:root {
  /* === CORE BACKGROUNDS === */
  --bg-primary: #070B14;
  /* Deeper midnight navy - ultra premium base */
  --bg-secondary: #0D1117;
  /* GitHub-inspired dark code editor feel */
  --bg-tertiary: #161B22;
  /* Subtle elevation layer */
  --bg-elevated: #1C2128;
  /* Card/modal backgrounds */
  --bg-surface: #21262D;
  /* Interactive surface elements */

  /* === ACCENT COLORS === */
  --accent-electric: #00D4FF;
  /* Refined cyan - more sophisticated */
  --accent-matrix: #00FF88;
  /* Matrix green for success/active states */
  --accent-warning: #FFB800;
  /* Premium gold for warnings/highlights */
  --accent-critical: #FF4757;
  /* Refined red for errors/urgent */
  --accent-violet: #7C3AED;
  /* Deeper purple for premium feel */

  /* === TEXT HIERARCHY === */
  --text-primary: #F8FAFC;
  /* Pure white with slight warmth */
  --text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  /* High contrast secondary text */
  --text-tertiary: #94A3B8;
  /* Muted but readable */
  --text-disabled: #64748B;
  /* Disabled state text */
  --text-placeholder: #475569;
  /* Form placeholders */

  /* === GLASS MORPHISM === */
  --glass-bg: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.03);
  /* Ultra-subtle glass */
  --glass-bg-hover: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.06);
  /* Hover state */
  --glass-border: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
  /* Refined borders */
  --glass-border-strong: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12);
  /* Strong borders */

  /* === PREMIUM GRADIENTS === */
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #00D4FF 0%, #7C3AED 100%);
  --gradient-success: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FF88 0%, #00D4FF 100%);
  --gradient-warning: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB800 0%, #FF4757 100%);
  --gradient-mesh: conic-gradient(from 180deg at 50% 50%,
      #00D4FF 0deg,
      #7C3AED 72deg,
      #00FF88 144deg,
      #FFB800 216deg,
      #FF4757 288deg,
      #00D4FF 360deg);
  --gradient-surface: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.05) 0%,
      rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.05) 100%);

  /* === ENTERPRISE SHADOWS === */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.40);
  --shadow-glow-primary: 0 0 32px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.24);
  --shadow-glow-success: 0 0 32px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.24);
  --shadow-glow-matrix: 0 0 48px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.16);

  /* === INTERACTIVE STATES === */
  --state-hover: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.04);
  --state-active: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.08);
  --state-focus: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.12);
  --state-disabled: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.24);

  /* === BORDERS & DIVIDERS === */
  --border-subtle: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.06);
  --border-default: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.12);
  --border-strong: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.18);
  --border-accent: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.32);

  /* === SEMANTIC COLORS === */
  --semantic-success-bg: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.08);
  --semantic-success-border: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.24);
  --semantic-warning-bg: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08);
  --semantic-warning-border: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.24);
  --semantic-error-bg: rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.08);
  --semantic-error-border: rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.24);
  --semantic-info-bg: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.08);
  --semantic-info-border: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.24);

  /* === ADVANCED EFFECTS === */
  --blur-glass: blur(32px);
  --blur-backdrop: blur(24px);
  --noise-texture: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='1' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.02'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}


* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Animated Background--Neural Network Pulse Animation */




/* Navbar */
.navbar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  max-width: 1390px;
  /* Match your hero-layout max-width */
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: padding 0.3s, background 0.3s;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  /* Prevent logo from shrinking */
}

.brand img {
  /* width: auto; */
  height: 148px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  margin-left: auto;
  /* Push nav links to the right */
}

/* Keep all your existing nav-links styling */
.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none;
}

.nav-links a::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-electric);
  transition: width 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover::before,
.nav-links a:focus::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-electric);
  background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    margin-left: 0;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* Hero */
.main-container {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 120px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.hero-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.content-panel {
  position: relative;
}

.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.2);
  color: var(--accent-violet);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.status-indicator {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--accent-violet);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: status-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes status-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.7);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 0.8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0);
  }
}

.main-heading {
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      #FF6B35 0%,
      /* Start with Vibrant Orange-Gold */
      #FF8A50 20%,
      /* Lighter Gold for soft glow */
      #FF6B35 35%,
      /* Deep Orange-Gold emphasis */
      #8B5CF6 55%,
      /* Transition to Neon Purple */
      #3B82F6 75%,
      /* Neural Blue for tech authority */
      #00F5FF 90%,
      /* Electric Cyan finish */
      #CBD5E1 100%
      /* Soft blue-gray ending */
    );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;

}

.subtitle {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-family: "Space Mono";
  font-style: italic;
}

.action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary {
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
      transparent,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
      transparent);
  left: -100%;
  transition: left 0.6s;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

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

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-electric);
  color: var(--accent-electric);
}

.metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.metric-number {
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent-electric);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
}

.visual-panel {
  position: relative;
  height: 600px;
}

.main-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
}

.visual-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.2),
      rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3),
      rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2));
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.floating-elements {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55%;
  left: -2rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.float-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.8rem;
  width: 300px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.float-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.float-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.float-card:hover {
  transform: translate(10px, -5px);
  box-shadow:
    var(--shadow-glow),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.4);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    width 0.3s ease,
    height 0.3s ease,
    margin 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  left: 0;
  /* initial left positioning */
}

/* Center and enlarge the icon on hover */
.float-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  left: 0;
  /* reset any offset */
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.6);
  animation: subtlePulse 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.card-title {

  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.float-card:hover .card-title {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1574f9;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.float-card:hover .card-text {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

@keyframes subtlePulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25);
  }
}

.testimonial-float {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-coral);
  padding: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-coral);
}


/* Services */

.services-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.services-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20% -20% 0 0;
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  opacity: 0.015;
  /* animation: bg-rotate 30s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1; */
}

.services-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.services-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.services-header p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Glassmorphic service cards */
.services-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.service-card {
  /* background: var(--glass-bg); */
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

/* Responsive tweaks */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Connect */
.connect-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.connect-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.connect-info h2 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.connect-info p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-details {
  list-style: none;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.contact-details li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.connect-form-wrap {
  z-index: 2;
}

.connect-form {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.input-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.input-group input,
.input-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.input-group input:focus,
.input-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-electric);
  background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
}

.input-group label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 3.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.input-group input:focus+label,
.input-group input:not(:placeholder-shown)+label,
.input-group textarea:focus+label,
.input-group textarea:not(:placeholder-shown)+label {
  top: -0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-electric);
}

.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-coral);
}

.connect-form .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .floating-elements {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    margin: 2rem auto;
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .metrics-grid {
    justify-items: center;
  }

  .connect-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .connect-form {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 450px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar {
    /* position: static; */
    transform: none;
    margin: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .action-buttons,
  .btn-primary,
  .btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Services Section Background */
.services-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.3) contrast(1.1);
}

.services-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.85) 0%,
      rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.9) 100%);
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.services-header,
.services-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Connect Section Background */
.connect-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.connect-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(26, 31, 46, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.92) 100%);
}

.connect-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Footer */

.site-footer-minimal {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-content nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-content a {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.footer-content a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-electric);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Carousel Layout */
/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonials-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Carousel Layout */
.testimonials-carousel {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: calc(3 * 280px + 2 * 2rem);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: calc((280px + 2rem) * 6);
  /* for up to 6 cards */
  animation: slideTestimonial 30s linear infinite;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  width: 280px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-float);
}

.client-logo {
  max-width: 120px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-electric);
  font-family: "Space Mono", monospace;
}

/* Animation: show 3 cards at a time, auto-scroll every 5s per card */
@keyframes slideTestimonial {

  /* Each frame holds for ~5s: 100% / (number of positions) = 100%/4 = 25% per shift */
  0%,
  16.666% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  33.333%,
  50% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-1 * (280px + 2rem)));
  }

  66.666%,
  83.333% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-2 * (280px + 2rem)));
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonials-track {
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    width: 240px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .testimonials-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}


/* ---------------------------
   Value Proposition Section
---------------------------- */
.value-proposition-section {
  /* --- MODIFICATION: Using the uploaded image as a background --- */
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  /* Creates a nice parallax effect */

  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}





.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------------------------
   Section Header
---------------------------- */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p,
.section-subtitle {
  color: #c0d0e0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------------------------
   Value Pillars
---------------------------- */
.value-pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Card base */
.value-pillars .pillar,
.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: pillarFadeIn 0.6s forwards;
  transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.value-pillars .pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* Staggered delays */
.value-pillars .pillar:nth-child(1),
.delay-1 {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.value-pillars .pillar:nth-child(2),
.delay-2 {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.value-pillars .pillar:nth-child(3),
.delay-3 {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

/* Step number */
.pillar-step {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ---------------------------
   Icons
---------------------------- */
.card-icon,
.pillar-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pillar-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #16213e;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Glow effect */
.icon-glow,
.pillar-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-icon:hover .icon-glow,
.pillar-icon:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* ---------------------------
   CTA Button
---------------------------- */
.cta-button {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #06b6d4);
  transition: background 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.cta-button:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #0891b2);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.4);
}

/* ---------------------------
   Animations
---------------------------- */
@keyframes pillarFadeIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes bg-rotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}



/* Mobile Spacing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .value-pillars {
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .pillar {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

/* ================================================
   Our Approach Section - Additional Styles
   ================================================ */

.our-approach {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  /* Creates a nice parallax effect */

  padding: 6rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}



.our-approach .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 45% 55%;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.text-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: 2rem;
}

.text-panel .section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.title-underline {
  width: 160px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
}

.underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;

  /* Gradient text for the words */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      #FF6B35 0%,
      #FF8A50 30%,
      #8B5CF6 70%,
      #00F5FF 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  /* For WebKit browsers */
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  /* Fallback for all browsers */
  z-index: 2;
  /* Ensure text is above underline */
}

.underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -0.15em;
  /* positions underline just below text */
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  /* Use your theme's gradient */
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: slideInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Underline bar below the text */
}


.section-description {
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-description.highlight {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.approach-cta {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-electric);
  color: var(--accent-electric);
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-electric);
  color: var(--bg-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.cards-panel {
  position: relative;
}

.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.approach-card {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: cardFadeIn 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.approach-card:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.approach-card:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.approach-card:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.approach-card:nth-child(4) {
  animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.approach-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.approach-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  border-color: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.3);
}

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

.card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-electric), var(--accent-violet));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.approach-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.step-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-electric);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.2);
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

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

/* Animations */
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-30px);
  }

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

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

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .our-approach .container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .text-panel {
    position: static;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .our-approach {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .our-approach .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .text-panel .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .approach-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}



/* ================================================
   CASE STUDIES CAROUSEL SECTION
   ================================================ */

.case-studies-section {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.case-studies-section .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.case-studies-section .main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f5ff 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.case-studies-section .subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}

.section-divider {
    width: 120px;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 3px;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

/* Carousel Container */
.case-studies-carousel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Carousel Track */
.case-studies-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Case Study Cards */
.case-study-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.5rem); /* 3 visible cards */
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.case-study-card:last-child {
    margin-right: 0;
}

.case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Case Study Image */
.case-study-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-study-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Content */
.case-study-card .card-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: calc(100% - 200px);
}

.case-study-card .card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-family: 'Space Mono', monospace;
}

.case-study-card .card-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-study-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-electric);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.case-study-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-violet);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.case-study-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.case-study-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.carousel-prev {
    left: -25px;
}

.carousel-next {
    right: -25px;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-electric);
    color: var(--bg-primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 245, 255, 0.3);
}

.carousel-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
.carousel-indicators {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--text-muted);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.indicator.active,
.indicator:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-electric);
    background: var(--accent-electric);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .case-study-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.33rem); /* 3 visible cards */
    }

    .carousel-prev {
        left: -20px;
    }

    .carousel-next {
        right: -20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .case-study-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem); /* 2 cards */
        margin-right: 1rem;
    }

    .case-studies-section {
        padding: 4rem 1rem;
    }

    .carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .carousel-prev {
        left: -10px;
    }

    .carousel-next {
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .case-study-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(85%); /* 1 visible card */
        margin-right: 1rem;
    }

    .case-study-card .card-content {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .case-study-card .card-title {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .carousel-indicators {
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Animation classes for smooth transitions */
.case-studies-track.transitioning {
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.case-study-card.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Pause animation on hover */
.case-studies-carousel:hover .case-studies-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Focus styles for accessibility */
.carousel-btn:focus,
.indicator:focus,
.case-study-link:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--accent-electric);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}