/*
Theme Name: Hire WordPress Developer
Theme URI: https://hirewordpressdeveloper.xyz/
Author: Hire WordPress Developer Engineering Team
Author URI: https://hirewordpressdeveloper.xyz/
Description: SSP-ELITE Dark Spectrum Enterprise WordPress theme engineered for high-performance B2B agency services, specialized WordPress engineering, and conversion-optimized architectures.
Requires at least: 6.5
Tested up to: 7.1.3
Requires PHP: 8.0
Version: 1.0.0
License: Proprietary
License URI: https://hirewordpressdeveloper.xyz/terms/
Text Domain: hirewordpressdeveloper
Tags: block-patterns, full-site-editing, custom-colors, custom-menu, editor-style, featured-images, one-column, wide-blocks
*/

@import url('assets/css/design-tokens.css');

/* ==========================================================================
   01. CSS Reset & Document Baseline
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-primary);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-primary);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. Accessible Skip Link (WCAG 2.2 AA)
   ========================================================================== */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -999px;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  z-index: 99999;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-focus);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. Accessible Focus Rings (WCAG 2.2 Level AA / AAA)
   ========================================================================== */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ssp-border-focus);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

a {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan-hov);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04. Typography Hierarchy
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
}

h1, .ssp-h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h1);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-h1);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-break: break-word;
}

h2, .ssp-h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-h2);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

h3, .ssp-h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-h3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h4, .ssp-h4 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-h4);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

p {
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-body);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
}

p.lead {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-lg);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

code, pre, kbd, samp {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.875em;
}

pre {
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. Container & Layout Primitives
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--section-padding-x);
  padding-right: var(--section-padding-x);
}

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

.ssp-container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--section-padding-x);
  padding-right: var(--section-padding-x);
}

.ssp-section {
  padding-top: var(--section-padding-y);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding-y);
}

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

.ssp-section-tertiary {
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-tertiary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. Surface Cards & Elevators
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-card {
  background-color: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default),
              border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default),
              box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--ssp-border-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.ssp-card h2 a,
.ssp-card h3 a {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-card h2 a:hover,
.ssp-card h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.ssp-card p {
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ssp-card .wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-card .wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Details */
details.ssp-card {
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

details.ssp-card[open] {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 16px -4px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
}

details.ssp-card summary {
  user-select: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

details.ssp-card summary::-webkit-details-marker,
details.ssp-card summary::marker {
  display: none;
  content: "";
}

details.ssp-card summary span:last-child {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) ease, color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

details.ssp-card[open] summary span:last-child {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   07. Button Components
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 0.8125rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-height: 48px; /* Accessible touch target */
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-cta-primary);
  color: var(--ssp-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.ssp-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-cta-primary-hov);
  color: var(--ssp-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-cta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ssp-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
}

.ssp-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-hover);
  border-color: var(--ssp-border-strong);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.ssp-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
}

.ssp-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. Badges & Status Indicators
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.375rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3125rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
}

.ssp-badge a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-badge a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.ssp-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   09. DigiPlus-Inspired Executive Site Header & Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.ssp-site-header .ssp-header-inner,
.ssp-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.25vw, 1.5rem);
  max-width: var(--container-max-width-wide, 1440px) !important;
  width: 100%;
}

.ssp-brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-brand-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.ssp-brand-logo img {
  height: 104px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 330px;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

/* DigiPlus-Style Desktop Navigation Links */
.ssp-nav-desktop,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__container,
ul.wp-block-navigation__container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 1.25rem);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item {
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
.ssp-nav-desktop a {
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary, #B8C7E0);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm, 6px);
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default), background var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Micro-Animation: Glowing Gradient Bottom Line Indicator for Top-Level Links */
.ssp-nav-desktop > .wp-block-navigation__container > .wp-block-navigation-item > a::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop > .wp-block-navigation__container > .wp-block-navigation-item > .wp-block-navigation-item__content::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item > a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0px;
  left: 0.65rem;
  right: 0.65rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.7);
}

.ssp-nav-desktop a:hover,
.ssp-nav-desktop a:focus,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content:hover,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content:focus {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:hover > a::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:focus-within > a::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:hover > .wp-block-navigation-item__content::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:focus-within > .wp-block-navigation-item__content::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ssp-nav-desktop a[aria-current="page"],
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF);
}

.ssp-nav-desktop a[aria-current="page"]::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Submenu & Dropdown Enhancements */
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-submenu {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary, #B8C7E0);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.4rem 0.4rem 0;
  margin-left: -0.25rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child:hover > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child:focus-within > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child.is-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  stroke: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF);
}

/* Invisible hover bridge to keep dropdown open smoothly across gap */
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
  z-index: 999;
}

/* Dropdown Container */
.wp-block-navigation .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
ul.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: calc(100% + 8px) !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: max-content !important;
  min-width: 290px !important;
  max-width: 350px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15), 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.2rem !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(8px) !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s ease !important;
  z-index: 1001 !important;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover, focus-within, or active is-open */
.wp-block-navigation .has-child:hover > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.wp-block-navigation .has-child:focus-within > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.wp-block-navigation .has-child.is-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:hover > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item:focus-within > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item.is-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
  visibility: visible !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* Dropdown Items & Links */
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container li,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item {
  width: 100% !important;
  white-space: normal !important;
  display: block !important;
  height: auto !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body, 'Inter', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.835rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #B8C7E0 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.18s ease !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  position: relative !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
}

.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__label {
  display: inline-block !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}

.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a::after,
.ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content:hover,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a:hover,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item__content:focus,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a:focus {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.14) !important;
  padding-left: 1.05rem !important;
  box-shadow: inset 2px 0 0 #12D6FF !important;
}

/* Distinctive bottom link in dropdowns (e.g. "All 12 WordPress Services →") */
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item:last-child {
  margin-top: 0.35rem !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85) !important;
  padding-top: 0.35rem !important;
}

.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item:last-child a,
.wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item:last-child .wp-block-navigation-item__label {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* DigiPlus-Style Header Actions & Callout Widget */
.ssp-header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Direct Architecture Desk Callout Widget */
.ssp-header-callout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-right: 0.85rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.8);
}

.ssp-callout-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ssp-callout-icon-circle svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.ssp-callout-icon-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.ssp-callout-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ssp-callout-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ssp-callout-pulse-dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38E27A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px #38E27A;
  margin-right: 6px;
  animation: sspPulseLive 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes sspPulseLive {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scale(1.3);
  }
}

.ssp-callout-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ssp-callout-headline:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

/* Primary CTA Button with Arrow Disc */
.ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn .btn-arrow-disc {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn:hover .btn-arrow-disc {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.ssp-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-nav-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Logo & Header Navigation */
@media (max-width: 1260px) {
  .ssp-header-callout {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ssp-nav-desktop,
  .ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__container,
  ul.wp-block-navigation__container {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
  .ssp-nav-desktop a {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .ssp-brand-logo img {
    height: 88px;
    max-width: 290px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ssp-site-header .ssp-header-inner,
  .ssp-header-inner {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .ssp-brand-logo img {
    height: 78px;
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  .ssp-nav-desktop,
  .ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation__container,
  ul.wp-block-navigation__container {
    gap: 0.55rem;
  }
  .ssp-nav-desktop .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
  .ssp-nav-desktop a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.45rem;
  }
  .ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ssp-nav-desktop,
  nav.ssp-nav-desktop,
  .wp-block-navigation.ssp-nav-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active,
  nav.ssp-nav-desktop.is-active,
  .wp-block-navigation.ssp-nav-desktop.is-active {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed;
    top: 72px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 72px);
    background: #07111F !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 9999;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    gap: 1.25rem;
    animation: sspSlideDown 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-close,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-dialog,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-content {
    display: flex !important;
    position: static !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-open,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__responsive-container-close {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__container,
  nav.ssp-nav-desktop.is-active ul.wp-block-navigation__container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    list-style: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.5);
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active a {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #F7FAFF !important;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }

  /* Mobile Accordion Submenus */
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child {
    display: block !important;
    position: relative !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child > .wp-block-navigation-item__content,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child > a {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    top: 0.25rem !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: #B8C7E0 !important;
    padding: 0.25rem !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle svg {
    width: 14px !important;
    height: 14px !important;
    stroke: currentColor !important;
    fill: currentColor !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child.mobile-submenu-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-icon svg,
  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child.mobile-submenu-open > .wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg) !important;
    color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF) !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
    display: none !important;
    position: static !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.7) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.7) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.5rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.65rem !important;
    min-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    gap: 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation-item.has-child.mobile-submenu-open > .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.35) !important;
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container .wp-block-navigation-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding-top: 0.35rem !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-desktop.is-active .wp-block-navigation__submenu-container a {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem !important;
    color: #B8C7E0 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
  }

  .ssp-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }

  .ssp-brand-logo img {
    height: 70px !important;
    max-width: 230px !important;
  }
}

@keyframes sspSlideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ssp-site-header {
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
  }
  .ssp-header-inner {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .ssp-header-cta .ssp-header-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .ssp-brand-logo img {
    height: 60px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 200px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .ssp-brand-logo img {
    height: 50px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 170px !important;
  }
  .ssp-nav-toggle {
    min-width: 40px;
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 0.375rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Global Site Footer (DigiPlus-Inspired Dark Theme & Architecture)
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-site-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07111F 0%, #040913 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid #1B3156;
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Decorative Spiral Rings (Right Side) */
.footer-bg-spiral {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.75;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 4-Column Main Grid */
.footer-digiplus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.45fr 1fr 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

/* Column 1: Brand & Newsletter */
.footer-col-brand {
  position: relative;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  max-width: 380px;
}

.footer-capacity-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38E27A;
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.25);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-capacity-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38E27A;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38E27A;
  animation: liveStatusPulse 2s infinite;
}

/* DigiPlus Signature Newsletter Pill Input */
.footer-newsletter-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px 6px 5px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  max-width: 360px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-wrap:focus-within {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.25), 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border-color: #1E5BFF;
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #07111F;
  outline: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

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

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-newsletter-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Columns 2 & 3: Navigation Links */
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

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

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: #12D6FF;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Column 4: Contact Details */
.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid #1B3156;
  color: #12D6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-icon.whatsapp-accent {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  color: #25D366;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover .footer-contact-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  border-color: #12D6FF;
}

.footer-contact-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-label {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-contact-val {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-contact-val.contact-link {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-contact-val.contact-link:hover {
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.footer-contact-val.whatsapp-text {
  color: #38E27A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Center Floating Scroll-to-Top Button on Divider Line */
.footer-divider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-divider-line {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-back-to-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-back-to-top:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, calc(-50% - 4px)) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.footer-back-to-top:active {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Bottom Copyright & Utility Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-top: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.footer-sep {
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
}

/* Responsive Footer Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-digiplus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .footer-bg-spiral {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .footer-digiplus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Main Content Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-site-main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.ssp-page-header {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 300px at 50% 0%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0) 70%);
}

.ssp-article-content {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  max-width: 68ch;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.ssp-article-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Responsive Grid Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ssp-grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ssp-grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.ssp-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ssp-grid-3,
  .ssp-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ssp-grid-2,
  .ssp-grid-3,
  .ssp-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

ul.wp-block-post-template,
ol.wp-block-post-template {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

ul.wp-block-post-template > li {
  list-style: none !important;
}

.ssp-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.ssp-tags a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--ssp-surface-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-tags a:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Homepage Enterprise Components & Layouts (Prompt 21 / Phase 06)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section Styling */
section.home-section {
  padding-top: var(--space-20);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-20);
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  font-size: var(--font-size-caption);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-caption);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-h2);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-h2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-lg);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  max-width: 65ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: currentColor;
}

/* Hero Section (60/40 Split) */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: var(--space-12);
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--space-12);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-display);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-display);
  letter-spacing: var(--letter-spacing-display);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

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

.hero-description {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-lg);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  max-width: 62ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero-reassurance {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  font-size: var(--font-size-caption);
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
}

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

.reassurance-check {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.hero-tech-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}

.tech-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.tech-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tech-pill-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pixion-Inspired Hero Showcase & Senior Developer Stage
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-pixion-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Interactive View Mode Switcher Pills */
.hero-view-switch-bar {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding: 5px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.5);
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-view-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
  user-select: none;
}

.hero-view-pill:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.hero-view-pill.is-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2) 100%);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.25);
}

.pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Slides Wrapper with Crossfade/Slide Transition */
.hero-slides-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 520px;
}

.hero-slide-view {
  display: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide-view.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: sspSlideFadeIn 0.45s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes sspSlideFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Pixion Hero Developer Stage */
.pixion-hero-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
}

/* Organic Gradient Backdrop Glow & Shape */
.pixion-backdrop-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15) 50%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(48px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.pixion-backdrop-shape {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 370px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 185px 185px 36px 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.18) 55%, rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.14) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15), 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.pixion-backdrop-glow.glow-cyan {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.38) 0%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2) 50%, transparent 72%);
}

.pixion-backdrop-shape.shape-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.28) 0%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2) 55%, rgba(150, 88, 179, 0.16) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2), 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9);
}

.pixion-backdrop-glow.glow-emerald {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.35) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.18) 50%, transparent 72%);
}

.pixion-backdrop-shape.shape-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.26) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.18) 55%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.45);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 30px rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.18), 0 20px 50px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9);
}

.pixion-accent-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: sspSpinRing 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sspSpinRing {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Developer Frame */
.pixion-developer-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -12px rgba(4, 10, 20, 0.95), 0 0 20px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.25);
  background: #07111F;
}

.pixion-developer-img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.pixion-developer-frame:hover .pixion-developer-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.pixion-developer-badge-live {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.5);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Floating Badges (Pixion Theme Inspired) */
.pixion-floating-card,
.pixion-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 24px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  cursor: default;
  user-select: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.pixion-floating-card:hover,
.pixion-float-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 32px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Badge 1: 10+ Years Experience (Top-Right) */
.pixion-card-experience {
  top: 12%;
  right: -25px;
  animation: sspPixionFloat1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pixion-card-experience .float-card-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.exp-counter-wrap,
.pixion-exp-number {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.exp-counter-plus,
.pixion-plus-glyph {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #38E27A;
  margin-left: 2px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-counter-text,
.pixion-exp-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.exp-text-top,
.pixion-exp-label .exp-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.exp-text-bottom,
.pixion-exp-label .exp-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Badge 2: Real Clients Avatar Stack (Bottom-Left) */
.pixion-card-clients {
  bottom: 12%;
  left: -28px;
  animation: sspPixionFloat2 5.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s;
}

.card-client-eyebrow,
.pixion-card-caption {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #12D6FF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  display: block;
}

.card-client-stack,
.client-avatar-group,
.pixion-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.client-avatar-item,
.pixion-avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #0E1D36;
  margin-left: -8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.client-avatar-item:first-child,
.pixion-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.client-avatar-more,
.pixion-avatar-more {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #38E27A;
  border: 2px solid #0E1D36;
  margin-left: -8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #07111F;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Badge 3: WPCS Telemetry (Bottom-Right) */
.pixion-card-status,
.pixion-card-telemetry {
  bottom: -10px;
  right: 0px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  animation: sspPixionFloat3 6s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
}

.pixion-telemetry-row,
.pixion-card-status .float-card-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.status-info-headline,
.pixion-telemetry-status {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38E27A;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.status-info-meta,
.pixion-telemetry-sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Keyframe Floating Animations */
@keyframes sspPixionFloat1 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.8deg);
  }
}

@keyframes sspPixionFloat2 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(10px) rotate(-0.8deg);
  }
}

@keyframes sspPixionFloat3 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pixion-floating-card,
  .pixion-accent-ring {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Hero Slider Controls & Interactive Indicators */
.hero-slider-controls {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-slider-arrow {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85);
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.5);
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-slider-arrow:hover {
  color: #12D6FF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 1);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
}

.hero-slider-arrow:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-slide-indicators {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slide-indicator-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.slide-indicator-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6);
}

.slide-indicator-dot.is-active {
  width: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border-color: #12D6FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Mobile & Tablet */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-view-switch-bar {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: 4px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .hero-view-pill {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .pixion-hero-stage {
    min-height: 440px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    max-width: 360px;
  }
  .pixion-backdrop-shape {
    width: 290px;
    height: 380px;
  }
  .pixion-backdrop-glow {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .pixion-accent-ring {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }
  .pixion-developer-frame {
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .pixion-developer-img {
    max-height: 390px;
  }
  .pixion-card-experience {
    right: 0px;
    top: 6%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: top right;
  }
  .exp-counter-wrap,
  .pixion-exp-number {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }
  .exp-counter-plus,
  .pixion-plus-glyph {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .pixion-card-clients {
    left: 0px;
    bottom: 6%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transform-origin: bottom left;
  }
  .client-avatar-item,
  .pixion-avatar,
  .client-avatar-more,
  .pixion-avatar-more {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .pixion-card-status,
  .pixion-card-telemetry {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .hero-view-switch-bar {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-view-pill {
    padding: 5px 8px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .pixion-hero-stage {
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .pixion-developer-frame {
    max-width: 250px;
  }
  .pixion-developer-img {
    max-height: 350px;
  }
  .pixion-card-experience {
    right: -4px;
    transform: scale(0.78);
  }
  .pixion-card-clients {
    left: -4px;
    transform: scale(0.78);
  }
}

/* Technical Architecture Console (Right Column) */

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  right: -5%;
  width: min(550px, 90vw);
  height: min(550px, 90vw);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

.tech-console-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8), 0 0 24px -4px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default), border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.tech-console-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.console-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  background: #060E1A;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.console-tabs-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.console-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.console-tab.is-active {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.tab-lang-icon {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.console-header {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
}

.console-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.console-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.console-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.console-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.3);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.status-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  animation: pulse-dot-anim 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot-anim {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.console-body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  overflow-x: auto;
  white-space: pre;
}

.console-line-num {
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-right: 12px;
  user-select: none;
}

.console-kw { color: #FF7B72; }
.console-fn { color: #D2A8FF; }
.console-str { color: #A5D6FF; }
.console-comment { color: #8B949E; }

.console-metrics-bar {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
}

.metric-item-num {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

.metric-item-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Telemetry & Metrics Strip */
.ssp-telemetry-bar {
  position: relative;
}

.telemetry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.telemetry-card {
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.telemetry-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8), 0 0 16px -4px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15);
}

.telemetry-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.telemetry-title {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
}

.telemetry-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Trust & Credibility Strip */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: center;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
}

.trust-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-caption);
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

/* Problem-Solution Comparison Grid */
.compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.compare-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.compare-card.card-trap {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--ssp-status-error);
}

.compare-card.card-solution {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--ssp-brand-green);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 45, 0.95) 100%);
}

.compare-telemetry {
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-6);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
}

.compare-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
}

.compare-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.compare-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 1s ease-in-out;
}

.trap-fill {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FF5F56, #FF7B72);
}

.solution-fill {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF 50%, #38E27A);
}

.compare-submetrics {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

.compare-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.compare-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-caption);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.compare-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.compare-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.compare-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
}

.compare-icon-bad {
  color: var(--ssp-status-error);
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.compare-icon-good {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: bold;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Core Services Grid (Balanced 3-Column Enterprise Matrix) */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.service-card,
.digiplus-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05), 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.02) !important;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.5rem !important;
  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 !important;
}

/* Glowing Top Accent Line on Hover */
.service-card::before,
.digiplus-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card:hover,
.digiplus-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.16), 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

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

/* Card Header: Title & Category (Sitting at Top like DigiPlus) */
.service-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card-header .service-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue) !important;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-card-header .service-name {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
  color: #0A192F !important;
  min-height: 2.6rem;
}

.service-card-header .service-name a {
  color: #0A192F !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-card-header .service-name a:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue) !important;
}

/* Featured Media Container with Rounded Frame & Zoom */
.service-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  background: #0B1730;
}

.service-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-media img,
.digiplus-card:hover .service-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* DigiPlus Signature Floating Icon Badge */
.service-floating-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-floating-icon,
.digiplus-card:hover .service-floating-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.55);
}

/* Card Body: Description & Bullet Checklist */
.service-card-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-card-body .service-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-body .service-specs {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.service-card-body .service-specs li {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155 !important;
  padding-left: 20px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.service-card-body .service-specs li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-right: 0;
}

/* DigiPlus Signature Bottom Action Bar with Notched Plus Button */
.service-card-footer {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-footer-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.service-more-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.service-footer-link:hover .service-more-text {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.service-plus-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #0F172A;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.service-card:hover .service-plus-btn,
.service-footer-link:hover .service-plus-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
}

/* Featured / Active Card Styling (DigiPlus Dark Mode Accent Card) */
.service-card-featured {
  background: #0E1D36 !important;
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -5px rgba(2, 8, 20, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-header .service-name,
.service-card-featured .service-card-header .service-name a {
  color: #F7FAFF !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-header .service-tag {
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15) !important;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan) !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-body .service-desc {
  color: #B8C7E0 !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-body .service-specs li {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-body .service-specs li::before {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green) !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-floating-icon {
  border-color: #0E1D36 !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-card-footer {
  border-top-color: rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.7) !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-more-text {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

.service-card-featured .service-plus-btn {
  background: #07111F !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.service-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -5px rgba(2, 8, 20, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Case Studies Grid */
.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.case-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.case-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.22);
}

.case-card-header {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.case-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.case-card-thumb a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.case-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.case-card:hover .case-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.case-domain-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.case-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.case-summary {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.case-metric-highlight {
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.case-metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

.case-metric-lbl {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Project Slider (SSP-ELITE Native CSS Scroll-Snap)
   ========================================================================== */
.ssp-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ssp-slider-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.ssp-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.ssp-slider-counter {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ssp-slider-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-slider-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
}

.ssp-slider-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.ssp-slider-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.ssp-slider-container {
  position: relative;
}

.ssp-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.5rem 0.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.ssp-slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.ssp-slider-track:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.ssp-slide {
  flex: 0 0 840px;
  max-width: 90vw;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  scroll-snap-stop: always;
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default),
              box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default),
              transform var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
}

.ssp-slide:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px -6px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Browser Frame Treatment */
.browser-frame {
  background: #091322;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.browser-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.browser-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

.dot-red { background: #FF5F56; }
.dot-yellow { background: #FFBD2E; }
.dot-green { background: #27C93F; }

.browser-address-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.7);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.browser-address-bar svg {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.browser-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--ssp-bg-primary);
}

.browser-media-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.ssp-slide:hover .browser-media-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Slide Info Block */
.slide-content {
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.98) 100%);
}

.slide-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.slide-category-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.slide-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.slide-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.slide-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.slide-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--ssp-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.slide-footer-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.125rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.ssp-slider-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  justify-content: center;
}

.ssp-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.ssp-slider-dot:hover {
  background: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

.ssp-slider-dot.is-active {
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-spectrum);
}

.ssp-slider-dot:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Responsive Slider Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ssp-slide {
    flex: 0 0 680px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ssp-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .slide-content {
    padding: var(--space-4);
  }
  .slide-footer-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .slide-footer-row .ssp-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .ssp-slider-track {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
  .ssp-slide,
  .browser-media-wrap img,
  .ssp-slider-dot {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* Engagement Models */
.models-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.model-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}

.model-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.model-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px -4px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
}

.model-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 24px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-spectrum);
  color: #07111F;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-extrabold);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.model-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.model-subtitle {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.model-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.model-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.model-features li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Engineering Delivery Process */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.process-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.75) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--ssp-brand-blue) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) ease, background var(--duration-normal) ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px -5px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.12);
}

.process-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ssp-brand-blue) 0%, var(--ssp-brand-cyan) 50%, var(--ssp-brand-green) 100%);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Vetting Pipeline */
.vetting-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
}

.vetting-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--easing-default);
  position: relative;
}

.vetting-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8), 0 0 20px -4px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
}

.vetting-stage-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.vetting-stage-num {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07111F;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-spectrum);
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.vetting-stage-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.vetting-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.vetting-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.vetting-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.vetting-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* Retainer Spotlight Card */
.ssp-retainer-spotlight-card {
  background: radial-gradient(120% 120% at 50% 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9), 0 0 32px -8px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}

.retainer-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.retainer-hours-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.retainer-role-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.retainer-role-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.retainer-features-matrix {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.retainer-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.feature-check {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.retainer-action-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.retainer-cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.retainer-terms-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Consultation Intake Split */
.intake-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.intake-sla-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.intake-sla-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.intake-sla-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.intake-sla-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.intake-sla-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.intake-direct-channel {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-sunken);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.direct-channel-lbl {
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

.direct-channel-link {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.intake-form-card {
  background: var(--ssp-surface-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px -12px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.8), 0 0 24px -6px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
}

.intake-form-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-header-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
}

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) ease, box-shadow var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15);
}

.intake-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
  }
  .telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .vetting-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .intake-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .case-studies-grid, .models-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .retainer-feature-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-only {
    display: inline;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.5vw, 1.85rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .hero-actions .ssp-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .console-body {
    overflow-x: auto;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-3);
  }
  .telemetry-stat {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .hero-reassurance {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
  .vetting-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .compare-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .telemetry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .console-tabs-bar {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .console-tab {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .console-metrics-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }
  .metric-item-num {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .metric-item-lbl {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   14. Dedicated Hiring & Service Catalog Components (Prompt 22)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hiring Hero Split */
.hiring-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Three-Way Comparison Grid */
.tier-comparison-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.tier-card {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}

.tier-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px -4px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
}

.tier-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  display: inline-block;
}

.tier-badge.negative {
  color: var(--ssp-status-error);
}

.tier-badge.neutral {
  color: var(--ssp-status-warning);
}

.tier-badge.positive {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

.tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h3);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.tier-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.tier-points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.tier-points li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
}

/* Competency Grid */
.competency-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.competency-card {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}

.competency-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.competency-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
}

.competency-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.competency-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Service Catalog Grouping */
.catalog-category-wrap {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.catalog-category-header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.catalog-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: var(--font-size-h2);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.catalog-card {
  background: var(--ssp-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}

.catalog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.catalog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.catalog-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--line-height-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.catalog-card-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.catalog-card-features li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}

.catalog-card-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-body-sm);
  font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.catalog-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Responsive Overrides Updates */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hiring-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .tier-comparison-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .competency-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .catalog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   SSP-ELITE MASTER REBUILD: ALTERNATING SECTION CADENCE & MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   (Inspired by Pixion, Choicy & Digiplus)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Alternating Section Architecture
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-theme-dark {
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-primary) !important;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.section-theme-dark-secondary {
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-secondary) !important;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.section-theme-light {
  background-color: #F4F7FC !important;
  color: #0A192F !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default);
}

.section-theme-light-elevated {
  background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
  color: #0A192F !important;
  position: relative;
}

.section-theme-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #0A192F !important;
  position: relative;
}

/* Light Section Typography & Elements */
.section-theme-light .section-title,
.section-theme-light-elevated .section-title,
.section-theme-white .section-title,
.section-theme-light .split-header-title,
.section-theme-light-elevated .split-header-title,
.section-theme-white .split-header-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .section-lead,
.section-theme-light-elevated .section-lead,
.section-theme-white .section-lead,
.section-theme-light .split-header-desc,
.section-theme-light-elevated .split-header-desc,
.section-theme-white .split-header-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

/* Light Section Eyebrow Badge */
.section-theme-light .section-eyebrow,
.section-theme-light-elevated .section-eyebrow,
.section-theme-white .section-eyebrow {
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Light Section Cards (Digiplus High-Contrast Block Styling) */
.section-theme-light .vetting-stage-card,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-stage-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04), 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06) !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default), box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default), border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-default) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .vetting-stage-card:hover,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12), 0 24px 38px -4px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-name,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-name,
.section-theme-white .service-name {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-desc,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-desc,
.section-theme-white .service-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-tag,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-tag,
.section-theme-white .service-tag {
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-icon-wrap,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-icon-wrap,
.section-theme-white .service-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15) 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-specs li,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-specs li,
.section-theme-white .service-specs li {
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-specs li::before,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-specs li::before,
.section-theme-white .service-specs li::before {
  color: #059669 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-action-link,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-action-link,
.section-theme-white .service-action-link {
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
}

.section-theme-light .service-action-link:hover,
.section-theme-light-elevated .service-action-link:hover,
.section-theme-white .service-action-link:hover {
  color: #0B1727 !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Choicy-Style Asymmetric Split Section Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-split-header {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.split-header-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.split-header-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.split-header-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.split-header-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.split-header-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.split-header-action:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .section-split-header {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Pixion-Style Micro-Animations & Interactive Details
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Shiny Glass Sweep on Hover */
.shiny-glass-hover {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.shiny-glass-hover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 50%, transparent 65%);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.shiny-glass-hover:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(100%);
}

/* Circular Arrow Action Button */
.arrow-btn-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08);
  color: #1E5BFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.arrow-btn-pill svg {
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.arrow-btn-pill:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.arrow-btn-pill:hover svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Pixion-Style Continuous Engineering Marquee Ticker
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.engineering-ticker-band {
  background: #0B1730;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ssp-border-subtle);
  padding: 1.125rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: sspTickerScroll 36s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

.engineering-ticker-band:hover .ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-star {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.ticker-badge {
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.12);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.25);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Hero Floating Micro-Badges (Pixion-Style Visual Polish)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-floating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default), border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-default);
}

.hero-floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.hero-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: -0.25rem;
}

.hero-avatar-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #0E1D36;
  margin-left: -0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Light Mode Component Overrides for Alternating Cadence
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Compare Cards in Light Mode */
.section-theme-light .compare-card,
.section-theme-light-elevated .compare-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04), 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06) !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-card.card-trap {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-status-error) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-card.card-solution {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--ssp-brand-green) !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-telemetry {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-list-item {
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .compare-submetrics span {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* Vetting Cards in Light Mode */
.section-theme-light .vetting-card,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04), 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .vetting-card-title,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-card-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .vetting-card-desc,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-card-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .vetting-tag,
.section-theme-light-elevated .vetting-tag {
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.12) !important;
  color: #059669 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Retainer Pricing Card in Light Mode */
.section-theme-light .ssp-retainer-spotlight-card,
.section-theme-light-elevated .ssp-retainer-spotlight-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .retainer-role-title,
.section-theme-light-elevated .retainer-role-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .retainer-role-desc,
.section-theme-light-elevated .retainer-role-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .retainer-feature-list li,
.section-theme-light-elevated .retainer-feature-list li {
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .retainer-hours-badge,
.section-theme-light-elevated .retainer-hours-badge {
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .retainer-terms-note,
.section-theme-light-elevated .retainer-terms-note {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* Model Cards in Light Mode */
.section-theme-light .model-card,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04), 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06) !important;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent !important;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF) 1 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .model-card:hover,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .model-card.featured,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-card.featured {
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #38E27A) 1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12) !important;
}

.section-theme-light .model-title,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-light .model-subtitle,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-subtitle {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

.section-theme-light .model-features li,
.section-theme-light-elevated .model-features li {
  color: #334155 !important;
}

.section-theme-light .ssp-btn-outline {
  border-color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0A192F !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.section-theme-light .ssp-btn-outline:hover {
  background: #1E5BFF !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #1E5BFF !important;
}

/* Consultation Intake Suite in Light Mode */
.section-theme-white.intake-section,
.section-theme-light.intake-section {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.section-theme-white .intake-form-card,
.section-theme-light .intake-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8) !important;
}

.section-theme-white .intake-sla-title,
.section-theme-light .intake-sla-title {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-white .intake-sla-desc,
.section-theme-light .intake-sla-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.section-theme-white .intake-sla-icon,
.section-theme-light .intake-sla-icon {
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2) !important;
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
}

.section-theme-white .intake-direct-channel,
.section-theme-light .intake-direct-channel {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border-color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.section-theme-white .direct-channel-lbl,
.section-theme-light .direct-channel-lbl {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

.section-theme-white .direct-channel-link,
.section-theme-light .direct-channel-link {
  color: #1E5BFF !important;
}

.section-theme-white .form-label,
.section-theme-light .form-label {
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-white .form-input,
.section-theme-white .form-select,
.section-theme-white .form-textarea,
.section-theme-light .form-input,
.section-theme-light .form-select,
.section-theme-light .form-textarea {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
  color: #0A192F !important;
}

.section-theme-white .form-input:focus,
.section-theme-white .form-select:focus,
.section-theme-white .form-textarea:focus,
.section-theme-light .form-input:focus,
.section-theme-light .form-select:focus,
.section-theme-light .form-textarea:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #1E5BFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.section-theme-white .form-header-note,
.section-theme-white .form-privacy-note,
.section-theme-light .form-header-note,
.section-theme-light .form-privacy-note {
  color: #64748B !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. DigiPlus-Style "About Our Agency" Narrative Section
   ========================================================================== */
.about-digiplus-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-digiplus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: 3-Image Collage Architecture */
.about-collage-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.about-collage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  grid-template-rows: 240px 240px;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.about-media-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B1730;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -8px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1);
}

.about-media-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-media-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Asymmetric Rounded Outer Corners matching DigiPlus */
.about-img-tall {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  border-radius: 40px 14px 14px 40px;
}

.about-img-top {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  border-radius: 14px 40px 14px 14px;
}

.about-img-bottom {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 2;
  border-radius: 14px 14px 40px 14px;
}

/* DigiPlus Signature Center Overlapping Circular Rotating Badge */
.about-badge-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 48%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border: 7px solid #F4F7FC;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-badge-circle:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.55);
}

.about-badge-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: sspBadgeRotate 22s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-badge-circle:hover .about-badge-svg {
  animation-duration: 10s;
}

@keyframes sspBadgeRotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.about-badge-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Right Column: Agency Story & Value Proposition */
.about-content-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-eyebrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue);
}

.about-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #0A192F;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.about-narrative {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

/* Feature Spotlight Pill Card */
.about-feature-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.05);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px -5px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3);
}

.about-feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-feature-box:hover .about-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-feature-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #0A192F;
}

/* Dual Action Row (Button + Callout) */
.about-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-discover-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem 0.55rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.32);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-discover-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-btn-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07111F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.about-discover-btn:hover .about-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #0B1727;
}

.about-quick-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.about-call-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-call-circle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-call-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-call-lbl {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
}

.about-call-val {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A192F;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-call-val:hover {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue);
}

/* Responsive Overrides for About Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-digiplus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-collage-grid {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .about-collage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .about-img-tall {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 28px 28px 12px 12px;
  }
  .about-img-top {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 2;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .about-img-bottom {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 3;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 28px 28px;
  }
  .about-badge-circle {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-feature-box {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .about-action-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus-Style Working Process Timeline Section (SSP-ELITE Standard)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-digiplus-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #07111F;
}

.process-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.05) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-title {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.process-lead {
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 3-Step Timeline Row */
.process-timeline-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Dial Container */
.process-dial-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Step Number Badge */
.process-step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: calc(50% - 68px);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  border: 3px solid #07111F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Dial Disc */
.process-dial-disc {
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-dial-inner {
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.85) 80%);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.process-dial-icon {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Interactions on Step Card */
.process-step-col:hover .process-dial-disc {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 32px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.45);
}

.process-step-col:hover .process-dial-inner {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  border-style: solid;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.9) 80%);
}

.process-step-col:hover .process-dial-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-step-col:hover .process-step-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Connecting Arrow */
.process-arrow-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: calc(50% + 72px);
  width: calc(100% - 144px + 2.5rem);
  height: 48px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: block;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-arrow-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35));
}

/* Step Content */
.process-step-body {
  max-width: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.process-step-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.process-step-col:hover .process-step-heading {
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.process-step-summary {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Capability Tags */
.process-step-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.process-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #8FA0BE;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.7);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.process-step-col:hover .process-tag-pill {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.3);
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus Signature Bottom Floating Consultation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.process-floating-bar {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.94) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.98) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 14px 20px 14px 32px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-floating-bar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.process-pulse-indicator {
  position: relative;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.process-pulse-core {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

.process-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.4);
  animation: processPulseRing 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes processPulseRing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.9; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}

.process-bar-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.process-bar-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.process-bar-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #8FA0BE;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.process-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 8px 10px 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.process-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12D6FF 0%, #1E5BFF 100%);
}

.process-cta-arrow {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07111F;
  color: #12D6FF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.process-cta-btn:hover .process-cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background: #0B1730;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Process Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-timeline-row {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .process-arrow-connector {
    left: calc(50% + 64px);
    width: calc(100% - 128px + 1.5rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .process-arrow-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-timeline-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .process-step-col {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .process-floating-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .process-bar-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .process-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus-Style "Latest Work" Masonry Portfolio Section (SSP-ELITE Standard)
   ========================================================================== */
.latest-work-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.latest-work-header {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.latest-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.latest-work-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

.work-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0E1D36;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.22), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
}

.work-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-card-medium .work-card-media {
  height: 380px;
}

.work-card-tall .work-card-media {
  height: 520px;
}

.work-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Floating Badges */
.work-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #12D6FF;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-tag {
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
}

.work-metric-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #38E27A;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* Bottom Glassmorphic Overlay */
.work-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 40px 24px 24px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.7) 30%, rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.96) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.work-card-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.work-card-cat {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #12D6FF;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.work-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-title {
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.work-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-body);
  font-size: 0.84375rem;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-card-action {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-action {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.65);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #12D6FF 0%, #1E5BFF 100%);
}

.work-card-action svg {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-card-action svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .latest-work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .latest-work-col:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .work-card-medium .work-card-media,
  .work-card-tall .work-card-media {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .latest-work-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .latest-work-col {
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .latest-work-col:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .work-card-medium .work-card-media,
  .work-card-tall .work-card-media {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .work-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .work-card-overlay {
    padding: 24px 18px 18px 18px;
  }
  .work-card-title {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus-Inspired "Why Choose Us" / Engineering Value Quad Cluster Section
   Deep Dark Navy Theme (#07111F) with Signature 4-Disc Geometric Asymmetric Layout
   ========================================================================== */

.why-choose-us-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--ssp-bg-primary, #07111F);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 75%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.09) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary, #F7FAFF);
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.6);
}

/* Organic Background Tech Wave / Ambient Accent */
.why-choose-bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-bg-shape svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.why-choose-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--ssp-container-width, 1280px);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

/* --- Left Column: Authority Copy & Feature Box --- */
.why-choose-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.why-choose-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan, #12D6FF);
}

.why-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #12D6FF, #1E5BFF);
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.why-choose-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 3.8vw, 3.125rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why-choose-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary, #B8C7E0);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* Feature Highlight Row */
.why-feature-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.why-feature-row:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.why-feature-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 0 0 240px;
}

.why-feature-icon-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-feature-left-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-feature-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-feature-right {
  flex: 1;
}

.why-feature-right p {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary, #B8C7E0);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Pill CTA Button with Inner Arrow Circle */
.why-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 10px 8px 30px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  width: fit-content;
}

.why-pill-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-pill-btn .why-pill-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07111F;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #12D6FF;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-pill-btn:hover .why-pill-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #0E1D36;
  color: #38E27A;
}

/* --- Right Column: Signature 4-Disc Asymmetric Cluster --- */
.why-choose-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-cluster-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 530px;
  height: 490px;
}

/* Disc Common */
.why-disc {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Disc 1: Top-Left Photo */
.why-disc-tl {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

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

.why-disc-tl:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Disc 2: Top-Right Gradient Dial */
.why-disc-tr {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  top: 15px;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.38);
  animation: whyFloatDial1 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why-disc-tr:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

.why-dial-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-dial-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-dial-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Disc 3: Bottom-Left Dark Glass Dial */
.why-disc-bl {
  width: 230px;
  height: 230px;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 4;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0E1D36 0%, #07111F 100%);
  border: 3px solid var(--ssp-brand-green, #38E27A);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.22);
  animation: whyFloatDial2 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.why-disc-bl:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
}

.why-disc-bl .why-dial-icon {
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.15);
  color: #38E27A;
}

.why-disc-bl .why-dial-title {
  color: #F7FAFF;
}

.why-disc-bl .why-dial-desc {
  color: #38E27A;
}

/* Disc 4: Bottom-Right Photo */
.why-disc-br {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

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

.why-disc-br:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Center Floating Accent Diamond */
.why-cluster-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.7);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  animation: whyCenterPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-cluster-center svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes whyFloatDial1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes whyFloatDial2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(8px); }
}

@keyframes whyCenterPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.7);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(5deg) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.95);
  }
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1120px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .why-cluster-wrap {
    width: 440px;
    height: 410px;
  }
  .why-disc-tl {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
  }
  .why-disc-tr {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .why-disc-bl {
    width: 195px;
    height: 195px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .why-disc-br {
    width: 210px;
    height: 210px;
  }
  .why-dial-title {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .why-choose-content {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .why-choose-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .why-feature-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
  }
  .why-feature-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .why-feature-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .why-pill-btn {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .why-cluster-wrap {
    width: 320px;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .why-disc-tl {
    width: 155px;
    height: 155px;
  }
  .why-disc-tr {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .why-disc-bl {
    width: 145px;
    height: 145px;
    padding: 10px;
    left: 10px;
  }
  .why-disc-br {
    width: 155px;
    height: 155px;
    right: 5px;
  }
  .why-dial-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .why-dial-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .why-dial-title {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
  .why-dial-desc {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .why-cluster-center {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .why-cluster-center svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus-Inspired "Our Engineering Team" / Technical Specialists Section
   Illuminated Light Theme (#FFFFFF / #F8FAFC) with Interactive 3-Card Carousel
   ========================================================================== */

.team-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%);
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary, #07111F);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-container {
  max-width: var(--ssp-container-width, 1280px);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

/* Header */
.team-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.75rem) auto;
}

.team-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-blue, #1E5BFF);
}

.team-eyebrow-line {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF);
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.team-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.125rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #07111F;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.team-lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.9375rem, 1.2vw, 1.0625rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Carousel Track & Flanking Arrows */
.team-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.team-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

/* Navigation Arrows (DigiPlus Circular Floating Arrows) */
.team-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #07111F;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: #1E5BFF;
  border-color: #1E5BFF;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.team-nav-prev {
  left: -26px;
}

.team-nav-next {
  right: -26px;
}

/* Card Structure */
.team-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 16px 16px 24px 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Image Container */
.team-card-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.05;
  background: #E2E8F0;
}

.team-card-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* DigiPlus Speech-Bubble Pointer Tab */
.team-speech-tab {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 36px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 14px solid transparent;
  border-right: 14px solid transparent;
  border-top: 14px solid #F8FAFC;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: border-top-color 0.4s ease;
}

.team-card:hover .team-speech-tab {
  border-top-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Floating Plus (+) Button & Social Reveal */
.team-card-action-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 4;
}

.team-plus-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #07111F;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.team-plus-btn svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .team-plus-btn {
  background: #1E5BFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.team-card:hover .team-plus-btn svg {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* Card Information Body */
.team-card-info {
  padding: 20px 8px 4px 8px;
  text-align: left;
}

.team-member-name {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, "Manrope", sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07111F;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.team-member-role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.team-cred-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E5BFF;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.07);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .team-cards-grid .team-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 2;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .team-nav-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .team-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .team-cards-grid .team-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 1;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .team-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 14px 14px 20px 14px;
  }
  .team-member-name {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. DigiPlus-Inspired Architecture Consultation & Direct Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-digiplus-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07111F 0%, #0B1730 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid #1B3156;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1B3156;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glows */
.contact-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(80px);
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-bg-glow.glow-1 {
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-bg-glow.glow-2 {
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 650px;
  height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

/* 2-Column Grid */
.contact-digiplus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Column: Authority Narrative & Channels */
.contact-digiplus-info {
  position: relative;
}

.contact-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-eyebrow-text {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-mono, 'JetBrains Mono', monospace);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #12D6FF;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-eyebrow-line {
  width: 48px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E5BFF, #12D6FF);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.contact-headline {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.contact-headline-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 50%, #38E27A 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.contact-lead-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Direct Channels List (Elevated Circular Badges) */
.contact-channels-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-channel-item:hover,
.contact-channel-item:focus-visible {
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-channel-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-channel-item:hover .contact-channel-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
}

.whatsapp-icon-disc {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.video-icon-disc {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
}

.email-icon-disc {
  background: #0E1D36;
  border: 2px solid #1B3156;
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.contact-channel-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-channel-label {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-channel-val {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F7FAFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-channel-val.whatsapp-link {
  color: #38E27A;
}

.contact-channel-val.video-val {
  color: #12D6FF;
}

.contact-channel-sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Right Column: Elevated White Consultation Card */
.contact-digiplus-card-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

/* Decorative Tech Spiral Circles Behind Card */
.contact-card-spiral {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Decorative Curved Arrow (DigiPlus Signature) */
.contact-curved-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: -52px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: contactArrowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes contactArrowPulse {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px); }
}

/* The Crisp White Floating Consultation Card */
.contact-card-white {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.contact-card-tag {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-mono, monospace);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E5BFF;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-status-live {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #059669;
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.contact-status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
  animation: liveStatusPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes liveStatusPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07111F;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Mode Switcher Tabs */
.contact-mode-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-mode-tab {
  flex: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 9px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-mode-tab:hover {
  color: #0F172A;
}

.contact-mode-tab.is-active {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1E5BFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-mode-tab svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* WhatsApp Preview Alert */
.contact-wa-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-wa-alert p {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #15803D;
}

.wa-alert-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Form Fields */
.contact-fields-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-field-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.contact-field-label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.contact-field-label .req {
  color: #EF4444;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.contact-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-body, 'Inter', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #0F172A;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-input:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #1E5BFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
}

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

.contact-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748B' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 38px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Video Call Specific Fields */
.contact-video-fields {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: #F0F7FF;
  border: 1.5px dashed #93C5FD;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.contact-video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Message Field */
.contact-field-wrap.message-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-textarea {
  min-height: 105px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Error Alert Box */
.contact-form-error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #991B1B;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Action Row & Submit Button */
.contact-action-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.contact-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.contact-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.contact-submit-btn.is-loading {
  opacity: 0.8;
  cursor: wait;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-submit-btn.is-loading .contact-spinner {
  display: inline-block !important;
  animation: btnSpinner 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes btnSpinner {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.contact-privacy-guarantee {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-privacy-guarantee svg {
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Success Confirmation State */
.contact-success-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 16px;
}

.contact-success-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.14);
  border: 2px solid #38E27A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  animation: successPop 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes successPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.contact-success-title {
  font-family: var(--ssp-font-heading, 'Manrope', sans-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07111F;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.contact-success-msg {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.contact-success-sla-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.contact-success-sla-pill .sla-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10B981;
}

.contact-reset-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-digiplus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .contact-curved-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  .contact-digiplus-info {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .contact-eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .contact-lead-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .contact-channels-list {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .contact-fields-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .contact-video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-card-white {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .contact-mode-tab {
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }
  .contact-mode-tab span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .contact-channel-item {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .contact-channel-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .contact-channel-val {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .contact-card-header-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .contact-channel-val {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    word-break: break-all;
  }
  .contact-card-white {
    padding: 22px 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .contact-mode-tab {
    padding: 8px 4px;
  }
  .contact-mode-tab span {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus Enterprise Commercial Engagement Models Section
   ========================================================================== */
.models-section-digiplus {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07111F 0%, #0B1730 50%, #07111F 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  border-top: 1px solid #1B3156;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1B3156;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.models-section-digiplus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.models-split-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.models-header-left {
  flex: 1 1 58%;
}

.models-header-right {
  flex: 1 1 38%;
}

.models-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.models-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
}

.models-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3-Card Grid */
.models-grid-digiplus {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.model-card-digiplus {
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.model-card-digiplus:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Featured Card Elevation */
.model-card-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -15px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3), 0 0 35px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.model-card-featured:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: #12D6FF;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -10px rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.45), 0 0 45px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
}

.featured-badge-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #07111F;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.model-tier-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.tier-pill-featured {
  color: #38E27A;
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.3);
}

.model-icon-disc {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #12D6FF;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.model-card-digiplus:hover .model-icon-disc {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.icon-disc-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.5);
  color: #38E27A;
}

.model-tier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.model-tier-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  min-height: 2.8rem;
}

.model-metric-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  background: rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.9);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-pill-featured {
  color: #12D6FF;
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.06);
}

.model-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.9) 20%, rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.9) 80%, transparent 100%);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.model-features-digiplus {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.model-features-digiplus li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
}

.model-features-digiplus li strong {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
}

.feat-check {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.feat-check-featured {
  background: rgba(56, 226, 122, 0.15);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-green);
}

.model-cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.model-cta-btn .btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.model-cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.model-cta-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E5BFF 0%, #12D6FF 100%);
  color: #07111F !important;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.35);
}

.model-cta-featured:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Trust Ribbon */
.models-trust-ribbon {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.75);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.trust-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.trust-text strong {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
}

.trust-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .models-grid-digiplus {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .model-card-featured {
    transform: none;
  }
  .models-trust-ribbon {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .models-split-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }
  .models-header-left, .models-header-right {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DigiPlus Enterprise Technical FAQ Accordion Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section-digiplus {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07111F 0%, #091426 50%, #07111F 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
  border-top: 1px solid #1B3156;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #1B3156;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-section-digiplus::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -100px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.03) 50%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.faq-split-layout {
  display: flex;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.faq-left-col {
  flex: 1 1 38%;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.faq-right-col {
  flex: 1 1 62%;
}

.faq-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
}

.faq-lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
}

/* Direct Help Card */
.faq-assist-card {
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.9);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-assist-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
}

.assist-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.assist-indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #38E27A;
}

.assist-sla {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

.assist-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.assist-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
}

.assist-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.assist-btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #07111F !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.assist-btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.assist-btn-video {
  background: rgba(30, 91, 255, 0.12);
  color: #12D6FF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.3);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.assist-btn-video:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: #12D6FF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.assist-trust-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--ssp-text-muted);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Accordion Group */
.faq-accordion-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.85);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.85);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.6);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 29, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 23, 48, 0.98) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.12);
}

.faq-summary {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  user-select: none;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-question-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 18px);
}

.faq-num {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-family-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-question {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #B8C7E0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-toggle-icon {
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  border-color: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem) clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 49, 86, 0.6);
  margin-top: 0;
  animation: faqFadeSlide 0.35s ease-out;
}

.faq-content p {
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.05vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--ssp-text-secondary);
}

.faq-content p strong {
  color: var(--ssp-text-primary);
}

.faq-content code {
  font-family: var(--font-family-mono);
  font-size: 0.85em;
  background: rgba(18, 214, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--ssp-brand-cyan);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

@keyframes faqFadeSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .faq-split-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .faq-left-col {
    position: static;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .faq-right-col {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .faq-assist-card {
    max-width: 550px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .faq-summary {
    padding: 1.15rem;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .faq-question-wrap {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .faq-num {
    padding: 2px 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .faq-toggle-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }
  .faq-toggle-icon svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }
}