ─────────────────────────────────── */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.05), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-med);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), var(--glow-purple);
}

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

/* ── Purple Icon Circles ───────────────────── */
.icon-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2), rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.glass-card:hover .icon-circle {
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.icon-circle-sm {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ── Stats Counter ─────────────────────────── */
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

/* ── Growth Bento Grid ─────────────────────── */
.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: auto;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.bento-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 280px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--glow-purple);
}

/* Global Card Gradient Hover Utility */
.bento-card::after,
.blog-card::after,
.glass-card::after,
.contact-info-card::after,
.job-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.1), rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.1), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  background-position: -100% 0;
  transition: background-position 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Increased to stay above potentially absolute elements */
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-card:hover::after,
.blog-card:hover::after,
.glass-card:hover::after,
.contact-info-card:hover::after,
.job-card:hover::after {
  background-position: 100% 0;
}

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

.bento-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.bento-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.bento-card .icon-circle {
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Spotlight Effect */
.bento-card .spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 250px at var(--mouse-x) var(--mouse-y),
      rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15),
      transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bento-card:hover .spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Specific Grid Areas */
.bento-ai {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-branding {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-ads {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-web {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-social {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

.bento-whatsapp {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: span 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .bento-ai,
  .bento-social {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .bento-branding,
  .bento-ads,
  .bento-web,
  .bento-whatsapp {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .bento-ai,
  .bento-social,
  .bento-branding,
  .bento-ads,
  .bento-web,
  .bento-whatsapp {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .bento-card {
    padding: 24px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .bento-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .bento-card p {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .bento-card .icon-circle {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
}

/* ── Approach / Roadmap Cards ──────────────── */
.approach-card {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.approach-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.approach-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ── Roadmap / Plan Step ───────────────────── */
.step-number {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ── Why Choose Us (Connected Stepper Flow) ── */
.why-us-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00e5a3;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.why-us-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00e5a3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00e5a3;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
}

.process-flow-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-flow-container .row {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
  .process-flow-container .row > [class*="col-"] {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

.process-step-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med);
}

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

/* Concentric Step Icon Halo */
.step-number-halo {
  width: 108px;
  height: 108px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.step-number-halo.halo-cyan {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.16) 0%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.2);
}
.step-number-halo.halo-cyan:hover,
.process-step-col:hover .step-number-halo.halo-cyan {
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.5);
}

.step-number-halo.halo-purple {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.16) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
}
.step-number-halo.halo-purple:hover,
.process-step-col:hover .step-number-halo.halo-purple {
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.5);
}

.step-number-halo.halo-teal {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 201, 167, 0.16) 0%, rgba(0, 201, 167, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 201, 167, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 201, 167, 0.2);
}
.step-number-halo.halo-teal:hover,
.process-step-col:hover .step-number-halo.halo-teal {
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.5);
}

.step-number-halo.halo-amber {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.03) 70%, transparent 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.2);
}
.step-number-halo.halo-amber:hover,
.process-step-col:hover .step-number-halo.halo-amber {
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.45);
  border-color: rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.5);
}

/* Inner Solid Core hosting the Feature Icon */
.step-number-core {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform var(--transition-med), box-shadow var(--transition-med);
}

.step-number-core.core-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00cfff 0%, #0077ff 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.6), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.step-number-core.core-purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a855f7 0%, #6366f1 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.6), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.step-number-core.core-teal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00e5a3 0%, #059669 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.6), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.step-number-core.core-amber {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff9f1c 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.6), inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.process-step-col:hover .step-number-core {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Process Pill Badges */
.process-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.pill-cyan {
  color: #00cfff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
}

.pill-purple {
  color: #a855f7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
}

.pill-teal {
  color: #00e5a3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.35);
}

.pill-amber {
  color: #ff9f1c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 159, 28, 0.35);
}

.process-step-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.process-step-col p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Bottom CTA Pill */
.btn-process-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00cfff 0%, #1a5cff 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.btn-process-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .process-connector-svg {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-step-col {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

/* ── Testimonials ──────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Background watermark quote */
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 12rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.08);
  transform: rotate(5deg) scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: #FFD700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.testimonial-role {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── CTA Section ───────────────────────────── */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="20" cy="30" r="2" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.05)"/><circle cx="80" cy="70" r="3" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.05)"/><circle cx="50" cy="10" r="1.5" fill="rgba(255,255,255,0.05)"/></svg>');
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-section p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.btn-cta-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--accent-purple) !important;
  border: none;
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  position: relative;
}

.btn-cta-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ── Footer ────────────────────────────────── */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer p,
.footer a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-top: 25px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ── Contact Form ──────────────────────────── */
.form-dark .form-control,
.form-dark .form-select {
  background: #0b0b1a !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  color-scheme: dark !important;
}

.form-dark .form-select option {
  background-color: #0b0b1a;
  color: #fff;
}

.form-dark .form-control:focus,
.form-dark .form-select:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
}

.form-dark .form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.form-dark .form-control[type="file"] {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-dark .form-control[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-right: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-dark .form-control[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
}

.form-dark label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-error {
  color: #ff4d4f;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-error.show {
  display: block;
}

/* ── Contact Info Cards ────────────────────── */
.contact-info-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ── Blog Cards ────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 25px;
}

.blog-card-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 15px;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.read-more-link {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ── Admin Panel ───────────────────────────── */
.admin-body {
  background: #0a0a1a;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.admin-sidebar {
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  padding-top: 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.admin-sidebar .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.admin-sidebar .nav-link:hover,
.admin-sidebar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.1);
  border-right: 3px solid var(--accent-purple);
}

.admin-main {
  margin-left: 260px;
  padding: 30px;
}

.admin-stat-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 25px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.admin-stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.admin-stat-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.admin-stat-label {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.admin-table {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-top: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  /* Responsive wrapper */
}

.admin-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 600px;
  /* Force scroll on mobile for data integrity */
}

.admin-table th {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.admin-table td {
  border-color: var(--border-color) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ── Admin Gradient Overrides ──────────────── */
.admin-body .btn-cta,
.admin-body .pagination-dark .page-item.active .page-link,
.admin-body .form-dark .form-control[type="file"]::file-selector-button {
  background: var(--accent-purple) !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.admin-body .btn-cta:hover,
.admin-body .form-dark .form-control[type="file"]::file-selector-button:hover {
  background: #bb00e6 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.admin-body .btn-outline-glow {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.admin-body .btn-outline-glow:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.admin-body .login-container::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.admin-body .admin-stat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.admin-body .navbar-brand-text span {
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--accent-purple) !important;
  color: var(--accent-purple) !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
}


/* ── Login Page ────────────────────────────── */
.login-container {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.login-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.login-box {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Toast Notification ────────────────────── */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 9999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
}

.toast-notification.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.toast-success {
  background: rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 200, 83, 0.3);
}

.toast-error {
  background: rgba(255, 77, 79, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 77, 79, 0.3);
}

/* ── Scroll Animations ─────────────────────── */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.fade-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-in-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ── Loading Spinner ───────────────────────── */
.btn-loading {
  position: relative;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.btn-loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
  margin-left: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

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

/* ── Pagination ────────────────────────────── */
.pagination-dark .page-link {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination-dark .page-link:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  color: #fff;
}

.pagination-dark .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Careers ───────────────────────────────── */
.job-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.job-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}

.job-card .btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.job-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ── Blog Single ───────────────────────────── */
.blog-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-content h2,
.blog-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 30px 0 15px;
}

.blog-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-content a {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.blog-content a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.blog-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-purple);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 25px 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ── Responsive ────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .navbar-custom .container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(5, 5, 16, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 25px 20px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Mobile Drawer (Offcanvas) Styling */
  .mobile-drawer {
    background: rgba(5, 5, 16, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 300px !important;
  }

  .mobile-drawer .offcanvas-header {
    padding: 20px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }

  .mobile-drawer .offcanvas-body {
    padding: 20px 25px;
  }

  .drawer-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    /* Final tightest spacing */
    align-items: flex-start !important;
  }

  .drawer-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 5px 0 !important;
    /* Final compact padding */
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }

  .drawer-nav .nav-link:hover,
  .drawer-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent-blue) !important;
    padding-left: 10px !important;
  }

  .drawer-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
    /* Hide standard underline in drawer */
  }

  .btn-close-white {
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  .offcanvas-backdrop.show {
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .navbar-collapse .ms-auto {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .navbar-nav {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navbar-custom .nav-link {
    display: inline-block;
    width: auto;
    margin: 5px 0;
  }

  .navbar-custom .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .admin-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: block !important;
    z-index: 2000;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 20px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }

  .admin-sidebar.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .admin-sidebar>.px-4 {
    padding-top: 25px;
  }

  .admin-sidebar .nav-link {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
  }

  .admin-main {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-top: 80px;
    /* Space for mobile header */
  }

  /* Mobile Header Bar */
  .admin-mobile-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 26, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 20px;
    z-index: 1040;
  }

  .admin-sidebar hr {
    display: block;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }
}

.navbar-brand-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    /* Shrunk from 60px */
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    /* Shrunk */
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Responsive Header Polish */
  .navbar-custom {
    left: 2% !important;
    right: 2% !important;
    width: auto !important;
    top: 10px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .navbar-brand-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    /* Final minimalist scale */
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    flex-shrink: 1;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* Mobile Nav Fixes */
  .navbar-collapse {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .navbar-custom .nav-link {
    padding: 10px 15px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding-top: 90px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 8vw, 2.2rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0 5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Overlap Prevention: Orbs & Flares */
  .glow-orb {
    display: none;
    /* Hide expensive/obscuring orbs on smallest screens */
  }

  .lens-flare {
    opacity: 0.3;
    bottom: 8%;
    height: 1px;
  }

  /* Bento Consistency */
  .bento-card {
    min-height: auto !important;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    /* Shrunk */
  }

  .bento-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .bento-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .stat-item {
    padding: 15px 5px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .glass-card {
    padding: 25px 15px;
  }

  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding: 110px 0 40px;
  }

  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .admin-sidebar {
    top: 70px;
    /* Adjusted for tighter header */
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .admin-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}
/* Logo Sizing Utility Classes */
.brand-logo { height: 40px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-logo-mobile { height: 35px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-logo-footer { height: 45px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }
.brand-logo-admin { height: 60px !important; width: auto !important; max-width: 100%; object-fit: contain; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Infinite Scrolling Marquee (Homepage)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.portfolio-marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  mask-image: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: none;
}

.portfolio-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollMarquee var(--portfolio-marquee-speed, 65s) linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

.portfolio-marquee-item {
  width: 320px;
  height: 240px;
  margin: 0 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  background: var(--card-bg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portfolio-marquee-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-marquee-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--glow-purple);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.portfolio-marquee-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  to {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50%)); /* Scrolls exactly one set of items */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-marquee-item {
    width: 260px;
    height: 195px;
    margin: 0 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .portfolio-marquee-item {
    width: 200px;
    height: 150px;
    margin: 0 6px;
  }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Portfolio Page
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Portfolio Tabs ──────────────────────────── */
.portfolio-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.portfolio-tab {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.portfolio-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}

.portfolio-tab.active {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
}

.portfolio-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.portfolio-tab.active .portfolio-tab-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* ── Portfolio Masonry Grid ──────────────────── */
.portfolio-grid {
  columns: 3;
  column-gap: 20px;
}

.portfolio-item {
  break-inside: avoid;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  background: var(--card-bg);
}

.portfolio-item img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), var(--glow-purple);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.portfolio-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ── Portfolio Overlay ───────────────────────── */
.portfolio-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-med);
}

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

.portfolio-item-overlay i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.5));
}

.portfolio-item-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* ── Video Placeholder ───────────────────────── */
.portfolio-video-placeholder {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(204,0,255,0.08), rgba(0,191,255,0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ── Portfolio Empty State ───────────────────── */
.portfolio-empty {
  column-span: all;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.portfolio-empty p {
  margin-top: 15px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ── Portfolio Lightbox ──────────────────────── */
.portfolio-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 30px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: #fff;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-med);
  z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  border-color: var(--accent-purple);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-purple);
}

.lightbox-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ── Portfolio Responsive ────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    columns: 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .portfolio-grid {
    columns: 2;
    column-gap: 10px;
  }

  .portfolio-item {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .portfolio-tabs {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .portfolio-tab {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}
/* ── Testimonial Swiper ──────────────────────── */
.testimonial-swiper-container {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1500px;
}

.testimonial-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 50px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.testimonial-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: 400px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  filter: none;
}

.testimonial-swiper .swiper-slide-active {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: blur(0);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Custom Navigation Wrapper */
.swiper-navigation-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.swiper-button-prev-custom,
.swiper-button-next-custom {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.swiper-button-prev-custom:hover,
.swiper-button-next-custom:hover {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Progress Bar */
.swiper-pagination-custom {
  width: 300px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.swiper-pagination-progressbar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-purple), var(--accent-blue));
  transform-origin: left top;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Responsive Swiper */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-swiper .swiper-slide {
    width: 320px;
  }
  
  .swiper-navigation-wrapper {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .swiper-pagination-custom {
    width: 200px;
  }
}

/* ── Skeleton Loading Animation ─────────────── */
@keyframes skeleton-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.portfolio-img-lazy {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 25%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 75%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: skeleton-shimmer 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.portfolio-img-lazy[src] {
  background: none;
  animation: none;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES CATALOG & 3D EXPANSION MODAL (20 SERVICES ARCHITECTURE)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero Section ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.services-hero-section {
  padding: 160px 0 60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(2, 10, 26, 0) 70%);
  position: relative;
}

.services-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00cfff;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00cfff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00cfff;
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.services-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.services-stats-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  gap: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.service-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.service-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ── Explorer & Controls Bar ────────────────────────────────── */
.services-explorer-section {
  padding: 20px 0 90px;
}

.services-control-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.services-filter-tabs {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.service-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  outline: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.service-tab-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.service-tab-btn .tab-count {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.service-tab-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.service-tab-btn.active {
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.2) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.15);
}

.service-tab-btn.active .tab-count {
  background: #00cfff;
  color: #020a1a;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Live Counter Tip Bar */
.services-active-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0 8px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.services-active-bar strong {
  color: #00cfff;
}

.services-click-tip {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* ── Interactive Service Cards ──────────────────────────────── */
.service-interactive-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              background-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.service-interactive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Category Variations */
.service-interactive-card.category-it:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.15);
}

.service-interactive-card.category-marketing:hover {
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2);
}

.service-interactive-card.category-creative:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.15);
}

/* Ambient glow orb inside card */
.card-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.category-it .card-ambient-glow {
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
}

.category-marketing .card-ambient-glow {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
}

.category-creative .card-ambient-glow {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.35);
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .card-ambient-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Topbar */
.service-card-topbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-icon-node {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.category-it .service-icon-node {
  color: #00cfff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.category-marketing .service-icon-node {
  color: #5c8fff;
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.35);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.category-creative .service-icon-node {
  color: #00e5a3;
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.25);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .service-icon-node {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
}

.service-category-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.category-badge-it {
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.3);
  color: #00cfff;
}

.category-badge-marketing {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.35);
  color: #7ba6ff;
}

.category-badge-creative {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.3);
  color: #00e5a3;
}

/* Card Content */
.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .service-card-title {
  color: #00cfff;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Card Tags */
.service-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .service-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Card Footer Action */
.service-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.action-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #00cfff;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.action-arrow {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  color: #00cfff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-interactive-card:hover .action-arrow {
  background: #00cfff;
  color: #020a1a;
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.4);
}

/* No services state */
.no-services-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.no-results-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   UNIQUE 3D EXPANSION MODAL
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

.service-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10050;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(2, 8, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

/* The 3D Unfolding Dialog Box */
.service-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 760px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #071329 0%, #030a16 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
              0 0 60px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* 3D Spring Exit State */
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(12deg) scale(0.88) translateY(35px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.25),
              opacity 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* 3D Spring Entrance State */
.service-modal-overlay.active .service-modal-dialog {
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(0deg) scale(1) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Neon Top Border Beam */
.modal-glow-beam {
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a5cff, #00cfff, #00e5a3, #1a5cff);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  animation: beam-shimmer 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 5;
}

.modal-glow-beam.beam-it {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a5cff, #00cfff, #5ce1e6, #1a5cff);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
}

.modal-glow-beam.beam-marketing {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a5cff, #3877ff, #00cfff, #1a5cff);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
}

.modal-glow-beam.beam-creative {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00cfff, #00e5a3, #70ffcf, #00cfff);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
}

@keyframes beam-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 300% 50%; }
}

/* Modal Header */
.service-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.modal-service-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-icon-it {
  color: #00cfff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.modal-icon-marketing {
  color: #5c8fff;
  border-color: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.3);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.modal-icon-creative {
  color: #00e5a3;
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.25);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
}

.modal-category-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.modal-category-it {
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.3);
  color: #00cfff;
}

.modal-category-marketing {
  background: rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4);
  color: #7ba6ff;
}

.modal-category-creative {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 163, 0.3);
  color: #00e5a3;
}

.modal-service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 59, 92, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255, 59, 92, 0.5);
  color: #ff3b5c;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}

/* Modal Body */
.service-modal-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: calc(88vh - 145px);
}

/* Custom Modal Scrollbar */
.service-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.service-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.service-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.service-modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #00cfff;
}

/* Clean Overview */
.modal-simple-overview {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
}

/* Modal Sub-cards */
.modal-section-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-subheading .text-accent {
  color: #00cfff !important;
}

/* Deliverables Checklist */
.modal-deliverables-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px 24px;
}

.modal-deliverables-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.deliverable-check {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #00cfff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Tools badges */
.modal-tools-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.modal-tool-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.modal-tool-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
  color: #00cfff;
}

/* Modal Footer */
.service-modal-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-glass-secondary {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}

.btn-glass-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* CTA Custom Scope Banner */
.services-cta-banner {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.25);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(2, 10, 26, 0.6) 80%);
  border-radius: 24px;
}

/* ── Mobile & Responsive Breakpoints ────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-modal-dialog {
    max-height: 94vh;
  }
  .service-modal-header {
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .service-modal-body {
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .service-modal-footer {
    padding: 18px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-hero-section {
    padding: 130px 0 40px;
  }
  .services-stats-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
  }
  .service-stat-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .services-control-bar {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .services-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
  }
  .services-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .service-tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .service-modal-overlay {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .service-modal-dialog {
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-height: 96vh;
  }
  .modal-service-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .service-modal-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .modal-footer-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .modal-footer-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   Client Logos Slider Section (Homepage)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.client-logos-section {
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.client-badge-subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.35);
}

.client-slider-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading), 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.client-title-accent {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3.5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.45);
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
}

.client-logos-marquee-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 15px 0 25px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.client-logos-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: scrollClientLogos var(--marquee-speed, 48s) linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.client-logo-pill-card {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 175px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.client-logo-pill-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.client-logo-pill-card img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: contrast(102%);
}

.btn-see-all-clients {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  border: none;
}

.btn-see-all-clients:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(26, 92, 255, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 207, 255, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1350e6 0%, #00bcf0 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .client-logos-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px;
  }
  .client-logo-pill-card {
    width: 145px;
    height: 68px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .client-logo-pill-card img {
    max-height: 40px;
  }
  .btn-see-all-clients {
    padding: 11px 28px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}