/* ====================================================================
   HELIX-ZAIN — DARK CYBER THEME DESIGN SYSTEM
   Premium Futuristic AI/Cybersecurity Interface
   ==================================================================== */

/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Background Colors */
    --bg-primary: #000000;
    --bg-secondary: #020617;
    --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    --bg-glass-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    
    /* Accent Color - Premium Blackish Green */
    --accent-navy: #0a3d2a;
    --accent-navy-alt: #0d4a35;
    --accent-green: #22c55e;
    --accent-green-dark: #0a3d2a;
    
    /* Text Colors */
    --text-primary: #ffffff;
    --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
    --text-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    
    /* Effects */
    --blur-glass: blur(16px);
    --border-subtle: 1px;
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* ===== TYPOGRAPHY ===== */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Manrope:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

body {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* Background Effects - Subtle grid */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.2;
}

body::after {
    display: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
}

h4 {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
    overflow: visible;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 40px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: visible;
    min-height: 88px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    margin-left: -4px;
}

.nav-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Cinzel', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.nav-logo:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    outline-offset: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.nav-logo img {
    display: block;
    height: 82px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: min(470px, 76vw);
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: left center;
    /* Navy/blue asset → solid white on dark navbar */
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-links a:link,
.nav-links a:visited {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Inactive nav items - no underline */
.nav-links a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: 0;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Active nav item - white with thin white underline */
.nav-links a.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
}

/* Active nav item underline - ultra-premium style */
.nav-links a.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 55%;
    height: 2px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    bottom: -4px;
    background: #ffffff;
    animation: underlineIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes underlineIn {
    from {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
    }
}

/* Hover state - text transitions to white (non-active) */
.nav-links a:hover:not(.active) {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Active item hover - maintain active state */
.nav-links a.active:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    gap: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
    background: var(--text-primary);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px);
    background: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ===== HERO SECTIONS ===== */
.home-hero, .about-hero, .services-hero, .page-hero, .start-project-hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 130px 0 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.home-hero-background, .about-hero-background, .services-hero-background, .start-project-hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    z-index: 0;
}


/* Scanlines Effect - Subtle */
.scanlines {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 2px,
        rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 2px,
        rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 4px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: scanlineMove 8s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

@keyframes scanlineMove {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(20px); }
}

/* 3D Hologram Sphere */
.hologram-sphere {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hologram-sphere::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.3), 0 0 100px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.15);
    animation: rotate3d 30s linear infinite;
    opacity: 1;
}

.hologram-sphere::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.25), 0 0 90px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.12);
    animation: rotate3d 25s linear infinite reverse;
    transform: rotateX(60deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes rotate3d {
    0% { transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotateY(360deg) rotateX(360deg); }
}

.home-hero-content, .about-hero h1, .services-hero h1, .page-hero h1, .start-project-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.home-hero h1, .about-hero h1, .services-hero h1, .page-hero h1, .start-project-hero-content h1 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: none;
}

/* Hero quote + signature: main line reads as the message; line below as someone named “safe hands” */
.home-hero-title {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35em;
}

.home-hero-headline {
    display: block;
}

.home-hero-attribution {
    display: block;
    align-self: flex-end;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-right: clamp(0px, 4vw, 1.5rem);
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: max(0.72rem, 0.34em);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.home-service-bullets {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.home-why-choose-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.home-why-choose-list {
    max-width: 34rem;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    text-align: left;
}

.home-why-choose-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 0.75rem 2rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.home-why-choose-list li::before {
    content: '✔';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.home-hero-subtitle, .about-hero-subtitle, .services-hero-subtitle, .page-subtitle, .start-project-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.home-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.cta-primary, .submit-btn, .start-project-submit-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.service-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.3);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-primary::before, .submit-btn::before, .start-project-submit-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.cta-primary:hover::before, .submit-btn:hover::before, .start-project-submit-btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.service-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

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

.cta-primary:hover, .submit-btn:hover, .start-project-submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--accent-navy);
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.service-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: var(--bg-glass-hover);
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.15),
        0 0 60px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.08),
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.04);
}

.cta-secondary {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-secondary::before {
    display: none;
}

.cta-secondary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    box-shadow: none;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== GLASS CARDS ===== */
.glass-card, .value-card, .service-category-card, .tech-item {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card::before, .value-card::before {
    display: none;
}

.glass-card::after, .value-card::after, .service-category-card::after, .tech-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2px;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(10, 35, 20, 0) 0%,
        rgba(10, 35, 20, 0) 25%,
        rgba(10, 35, 20, 0.8) 50%,
        rgba(10, 35, 20, 0) 75%,
        rgba(10, 35, 20, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.glass-card:hover::after, .value-card:hover::after, .service-category-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: greenGlowEdge 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.tech-item:hover::after {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: none;
}

@keyframes greenGlowEdge {
    0% {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
    25% {
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 25%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    }
    50% {
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    }
    75% {
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 75%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    }
    100% {
        background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    }
}

.glass-card:hover, .value-card:hover, .service-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 90px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out;
    animation: greenGlowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.tech-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    animation: none;
}

@keyframes greenGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                    0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                    0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                    0 0 90px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                    inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                    0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
                    0 0 80px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                    0 0 120px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
                    inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
}

.glass-card > *, .value-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hologram Pattern Overlay - Hidden for case study cards */
.home-case-study-card .hologram-pattern {
    display: none;
}

/* Hologram Pattern Overlay - For other cards */
.hologram-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 2px, rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 4px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 2px, rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.05) 4px);
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ===== CREDIBILITY STRIP ===== */
.credibility-strip {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2.5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #000000;
    display: block;
    clear: both;
}

.credibility-strip-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.credibility-item {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.credibility-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    height: 40%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
}

/* Tablet: 2 items per row */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .credibility-strip {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .credibility-strip-content {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .credibility-item::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .credibility-item:nth-child(1)::after,
    .credibility-item:nth-child(3)::after {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Mobile: Stacked vertically */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .credibility-strip {
        padding: 2rem 0;
    }
    
    .credibility-strip-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .credibility-item {
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .credibility-item::after {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .credibility-item:not(:last-child) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.3);
    }
}

/* ===== TRUST STRIP ===== */
.trust-strip {
    padding: 3rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.trust-strip-content {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-strip-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-count {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-shadow: none;
}

@keyframes pulseNeon {
    0%, 100% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--neon-blue);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        text-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--neon-blue), 0 0 50px var(--neon-blue);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

/* ===== CASE STUDIES / IMPACT CARDS ===== */
.home-case-studies-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.home-case-studies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

/* ===== ULTRA-PREMIUM GLASSMORPHISM CASE STUDY CARDS ===== */
.home-case-study-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                border-color 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                background 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.home-case-study-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.home-case-study-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.home-case-study-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: greenGlowEdge 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.home-case-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
                0 0 40px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.05),
                0 0 80px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.02),
                0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
                0 0 80px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 120px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1),
                inset 0 0 40px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                background 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    animation: greenGlowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.case-study-header h3 {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.case-study-content {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.case-study-challenge, .case-study-solution {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.case-study-result {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(120%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
}

.case-study-number {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.case-study-label {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ===== CTA SECTIONS ===== */
/* ===== CONSULTATION CTA SECTION ===== */
.consultation-cta-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(100, 100, 100, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(100, 100, 100, 0.3);
}

.consultation-cta-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.consultation-cta-headline {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.consultation-cta-subtext {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.consultation-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.consultation-cta-buttons .cta-primary {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.consultation-cta-buttons .cta-primary::before {
    display: none;
}

.consultation-cta-buttons .cta-primary:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1),
                0 0 40px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.08),
                0 0 60px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05),
                0 0 80px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.02);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .consultation-cta-section {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .consultation-cta-content {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .consultation-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .consultation-cta-buttons .cta-primary,
    .consultation-cta-buttons .cta-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
}

.home-cta-section, .about-cta-section, .services-cta-section, .start-project-cta-section {
    padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05), rgba(122, 92, 255, 0.05));
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
}

.home-cta-content, .about-cta-content, .services-cta-content, .start-project-cta-content {
    text-align: center;
}

.home-cta-content h2, .about-cta-content h2, .services-cta-content h2, .start-project-cta-content h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.home-cta-content p, .about-cta-content p, .services-cta-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.home-cta-buttons, .about-cta-buttons, .services-cta-buttons, .start-project-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hologram Ring Animation */
.hologram-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.15);
    animation: ringPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hologram-ring::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    animation: ringPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

@keyframes ringPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

/* ===== ABOUT PAGE ===== */
/* About hero — two columns: ethical quote (left) + reference visual (right) */
.about-hero.about-hero--split {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.about-hero-split-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-hero-quote-col {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-quote-label {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.about-ethical-quote {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 0 0 1.35rem;
    border-left: 3px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.85);
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 0 rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.15);
}

.about-ethical-quote p {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-family: 'Sora', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.4vw, 1.65rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.about-ethical-quote footer {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-quote-footnote {
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 38ch;
}

.about-hero-lead-title {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin: 0.35rem 0 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.about-who-lead {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-different-list {
    margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.about-different-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gap-heading--spaced {
    margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

.about-hero-visual-col {
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero-figure {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04),
        0 0 48px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-hero-figure img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    vertical-align: middle;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-hero-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-hero-visual-col {
        max-width: 320px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .about-quote-footnote {
        max-width: none;
    }
}

.about-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-section.alt-bg {
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.02);
}

.founder-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founder-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-age {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-description {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.founder-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-placeholder {
    width: 200px;
    height: 250px;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 2px solid var(--neon-blue);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4),
        inset 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 30%, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1) 50%, transparent 70%);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
}

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

.founder-initial {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.founder-hover-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mission-content, .story-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.mission-text, .story-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.mission-text p, .story-text p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.mission-visual, .story-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
    filter: brightness(0.9) contrast(1.1);
}

/* Vertical Scan Animation */
.vertical-scan {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    animation: verticalScan 4s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes verticalScan {
    0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
    100% { transform: translateY(100%); }
}

/* Why Helix-Zain cards (About page) */
.why-helix-kicker {
    font-family: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-helix-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.why-helix-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.why-helix-card {
    background: rgba(5, 10, 25, 0.7);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.6rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.06);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
}

.why-helix-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-helix-card p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-section-navy {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section-navy::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 10px,
        rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.05) 10px,
        rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.05) 20px
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.stats-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.stat-box:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: greenGlowEdge 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                0 0 70px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 100px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out;
    animation: greenGlowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.stat-number-large {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label-large {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* ===== SERVICES PAGE ===== */
.services-grid-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.section-divider {
    border: none;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

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

.services-category-grid--three {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-category-grid--three {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.service-category-icon-fallback {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    user-select: none;
}

.services-who-we-work {
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.services-who-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.services-audience-grid {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.service-category-card {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-category-card .service-btn {
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.service-category-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.service-category-card h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.service-category-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.service-features-list li {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.service-features-list li::before {
    display: none;
}

.coming-soon-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.5);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    position: relative;
}

.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.process-step:hover::after {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out;
    animation: none;
}

.process-number {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: none;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(2);
}

.process-step h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Tech Stack */
.tech-stack-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tech-stack-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.tech-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 200px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.tech-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-item:hover .tech-icon {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.tech-item h4 {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section, .start-project-faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq-container, .start-project-faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item, .start-project-faq-item {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover, .start-project-faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
}

.faq-question, .start-project-faq-question {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-question:hover, .start-project-faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05);
}

.faq-question h3, .start-project-faq-question h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-toggle, .start-project-faq-toggle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--neon-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle, .start-project-faq-item.active .start-project-faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
}

.faq-answer, .start-project-faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer, .start-project-faq-item.active .start-project-faq-answer {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.faq-answer p, .start-project-faq-answer p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== CONTACT PAGE ===== */
.content-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info {
    position: relative;
}

.contact-info h2 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.contact-info > p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.contact-item {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.contact-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--neon-blue), var(--neon-purple));
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-item:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-item h3 {
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    background: rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.4);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
    background: rgba(10, 26, 47, 0.6);
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ===== START PROJECT PAGE ===== */
.start-project-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.start-project-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.project-type-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.project-type-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-type-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.project-type-card:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.project-type-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.project-type-card:hover::after,
.project-type-card.selected::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: greenGlowEdge 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.project-type-card:hover,
.project-type-card.selected {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                0 0 70px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 100px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out,
                background 0.3s ease;
    animation: greenGlowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.project-type-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.project-type-card h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.project-goals-grid,
.budget-options-grid,
.timeline-options-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.project-goal-checkbox,
.budget-option-card,
.timeline-option-card {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.budget-option-card::after,
.timeline-option-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 25%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 75%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: none;
}

.budget-option-card:hover::after,
.timeline-option-card:hover::after,
.budget-option-card input:checked ~ .budget-card-content::after,
.timeline-option-card input:checked ~ .timeline-card-content::after {
    opacity: 1;
    animation: greenGlowEdge 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.project-goal-checkbox:hover,
.budget-option-card:hover,
.timeline-option-card:hover,
.project-goal-checkbox input:checked + .checkbox-custom + .checkbox-label,
.budget-option-card input:checked ~ .budget-card-content,
.timeline-option-card input:checked ~ .timeline-card-content {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1),
                0 0 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
                0 0 60px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15),
                0 0 90px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
                inset 0 0 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
                border-color 0.8s ease-in-out,
                box-shadow 0.8s ease-in-out,
                background 0.3s ease;
    animation: greenGlowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite 0.9s;
}

.checkbox-custom {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--neon-blue);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.project-goal-checkbox input:checked + .checkbox-custom {
    background: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--neon-blue);
}

.project-goal-checkbox input:checked + .checkbox-custom::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.checkbox-label {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.budget-card-content,
.timeline-card-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.budget-range,
.timeline-option {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.budget-option-card input:checked ~ .budget-card-content .budget-range,
.timeline-option-card input:checked ~ .timeline-card-content .timeline-option {
    color: var(--neon-blue);
}

.requirements-form-container,
.client-details-form-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.file-upload-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.file-upload-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.6);
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.file-upload-button:hover {
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
}

.start-project-trust-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.trust-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-feature-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.trust-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.trust-feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.trust-feature-item h3 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-feature-item p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Testimonials */
.start-project-testimonials-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-blue);
}

.testimonial-text {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-initial {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-blue), var(--neon-purple));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-author-info h4 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-info p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonial-carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-prev,
.carousel-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--neon-blue);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-prev:hover,
.carousel-next:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-blue);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Success Overlay */
.start-project-success-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.start-project-success-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
}

.start-project-success-content {
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-glass);
    border: 2px solid var(--neon-blue);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.start-project-success-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.start-project-success-content h2 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.start-project-success-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.start-project-success-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.start-project-success-btn-primary,
.start-project-success-btn-outline {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--neon-blue);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--neon-blue), var(--neon-purple));
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.start-project-success-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
}

.start-project-success-btn-primary:hover,
.start-project-success-btn-outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.start-project-success-btn-link {
    color: var(--neon-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.start-project-success-btn-link:hover {
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--neon-blue);
}


/* ===== PREMIUM SAAS "WHY" SECTION ===== */
.why-helixzain-section {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #020617;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.why-helixzain-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -120px -120px auto -120px;
    height: 380px;
    background: transparent;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: none;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-helixzain-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.why-helixzain-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-helixzain-left {
    max-width: 560px;
}

.why-helixzain-heading {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.0rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-helixzain-copy {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.why-helixzain-codecard {
    background: rgba(245, 245, 245, 0.95);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 14px;
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-origin: center;
}

.why-helixzain-codecard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
}

.why-helixzain-codewindow {
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f0f0f;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
        0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.why-helixzain-code-topbar {
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.why-helixzain-dot {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), 0 0 14px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.why-helixzain-dot--red { background: #ff5f57; }
.why-helixzain-dot--yellow { background: #febc2e; }
.why-helixzain-dot--green { background: #28c840; }

.why-helixzain-pre {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 18px 18px 22px 18px;
    overflow: auto;
    font-family: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, "Liberation Mono", "Courier New", monospace;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(214, 214, 214, 0.95);
}

.why-helixzain-code {
    white-space: pre;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .why-helixzain-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.8rem;
    }

    .why-helixzain-left {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-helixzain-section {
        padding: 64px 0;
    }

    .why-helixzain-title {
        margin-bottom: 32px;
    }
}

/* ===== PROBLEM WE SOLVE (Premium Copy Block) ===== */
.problem-we-solve-section {
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 90px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.3);
}

.problem-we-solve-section::before {
    display: none;
}

.problem-we-solve-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 860px;
}

.problem-we-solve-kicker {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.78);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.problem-we-solve-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(2.05rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-shadow: none;
}

.problem-we-solve-body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.70);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.problem-we-solve-closer {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.92);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 18px;
}

/* Reduce motion: keep reveal usable */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .problem-we-solve-section .reveal {
        transition: none;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer, .home-footer-minimal {
    padding: 104px 0;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    clear: both;
    overflow: hidden; /* keep watermark contained */
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.85);
}

.footer::before {
    content: "HELIX-ZAIN";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(3.6rem, 10.5vw, 10.2rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    line-height: 1;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.10);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-left {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.55);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.7rem;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.55);
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-separator {
    color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.35);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.fade-in-up {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

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

/* ===== Typing Reveal (scroll) ===== */
.typing-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: pre-wrap;
    word-break: break-word;
    will-change: contents;
}

.typing-reveal.typed {
    opacity: 1;
}

.typing-reveal:not(.typed)::after {
    content: '|';
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    animation: helix-zain-caretBlink 0.95s steps(1, end) infinite;
}

@keyframes helix-zain-caretBlink {
    0%, 49% { opacity: 1; }
    50%, 100% { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 1.25rem 20px;
        min-height: 84px;
    }

    .nav-logo {
        margin-left: -4px;
        max-width: calc(100% - 64px);
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        height: 50px;
        width: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-logo-text {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 116px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 116px);
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(120%);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 2rem;
        transition: left 0.3s;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .home-hero h1, .about-hero h1, .services-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hologram-sphere {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .founder-content,
    .mission-content,
    .story-content-grid,
    .contact-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .home-case-studies-grid,
    .value-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-category-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .tech-stack-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Reduce glow intensity on mobile */
    h1, h2, h3 {
        text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.2),
                     0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .glass-card:hover,
    .value-card:hover {
        box-shadow: 
            0 5px 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.05),
            0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.03);
    }
    
    .home-case-study-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
                    0 0 40px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.05),
                    0 0 80px rgba(255, 253, 245, 0.02);
    }

    .cta-primary,
    .service-btn {
        box-shadow: 
            0 0 15px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3),
            0 0 30px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.15);
    }
}

/* Tablet: 2 columns */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
    .tech-stack-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    }
}

/* Mobile: 1 column */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .tech-stack-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav-logo img {
        height: 44px;
    }

    .nav-logo-text {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .home-hero h1, .about-hero h1, .services-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .services-category-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .project-type-grid,
    .project-goals-grid,
    .budget-options-grid,
    .timeline-options-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Screen-reader-only heading / labels (keeps one H1 for SEO without visible duplicate title) */
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    max-width: 1px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: -1px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
    clip-path: inset(50%) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    border: 0 !important;
}

/* Additional utility styles */
.project-goal-checkbox input,
.budget-option-card input,
.timeline-option-card input {
    display: none;
}

.project-goal-checkbox input:checked + .checkbox-custom {
    background: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--neon-blue);
}

.project-goal-checkbox input:checked + .checkbox-custom::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.budget-option-card input:checked ~ .budget-card-content,
.timeline-option-card input:checked ~ .timeline-card-content {
    color: var(--neon-blue);
}

.file-upload-list {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.file-upload-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Hamburger menu toggle */
.hamburger {
    z-index: 1001;
}

/* Trust logos placeholder */
.trust-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-logo-placeholder {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--bg-glass);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Additional animations */
@keyframes rotate3d {
    0% { transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotateY(360deg) rotateX(360deg); }
}

/* Utility Classes */
.required {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.other-project-input-wrapper {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 2rem auto 0;
}

.other-project-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: rgba(5, 11, 26, 0.6);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.other-project-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--neon-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 194, 255, 0.4);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

/* ===== CONSULTATION PAGES ===== */
.page-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
}

.consultation-form {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.form-section {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.form-section:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-section-title {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.form-group input[type="text"],
.form-group input[type="email"],
.form-group input[type="tel"],
.form-group input[type="date"],
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* Custom Premium Dropdown */
.custom-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger:hover {
    border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger.active {
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger .placeholder {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger .selected-value {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.custom-dropdown-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-dropdown-trigger.active .custom-dropdown-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

.custom-dropdown-arrow svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    fill: var(--text-primary);
}

.custom-dropdown-options {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 4px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    z-index: 1000;
    max-height: 300px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                visibility 0s 0.4s;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.custom-dropdown-options.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                visibility 0s;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.custom-dropdown-option {
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.custom-dropdown-option:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.custom-dropdown-option:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.custom-dropdown-option.selected {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.custom-dropdown-option.placeholder-option {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Hide native select */
.form-group select {
    display: none;
}

/* Scrollbar styling for dropdown */
.custom-dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

.custom-dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.custom-dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.custom-dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
}

.required {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.checkbox-label:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    accent-color: var(--accent-navy);
}

.file-upload-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.file-upload-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.file-upload-button:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.file-upload-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.file-upload-list {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.file-item {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

.form-submit-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.consultation-form .submit-btn {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
}

/* Success Overlay */
.consultation-success-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.consultation-success-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.consultation-success-content {
    background: var(--bg-secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 3rem;
    max-width: 500px;
    text-align: center;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.consultation-success-overlay.active .consultation-success-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.success-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.consultation-success-content h2 {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.consultation-success-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.success-close-btn {
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.success-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-navy);
    border-color: var(--accent-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .consultation-form {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .form-section-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .consultation-success-content {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        margin: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ====================================================================
   GAP WE CLOSE SECTION — ABOUT PAGE
   ==================================================================== */

.gap-section {
    padding: 7rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gap-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.gap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Left: Text ── */
.gap-heading {
    font-family: 'Orbitron', 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gap-text p {
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.gap-text p strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.gap-text p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── Right: Status Cards ── */
.gap-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gap-status-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gap-status-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.gap-status-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 61, 42, 0.35),
                inset 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.05);
}

.gap-status-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Staggered entrance animation */
.gap-status-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.gap-status-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.gap-status-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.gap-status-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-green);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gap-status-card:hover .gap-status-icon {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
}

.gap-status-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.gap-status-label {
    flex: 1;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Status Badges ── */
.gap-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.gap-badge-live {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
    color: #4ade80;
    border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    animation: badgePulse 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.gap-badge-running {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: #60a5fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.gap-badge-updated {
    background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.15);
    color: #c084fc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.2);
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5); }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gap-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }

    .gap-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gap-section {
        padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .gap-status-card {
        padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .gap-status-label {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
}