/* ============================================================
   CP WEB WORKS — Accuvise Corporate Geometric Design System
   Inspired by corporate fund administration & fintech leaders:
   Multi-tone high-contrast architecture featuring deep midnight navy
   (#071628), vibrant electric turquoise/cyan (#1AAECA / #00C4CC),
   clean crisp white (#FFFFFF), and light gray (#F5F7FA) sections
   with geometric polygon clip-path cuts and chamfered cards.
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --bg-primary: #071628;
  --bg-secondary: #0A1E36;
  --bg-secondary-alt: #0E2948;
  --accent: #1eadca;
  --accent-soft: rgba(30, 173, 202, 0.16);
  --accent-glow: rgba(30, 173, 202, 0.45);
  --cyan-solid: #1eadca;
  --cyan-light: #E6F8F9;
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-gray: #F5F7FA;
  --text-dark: #071628;
  --text-dark-muted: #4A5D78;
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-muted: #B3C2DE;
  --text-faint: #6F83AB;
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-accent: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.45);
  --border-dark-subtle: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12);
  --radius-md: 0.5rem;
  --radius-lg: 0.75rem;
  --font-display: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --nav-h: 76px;
}

*{scrollbar-color: var(--accent) var(--bg-primary);}

html{scroll-behavior: smooth;}

body{
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
}
.hero{margin-top: calc(var(--nav-h) * -1); padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) !important; padding-bottom: 40px !important;}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

a{color: var(--accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease;}
a:hover{color: #008B92;}

::selection{background: var(--accent); color: #071628;}

/* focus visibility (accessibility floor) */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible, select:focus-visible{
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important;}
}

/* ---------- Utility: geometric polygon eyebrows ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
}

.section-title{font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; font-weight: 700;}
.section-lede{max-width: 640px;}

/* ---------- Section Theme Backgrounds (Alternating Scheme) ---------- */
section{position: relative; padding: 6.5rem 0;}
.section-tight{padding: 4rem 0;}

/* Light Sections (Default for generic content section) */
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark){
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .section-title,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h1,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h2,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h3,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h4,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h5,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) h6{
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) :not(:is(.about-founder-showcase, .about-founder-showcase *, .card-dark, .card-dark *, .about-value-box, .about-value-box *, .home-service-card, .home-service-card *, .services-deep-card, .services-deep-card *, .portfolio-deep-card, .portfolio-deep-card *, .pricing-card-upgraded, .pricing-card-upgraded *, .policy-card, .policy-card *)) > p,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) :not(:is(.about-founder-showcase, .about-founder-showcase *, .card-dark, .card-dark *, .about-value-box, .about-value-box *, .home-service-card, .home-service-card *, .services-deep-card, .services-deep-card *, .portfolio-deep-card, .portfolio-deep-card *, .pricing-card-upgraded, .pricing-card-upgraded *, .policy-card, .policy-card *)) > .section-lede , .home-service-list li{
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

/* Gray / Alternating Light Sections */
section.section-gray, .bg-gray{
  background: var(--bg-gray) !important;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section.section-gray .section-title, section.section-gray h2, section.section-gray h3, section.section-gray h4, section.section-gray h5, section.section-gray h6{
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section.section-gray p, section.section-gray .section-lede{
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

/* Dark Sections (.bg-alt or explicit .section-dark) */
section.bg-alt, section.section-dark{
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  position: relative;
}
section.bg-alt::before, section.section-dark::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, transparent 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 95% 100%, 0 100%);
}
section.bg-alt .section-title, section.bg-alt h1, section.bg-alt h2, section.bg-alt h3, section.bg-alt h4, section.bg-alt h5, section.bg-alt h6,
section.section-dark .section-title, section.section-dark h1, section.section-dark h2, section.section-dark h3, section.section-dark h4, section.section-dark h5, section.section-dark h6{
  color: var(--text-light);
}
section.bg-alt p, section.bg-alt .section-lede,
section.section-dark p, section.section-dark .section-lede{
}

/* Electric Ocean Cyan Sections (.bg-cyan / .section-cyan) */
section.bg-cyan, section.section-cyan, .section-1eadca {
  background: #1eadca !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eadca 0%, #137B90 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
section.bg-cyan .section-title, section.bg-cyan h1, section.bg-cyan h2, section.bg-cyan h3, section.bg-cyan h4, section.bg-cyan h5, section.bg-cyan h6,
section.section-cyan .section-title, section.section-cyan h1, section.section-cyan h2, section.section-cyan h3, section.section-cyan h4, section.section-cyan h5, section.section-cyan h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
section.bg-cyan p, section.bg-cyan .section-lede,
section.section-cyan p, section.section-cyan .section-lede {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* geometric grid / diagonal accent texture used behind dark sections */
section.bg-alt .grid-texture, section.section-dark .grid-texture, .hero .grid-texture{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, black 40%, transparent 90%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNAL SECTION BACKGROUND BANNER POLYGON PATTERNS & SCROLL PARALLAX
   (Inspired exactly by the reference images from Hero image to Footer)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ensure all sections act as secure containers with clean rectangular boundaries */
section, footer, .hero, .cta-band, .newsletter-band {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Ensure all real content inside sections floats safely above background polygon shapes */
section > .container, section > .container-fluid, footer > .container, .hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
}

/* 1. HERO SECTION BANNER PATTERN (Dark Navy Diagonal Slash Overlay across image) */
/* 1. HERO SECTION BANNER PATTERN (Dark Navy Diagonal Slash Overlay across image) */
.hero-jarallax::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 74%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 18, 41, 0.96) 0%, rgba(10, 30, 54, 0.90) 80%, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.28) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 72% 0, 52% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 2. LIGHT / STATS / WELCOME SECTIONS (e.g. section.pt-0 & standard white sections) */
/* Cyan Diagonal Polygon Banner behind left half of section */
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark):not(.section-gray)::before,
section.pt-0::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; left: 0;
  width: 56%; height: 120%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12) 0%, rgba(8, 142, 152, 0.03) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 80% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
/* Secondary Geometric Shard on right half */
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark):not(.section-gray)::after,
section.pt-0::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%; right: 0;
  width: 46%; height: 90%;
  background: linear-gradient(315deg, rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.05) 0%, transparent 80%);
  clip-path: polygon(30% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 3. DARK SECTIONS (.bg-alt or .section-dark like Our Services, About, Pricing) */
section.bg-alt::after, section.section-dark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; right: 0;
  width: 65%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.08) 50%, rgba(14, 41, 72, 0.55) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(40% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 4. CTA BANDS & PARALLAX BANNERS (.cta-band / .cta-jarallax) */
.cta-jarallax::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%; left: -10%;
  width: 62%; height: 130%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.20) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.85) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 85% 0, 60% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* 5. FOOTER BANNER & CORNER POLYGONS (footer) */
footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 52%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(225deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.09) 0%, rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.65) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(35% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}
footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 45%; height: 80%;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 65% 0, 45% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Scroll Parallax Transform Binding */
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark):not(.section-gray)::before,
section.pt-0::before,
footer::before {
  transform: translateY(var(--scroll-py-1, 0px));
}

section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark):not(.section-gray)::after,
section.pt-0::after,
section.bg-alt::after,
section.section-dark::after,
.cta-jarallax::after,
footer::after {
  transform: translateY(var(--scroll-py-2, 0px));
}

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar{
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.22);
  height: var(--nav-h);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-brand{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
}
.navbar-brand .brand-mark{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: #071628;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(12% 0%, 100% 0%, 88% 100%, 0% 100%);
  display: inline-block;
}
.navbar .nav-link{
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  margin: 0 0.45rem;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.2rem !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.navbar .nav-link::after{
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent); transition: width 0.25s ease;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 85% 100%, 0% 100%);
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover{color: var(--text-light) !important;}
.navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar .nav-link.active::after{width: 100%;}
.navbar .nav-link.active{color: var(--accent) !important; font-weight: 600;}
.navbar-toggler{border-color: var(--border-accent);}
.navbar-toggler:focus{box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem var(--accent-soft);}

/* ---------- Buttons with Polygon Chamfer Cuts ---------- */
.btn-cyan{
  background: var(--accent);
  border: none;
  color: #071628;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-cyan:hover{
  background: #24E6EE;
  color: #071628;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn-outline-cyan,
section .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #071628 !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px var(--accent-glow);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) :not(:is(.about-founder-showcase, .about-founder-showcase *, .card-dark, .card-dark *, .team-spotlight-card, .team-spotlight-card *, .pricing-card-upgraded, .pricing-card-upgraded *, .pricing-card, .pricing-card *, .brief-sidebar-card, .brief-sidebar-card *)) > .btn-outline-cyan {
  border-color: #1eadca !important;
  color: #1eadca !important;
}
.btn.btn-outline-cyan.btn-sm
{
   border-color: #1eadca !important;
  color: #1eadca !important;
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) :not(:is(.about-founder-showcase, .about-founder-showcase *, .card-dark, .card-dark *, .team-spotlight-card, .team-spotlight-card *, .pricing-card-upgraded, .pricing-card-upgraded *, .pricing-card, .pricing-card *, .brief-sidebar-card, .brief-sidebar-card *)) > .btn-outline-cyan:hover {
  background: #071628 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -8px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.35);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .brief-sidebar-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.card-dark .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan,
.brief-sidebar-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .brief-sidebar-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.about-founder-showcase .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.card-dark .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.team-spotlight-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.pricing-card-upgraded .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.pricing-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover,
.brief-sidebar-card .btn-outline-cyan.btn-outline-cyan:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #071628 !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.btn-outline-green,
section .btn-outline-green {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid #10B981 !important;
  color: #10B981 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.btn-outline-green:hover,
section .btn-outline-green:hover {
  background: #10B981 !important;
  color: #071628 !important;
  border-color: #10B981 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}
.btn-pulse{animation: pulseGlow 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes pulseGlow{
  0%, 100%{box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--accent-glow);}
  50%{box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0);}
}

/* ---------- Hero with Rectangular Background ---------- */
.hero{
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  clip-path: none !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) !important;
  padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}
.hero::after{
  display: none !important;
}
.hero-jarallax{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 55% at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.18), transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 85% 75%, rgba(14, 41, 72, 0.8), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071628 0%, #0A1E36 100%);
  clip-path: none !important;
}
.hero-jarallax::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%; right: -5%;
  width: 55%; height: 110%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.15) 0%, rgba(14, 41, 72, 0.65) 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(25% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-overlay{position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.45);}
.hero-content{position: relative; z-index: 2;}
.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3{color: var(--text-light);}
.hero .kicker{
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #071628;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}
.hero h1{
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.cursor-blink{
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  animation: blink 1s step-end infinite;
  font-weight: 400;
}
@keyframes blink{0%, 100%{opacity: 1;} 50%{opacity: 0;}}
.hero-typewriter-container {
  min-height: 3.6em !important;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-typewriter-container {
    min-height: 4.8em !important;
  }
}
.hero p.lead{color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 560px;}

/* ---------- Cards with Chamfered Polygon Corners (Dark Navy vs Cyan vs White) ---------- */
.card-dark{
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.card-dark h1, .card-dark h2, .card-dark h3, .card-dark h4, .card-dark h5, .card-dark h6{
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.card-dark p{color: var(--text-muted);}
.card-dark::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%);
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.card-dark:hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 28px -6px var(--accent-glow);
}
.card-dark:hover::before{
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Light / White Cards for White & Gray Sections */
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats){
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.08);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h1,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h2,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h3,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h4,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h5,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) h6{
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats) p{
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .card-dark:not(.card-cyan-stats):hover{
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.22);
}

/* Vibrant Cyber-Cyan Stats & Accuvise Split Diagonal Background System */
.card-cyan-stats, .card-cyan{
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eadca 0%, #158E9F 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 28px) 0, 100% 28px, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(30, 173, 202, 0.45) !important;
}
.card-cyan-stats h1, .card-cyan-stats h2, .card-cyan-stats h3, .card-cyan-stats h4, .card-cyan-stats h5, .card-cyan-stats h6, .card-cyan-stats [style*="color:var(--accent)"]{
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.card-cyan-stats p{color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;}
.card-cyan-stats::before{
  background: #071628 !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WELCOME TO ACCUVISE — EXACT GEOMETRIC SPLIT BACKGROUND DESIGN
   ========================================================================== */
.welcome-accuvise-section {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Remove default before/after pseudo overlays on this section so our exact split polygons take center stage */
.welcome-accuvise-section::before,
.welcome-accuvise-section::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* 1. Left Cyan Split Diagonal Background Panel */
.welcome-accuvise-bg-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eadca 0%, #008e9c 55%, #04485e 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 82% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Geometric Grid overlay on Left Cyan Panel */
.welcome-accuvise-bg-left .cyan-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, transparent 95%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 2. Middle Diagonal Architecture/Tech Shard (Right at the polygon seam) */
.welcome-accuvise-bg-shard {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 41%;
  width: 11%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.88), rgba(14, 41, 72, 0.95)),
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-blend-mode: overlay;
  clip-path: polygon(60% 0, 100% 0, 40% 100%, 0% 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.92;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. Left Stats Grid Container & Cards */
.welcome-accuvise-left-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-right: 3.5rem;
}

.stat-card-accuvise {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.stat-card-accuvise:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -10px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.stat-icon-accuvise {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.stat-card-accuvise:hover .stat-icon-accuvise {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.stat-card-accuvise .stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-card-accuvise .stat-label {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.1vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* 4. Right Welcome Content Container */
.welcome-accuvise-right-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.welcome-accuvise-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.welcome-accuvise-title span {
  color: var(--bg-primary) !important;
  display: block;
}

.welcome-accuvise-right-col p.section-lede {
  color: #0E213D !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.welcome-accuvise-right-col p {
  color: #1A2A40 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Button styling matching the right white button in Accuvise */
.btn-accuvise-more {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--text-dark-muted);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 12px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 12px));
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.btn-accuvise-more:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -8px rgba(30, 173, 202, 0.45);
}

/* Responsive Stacking for Tablets & Mobile (< 992px) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .welcome-accuvise-bg-left {
    width: 100%;
    height: 48%;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 90%, 0% 100%);
  }
  .welcome-accuvise-bg-shard {
    display: none;
  }
  .welcome-accuvise-left-col {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .welcome-accuvise-right-col {
    padding-left: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .welcome-accuvise-bg-left {
    height: 52%;
  }
}

.icon-badge{
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-soft), rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.05));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  clip-path: polygon(25% 0%, 75% 0%, 100% 50%, 75% 100%, 25% 100%, 0% 50%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.card-dark:hover .icon-badge{
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
}

/* Portfolio / blog media */
.media-frame{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: var(--bg-secondary-alt);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 18px) 0, 100% 18px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.media-frame img{
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.media-frame:hover img{transform: scale(1.08);}
.media-frame .tag{
  position: absolute; top: 0.9rem; left: 0.9rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.stack-chip{
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0.2rem 0.3rem 0.2rem 0;
  clip-path: polygon(6px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 6px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .stack-chip{
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12);
  color: #008B92;
  border-color: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35);
}

/* Team */
.team-avatar{
  width: 110px; height: 110px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
}
.card-dark:hover .team-avatar{
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--accent-soft);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-card{
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.08);
}
.testimonial-card p{color: var(--text-dark-muted);}
.testimonial-card h6{color: var(--text-dark);}
section.bg-alt .testimonial-card, section.section-dark .testimonial-card{
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
section.bg-alt .testimonial-card p, section.section-dark .testimonial-card p{color: var(--text-muted);}
section.bg-alt .testimonial-card h6, section.section-dark .testimonial-card h6{color: var(--text-light);}

.testimonial-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%);
  opacity: 0.65;
}
.testimonial-card .stars{color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: 0.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.9rem;}
.testimonial-avatar{
  width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: cover; margin-right: 0.8rem;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%);
}

/* CTA parallax band with Slanted Top & Straight Flush Bottom */
.cta-band{
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: #1eadca !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eadca 0%, #137A8E 100%) !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 4%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
  padding: 8rem 0;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.cta-band .section-title, .cta-band h1, .cta-band h2, .cta-band h3{color: #FFFFFF !important;}
.cta-band p, .cta-band .section-lede{color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;}
.cta-jarallax{
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.22), transparent 65%),
    var(--bg-secondary);
}

/* ---------- Pricing with Chamfered Corners ---------- */
.pricing-card{
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.6rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 28px) 0, 100% 28px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card:not(.featured){
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.08);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card:not(.featured) h3,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card:not(.featured) .price-tag{
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card:not(.featured) p,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card:not(.featured) ul li{
  color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}
.pricing-card::before{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  background: var(--accent);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%);
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pricing-card:hover{transform: translateY(-6px);}
.pricing-card:hover::before{opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.15);}
.pricing-card.featured{
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.045);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -20px var(--accent-glow);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary-alt) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
section .pricing-card.featured h1,
section .pricing-card.featured h2,
section .pricing-card.featured h3,
section .pricing-card.featured h4,
section .pricing-card.featured h5,
section .pricing-card.featured h6,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h1,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h2,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h3,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h4,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h5,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured h6,
.pricing-card.featured h1,
.pricing-card.featured h2,
.pricing-card.featured h3,
.pricing-card.featured h4,
.pricing-card.featured h5,
.pricing-card.featured h6,
.pricing-card.featured .price-tag {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
section .pricing-card.featured p,
section .pricing-card.featured ul li,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured p,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card.featured ul li,
.pricing-card.featured p,
.pricing-card.featured ul li {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
}
.pricing-card.featured:hover{transform: scale(1.045) translateY(-6px);}
section .pricing-card .badge-pop,
section .pricing-card-upgraded .badge-pop,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .badge-pop,
.pricing-card .badge-pop,
.pricing-card-upgraded .badge-pop,
.badge-pop {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #071628 !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  clip-path: polygon(8px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 8px) 100%, 0% 100%);
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded span.badge-pop[style*="10B981"],
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded span.badge-pop[style*="10B981"],
.pricing-card-upgraded span.badge-pop[style*="10B981"],
span.badge-pop[style*="10B981"] {
  background: #10B981 !important;
  color: #071628 !important;
}
.price-tag{font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-light);}
.price-tag span{font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: inherit; opacity: 0.7; font-weight: 400;}
.pricing-card ul{list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1.5rem 0; flex-grow: 1;}
.pricing-card ul li{padding: 0.5rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(150, 150, 150, 0.2);}
.pricing-card ul li i{color: var(--accent); margin-right: 0.6rem; width: 1rem;}

/* ---------- Forms / inputs (Accuvise High-Contrast Geometric) ---------- */
.form-control-dark, .form-select-dark{
  background: rgba(6, 18, 41, 0.9) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.25rem !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 12px) 0, 100% 12px, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
}
.form-control-dark::placeholder{
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
}
.form-control-dark:focus, .form-select-dark:focus{
  background: #061229 !important;
  border-color: #00C4CC !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.25) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
label.form-label-dark, .form-label-dark{
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION.PT-0 & SUBPAGE GEOMETRIC CARDS (Accuvise Dark Theme)
   ============================================================ */
section.pt-0 {
  background: var(--bg-primary) !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .card-dark, section.pt-0 .pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.28) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 26px) 0, 100% 26px, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .card-dark:hover, section.pt-0 .pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: #00C4CC !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px -8px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .card-dark h1, section.pt-0 .card-dark h2, section.pt-0 .card-dark h3,
section.pt-0 .card-dark h4, section.pt-0 .card-dark h5, section.pt-0 .card-dark h6,
section.pt-0 .pricing-card h1, section.pt-0 .pricing-card h2, section.pt-0 .pricing-card h3,
section.pt-0 .pricing-card h4, section.pt-0 .pricing-card h5, section.pt-0 .pricing-card h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .card-dark p, section.pt-0 .pricing-card p {
  color: #9CA8BA !important;
}
section.pt-0 .card-dark::before, section.pt-0 .pricing-card::before {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

/* Left Column Contact Details Cards (Signature Accuvise Midnight Chamfered Cards) */
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark {
  height: auto !important;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  background: var(--bg-card) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.28) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: #00C4CC !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px -8px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h1,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h2,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h3,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h4,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h5,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark p {
  color: #9CA8BA !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark p a {
  color: #00C4CC !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark p a:hover {
  color: #16E0E8 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.5) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark::before {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .card-dark .icon-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.14) !important;
  color: #00C4CC !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.38) !important;
  clip-path: polygon(30% 0%, 70% 0%, 100% 30%, 100% 70%, 70% 100%, 30% 100%, 0% 70%, 0% 30%) !important;
  width: 56px !important;
  height: 56px !important;
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .social-icon {
  background: #0E244C !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.3) !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  clip-path: polygon(20% 0%, 80% 0%, 100% 20%, 100% 80%, 80% 100%, 20% 100%, 0% 80%, 0% 20%) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-4 .social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: #061229 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.45) !important;
}

/* Right Column Contact Form Card (Harmonized Midnight Navy Geometric Block) */
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A1E36 0%, #061229 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.38) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(6, 18, 41, 0.5), 0 0 40px -10px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.22) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem !important;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 32px) 0, 100% 32px, 100% 100%, 0 100%) !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h1,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h2,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h3,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h4,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h5,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark::before {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark .form-control,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark .form-control-dark {
  background: rgba(6, 18, 41, 0.9) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark .form-control:focus,
section.pt-0 .col-lg-8 .card-dark .form-control-dark:focus {
  background: #061229 !important;
  border-color: #00C4CC !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.25) !important;
}
section.bg-alt label.form-label-dark, section.section-dark label.form-label-dark{
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Modal dark */
.modal-content.modal-dark{
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.modal-dark .modal-header, .modal-dark .modal-footer{border-color: var(--border-subtle);}
.btn-close-cyan{filter: invert(1) grayscale(1) brightness(1.6);}

/* ---------- Newsletter Band (#1eadca Ocean Cyan) ---------- */
.newsletter-band{
  background: #1eadca !important;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eadca 0%, #137B90 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.newsletter-band h4{color: #FFFFFF; font-weight: 700;}

/* ---------- Footer (#040C1C Deep Charcoal Navy) ---------- */
footer{
  background: #040C1C;
  border-top: none;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
footer h6{
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
footer p{color: var(--text-muted);}
footer a.footer-link{
  display: block; color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
footer a.footer-link:hover{color: var(--accent); padding-left: 0.35rem;}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-faint);
}
.social-icon{
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-right: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  clip-path: polygon(25% 0%, 75% 0%, 100% 50%, 75% 100%, 25% 100%, 0% 50%);
}
.social-icon:hover{
  border-color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent); color: #071628;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* ---------- Misc: about/founder/privacy ---------- */
.founder-note{
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 2.4rem 2.6rem;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 28px) 0, 100% 28px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
section.bg-alt .founder-note, section.section-dark .founder-note{
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-light);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.founder-sig{font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-top: 1.2rem;}

.value-row{border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12); padding: 1.6rem 0;}
section.bg-alt .value-row, section.section-dark .value-row{border-bottom-color: var(--border-subtle);}
.value-row:last-child{border-bottom: none;}
.value-num{
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  clip-path: polygon(10px 0%, 100% 0%, calc(100% - 10px) 100%, 0% 100%);
}

.policy-block h2{font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2.4rem; color: inherit;}
.policy-block p, .policy-block li{color: inherit; opacity: 0.85;}

/* Blog */
.blog-meta{font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;}
.read-more{font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;}
.read-more i{transition: transform 0.2s ease;}
.read-more:hover i{transform: translateX(4px);}

/* Back to top */
#backToTop{
  position: fixed; right: 1.6rem; bottom: 1.6rem;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--accent); color: #071628;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border: none; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 999;
  clip-path: polygon(25% 0%, 75% 0%, 100% 50%, 75% 100%, 25% 100%, 0% 50%);
}
#backToTop.show{opacity: 1; visibility: visible;}
#backToTop:hover{transform: translateY(-4px); background: #24E6EE;}

/* Accordions with Polygon Chamfers */
.accordion-item{
  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.accordion-item:hover{
  border-color: rgba(36, 230, 238, 0.4) !important;
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .accordion-item{
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.08);
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .accordion-item:hover{
  border-color: #1eadca !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -10px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.12);
}
.accordion-button{
  background: var(--bg-secondary) !important;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .accordion-button{
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
.accordion-button:not(.collapsed),
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .accordion-button:not(.collapsed){
  color: #1eadca !important;
  background: rgba(36, 230, 238, 0.04) !important;
}
.accordion-body{
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .accordion-body{
  color: #4A5568 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px){
  .navbar-collapse{
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    padding: 1.4rem; border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 0.6rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  }
  .pricing-card.featured{transform: none;}
  .pricing-card.featured:hover{transform: translateY(-6px);}
}

/* ============================================================
   EXECUTIVE TEAM ROSTER & DIRECTORY LISTING SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Leadership Spotlight Card (Featured Founder) */
.team-spotlight-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 24px 100%, 0 calc(100% - 24px));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.55);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.team-spotlight-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 6px; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, #008B92 100%);
}
.team-spotlight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.22);
}
.team-spotlight-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #061221;
}
.team-spotlight-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.team-spotlight-card:hover .team-spotlight-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.team-spotlight-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem; left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 8px) 0, 100% 8px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.team-spotlight-card.no-image-spotlight .team-spotlight-badge {
  position: static;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.team-spotlight-header-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 2.8rem 0 2.8rem;
}
.team-spotlight-content {
  padding: 3rem 2.8rem;
}
.team-spotlight-card.no-image-spotlight .team-spotlight-content {
  padding: 1.75rem 2.8rem 2.8rem 2.8rem;
}
.spotlight-role {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.spotlight-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.team-spotlight-card.no-image-spotlight .spotlight-pillars {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
}
.spotlight-pillar-item {
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.1vw, 0.88rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E6F8F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  white-space: normal !important;
}
.spotlight-pillar-item i {
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 2. Directory Roster Filter Bar */
.roster-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.roster-filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.roster-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.roster-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.3);
}

/* 3. Horizontal & No-Image Executive Roster Cards (.team-roster-card) */
.team-roster-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.team-roster-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.65), 0 0 25px -10px var(--accent-glow);
}
.team-roster-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.team-roster-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Card Top Bar (Domain Icon + Department + Status Pill) */
.roster-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.35rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.roster-badge-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.roster-domain-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.team-roster-card:hover .roster-domain-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.45);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.roster-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #10B981;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.roster-status-pill .pulse-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #10B981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.roster-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 124px;
  height: 124px;
}
.roster-avatar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  background: #061221;
  clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 85%, 85% 100%, 0 100%, 0 15%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.team-roster-card:hover .roster-avatar {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.roster-status-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px; right: 4px;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  background: #10B981;
  border: 3px solid var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.roster-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.roster-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.roster-header h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.team-roster-card:hover .roster-header h4 {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.roster-dept-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.roster-role-text {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.roster-bio {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.roster-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}
.roster-chip {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.roster-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
  background: var(--accent);
}
.roster-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}
.roster-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.roster-social-btn {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.roster-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #071628;
}
.roster-action-link {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.roster-action-link:hover {
  color: #24E6EE;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .team-roster-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .roster-card-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .team-spotlight-header-bar {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .roster-avatar-wrap {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }
  .spotlight-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-spotlight-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* ============================================================
   UPGRADED ABOUT US & STUDIO ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. Interactive Engineering Timeline (.about-timeline) */
.about-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.about-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, var(--accent) 15%, var(--accent) 85%, transparent 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.timeline-item.left {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}
.timeline-item.right {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
}
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: #061221;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-glow);
}
.timeline-item.left .timeline-node {
  right: -10px;
}
.timeline-item.right .timeline-node {
  left: -10px;
}
.timeline-content {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  position: relative;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.timeline-item.left .timeline-content {
  clip-path: polygon(16px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 16px);
}
.timeline-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.6), 0 0 20px -8px var(--accent-glow);
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.timeline-title {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.timeline-desc {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 2. Mission & Vision Chamfered Cards (.about-mv-card) */
.about-mv-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.about-mv-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #008B92 100%);
}
.about-mv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.65);
}
.mv-icon-badge {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.mv-metric-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #E6F8F9;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.mv-metric-pill i {
  color: #10B981;
}

/* 3. Engineering Standard Values Grid (.about-value-box) */
.about-value-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.about-value-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: #0D243F;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.value-box-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.value-box-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.value-box-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.about-value-box h4 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.about-value-box p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4. Executive Founder Statement Block (.about-founder-showcase) */
.about-founder-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, rgba(13, 36, 63, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-accent);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 28px) 0, 100% 28px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.7);
}
.about-founder-showcase::after {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; right: 30px;
  font-size: 16rem;
  font-family: serif;
  color: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.05);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-founder-showcase .founder-quote-text,
.founder-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.founder-quote-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.founder-profile-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.founder-profile-mini img {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-timeline::before {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .timeline-item.left,
  .timeline-item.right {
    left: 0;
  }
  .timeline-item.left .timeline-node,
  .timeline-item.right .timeline-node {
    left: 10px;
    right: auto;
  }
  .timeline-item.left .timeline-content {
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 16px) 0, 100% 16px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  }
  .about-founder-showcase {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
  }
  .founder-quote-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE HOME PAGE ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM (.home-*)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Live Strip */
.hero-live-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #B3C2DE;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 1.1vw, 0.88rem);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  row-gap: 0.85rem !important;
  column-gap: clamp(0.9rem, 2vw, 2.2rem) !important;
  width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-live-strip {
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
  }
}
.live-metric {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.live-metric strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 2. Tech Stack & Architecture Trust Ribbon */
.home-tech-ribbon {
  background: #0A1E36 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.25) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.25) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .home-tech-ribbon .d-flex {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}
.ribbon-label {
  background: #071628 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(30, 173, 202, 0.28) !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.ribbon-pill {
  background: rgba(13, 36, 63, 0.95) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.55) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: clamp(0.35rem, 0.55vw, 0.42rem) clamp(0.55rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem) !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.45rem !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.76rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}
.ribbon-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  background: #0D243F !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.25) !important;
}

/* 3. Executive Chamfered Service Cards */
.home-service-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.6rem 2.2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 22px) 0, 100% 22px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.home-service-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #008B92 100%);
}
.home-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--border-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.65);
}
.home-service-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.35);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.home-service-card h4 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.home-service-card p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.home-service-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem 0;
}
.home-service-list li {
  color: #4a5d78 !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.home-service-list li i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.home-service-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.service-tag-chip {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* 4. Featured Portfolio Executive Cards */
.home-project-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.home-project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.home-project-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 230px;
}
.home-project-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.home-project-card:hover .home-project-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.home-project-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.home-project-metric {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px; right: 12px;
  background: #10B981;
  color: #071628;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.home-project-content {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.home-project-content h5 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.home-project-content p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.home-project-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.home-project-link,
.portfolio-deep-content a[href*="case-study.html"] {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
}
.home-project-link:hover,
.portfolio-deep-content a[href*="case-study.html"]:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.75) !important;
}
.home-project-card .border-top,
.portfolio-deep-content .border-top {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
}
.home-project-card .border-top > div:first-child,
.portfolio-deep-content .border-top > div:first-child {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 0.25rem !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* 5. Executive Quote Testimonials Block */
.home-testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.home-testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.testimonial-stars {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.testimonial-stars i { margin-right: 2px; }
.home-testimonial-quote {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.home-testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.home-testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.home-testimonial-author h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.home-testimonial-author span {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE UPGRADE SYSTEM FOR LEFT PAGES
   (Services, Portfolio, Pricing, Blog, Contact, Privacy)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Services Page Deep Cards & Matrix Table */
.services-deep-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 24px) 0, 100% 24px, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.services-deep-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #10B981 100%);
}
.services-deep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.7);
}
.services-deep-card h3 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.services-deep-card p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.services-sla-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}
.services-sla-list li {
  color: #E6F8F9 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}
.services-sla-list li i {
  color: #10B981;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.services-comparison-table {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}
.services-comparison-table th,
.services-comparison-table td {
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #B3C2DE;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.services-comparison-table th {
  background: #071628;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.services-comparison-table td strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 2. Portfolio Interactive Filter Bar & Case Study Cards */
.portfolio-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.portfolio-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #B3C2DE;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.portfolio-filter-btn:hover,
.portfolio-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #071628 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.4);
}
.portfolio-deep-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.portfolio-deep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.portfolio-deep-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
}
.portfolio-deep-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.portfolio-deep-card:hover .portfolio-deep-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.portfolio-badge-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.portfolio-badge-metric {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: #10B981;
  color: #071628;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.portfolio-deep-content {
  padding: 1.8rem 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.portfolio-deep-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.portfolio-deep-content p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 3. Pricing Upgraded Cards */
.pricing-card-upgraded {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.8rem 2.2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.pricing-card-upgraded:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.7);
}
.pricing-card-upgraded.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D243F 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded h1,
section .pricing-card-upgraded h2,
section .pricing-card-upgraded h3,
section .pricing-card-upgraded h4,
section .pricing-card-upgraded h5,
section .pricing-card-upgraded h6,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h1,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h2,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h3,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h4,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h5,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded h6,
.pricing-card-upgraded h1,
.pricing-card-upgraded h2,
.pricing-card-upgraded h3,
.pricing-card-upgraded h4,
.pricing-card-upgraded h5,
.pricing-card-upgraded h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded p,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded p,
.pricing-card-upgraded p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded .price-number,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .price-number,
.pricing-card-upgraded .price-number {
  font-size: 2.6rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-mono) !important;
  margin: 1.2rem 0 !important;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded .price-number span,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .price-number span,
.pricing-card-upgraded .price-number span {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #8CA0C0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.pricing-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded .pricing-checklist li,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .pricing-checklist li,
.pricing-checklist li {
  color: #E6F8F9 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.7rem !important;
}
section .pricing-card-upgraded .pricing-checklist li i,
section:not(.bg-alt):not(.hero):not(.cta-band):not(.section-dark) .pricing-card-upgraded .pricing-checklist li i,
.pricing-checklist li i {
  color: #10B981 !important;
}

/* 4. Blog Upgraded Cards */
.blog-deep-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.blog-deep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}
.blog-deep-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-deep-thumb img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.blog-deep-card:hover .blog-deep-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.blog-deep-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; left: 12px;
  background: #071628;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.4);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.blog-deep-content {
  padding: 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-deep-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.blog-deep-content p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* 5. Contact Page Upgraded Boxes & Stack Selector */
.contact-upgraded-box {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2.2rem;
}
.contact-stack-chip {
  background: rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: #B3C2DE;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0.2rem;
}
.contact-stack-chip.active,
.contact-stack-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 196, 204, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 6. Privacy Policy Upgraded Block */
.privacy-upgraded-block {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 3rem;
  color: #B3C2DE;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.privacy-upgraded-block h2 {
  color: var(--text-light) !important;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.privacy-upgraded-block p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   EXECUTIVE CONTACT LEFT PANEL (`.contact-panel-card`)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-panel-card {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(7, 22, 40, 0.5);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}
.contact-panel-card.border-danger-custom {
  border-left-color: #F43F5E !important;
}
.contact-panel-card.border-info-custom {
  border-left-color: #38BDF8 !important;
}
.contact-panel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.2);
}
.contact-panel-card h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.contact-panel-card p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-cyan-outline {
  background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.3);
  color: #00ADB5 !important;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-cyan-outline:hover {
  background: #00ADB5;
  color: #071628 !important;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-danger-outline {
  background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
  color: #F43F5E !important;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-danger-outline:hover {
  background: #F43F5E;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-light-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}
.contact-panel-card .panel-action-btn.btn-light-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}/* ==========================================================================
   6. Privacy Policy & Data Governance Page (.policy-card)
   ========================================================================== */
.policy-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, rgba(15, 32, 60, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.policy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.15);
}
.policy-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.policy-card p {
  color: #B3C2DE !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.policy-step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #071628;
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.policy-highlight-box {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.25);
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.policy-highlight-box p {
  color: #E6F8F9 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Floating Trust Badges & Hero Dashboard Animation */
@keyframes floatBadge1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
@keyframes floatBadge2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(7px); }
}
.hero-trust-badge-1 { animation: floatBadge1 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-trust-badge-2 { animation: floatBadge2 4.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-trust-badge-3 { animation: floatBadge2 3.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-trust-badge-4 { animation: floatBadge1 4.2s ease-in-out infinite; }

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-trust-badge {
    position: static !important;
    margin-top: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

/* Architectural Decision & Maintenance Matrix Upgrades */
.decision-matrix-card {
  background: #071628;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.decision-matrix-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.25);
}
.decision-matrix-card.featured-matrix-card {
  border-color: rgba(0, 173, 181, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a2039 0%, #071628 100%);
}
.matrix-service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.matrix-service-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.matrix-spec-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem 0;
}
.matrix-spec-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.matrix-spec-label {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.matrix-spec-val {
  color: #F1F5F9 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}
.matrix-badge-cwv {
  background: rgba(15, 185, 177, 0.15);
  color: #0fb9b1 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 185, 177, 0.3);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.matrix-badge-sec {
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
}