:root {
  /* Typography */
  --font-primary: 'Geist', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  /* Official Brand Color Palette */
  --primary-blue: #0066CC;
  --primary-navy: #003366;
  --primary-dark: #002244;
  --primary-deep: #001730;
  --primary-hover-blue: #0052A3;
  --accent-light-blue: #38BDF8;

  /* Soft Backgrounds & Ice Tints */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-ice: #F0F7FF;
  --bg-tint-1: #E6F2FC;
  --bg-tint-2: #D4E9FA;
  --bg-tint-3: #C2E0F8;
  --bg-card-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);

  /* Standardized Text Colors */
  --text-dark: #090D10;
  --text-body: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #475569;
  --text-light: #64748B;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Unified Gradients */
  --btn-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #003366 0%, #0066CC 100%);
  --btn-gradient-hover: linear-gradient(90deg, #002244 0%, #0052A3 100%);
  --banner-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #004DA3 0%, #0066CC 55%, #003366 100%);
  --footer-card-gradient: radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 85% at 50% 0%, #DEEFFC 0%, #ECF6FD 45%, #F7FBFF 75%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  --pill-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #003366 100%);
  --card-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

  /* Standardized Borders & Shadows */
  --border-subtle: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  --border-medium: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.22);
  --border-focus: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.14);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  --shadow-btn: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
  --shadow-btn-hover: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.38);

  /* Animation Timings */
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Global Styles
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
}

section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 86px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MNC Scroll Reveal & Kinetic Motion System
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal-fade-up {
  transform: translateY(32px);
}

.reveal-fade-down {
  transform: translateY(-32px);
}

.reveal-fade-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
}

.reveal-fade-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
}

.reveal-zoom-in {
  transform: scale(0.93);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0px);
}

/* Staggered Delays for Cascade Entrances */
.delay-100 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-150 {
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.delay-200 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-250 {
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.delay-300 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-400 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-500 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

/* Primary font ('Geist') applied ONLY to Hero Section Title, All Buttons, and Header / Navigation */
.hero-title,
.header,
.navbar-brand,
.nav-item,
.header-nav-list,
.mobile-offcanvas,
.mobile-nav-link,
button,
.btn,
.primary-btn,
input[type="button"],
input[type="submit"],
input[type="reset"],
.step-nav-btn,
.research-tab-btn,
.card-arrow-btn,
.footer-book-btn,
.mobile-nav-toggle,
.mobile-close-btn,
.back-to-top-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1050;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s var(--ease-spring) both;
}

.header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.65rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem !important;
}

.navbar-brand {
  border: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.navbar-brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.navbar-brand img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.navbar-brand:hover img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25));
}

.header-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.nav-item {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-spring), left 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-item:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

.nav-item.active {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-item.active::after {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  height: 2.5px;
}

.nav-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  min-width: 8px;
  min-height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--text-light);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Hamburger Button */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Mobile Offcanvas Drawer */
.mobile-offcanvas {
  width: 320px !important;
  max-width: 85vw;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
}

.mobile-close-btn {
  background-color: var(--bg-ice);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.8;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-close-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  background-color: var(--bg-tint-1);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons System
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.primary-btn {
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 184px;
  height: 54px;
  padding: 16px;
  gap: 6px !important;
  opacity: 1;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.2;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    background 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.header .primary-btn {
  width: auto;
  min-width: 184px;
}

.primary-btn span,
.primary-btn i,
.primary-btn svg {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-chevrons {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: middle;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-spring);
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.btn-chevrons .chevron-light {
  opacity: 0.45;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  margin-right: -6.5px;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-chevrons .chevron-dark {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
}

.primary-btn:hover .btn-chevrons {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.primary-btn:hover .chevron-light {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Shimmer Light Reflection Sweep */
.primary-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -130%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
      transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.primary-btn:hover {
  background: var(--btn-gradient-hover);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-btn-hover);
}

.primary-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 3.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  min-height: auto;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.hero-bg {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: heroBgDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-globe {
  top: 70px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  transform-origin: center center;
  width: 540px;
  max-width: 44vw;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.95;
  animation: rotateGlobe 70s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25));
}

.hero-content {
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-grid-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 600px;
}

.hero-left-block {
  max-width: 820px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-title {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 90px;
  line-height: 106px;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 44px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  max-width: 100%;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-right-block {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 375px;
  width: 645px;
  max-width: 55%;
  z-index: 6;
}

.hero-description {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 42px;
  letter-spacing: 0px;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.explore-link {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    text-underline-offset 0.25s ease;
}

.explore-link i,
.explore-link svg {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.explore-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.explore-link:hover i,
.explore-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Hero Section Specific Staggered Entrance Keyframes */
.hero-animate-1 {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-spring) 0.1s both;
}

.hero-animate-2 {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s var(--ease-spring) 0.25s both;
}

.hero-animate-3 {
  animation: fadeInRight 0.9s var(--ease-spring) 0.35s both;
}

.hero-animate-4 {
  animation: fadeInRight 0.9s var(--ease-spring) 0.45s both;
}

.hero-animate-5 {
  animation: fadeIn 0.9s var(--ease-spring) 0.55s both;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Client List Section
   ========================================================================== */
.client-section {
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.client-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  text-align: center;
}

.client-boxes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

.client-box {
  height: 62px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring),
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.client-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.client-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.client-box:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.client-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-focus);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.14);
}

.client-box:hover .client-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Experience & Stats Section
   ========================================================================== */
.experience-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-tint-2) 0%, var(--bg-tint-1) 45%, var(--bg-white) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experience-grid-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 52px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.experience-col-left {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: right;
}

.experience-col-center {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.experience-col-right {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.experience-title {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Custom Counter Pill - Perfectly Centered & Static (No Up/Down Shift) */
.counter-pill {
  background: var(--pill-gradient);
  width: 285px;
  height: 135px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.32);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Shimmer Light Ray Across the Pill */
.counter-pill::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 75%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
      transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.counter-pill.is-pulsing::after {
  animation: pillShimmerRay 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

.counter-pill.is-pulsing {
  animation: pillGlowWave 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.counter-pill::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.counter-pill:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.counter-pill:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.48), 0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35);
  filter: brightness(1.04);
}

/* Top Ghost Milestone Number */
.pill-number-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.38;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.pill-number-top.is-fading {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(3px);
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0.9);
}

/* On hover, keep the top number ghosted and subtle */
.counter-pill:hover .pill-number-top {
  opacity: 0.38;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Main Large Active Number - Perfectly Centered */
.pill-number-main {
  font-size: 4.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.25);
  transition: opacity 0.32s ease, filter 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s var(--ease-spring);
}

.pill-number-main.is-fading {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(5px);
  transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.88);
}

/* Right Side Subtitle */
.experience-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.32s ease, transform 0.32s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.32s ease;
}

.experience-subtitle.is-fading {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(3px);
  transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Experience Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes pillGlowWave {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.32);
  }

  40% {
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.55), 0 0 32px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.32);
  }
}

@keyframes pillShimmerRay {
  0% {
    left: -150%;
  }

  100% {
    left: 200%;
  }
}

@keyframes floatGlassBox {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
}

.decorative-glass-box {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -20px;
  width: auto;
  height: calc(100% + 40px);
  max-height: 385px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: right top;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: floatGlassBox 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.18));
}

.domain-expertise-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('img/domain-bg.png');
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  color: var(--text-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.domain-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.3);
}

.domain-left-content {
  max-width: 490px;
}

.domain-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.domain-body-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.domain-action-text {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.domain-explore-link {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  text-decoration-thickness: 1.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring),
    text-underline-offset 0.25s ease;
}

.domain-explore-link i,
.domain-explore-link svg {
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.domain-explore-link:hover {
  color: var(--bg-tint-1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.domain-explore-link:hover i,
.domain-explore-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Domain Expertise Carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.domain-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.domain-carousel-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 4px 14px 4px;
}

.domain-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.domain-carousel-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
  min-width: calc(50% - 10px);
  max-width: calc(50% - 10px);
  display: flex;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .domain-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

.domain-glass-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-glass-border);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 18px 18px 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.domain-glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.domain-glass-card:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

.domain-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Cursor Spotlight Radial Sheen (Stripe / Apple / Linear Style) */
.domain-glass-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(350px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.domain-glass-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-preview-box {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.15);
}

.card-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.domain-glass-card:hover .card-preview-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card-body-content {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.card-domain-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.card-domain-desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-badge-num {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.card-arrow-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.card-arrow-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--bg-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.card-arrow-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.domain-glass-card:hover .card-arrow-btn {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What We Do Section
   ========================================================================== */
.what-we-do-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;

  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 75% at 28% 40%,
      rgba(180, 222, 255, 0.5) 0%,
      rgba(215, 238, 255, 0.28) 45%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 85% 65%,
      rgba(195, 230, 255, 0.38) 0%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%),
    url("img/image 10.png");

  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
}

.what-we-do-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url('img/image 10.png');
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: invert(1) brightness(1.05) contrast(0.9);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.what-we-do-list {
  width: 100%;
}

.what-we-do-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 2.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--primary-blue);
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.what-we-do-item:not(.what-we-do-header-row)::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.what-we-do-item:not(.what-we-do-header-row):hover::before {
  width: 4px;
}

.what-we-do-item:not(.what-we-do-header-row):hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240, 247, 255, 0.8) 0%, rgba(230, 242, 252, 0.5) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 100%);
  border-bottom-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.what-we-do-header-row {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.what-we-do-main-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.what-we-do-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.what-we-do-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.what-we-do-item:not(.what-we-do-header-row):hover .what-we-do-title {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Our Approach Section
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 35%, rgba(225, 240, 255, 0.65) 0%, rgba(245, 250, 255, 0.35) 50%, var(--bg-white) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.approach-header-row {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.approach-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.18);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.approach-kicker-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--primary-blue);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.approach-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.approach-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: right;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* 4-Phase Process Grid */
.approach-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.approach-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 30px 24px 26px;
  min-height: 310px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring),
    border-color 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Cursor Spotlight Radial Sheen on Approach Cards */
.approach-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(350px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.approach-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Theme 1: Primary Royal Blue Gradient */
.card-theme-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0055B8 0%, #003366 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-primary .badge-dot {
  background: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38BDF8;
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-step-num {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.card-theme-primary .approach-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.32);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Card Theme 2 & 4: Ice Glass Light */
.card-theme-light {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F4F8FD 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.18);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.card-theme-light .badge-dot {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--primary-blue);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-step-num {
  color: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.15);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-card-title {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-card-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.card-theme-light .approach-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.card-theme-light:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
}

/* Card Theme 3: Midnight Deep Navy Gradient */
.card-theme-midnight {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #002244 0%, #001426 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 20, 45, 0.28);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-badge {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

.card-theme-midnight .badge-dot {
  background: #38BDF8;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38BDF8;
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-step-num {
  color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.28);
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.card-theme-midnight .approach-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #E0F2FE;
}

.card-theme-midnight:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 20, 45, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
}

/* Card Internal Structure */
.approach-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.approach-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

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

.approach-step-num {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-step-num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.approach-card-main {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.approach-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.approach-card:hover .approach-icon-wrap {
  transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.06);
}

.approach-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.approach-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.approach-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.approach-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bottom Action Statement Ribbon (Seamless Grid-Aligned 4-Phase Action Bar)
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-pills-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  align-items: center;
}

.approach-static-pill-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.approach-static-pill-wrapper .approach-pill {
  height: 64px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06);
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-static-pill-wrapper .approach-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
}

.we-brand-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-blue);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.approach-slider-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
}

.approach-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}

.approach-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
}

.approach-pills-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.approach-pill {
  height: 64px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0 16px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.approach-pills-row .approach-pill {
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* 1st Word (Method): Crisp White Background with Navy Typography */
.pill-theme-2 {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* 2nd Word (Action): Electric Royal Blue Gradient */
.pill-theme-3 {
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}

.pill-theme-3 i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.approach-slider-wrapper:hover .pill-theme-3 i,
.pill-theme-3:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* 3rd Word (Outcome): Deep Midnight Navy with Cyan Glow */
.pill-theme-4 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002244 0%, #001730 100%);
  color: #38BDF8;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18);
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Powering Modern Market Research Section
   ========================================================================== */
.market-research-section {
  background-color: #F4F7FB;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 60%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.02) 45%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 40%, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 0%, rgba(244, 247, 251, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Circulation Ambient Background Shadows */
.market-research-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.09) 0%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.02) 50%, transparent 70%);
  top: 50%;
  right: 12%;
  transform: translate(25%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(40px);
}

.market-research-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06) 0%, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.01) 50%, transparent 70%);
  top: 20%;
  left: 8%;
  transform: translate(-20%, -20%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(45px);
}

/* Market Research Header */
.market-research-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.market-research-main-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.market-research-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Step Indicator & Content Layout */
.research-step-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.research-step-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  gap: 18px;
  min-width: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Base vertical rail */
.research-step-nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Active indicator sliding bar */
.step-indicator-bar {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 2.5px;
  height: 28px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 1px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), height 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 38, 255, 0.4);
}

.step-nav-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #8E95A2;
  padding: 2px 0;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.35;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, font-weight 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.step-nav-btn:hover {
  color: #111111;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.step-nav-btn.active {
  color: #111111;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step-nav-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #0026FF;
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

.research-tab-content-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.research-tab-pane {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: opacity 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.research-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.research-pane-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.9vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #002B49;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.research-pane-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4A5568;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 460px;
}

/* Right Column Interactive Visual Stage */
.research-stage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  padding-bottom: 38px;
  padding-left: 38px;
}

/* Large Main Image Box */
.research-big-box {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  min-height: 440px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 0px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 20, 50, 0.09);
}

.research-big-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.research-big-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.research-big-img.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* GLG Signature Electric Cobalt Blue Full-Stage Wipe Transition Overlay */
.glg-wipe-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #0026FF;
  /* Signature vivid electric cobalt blue from GLG */
  z-index: 8;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.glg-wipe-overlay.is-wiping {
  animation: glgFullStageWipe 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes glgFullStageWipe {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  36% {
    opacity: 1;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  58% {
    opacity: 1;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 0%, 0% 0%);
  }
}

/* GLG Signature Overlapping Decorative Geometric Composition */
.glg-corner-composition {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Back Small Box Displaying Next Image Preview */
.glg-accent-cube {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 0px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #E8DFD5;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.glg-accent-cube.is-launching {
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.22s ease;
  transform: translateY(-55px) scale(1.08);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.glg-accent-cube.is-entering {
  animation: glgCubeEnterFromBottom 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes glgCubeEnterFromBottom {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.glg-cube-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.glg-accent-cube:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Front Solid Cobalt Electric Blue Square */
.glg-accent-blue-square {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 38px;
  left: 38px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  /* Signature GLG electric cobalt blue */
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 0px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 38, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.28s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.28s ease, filter 0.28s ease;
}

.glg-accent-blue-square.is-pulsing {
  animation: glgBlueSquarePulse 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes glgBlueSquarePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  38% {
    transform: scale(1.12) translate(3px, -3px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 38, 255, 0.55);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 38, 255, 0.35);
  }
}

.glg-accent-blue-square:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translate(2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 38, 255, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.glg-accent-blue-square:active,
.glg-accent-cube:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.glg-accent-blue-square:focus-visible,
.glg-accent-cube:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid #0026FF;
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   People-First Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.tech-review-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: transparent;
}

.tech-review-banner {
  background: var(--banner-gradient);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 60px 64px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tech-review-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ambientGlow 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.tech-review-left-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.tech-quote-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 0.75;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.tech-quote-wrapper i,
.tech-quote-wrapper .fa-quote-left {
  font-size: 200px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  line-height: 0.75;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: quoteFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.tech-review-heading {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 400px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.25);
}

.tech-review-right-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Review Speech Bubble Card */
.tech-speech-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 38px 30px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.tech-speech-card.is-switching {
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: translateY(4px);
}

.tech-speech-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -14px;
  left: var(--pointer-left, 74%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 14px solid transparent;
  border-right: 14px solid transparent;
  border-top: 15px solid var(--bg-white);
  transition: left 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tech-card-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.tech-card-stars i {
  animation: starPop 0.4s var(--ease-spring) both;
}

.tech-card-stars .fa-regular.fa-star {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.tech-card-body-text {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.tech-card-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.tech-author-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tech-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.tech-author-role {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* 5 Avatars Monogram Badges Harmonized in Teamarcs Navy/Blue Palette */
.tech-avatars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-right: 42px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.tech-avatar-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0.82;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.tech-avatar-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.tech-avatar-badge-item {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, var(--primary-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  user-select: none;
}

/* Unified harmonious gradients across the 5 avatar buttons */
.tech-avatar-btn[data-index="0"] .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0052A3 0%, #0066CC 100%);
}

.tech-avatar-btn[data-index="1"] .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

.tech-avatar-btn[data-index="2"] .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002244 0%, #004D99 100%);
}

.tech-avatar-btn[data-index="3"] .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003366 0%, #0066CC 100%);
}

.tech-avatar-btn[data-index="4"] .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002B55 0%, #0052A3 100%);
}

.tech-avatar-btn.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.tech-avatar-btn.is-active .tech-avatar-badge-item {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: pulseRing 3s infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Our Guiding Principles Section
   ========================================================================== */
.principles-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}

.principles-left-content {
  padding-right: 28px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
}

.principles-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.principles-arrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: 10px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.principles-arrow-icon {
  width: clamp(36px, 4.2vw, 50px);
  height: clamp(36px, 4.2vw, 50px);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.principles-section:hover .principles-arrow-icon {
  transform: translate(4px, -4px);
}

.principles-left-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.2vw, 1.12rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748B;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.principles-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
}

.principles-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 22px 0 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease, padding 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
}

.principles-item:first-child {
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.principles-item-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.principles-item-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.principles-item-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.22rem, 1.6vw, 1.48rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

/* CSS Grid Height Animation Container */
.principles-item-collapse {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s var(--ease-spring), margin-top 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.principles-item-desc {
  min-height: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.08vw, 1.02rem);
  color: #556980;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), color 0.25s ease;
}

.principles-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.principles-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Active or Hovered State */
.principles-item:hover,
.principles-item.active,
.principles-item:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.principles-item:hover .principles-item-title,
.principles-item.active .principles-item-title,
.principles-item:focus-visible .principles-item-title {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.principles-item:hover .principles-item-collapse,
.principles-item.active .principles-item-collapse,
.principles-item:focus-visible .principles-item-collapse {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.principles-item:hover .principles-item-desc,
.principles-item.active .principles-item-desc,
.principles-item:focus-visible .principles-item-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  color: #334155;
}

.principles-item:hover .principles-icon-box,
.principles-item.active .principles-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

.principles-item:hover .principles-icon,
.principles-item.active .principles-icon {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35));
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .principles-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .principles-left-content {
    position: static;
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .principles-item {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px 0 18px 0;
  }

  .principles-icon-box {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .principles-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Challenge in Mind / CTA Banner Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: transparent;
}

.cta-banner-card {
  background-image: url('img/Rectangle 34624292.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: var(--primary-blue);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 65px 70px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
}

.cta-banner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.32);
}

.cta-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.3);
}

.cta-banner-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
}

.cta-banner-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-top: 125px;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Site Footer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-section {
  padding: 30px 0 80px 0;
  background: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section (Figma Design: White Card with Border, Centered Circulation Backdrop, No Box Shadow)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer-figma {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 0 50px 0;
  margin-top: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Centered Circulation Radial Glow & Orbital Rings */
.footer-circulation-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.circulation-center-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08) 0%, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.035) 45%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  animation: circulationGlowPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.circulation-center-shadow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 43, 78, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.circulation-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.circulation-ring.ring-1 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  animation: circulationRingFloat 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.circulation-ring.ring-2 {
  width: 740px;
  height: 740px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.06);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  animation: circulationRingFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.circulation-ring.ring-3 {
  width: 1060px;
  height: 1060px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.03);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

@keyframes circulationGlowPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes circulationRingFloat {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.97) rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.03) rotate(4deg);
  }
}

/* White Footer Card with Crisp Border and Strictly NO Box Shadow */
.figma-footer-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  /* Zero box shadow as requested */
  padding: 48px 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%,
      rgba(190, 220, 250, 0.45) 0%,
      rgba(235, 245, 255, 0.7) 45%,
      #ffffff 100%);
}

/* Integrated Header Action Row */
.figma-card-header {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.figma-header-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.figma-footer-title {
  color: #002B4E;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.figma-footer-subtitle {
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.2vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.figma-mail-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  color: #0066CC;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.figma-card-header:hover .figma-mail-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.14);
}

.figma-header-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Footer Main 4-Columns (Light Theme on White) */
.footer-main-row {
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

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

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo-link:hover .footer-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.footer-address-text {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #002B4E;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background: #0066CC;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: #0066CC;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-col-heading {
  color: #002B4E;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  color: #475569;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: #0066CC;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-newsletter-sub {
  color: #64748B;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Newsletter Pill Form Input (On White Background) */
.newsletter-input-pill {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 6px 4px 18px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  max-width: 360px;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.newsletter-input-pill:focus-within {
  border-color: #0066CC;
}

.newsletter-input-field {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.newsletter-input-field::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.newsletter-submit-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #0066CC;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-spring);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.newsletter-submit-circle:hover {
  background-color: #004D99;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.newsletter-notify-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.newsletter-notify-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  color: #0066CC;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Divider & Bottom Row */
.footer-divider-line {
  height: 1px;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 30px 0 22px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-copyright-text {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
}

.footer-brand-name-link {
  color: #0066CC;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-brand-name-link:hover {
  color: #004D99;
}

.footer-legal-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-legal-link {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-legal-link:hover {
  color: #0066CC;
}

.footer-pipe-sep {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin: 0 10px;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Figma White Footer Card */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .figma-footer-card {
    padding: 36px 30px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .site-footer-figma {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding: 35px 0 35px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .figma-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .figma-header-actions {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .figma-footer-card {
    padding: 26px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .figma-footer-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .newsletter-input-pill {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Back to Top Button
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-spring),
    visibility 0.35s var(--ease-spring),
    transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top-btn.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.5);
  background: var(--btn-gradient-hover);
}

.back-to-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll-Reveal CSS Framework
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.85s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.85s var(--ease-spring);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-fade-up {
  transform: translateY(40px);
}

.reveal-fade-down {
  transform: translateY(-40px);
}

.reveal-fade-left {
  transform: translateX(-45px);
}

.reveal-fade-right {
  transform: translateX(45px);
}

.reveal-zoom-in {
  transform: scale(0.92);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.delay-100 {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.delay-200 {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.delay-300 {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.delay-400 {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.delay-500 {
  transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.delay-600 {
  transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Master Keyframes Suite
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-25px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-35px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(35px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes rotateGlobe {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@keyframes heroBgDrift {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-8px);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes floatPill {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.48);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  }
}

@keyframes floatGlassBox {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(2deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(4px) rotate(-1.5deg);
  }
}

@keyframes quoteFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  }
}

@keyframes ambientGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2) translate(15px, 15px);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

@keyframes smallBoxWipePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  35% {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes colorOverlayWipe {
  0% {
    clip-path: polygon(0% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 100%, 0% 100%);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  38% {
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  62% {
    clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    clip-path: polygon(100% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 100% 100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 70px;
    line-height: 86px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 38px;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 36px;
  }

  .hero-globe {
    width: 440px;
    top: 65px;
  }

  .hero-right-block {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-grid-wrapper {
    min-height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-left-block {
    max-width: 650px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem auto;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 7.5vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    white-space: normal;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(17px, 3.8vw, 22px);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    white-space: normal;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), 0 0 18px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  }

  .hero-right-block {
    position: static;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(14px, 3.2vw, 17px);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 auto 1.4rem auto;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .hero-globe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transform-origin: center center;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    width: min(380px, 90vw);
    max-width: 90vw;
    opacity: 0.88;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: rotateGlobe 70s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 30px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3));
  }

  .client-boxes {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .client-section {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .client-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3.5vw, 1.45rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .experience-grid-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .experience-col-left,
  .experience-col-center,
  .experience-col-right {
    flex: auto;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .experience-title {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .experience-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .decorative-glass-box {
    display: none;
  }

  .domain-expertise-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .domain-main-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .domain-left-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .what-we-do-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-item {
    padding: 2.25rem 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 3.8vw, 30px);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .what-we-do-desc {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 3.2vw, 28px);
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 30px);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .approach-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .approach-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .approach-cards-grid,
  .approach-cards-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .approach-flow-connector {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .approach-card {
    min-height: 300px;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .approach-pills-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 3fr;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .approach-static-pill-wrapper .approach-pill {
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .approach-slider-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .approach-pills-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    height: 56px;
    margin-top: 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .approach-pill {
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .market-research-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .market-research-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .market-research-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .research-step-container {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .research-pane-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .research-pane-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .research-stage-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .research-big-box {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    height: auto;
  }

  .research-small-box {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
  }

  .tech-review-banner {
    padding: 44px 32px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .tech-review-left-content {
    min-height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .tech-review-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .tech-quote-wrapper i,
  .tech-quote-wrapper .fa-quote-left {
    font-size: 130px;
  }

  .tech-avatars-row {
    justify-content: center;
    padding-right: 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .principles-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .principles-left-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .principles-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 3.2rem);
  }

  .principles-arrow-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .principles-item {
    padding: 20px 0 16px 0;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .principles-item-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .principles-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .principles-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .cta-banner-card {
    padding: 45px 36px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .cta-banner-right {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }

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

  .cta-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-desc {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 40px 36px 28px 36px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .footer-top-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-left-block {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 7.5vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(15px, 4.2vw, 18px);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-cta-row .primary-btn,
  .hero-cta-row .explore-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .client-boxes {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .client-box {
    height: 54px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }

  .client-section {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .client-heading {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .experience-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .counter-pill {
    width: 220px;
    height: 110px;
  }

  .pill-number-main {
    font-size: 3.6rem;
  }

  .pill-number-top {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    top: 10px;
  }

  .experience-title,
  .experience-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .domain-expertise-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .domain-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .domain-body-text {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }

  .what-we-do-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-item {
    padding: 1.85rem 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-main-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  }

  .what-we-do-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-left: 0;
  }

  .what-we-do-title {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .approach-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .approach-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .approach-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  .approach-cards-grid,
  .approach-cards-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .approach-flow-connector {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .approach-card {
    min-height: auto;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .approach-card-inner {
    padding: 24px 18px 18px;
  }

  .approach-pills-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 3.2fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
  }

  .approach-static-pill-wrapper .approach-pill {
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .approach-slider-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .approach-pills-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    height: 48px;
    margin-top: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .approach-pill {
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0 6px;
  }

  .approach-pill i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 3px !important;
  }

  .market-research-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .research-step-container {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .research-pane-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 5vw, 2.35rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .research-pane-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  .research-stage-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .research-big-box {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    min-height: auto;
    border-radius: 0px;
  }

  .glg-corner-composition {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .glg-accent-cube {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }

  .glg-accent-blue-square {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 24px;
  }

  .tech-review-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .tech-review-banner {
    padding: 30px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .tech-quote-wrapper i,
  .tech-quote-wrapper .fa-quote-left {
    font-size: 90px;
  }

  .tech-review-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .tech-speech-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .tech-card-body-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  .tech-avatars-row {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .tech-avatar-badge-item {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-width: 2px;
  }

  .tech-avatar-btn.is-active .tech-avatar-badge-item {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-width: 2.5px;
  }

  .principles-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .principles-left-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .principles-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 2.4rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .principles-arrow-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .principles-item {
    padding: 16px 0 14px 0;
    border-bottom-width: 2px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .principles-item-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .principles-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .principles-icon-box {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .cta-banner-card {
    padding: 36px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .cta-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .cta-banner-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .cta-banner-right .primary-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .site-footer-section {
    padding: 10px 0 50px 0;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 32px 22px 24px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .footer-top-row {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .footer-top-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .footer-book-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-main-row {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Devices (< 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header {
    padding-top: 0.75rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  .navbar-brand img {
    height: 36px;
  }

  .header .primary-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(25px, 7.5vw, 30px);
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(13.5px, 4vw, 16px);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.48;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-row .primary-btn,
  .hero-cta-row .explore-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-globe {
    width: min(320px, 92vw);
    max-width: 92vw;
    top: 10px;
    opacity: 0.88;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    animation: rotateGlobe 70s linear infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35));
  }

  .client-boxes {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .client-box {
    height: 48px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
  }

  .client-heading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .approach-cards-grid,
  .approach-cards-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .approach-flow-connector {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .approach-pills-container {
    grid-template-columns: 74px 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .approach-static-pill-wrapper .approach-pill {
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .we-brand-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }

  .approach-slider-wrapper {
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .approach-pills-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .approach-pill {
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }

  .approach-pill i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-left: 2px !important;
  }

  .domain-lead-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .domain-body-text,
  .domain-action-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .domain-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .domain-cta-group .primary-btn,
  .domain-cta-group .domain-explore-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .tech-review-heading {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .tech-speech-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .tech-card-body-text {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .tech-avatars-row {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .tech-avatar-badge-item {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .tech-avatar-btn.is-active .tech-avatar-badge-item {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .principles-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .principles-left-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .principles-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.8vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .principles-arrow-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .principles-item {
    padding: 13px 0 11px 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .principles-item-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .principles-icon-box {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
  }

  .principles-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .cta-banner-card {
    padding: 28px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .cta-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .site-footer-card {
    padding: 24px 16px 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .footer-top-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Page Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.text-gradient-blue {
  background: var(--btn-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.max-w-700 {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.bg-gradient-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002244 0%, #003366 100%);
}

.bg-gradient-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0055B8 0%, #0066CC 100%);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* About Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #F4F8FC;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-bg-img {
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  opacity: 0.85;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  animation: heroBgDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-globe {
  top: -40px;
  right: 4%;
  width: 440px;
  max-width: 38vw;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: rotateGlobe 75s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2));
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  right: -60px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-3 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: 35%;
  width: 380px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-mesh-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 80%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 80%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-hero-kicker-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.22);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-pulsing-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.6);
  animation: heroPulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.3vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.13;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.text-gradient-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #0284C7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.text-navy-hero {
  color: #002244;
}

.about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.22rem);
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 580px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-trust-chips {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-chip-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.04);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #003366;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
  border-radius: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-blue);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

/* Showcase Card on Right */
.about-hero-showcase-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 16px 10px;
}

.about-hero-media-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.18);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -10px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
  position: relative;
}

.about-hero-media-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -10px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.22);
}

.media-card-status-bar {
  padding: 4px 8px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #003366;
}

.brand-mini-badge {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.live-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  animation: liveStatusPulse 2s infinite;
}

.live-status-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.media-image-frame {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: #001730;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-showcase-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
  display: block;
}

.about-hero-media-card:hover .hero-showcase-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.image-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(0, 34, 68, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.media-card-footer {
  padding: 10px 14px 4px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.footer-stat-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #002244;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer-stat-lbl {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
}

/* Floating Badges */
.hero-floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.chip-top-right {
  top: -6px;
  right: -8px;
  animation: floatChipTop 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.chip-bottom-left {
  bottom: 12px;
  left: -10px;
  animation: floatChipBottom 5.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.chip-bottom-right {
  bottom: -14px;
  right: 12px;
  animation: floatChipRight 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.chip-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.bg-blue-subtle {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
}

.bg-teal-subtle {
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.chip-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #002244;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.chip-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

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

.avatar-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-left: -7px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

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

/* Bottom 4-Metric Grid */
.hero-metric-tile {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-metric-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.hero-metric-tile:hover .metric-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.metric-number {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #002244;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero Animations */
@keyframes floatChipTop {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatChipBottom {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(7px);
  }
}

@keyframes floatChipRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

@keyframes heroPulseDot {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.6);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 102, 204, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes liveStatusPulse {

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

  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }
}

/* Responsive Rules for About Hero */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .about-hero-section,
  .about-overview-section,
  .about-mission-section,
  .about-principles-section,
  .about-leadership-section,
  .about-testimonials-section,
  .about-locations-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 !important;
  }

  .about-hero-showcase-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-hero-globe {
    display: none;
  }

  .chip-top-right {
    top: -8px;
    right: 4px;
  }

  .chip-bottom-left {
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 4px;
  }

  .chip-bottom-right {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: 4px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .about-hero-section,
  .about-overview-section,
  .about-mission-section,
  .about-principles-section,
  .about-leadership-section,
  .about-testimonials-section,
  .about-locations-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-trust-chips {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .media-card-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .footer-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-floating-pill {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .chip-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .chip-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
}

/* About Overview */
.about-overview-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.section-header-block {
  max-width: 780px;
  text-align: left;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: left;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  text-align: left;
}

.overview-main-badge-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #002244 0%, #001730 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 38px 32px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 20, 45, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.overview-main-badge-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.overview-badge-tag {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.overview-cert-level {
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.overview-badge-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.overview-badge-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.metric-val {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.commitment-item {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.commitment-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.08);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.commitment-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.commitment-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.commitment-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Mission & Values */
.about-mission-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.mission-card {
  padding: 38px 32px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.mission-theme-blue {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0055B8 0%, #003366 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 82, 204, 0.25);
}

.mission-theme-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #002244 0%, #001426 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 20, 45, 0.35);
}

.mission-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.mission-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.mission-card-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.mission-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 5 Guiding Principles */
.about-principles-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.principle-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.principle-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
}

.principle-card-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
  line-height: 1;
  user-select: none;
}

.principle-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
}

.principle-card:hover .principle-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.principle-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.principle-card-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Leadership */
.about-leadership-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.leadership-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring), border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.leadership-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
}

.leader-avatar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leader-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  user-select: none;
}

.leader-social-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leader-social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.leader-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.leader-info {
  padding: 24px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.leader-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.leader-role {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-divider {
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary-blue);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.leader-bio {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Testimonials */
.about-testimonials-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.about-testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.about-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.1);
}

.testi-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.testi-quote {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.author-avatar-initial {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.18);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

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

/* Locations */
.about-locations-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.location-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-spring), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease-spring);
}

.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 51, 102, 0.12);
}

.location-flag-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-ice);
  color: var(--primary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.location-city {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.location-country {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.location-address {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.location-contact-link {
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.location-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Reduced Motion Support */
@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;
  }
}