/**
 * ANDRÉS BARÓN — EXECUTIVE DESIGN SYSTEM 2026
 * Founder | Global Business Advisor | BPO & AI Systems Architect
 * Complete modern responsive styling with full utility framework
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & SYSTEM VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Color Palette: Executive Obsidian Dark Theme */
  --bg-primary: #020617;
  --bg-secondary: #080e1e;
  --bg-tertiary: #0d1527;
  --bg-surface: #0b1222;
  --bg-card: #0b1329;
  --bg-card-hover: #101a38;
  --bg-card-solid: #0d1527;
  --bg-dark: #020617;
  --bg-dark-alt: #080e1e;

  /* Editorial Contrasts */
  --bg-light: #0d1527;
  --bg-light-alt: #0b1222;
  --bg-light-card: #0b1329;

  /* Executive Text & Typography Colors */
  --text-primary: #f8fafc;       /* Slate 50 */
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;     /* Slate 300 */
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;         /* Slate 400 */
  --text-dim: #64748b;           /* Slate 500 */
  --text-dark: #f8fafc;
  --text-dark-muted: #94a3b8;

  /* Accent & Intelligence Colors (Imperial Gold & Platinum Metallic Palette) */
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;
  --accent-gold-light: #fbbf24;
  --accent-gold-bright: #fde047;
  --accent-gold-dark: #b45309;
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  --accent-silver: #e2e8f0;
  --accent-silver-light: #ffffff;

  /* Harmonized Accent Mappings */
  --accent-blue: #d4af37;
  --accent-blue-light: #fbbf24;
  --accent-blue-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --accent-cyan: #fbbf24;
  --accent-cyan-light: #fde047;
  --accent-emerald: #10b981;
  --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #fbbf24 50%, #b45309 100%);
  --accent-gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #fbbf24 50%, #b45309 100%);
  --accent-glow-subtle: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  --brand-cyan: #fbbf24;
  --brand-gold: #d4af37;

  /* Neutral & Gold-Infused Borders */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-light: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  --border-hover: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  --border-focus: #d4af37;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: "Plus Jakarta Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;

  /* Typography Scale */
  --text-xs: 0.75rem;    /* 12px */
  --text-sm: 0.875rem;   /* 14px */
  --text-base: 1rem;     /* 16px */
  --text-lg: 1.125rem;   /* 18px */
  --text-xl: 1.25rem;    /* 20px */
  --text-2xl: 1.5rem;    /* 24px */
  --text-3xl: 1.875rem;  /* 30px */
  --text-4xl: 2.25rem;   /* 36px */
  --text-5xl: 3rem;      /* 48px */
  --text-6xl: 3.75rem;   /* 60px */
  --text-7xl: 4.5rem;    /* 72px */

  /* Spacing */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.25rem;
  --space-6: 1.5rem;
  --space-8: 2rem;
  --space-10: 2.5rem;
  --space-12: 3rem;
  --space-16: 4rem;
  --space-20: 5rem;
  --space-24: 6rem;
  --space-32: 8rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --container-wide: 1400px;
  --header-height: 90px;
  --header-height-scrolled: 68px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Shadows (Dark Elevation) */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 30px -8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-light-card: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  font-feature-settings: "cv02", "cv03", "cv04", "cv11";
}

/* Universal Typography Scale & Consistent Font Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h1, .h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
}

h2, .h2, .section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
}

h3, .h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

h4, .h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
}

h5, .h5 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

h6, .h6 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

p, span, li, a, label, dt, dd, th, td, blockquote, figcaption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

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

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

button, input, select, textarea, optgroup {
  font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
  font-size: inherit;
  color: inherit;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Universal Monospace & Technical Telemetry Elements */
code, kbd, samp, pre, .font-mono, [data-font="mono"],
.section-tag, .hub-region-tag, .hub-card-role, .author-role,
.role-pill, .tag, .stat-number, .stat-label, .counter-val,
.telemetry-badge-num, .telemetry-badge-item, .telemetry-item,
.pulse-dot, .chip, .metric-val, .metric-sub, .nda-badge,
.audit-ref, .verification-status-pill, .stars, .rating-val,
.dropdown-footer-link, .article-category, .event-badge,
.dossier-tab-btn, .case-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. UNIVERSAL UTILITY CLASSES (LAYOUT, SIZING, SPACING & FLEX)
   ========================================================================== */
.text-left { text-align: left !important; }
.text-center { text-align: center !important; }
.text-right { text-align: right !important; }

.mx-auto { margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }
.my-auto { margin-top: auto !important; margin-bottom: auto !important; }

.max-w-xs { max-width: 20rem !important; }
.max-w-sm { max-width: 24rem !important; }
.max-w-md { max-width: 28rem !important; }
.max-w-lg { max-width: 32rem !important; }
.max-w-xl { max-width: 36rem !important; }
.max-w-2xl { max-width: 42rem !important; }
.max-w-3xl { max-width: 48rem !important; }
.max-w-4xl { max-width: 56rem !important; }
.w-full { width: 100% !important; }

/* Margins */
.m-0 { margin: 0 !important; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: var(--space-1) !important; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2) !important; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--space-3) !important; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4) !important; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: var(--space-6) !important; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: var(--space-8) !important; }
.mt-10 { margin-top: var(--space-10) !important; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: var(--space-12) !important; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: var(--space-16) !important; }

.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1) !important; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2) !important; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3) !important; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important; }
.mb-6 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6) !important; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: var(--space-8) !important; }
.mb-10 { margin-bottom: var(--space-10) !important; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: var(--space-12) !important; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: var(--space-16) !important; }

/* Paddings */
.p-0 { padding: 0 !important; }
.p-4 { padding: var(--space-4) !important; }
.p-6 { padding: var(--space-6) !important; }
.p-8 { padding: var(--space-8) !important; }
.p-10 { padding: var(--space-10) !important; }
.p-12 { padding: var(--space-12) !important; }
.pt-4 { padding-top: var(--space-4) !important; }
.pb-4 { padding-bottom: var(--space-4) !important; }

/* Flexbox */
.flex { display: flex !important; }
.inline-flex { display: inline-flex !important; }
.flex-col { flex-direction: column !important; }
.flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap !important; }
.flex-grow { flex-grow: 1 !important; }
.flex-shrink-0 { flex-shrink: 0 !important; }
.items-start { align-items: flex-start !important; }
.items-center { align-items: center !important; }
.items-end { align-items: flex-end !important; }
.justify-start { justify-content: flex-start !important; }
.justify-center { justify-content: center !important; }
.justify-between { justify-content: space-between !important; }

/* Grid */
.grid { display: grid !important; }
.grid-cols-1 { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }

.gap-2 { gap: var(--space-2) !important; }
.gap-3 { gap: var(--space-3) !important; }
.gap-4 { gap: var(--space-4) !important; }
.gap-6 { gap: var(--space-6) !important; }
.gap-8 { gap: var(--space-8) !important; }
.gap-10 { gap: var(--space-10) !important; }
.gap-12 { gap: var(--space-12) !important; }

/* Typography & Colors */
.font-normal { font-weight: 400 !important; }
.font-medium { font-weight: 500 !important; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600 !important; }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700 !important; }
.font-extrabold { font-weight: 800 !important; }

.text-xs { font-size: var(--text-xs) !important; }
.text-sm { font-size: var(--text-sm) !important; }
.text-base { font-size: var(--text-base) !important; }
.text-lg { font-size: var(--text-lg) !important; }
.text-xl { font-size: var(--text-xl) !important; }
.text-2xl { font-size: var(--text-2xl) !important; }
.text-3xl { font-size: var(--text-3xl) !important; }

.text-white { color: #ffffff !important; }
.text-dark { color: var(--text-dark) !important; }
.text-dark-muted { color: var(--text-dark-muted) !important; }
.text-secondary { color: var(--text-secondary) !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted) !important; }

.border-t { border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important; }
.border-b { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important; }
.border-light { border-color: var(--border-light) !important; }

.rounded-sm { border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important; }
.rounded-md { border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; }
.rounded-lg { border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important; }
.rounded-xl { border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important; }
.rounded-full { border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important; }
.bg-white { background-color: #ffffff !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   4. ACCESSIBILITY & FOCUS
   ========================================================================== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  z-index: 10000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. CONTAINERS & SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  padding-right: var(--space-6);
}

.container-wide {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-wide);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  padding-right: var(--space-6);
}

.section {
  padding-top: var(--space-20);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
}

.section-light {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SECTION HEADINGS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-tag.light-theme {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-subheading {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.section-light .section-heading {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-light .section-subheading {
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. BUTTONS & CTAS (EXECUTIVE LUXURY DESIGN SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  min-height: 48px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1.25;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #fbbf24;
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.985);
}

.btn svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --- PRIMARY GOLD LUXURY BUTTON --- */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #fbbf24 50%, #c59b27 100%);
  color: #030712 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.65s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6c35c 0%, #fde047 50%, #d4af37 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6), 0 0 18px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);
  color: #000000 !important;
}

/* --- SECONDARY OBSIDIAN GLASS BUTTON --- */
.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #f8fafc !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

/* --- OUTLINE BUTTON --- */
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: #fde047 !important;
  border-color: #fbbf24;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* --- SIZES --- */
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  min-height: 38px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  min-height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.btn-block,
.btn-full {
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.btn:disabled,
.btn[disabled] {
  opacity: 0.55;
  cursor: not-allowed !important;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: grayscale(0.5);
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* --- FILTER BUTTONS --- */
.btn-filter {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-filter:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  color: #f8fafc;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.btn-filter.active {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) !important;
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON SECTIONS & ACTION WRAPPERS (PERFECT ALIGNMENT ACROSS ALL PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-group,
.btn-section,
.hero-actions,
.cta-actions,
.final-cta-actions,
.section-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.btn-group-center,
.text-center .btn-group,
.text-center .btn-section,
.text-center .cta-actions,
.final-cta-inner .btn-group,
.final-cta-inner .btn-section,
.final-cta-inner .cta-actions,
.final-cta-inner .final-cta-actions,
.justify-center {
  justify-content: center !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. STICKY EXECUTIVE NAVIGATION (SEPARATE SECTION LOOK)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transition: height var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal), border var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  height: var(--header-height-scrolled);
  background: rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.98);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

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

.brand-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 330px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  transition: height var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), filter var(--transition-normal);
}
.brand-wrapper:hover .brand-logo {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45));
}
.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo {
  height: 56px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 56px;
    max-width: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-logo {
    height: 46px;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
}

.brand-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
}

.nav-desktop {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(10px, 1.25vw, 20px);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: clamp(12.5px, 0.92vw, 14px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 8px 3px;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION DROPDOWN MENU (INDUSTRIES & SECTOR PRACTICES)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-caret {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-caret,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-caret,
.nav-item-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  width: 590px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  background: rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease, visibility 0.22s;
}

/* Invisible bridge so mouse hover doesn't break between link and panel */
.dropdown-panel::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

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

.dropdown-header {
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.dropdown-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fbbf24;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 11px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.dropdown-item-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.icon-emerald { background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12); color: #34d399; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25); }
.icon-purple { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12); color: #c084fc; border-color: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.25); }
.icon-cyan { background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12); color: #38bdf8; border-color: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.25); }
.icon-gold { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12); color: #fbbf24; border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25); }
.icon-blue { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12); color: #60a5fa; border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25); }

.dropdown-item-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-title {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.dropdown-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.dropdown-footer-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-footer-link:hover {
  color: #fde047;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Nav Accordion Styling */
.mobile-nav-accordion {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-accordion-btn:hover,
.mobile-nav-accordion.open .mobile-accordion-btn {
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-accordion-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.mobile-nav-accordion.open .mobile-accordion-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.mobile-accordion-sublinks {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 6px 10px 10px 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-accordion.open .mobile-accordion-sublinks {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-sublink {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-sublink:hover,
.mobile-sublink.active {
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.sublink-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-sublink:hover .sublink-dot,
.mobile-sublink.active .sublink-dot {
  background: #fbbf24;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #fbbf24;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.mobile-toggle-bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle-bar::before,
.mobile-toggle-bar::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #ffffff;
  left: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-toggle-bar::before { top: -6px; }
.mobile-toggle-bar::after { bottom: -6px; }

.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-bar {
  background: transparent;
}
.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-bar::before {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle.open .mobile-toggle-bar::after {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: min(340px, 85vw);
  height: 100vh;
  background: #0b1222;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. HERO SECTION & PROPORTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-height));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 16px);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  overflow-x: clip;
  overflow-y: visible;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
              var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-ambient-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.65;
}

.hero-content-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.18fr) minmax(0, 0.82fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-copy-col {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-visual-col {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-badge-container {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

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

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.hero-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hero-title .text-gradient {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-copy {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.15vw, 1.02rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  max-width: 580px;
}

/* Hero Role Badges Infinite Moving Ticker (Single Continuous Line) */
.hero-role-ticker-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 8px;
  padding: 2px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 3%, #000 97%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-role-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: heroPillsTicker 22s linear infinite;
}

.hero-role-ticker-wrapper:hover .hero-role-ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.hero-role-ticker-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-role-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.role-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.role-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.role-pill-gold {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) !important;
  color: #fbbf24 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* Founder Visual & Hero Video Layer */
.hero-visual-col {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  top: 5%;
  left: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-portrait-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 520px;
  max-height: 72vh;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 0%, rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transform-origin: bottom center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.hero-portrait-wrapper:hover .hero-founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Video badge / trigger on hero */
.hero-video-trigger {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.hero-video-trigger:hover {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.video-play-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.video-play-icon svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  fill: #fff;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.video-trigger-text h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}
.video-trigger-text p {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-stats-ticker {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-3);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.stat-number .stat-accent {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  word-break: normal;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. ABOUT & FOUNDER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: start;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 0%, rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.9) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

/* Master of Science Credentials Placed Below The Image */
.about-degrees-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: var(--space-5);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.degree-card-alt {
  display: block;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.degree-card-alt:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.degree-card-body {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.degree-card-level {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
}

.degree-card-title {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 1px 0 3px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
}

.degree-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 !important;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: normal;
}

.about-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.3vw, 2.35rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.desktop-br {
  display: inline;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .desktop-br {
    display: none;
  }
}

.about-content {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-content p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* About Section Right Highlights Grid */
.about-highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.about-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.about-highlight-item:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.about-highlight-item .highlight-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.about-highlight-item h5 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. EXPERTISE & 4 STRATEGIC PILLARS (DARK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.expertise-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.expertise-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: min(750px, 100vw);
  max-width: 100vw;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.section-tag-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.expertise-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.expertise-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Glowing Accent Beams per Pillar */
.expertise-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.pillar-ai::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #2563eb);
}

.pillar-bpo::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #3b82f6);
}

.pillar-advisory::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706, #b45309);
}

.pillar-tech::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #0284c7);
}

/* Hover States per Pillar */
.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.pillar-ai:hover {
  border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

.pillar-bpo:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.pillar-advisory:hover {
  border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.pillar-tech:hover {
  border-color: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
}

.pillar-tech:hover {
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px -8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

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

/* Card Top Bar */
.expertise-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expertise-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pillar-ai .expertise-icon-box {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: #fde047;
}
.pillar-ai:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  background: #d4af37;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.pillar-bpo .expertise-icon-box {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  color: #60A5FA;
}
.pillar-bpo:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  background: #3B82F6;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
}

.pillar-advisory .expertise-icon-box {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  color: #FBBF24;
}
.pillar-advisory:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  background: #F59E0B;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.pillar-tech .expertise-icon-box {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34D399;
}
.pillar-tech:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  background: #10B981;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.expertise-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-card-num {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Card Body */
.expertise-kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.pillar-ai .expertise-kicker { color: #0284c7; }
.pillar-bpo .expertise-kicker { color: #2563eb; }
.pillar-advisory .expertise-kicker { color: #d97706; }
.pillar-tech .expertise-kicker { color: #059669; }

.expertise-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.expertise-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Submodules Checklist */
.expertise-submodules {
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.submodule-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.submodule-item svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar-ai .submodule-item svg { color: #0284c7; background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1); }
.pillar-bpo .submodule-item svg { color: #2563eb; background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1); }
.pillar-advisory .submodule-item svg { color: #d97706; background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1); }
.pillar-tech .submodule-item svg { color: #059669; background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1); }

.expertise-card:hover .submodule-item {
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Card Action Footer */
.expertise-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-ai .expertise-card-action { color: #0284c7; }
.pillar-bpo .expertise-card-action { color: #2563eb; }
.pillar-advisory .expertise-card-action { color: #d97706; }
.pillar-tech .expertise-card-action { color: #059669; }

.expertise-card-action svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-card-action svg {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. INTERACTIVE AI SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE PIPELINE (CYBER COMMAND CONSOLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.ai-systems-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
              var(--bg-primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-systems-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-pipeline-container {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Cyber HUD Header Strip */
.ai-hud-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hud-col-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hud-status-beacon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.beacon-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981, 0 0 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
  animation: beacon-blink 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes beacon-blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.beacon-text {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hud-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.hud-chip {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent-cyan-light);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hud-protocol {
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hud-col-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hud-timer-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 12px;
}

.hud-timer-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hud-progress-track {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hud-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--accent-cyan);
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.hud-pause-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.hud-pause-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.hud-pause-btn.is-paused {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

/* Pipeline Track & Animated Data Stream */
.pipeline-diagram-track {
  position: relative;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
}

.pipeline-data-stream {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 4%;
  right: 4%;
  height: 3px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stream-line {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0%, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6) 50%, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.stream-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #ffffff 10%, #d4af37 70%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #d4af37, 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
  animation: stream-flow 4.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.stream-pulse-2 {
  animation-delay: 2.1s;
}

@keyframes stream-flow {
  0% { left: 0%; opacity: 0; }
  10% { opacity: 1; }
  90% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { left: 96%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Pipeline Nodes */
.pipeline-diagram {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  z-index: 2;
}

.pipeline-node {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(16, 26, 46, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.node-live-beacon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pipeline-node:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 36, 64, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.pipeline-node.active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26, 45, 80, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 26, 48, 0.98) 100%);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.pipeline-node.active .node-live-beacon {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981, 0 0 14px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.8);
  animation: beacon-blink 1.4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.pipeline-node-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  color: var(--accent-cyan-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pipeline-node:hover .pipeline-node-icon {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.pipeline-node.active .pipeline-node-icon {
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.pipeline-node-step {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pipeline-node.active .pipeline-node-step {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.pipeline-node-title {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.node-status-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding: 1px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pipeline-node.active .node-status-chip,
.node-status-chip.chip-active {
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CYBER TELEMETRY COMMAND CONSOLE (.pipeline-details-card) - DARK THEME
   ========================================================================== */
.pipeline-details-card {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
}

.pipeline-details-card.console-transition {
  animation: console-fade-in 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes console-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0.7; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Cyber Corner Brackets */
.cyber-bracket {
  position: absolute;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  border-style: solid;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cyber-top-left { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-width: 2px 0 0 2px; border-top-left-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.cyber-top-right { top: -1px; right: -1px; border-width: 2px 2px 0 0; border-top-right-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.cyber-bottom-left { bottom: -1px; left: -1px; border-width: 0 0 2px 2px; border-bottom-left-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.cyber-bottom-right { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-width: 0 2px 2px 0; border-bottom-right-radius: var(--radius-xl); }

/* Left Column: Architectural Specs */
.pipeline-details-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pipeline-layer-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
}

.pipeline-glitch-title {
  font-size: var(--text-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pipeline-details-info p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

/* Structured Key Architecture Deliverables */
.pipeline-deliverables {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.deliverable-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.deliverable-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.deliverable-content {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.deliv-label {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.deliv-val {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pipeline-action-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
}

.architecture-id-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Right Column: Live Telemetry & Waveform Equalizer */
.pipeline-telemetry-console {
  background: rgba(5, 10, 20, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.telemetry-console-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.console-title-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.console-led {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981;
  animation: beacon-blink 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.console-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.console-refresh-rate {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Cyber Waveform Equalizer (16 Bars) */
.cyber-waveform {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  gap: 3px;
}

.cyber-wave-bar {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbbf24 0%, #2563eb 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  min-height: 4px;
  animation: cyber-wave-eq 1.4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cyber-wave-eq {
  0% { height: 6px; opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { height: 32px; opacity: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px #fbbf24); }
}

.bar-1 { animation-duration: 0.8s; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.bar-2 { animation-duration: 1.1s; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.bar-3 { animation-duration: 0.7s; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.bar-4 { animation-duration: 1.3s; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.bar-5 { animation-duration: 0.9s; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.bar-6 { animation-duration: 1.2s; animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.bar-7 { animation-duration: 0.65s; animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.bar-8 { animation-duration: 1.4s; animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.bar-9 { animation-duration: 0.85s; animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.bar-10 { animation-duration: 1.05s; animation-delay: 0.35s; }
.bar-11 { animation-duration: 0.75s; animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.bar-12 { animation-duration: 1.25s; animation-delay: 0.45s; }
.bar-13 { animation-duration: 0.95s; animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.bar-14 { animation-duration: 1.15s; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.bar-15 { animation-duration: 0.7s; animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.bar-16 { animation-duration: 1.35s; animation-delay: 0.15s; }

/* Real-Time Metric Gauges */
.telemetry-gauges {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.gauge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.gauge-label-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.gauge-name {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.gauge-pct {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gauge-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gauge-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gauge-fill-alt {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

/* Key-Value Telemetry Box */
.pipeline-telemetry {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  color: var(--accent-cyan-light);
}

.telemetry-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 5px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.telemetry-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.telemetry-label {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.telemetry-value {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Telemetry Footer Status */
.telemetry-console-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.status-verified {
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. BPO & GLOBAL CONSULTING (GLOBAL NETWORK HUD CONSOLE) - DARK THEME
   ========================================================================== */
.global-consulting-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bpo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: stretch;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.global-map-container {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  min-height: 480px;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.bpo-content-col {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.map-hud-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-hud-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-hud-title {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.map-hud-badge {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: #fbbf24;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.global-map-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: block;
}

.map-hud-foot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.map-stat-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.stat-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.dot-blue { background: #3B82F6; box-shadow: 0 0 6px #3B82F6; }
.dot-cyan { background: #d4af37; box-shadow: 0 0 6px #d4af37; }
.dot-emerald { background: #10B981; box-shadow: 0 0 6px #10B981; }
.dot-purple { background: #818CF8; box-shadow: 0 0 6px #818CF8; }

.map-node {
  animation: pulse-node 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes pulse-node {
  0%, 100% { r: 6; opacity: 1; }
  50% { r: 9; opacity: 0.7; }
}

.radar-ping {
  animation: radar-pulse 3s infinite ease-out;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes radar-pulse {
  0% { r: 8; opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { r: 24; opacity: 0; }
}

.map-corridor {
  stroke-dasharray: 4, 4;
  animation: dash 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes dash {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -1000; }
}

.bpo-feature-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  height: 100%;
}

.bpo-feature-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bpo-feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.bpo-feature-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-left-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
.bpo-feature-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.bpo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.bpo-feature-card:hover .bpo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

.bpo-text h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: #fff;
}
.bpo-text p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. BUSINESS ADVISORY FRAMEWORK (CONNECTED ARCHITECTURAL ROADMAP)
   ========================================================================== */
.framework-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.framework-card {
  background: var(--bg-light-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.framework-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-top-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.framework-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.framework-card:hover .framework-num {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--accent-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.framework-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.framework-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. CASE STUDIES & ECOSYSTEM VENTURES (DISTINCT BRANDED CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.ventures-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.venture-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-top: 3px solid #2563eb;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

/* Distinct signature brand border and hover glows for each venture */
.venture-card:nth-child(1) { border-top-color: #0284c7; }
.venture-card:nth-child(1):hover {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: #7c3aed; }
.venture-card:nth-child(2):hover {
  border-color: #7c3aed;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: #059669; }
.venture-card:nth-child(3):hover {
  border-color: #059669;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:nth-child(4) { border-top-color: #d97706; }
.venture-card:nth-child(4):hover {
  border-color: #d97706;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:nth-child(5) { border-top-color: #4f46e5; }
.venture-card:nth-child(5):hover {
  border-color: #4f46e5;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:nth-child(6) { border-top-color: #e11d48; }
.venture-card:nth-child(6):hover {
  border-color: #e11d48;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

.venture-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  transform: translateY(-7px);
}

.venture-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  min-height: 48px;
  width: 100%;
}

.venture-logo-box {
  height: 44px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.venture-card:hover .venture-logo-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.venture-logo {
  max-height: 32px;
  max-width: 136px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.venture-card:hover .venture-logo {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.venture-category-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: normal;
  word-break: normal;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.venture-name {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.venture-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.venture-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.venture-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-cyan-light);
}
.venture-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FOUNDER JOURNEY TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
#journey {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

#journey::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url('../img/patterns/dotted-bg.svg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 75%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 35%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 75%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

#journey > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-track {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: var(--space-10) auto 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.timeline-track::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  width: 50%;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  padding-right: var(--space-10);
  text-align: left;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  padding-left: var(--space-10);
  text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-cyan);
  z-index: 2;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
  right: -8px;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
  left: -8px;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.timeline-title {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-desc {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & EDITORIAL GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.article-card {
  background: var(--bg-light-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-light-card);
}
.article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.article-thumb-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-light-alt);
}
.article-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}
.article-card:hover .article-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-content {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.article-category {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: var(--text-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. SOCIAL PROOF & TESTIMONIALS (EXECUTIVE OBSIDIAN THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
#testimonials {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

#testimonials::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    url('../img/patterns/dotted-bg.svg');
  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat, repeat;
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 32px 32px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, center center;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 75%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 75%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

#testimonials > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 35px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-box {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  }
}

.quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 32px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  opacity: 0.12;
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-author-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.testimonial-author-img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-size: var(--text-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-author-title {
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE ENDORSEMENTS & BOARD ATTESTATIONS (INSTITUTIONAL SUITE)
   ========================================================================== */
.endorsement-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%, rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.04) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.endorsement-telemetry-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.telemetry-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.telemetry-badge-dot {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.telemetry-badge-dot.gold {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.telemetry-badge-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.telemetry-badge-label {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.telemetry-badge-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.endorsements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.endorsement-card {
  background: rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.endorsement-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.endorsement-card.featured-endorsement {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 26, 52, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10, 18, 38, 0.85) 100%);
}

.endorsement-featured-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4af37, #fbbf24);
  color: #020617;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.endorsement-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.endorsement-sector-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
  color: #60a5fa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.endorsement-sector-tag.gold {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.endorsement-sector-tag.cyan {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
  color: #00e5ff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
}

.endorsement-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.endorsement-rating .stars {
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.endorsement-rating .rating-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

.endorsement-metric-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  border-left: 3px solid #3b82f6;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.endorsement-metric-banner.gold-accent {
  border-left-color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
}
.endorsement-metric-banner.cyan-accent {
  border-left-color: #00e5ff;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
}

.endorsement-metric-banner .metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.endorsement-metric-banner.gold-accent .metric-val { color: #fbbf24; }
.endorsement-metric-banner.cyan-accent .metric-val { color: #00e5ff; }

.endorsement-metric-banner .metric-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.endorsement-metric-banner .metric-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}
.endorsement-metric-banner .metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.endorsement-quote-body {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.endorsement-quote-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
}

.endorsement-author-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.author-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-avatar-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}
.author-monogram-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #f8fafc;
  border: 2px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
}
.author-monogram-avatar.gold-ring {
  border-color: #fbbf24;
  color: #fbbf24;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95));
}
.author-monogram-avatar.cyan-ring {
  border-color: #00e5ff;
  color: #00e5ff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95));
}

.author-verified-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #0a1226;
}

.author-meta {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.author-name-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}
.verification-status-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  color: #10b981;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  padding: 1px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.verification-status-pill.gold {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.verification-status-pill.cyan {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.12);
  color: #00e5ff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #00a2ea;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.author-company {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.endorsement-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #64748b;
}
.endorsement-card-footer .nda-badge {
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.endorsement-card-footer .audit-ref {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Institutional Trust Ledger Banner */
.endorsement-trust-ledger {
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.ledger-shield-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ledger-text {
  min-width: 0;
}
.ledger-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.ledger-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.ledger-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ledger-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #fbbf24 100%);
  color: #020617;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ledger-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: #020617;
}

.ledger-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ledger-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .endorsements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .endorsement-trust-ledger {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .ledger-actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .endorsements-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .endorsement-telemetry-ribbon {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .telemetry-badge-sep {
    display: none;
  }
  .ledger-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ledger-btn-primary, .ledger-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FINAL CTA BANNER & CONVERSION (DARK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
              var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.final-cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.final-cta-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.final-cta-copy {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.contact-quick-reach {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.reach-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}
.reach-item svg {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}
.reach-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-blue);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. EXECUTIVE FOOTER (INSTITUTIONAL OBSIDIAN ANCHOR)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #090e1a;
  border-top: 1px solid #1e293b;
  padding-top: var(--space-16);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-8);
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.5fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.2fr);
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-col, .footer-brand {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  color: #94a3b8;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: #fbbf24;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.footer-newsletter-input:focus {
  border-color: #fbbf24;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-sub {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  color: #64748b;
  width: 100%;
}
.footer-sub p {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}
.social-icon-link {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.social-icon-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. CONTACT FORM & MODAL EXPERIENCES (DARK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-form-wrapper {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: var(--text-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Video Modal System */
.video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(12px, 3vw, 24px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s;
}

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

.video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.94) 0%, rgba(4, 7, 13, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.video-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.video-modal-content {
  pointer-events: auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #060911;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 50px -10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0.94) translateY(12px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 48px);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.video-modal.active .video-modal-content {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Modal Header Bar */
.video-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 5;
  gap: 12px;
}

.video-modal-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--text-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.video-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-modal-close {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 1);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Video Wrapper & Player */
.video-player-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

#modalVideoPlayer {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 120px);
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
}

/* Default / Vertical Orientation Mode (e.g. 9:16 reels/intro) */
.video-modal-content.is-vertical,
.video-modal-content:not(.is-horizontal) {
  width: auto;
  max-width: min(440px, 92vw);
  height: min(780px, calc(100vh - 60px));
}

.video-modal-content.is-vertical .video-player-wrapper,
.video-modal-content:not(.is-horizontal) .video-player-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
}

.video-modal-content.is-vertical #modalVideoPlayer,
.video-modal-content:not(.is-horizontal) #modalVideoPlayer {
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Horizontal / Widescreen Orientation Mode (e.g. 16:9 standard video) */
.video-modal-content.is-horizontal {
  width: min(960px, 94vw);
  height: auto;
}

.video-modal-content.is-horizontal .video-player-wrapper {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  width: 100%;
}

.video-modal-content.is-horizontal #modalVideoPlayer {
  object-fit: contain;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. SCROLL REVEALS (SAFE FALLBACK: ALWAYS VISIBLE BY DEFAULT)
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Only hide if JS is confirmed running */
.js-ready .reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.js-ready .reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 320ms; }

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .reveal, .js-ready .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   23. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .framework-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .ventures-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .pipeline-node { min-width: 100px; padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-2); }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 24px) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-12) !important;
  }
  .hero-content-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  .hero-copy-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .hero-badge-container { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-title { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-copy { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-visual-col { margin-top: var(--space-6); width: 100%; justify-content: center; min-width: 0; }
  .hero-portrait-wrapper { max-width: 360px; height: 460px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  
  .hero-stats-ticker {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 520px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }
  .hero-stat-item {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .trust-seals-ribbon {
    justify-content: center !important;
    max-width: 560px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    gap: 10px 18px !important;
  }

  .hero-role-ticker-wrapper {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 580px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  .about-visual, .about-content {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .about-credentials-badge { position: relative; bottom: 0; right: 0; max-width: 100%; margin-top: var(--space-4); }

  .bpo-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .global-map-container { min-height: auto; padding: var(--space-4); min-width: 0 !important; max-width: 100% !important; }
  .map-hud-foot { font-size: 0.62rem; gap: 6px; }
  .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }

  .pipeline-data-stream { display: none !important; }
  .pipeline-diagram {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .pipeline-diagram::before { display: none; }
  .pipeline-details-card { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; gap: var(--space-6); }

  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }
  .location-hubs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important; }

  .case-study-card {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: var(--space-6) !important;
    padding: var(--space-6) !important;
  }

  .nav-desktop, .header-cta-btn { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 76px;
    --header-height-scrolled: 62px;
  }
  .section { padding-top: var(--space-16); padding-bottom: var(--space-16); }
  .container, .container-wide { padding-left: var(--space-4); padding-right: var(--space-4); }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 16px) !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5.8vw, 2.3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-ticker {
    max-width: 440px !important;
    gap: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) !important;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }
  .trust-seals-ribbon {
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    gap: 8px 14px !important;
  }
  .trust-seal-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
  }
  .trust-seal-item .seal-icon {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
  .role-pill {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
  }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .expertise-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .framework-steps { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .ventures-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .editorial-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .master-degrees-container { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .about-highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }

  .ai-pipeline-container { padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4) !important; }
  .ai-hud-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
  .hud-col-left { width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.68rem; }
  .hud-divider { display: none; }
  .pipeline-diagram {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
  .pipeline-node { min-width: 0 !important; }
  .pipeline-details-card { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4) !important; }
  .pipeline-action-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

  .timeline-track::before { left: 16px; }
  .timeline-item { width: 100%; left: 0 !important; padding-left: 44px !important; padding-right: 0 !important; text-align: left !important; }
  .timeline-dot { left: 8px !important; right: auto !important; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .footer-sub { flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); text-align: center; }

  .loc-tab-btn { min-width: 100% !important; }
  .location-hubs-grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important; }
  .location-top-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .floating-telemetry-badge { display: none !important; }

  .event-card-item {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }

  /* Universal Responsive Button Sections (<= 640px) */
  .hero-actions,
  .btn-group,
  .btn-section,
  .cta-actions,
  .final-cta-actions,
  .section-cta-group,
  div[style*="justify-content: center; gap:"] {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 400px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions > .btn,
  .btn-group > .btn,
  .btn-section > .btn,
  .cta-actions > .btn,
  .final-cta-actions > .btn,
  .section-cta-group > .btn,
  div[style*="justify-content: center; gap:"] > .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 70px;
    --header-height-scrolled: 58px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 6.5vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  .hero-copy {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
  .hero-actions,
  .btn-group,
  .btn-section,
  .cta-actions,
  .final-cta-actions,
  .section-cta-group,
  div[style*="justify-content: center; gap:"] {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn,
  .btn-group .btn,
  .btn-section .btn,
  .cta-actions .btn,
  .final-cta-actions .btn,
  .section-cta-group .btn,
  div[style*="justify-content: center; gap:"] > .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    padding: 13px 18px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .hero-portrait-wrapper {
    max-width: 290px !important;
    height: 380px !important;
  }
  .hero-stats-ticker {
    max-width: 320px !important;
    gap: 12px 10px !important;
  }
  .trust-seals-ribbon {
    gap: 6px 12px !important;
  }
  .trust-seal-item {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  }

  .pipeline-diagram {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .pipeline-node {
    width: 100% !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-3) !important;
  }
  .degree-card-alt {
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
  }
  .degree-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  }
  .degree-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  }
  .case-study-card {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3) !important;
  }
  .case-study-results div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) !important;
  }
  .case-studies-cta-banner, div[style*="padding: var(--space-10)"] {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4) !important;
  }
  .btn {
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }
  .btn-lg {
    padding: 14px 22px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    min-height: 48px !important;
  }
  .btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    min-height: 36px !important;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .newsletter-form .btn {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO FLOATING HOLOGRAPHIC BADGES & TRUST SEALS (DARK THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-telemetry-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(11, 18, 34, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-telemetry-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.badge-top-left {
  top: 15%;
  left: -32px;
  animation: float-gentle 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.badge-bottom-right {
  bottom: 22%;
  right: -28px;
  animation: float-gentle 7s infinite ease-in-out 1s;
}

@keyframes float-gentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.telemetry-badge-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fbbf24;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.telemetry-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.telemetry-badge-title {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}

.telemetry-badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Institutional Trust Ribbon */
.trust-seals-ribbon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 8px 0;
  margin-top: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.trust-seal-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-seal-item .seal-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ROCKET SERVICIOS STYLE 3D LOCATION & GLOBE MODULE
   ========================================================================== */
.location-module-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.location-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.location-tabs-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex: 1;
}

.loc-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.loc-tab-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #00a2ea;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.3);
}

.loc-tab-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.loc-tab-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.loc-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0088cc 0%, #00a2ea 100%) !important;
  border-color: #fbbf24 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.45) !important;
}

.loc-tab-btn.active .loc-tab-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.loc-tab-btn.active .loc-tab-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

.location-view-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #061026;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 4px;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.loc-view-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.loc-view-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.loc-view-btn.active {
  background: #00a2ea;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.5);
}

.location-visualizer-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 35%, #071940 0%, #030a1c 70%, #01040d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.35);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), inset 0 0 40px rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.08);
}

.loc-hud-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.loc-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(3, 11, 28, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 700;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.status-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
  animation: pulse-beacon 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.loc-hint-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(3, 11, 28, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.globe-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.rocket-globe-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  cursor: grab;
}

.rocket-globe-canvas:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.map-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.map-stage svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
}

.location-hubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.loc-hub-card {
  background: rgba(16, 25, 43, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.loc-hub-card:hover, .loc-hub-card.active-hub {
  border-color: #00a2ea;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 162, 234, 0.25);
}

.loc-hub-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0088cc, #00a2ea);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.loc-hub-card:hover::before, .loc-hub-card.active-hub::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.hub-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-region-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hub-card-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.hub-card-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #00a2ea;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hub-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.81rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .location-hubs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 1.25rem !important;
  }
}

/* Universal Executive Telemetry Ribbon */
.about-telemetry-ribbon,
.global-telemetry-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 41, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.about-telemetry-ribbon .telemetry-item,
.global-telemetry-ribbon .telemetry-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-telemetry-ribbon,
  .global-telemetry-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-telemetry-ribbon,
  .global-telemetry-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
}