/* =======================================================
   SERVICES HERO: REVISED ALIGNMENT & VIDEO ENGINE
======================================================= */
.blue-services-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #030a1a;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Top padding clears floating navigation completely */
  padding: 150px 24px 140px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Background Video Layer */
.hero-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.38; /* Clearly visible behind gradient */
  filter: contrast(1.15) brightness(0.9);
}

/* Multi-Tone Electric Blue Gradient Overlay */
.hero-blue-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 50% 35%,
    rgba(0, 23, 50, 0.35) 0%,
    rgba(0, 11, 41, 0.62) 55%,
    #030a1a 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Cyber Grid */
.hero-digital-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 50px 50px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, black 35%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 45%, black 35%, transparent 80%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Outer Content Bounds */
.hero-content-bounds {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-center-box {
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Top Pill Badge */
.hero-status-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.status-ping {
  position: relative;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ping-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #38bdf8;
}

.ping-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.5);
  animation: pingWave 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pingWave {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.tag-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #7dd3fc;
}

/* =======================================================
   REVISED HEADLINE (NO TRUNCATION / NO OVERLAP)
======================================================= */
.hero-core-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.headline-row {
  display: block;
}

/* Rotating Highlight Word */
.rotator-word {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #38bdf8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #818cf8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Paragraph Body */
.hero-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 0 38px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-lead-text strong {
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* =======================================================
   ACTION BUTTONS
======================================================= */
.hero-actions-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.btn-glow-primary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -4px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-glow-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.btn-conic-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, #38bdf8, #818cf8, transparent 40%);
  animation: rotateBtn 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes rotateBtn {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.btn-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #0284c7;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-glow-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-glass-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-glass-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: #38bdf8;
}

/* =======================================================
   CAPSULES ROW
======================================================= */
.tech-marquee-capsules {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748b;
}

.capsule-pill {
  color: #94a3b8;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.capsule-pill:hover {
  color: #38bdf8;
}

.capsule-dot {
  color: #38bdf8;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* =======================================================
   FLOATING TECH BADGES (OUTER BOUNDS)
======================================================= */
.floating-tech-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 6;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  pointer-events: none; /* Prevents blocking clicks on anything below */
}

/* Placed at safe outer margins */
.badge-left {
  top: 32%;
  left: 0;
}

.badge-right {
  bottom: 22%;
  right: 0;
}

.badge-icon-core {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.bg-cyan-glow   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%); }
.bg-indigo-glow { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5 0%, #3730a3 100%); }

.badge-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.badge-val {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* =======================================================
   SIDE QUOTE PILL
======================================================= */
.side-quote-pill {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 18px 10px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  border-top-left-radius: 10px;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: -6px 0 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
  transition: padding-right 0.25s ease;
}

.side-quote-pill:hover {
  padding-right: 14px;
}

.pill-radar-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

/* =======================================================
   BOTTOM WAVE
======================================================= */
.futuristic-bottom-divider {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 4;
}

.futuristic-bottom-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.wave-layer-deep  { fill: #0c1a36; opacity: 0.6; }
.wave-layer-mid   { fill: #112248; opacity: 0.8; }
.wave-layer-front { fill: #ffffff; }

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & RESPONSIVE
======================================================= */
.bsh-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bsh-scale-in {
  transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.98);
}

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

/* =======================================================
   SERVICES HERO - MOBILE RESPONSIVE
   768px AND BELOW
======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blue-services-hero {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    height: auto;
    padding: 105px 18px 115px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow: hidden;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     BACKGROUND VIDEO
  ===================================================== */
  .blue-services-hero .hero-bg-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.3;
    filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.8);
  }

  /* =====================================================
     BLUE OVERLAY
  ===================================================== */
  .blue-services-hero .hero-blue-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 35%,
      rgba(14, 116, 244, 0.38) 0%,
      rgba(3, 21, 65, 0.84) 50%,
      #030a1a 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     DIGITAL GRID
  ===================================================== */
  .blue-services-hero .hero-digital-grid {
    background-size: 35px 35px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 45%,
      black 25%,
      transparent 82%
    );
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 45%,
      black 25%,
      transparent 82%
    );
  }

  /* =====================================================
     CONTENT CONTAINER
  ===================================================== */
  .hero-content-bounds {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-center-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 4px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     STATUS TAG
  ===================================================== */
  .hero-status-tag {
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
  }

  .status-ping {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .ping-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }

  .tag-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     MAIN HEADLINE
  ===================================================== */
  .hero-core-headline {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 3rem);
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    gap: 3px;
  }

  .headline-row {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .rotator-word {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     DESCRIPTION
  ===================================================== */
  .hero-lead-text {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 3.6vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #a8b4c7;
  }

  .hero-lead-text strong {
    color: #38bdf8;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     ACTION BUTTONS
  ===================================================== */
  .hero-actions-row {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .btn-glow-primary,
  .btn-glass-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    min-height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .btn-content {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .btn-glass-secondary {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     CAPABILITY CAPSULES
  ===================================================== */
  .tech-marquee-capsules {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 7px 9px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 0.63rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .capsule-pill {
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .capsule-dot {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     SIDE QUOTE
  ===================================================== */
  .side-quote-pill {
    display: none;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     FLOATING TECH BADGES
  ===================================================== */
  .floating-tech-badge {
    display: none;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     BOTTOM WAVE
  ===================================================== */
  .futuristic-bottom-divider {
    height: 70px;
    bottom: -1px;
  }

  /* =====================================================
     REVEAL ANIMATION
  ===================================================== */
  .bsh-reveal {
    transition-duration: 0.7s;
  }

  .bsh-scale-in {
    transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.98);
  }

  .bsh-reveal.active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}


/* =======================================================
   SMALL MOBILE - 480px AND BELOW
======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .blue-services-hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding: 90px 15px 100px;
  }

  .hero-center-box {
    padding: 0 2px;
  }

  /* Status */
  .hero-status-tag {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 19px;
  }

  .tag-title {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  }

  /* Headline */
  .hero-core-headline {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 9.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.24;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  /* Paragraph */
  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
  }

  /* Buttons */
  .hero-actions-row {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 27px;
  }

  .btn-glow-primary,
  .btn-glass-secondary {
    max-width: 320px;
    min-height: 50px;
  }

  .btn-content {
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }

  .btn-glass-secondary {
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* Capsules */
  .tech-marquee-capsules {
    max-width: 340px;
    gap: 5px 7px;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  }

  .capsule-dot {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  /* Wave */
  .futuristic-bottom-divider {
    height: 55px;
  }
}


/* =======================================================
   VERY SMALL MOBILE - 360px AND BELOW
======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .blue-services-hero {
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding: 82px 12px 90px;
  }

  .hero-status-tag {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
  }

  .status-ping {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .ping-dot {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
  }

  .tag-title {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }

  .hero-core-headline {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.58;
    margin-bottom: 23px;
  }

  .hero-actions-row {
    gap: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .btn-glow-primary,
  .btn-glass-secondary {
    max-width: 290px;
    min-height: 47px;
  }

  .btn-content {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .btn-glass-secondary {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .btn-glass-secondary svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
  }

  .tech-marquee-capsules {
    max-width: 300px;
    gap: 4px 6px;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }

  .capsule-dot {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .futuristic-bottom-divider {
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* Section 2 Starts */

/* =======================================================
   SERVICES CATALOG / 2ND SECTION STYLING
======================================================= */
.services-catalog-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f8faff;
  padding: 100px 24px 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.svc-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Ambient Glow Blobs */
.svc-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.glow-blue {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  left: -100px;
}

.glow-indigo {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -80px;
}

/* Header */
.svc-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.svc-header .section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0284c7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.svc-header .section-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #0284c7;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.svc-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.svc-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =======================================================
   BENTO GRID ARCHITECTURE
======================================================= */
.svc-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Span featured items across 2 columns for architectural balance */
.svc-card-wrapper.card-large {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.svc-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Layered Offset Colored Shadow Plate */
.svc-back-plate {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transform: translate(6px, 12px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Main Front Bento Card */
.svc-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 32px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mouse-follow spotlight reflection */
.svc-card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 260px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) 0%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.svc-card-wrapper:hover .svc-card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

.svc-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Top: Icon & Badge */
.svc-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.svc-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.svc-card-wrapper:hover .svc-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.svc-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Typography */
.svc-card-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.svc-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Capability Tags */
.svc-tag-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.svc-tag {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.svc-card-wrapper:hover .svc-tag {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* Bottom Action Row */
.svc-card-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.action-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.svc-card-wrapper:hover .action-circle {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* =======================================================
   PALETTES (BLUE, ORANGE, TEAL, PURPLE, INDIGO)
======================================================= */
/* Blue */
.theme-blue .svc-back-plate { background: #bae6fd; }
.theme-blue .box-blue { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.theme-blue .badge-blue { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0369a1; border: 1px solid #bae6fd; }
.theme-blue .action-label { color: #0284c7; }

/* Orange */
.theme-orange .svc-back-plate { background: #fed7aa; }
.theme-orange .box-orange { background: #ffedd5; color: #ea580c; }
.theme-orange .badge-orange { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; border: 1px solid #fed7aa; }
.theme-orange .action-label { color: #ea580c; }

/* Teal */
.theme-teal .svc-back-plate { background: #99f6e4; }
.theme-teal .box-teal { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0d9488; }
.theme-teal .badge-teal { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; border: 1px solid #99f6e4; }
.theme-teal .action-label { color: #0d9488; }

/* Purple */
.theme-purple .svc-back-plate { background: #e9d5ff; }
.theme-purple .box-purple { background: #f3e8ff; color: #9333ea; }
.theme-purple .badge-purple { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7e22ce; border: 1px solid #e9d5ff; }
.theme-purple .action-label { color: #9333ea; }

/* Indigo */
.theme-indigo .svc-back-plate { background: #c7d2fe; }
.theme-indigo .box-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.theme-indigo .badge-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #3730a3; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; }
.theme-indigo .action-label { color: #4338ca; }

/* Hover Lift */
.svc-card-wrapper:hover .svc-back-plate {
  transform: translate(10px, 18px);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.svc-card-wrapper:hover .svc-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
======================================================= */
.svc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.svc-fade-up {
  transform: translateY(35px);
}

.svc-card-wrapper.svc-reveal {
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.97);
}

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

/* =======================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .svc-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .svc-card-wrapper.card-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-catalog-section {
    padding: 80px 18px 100px;
  }
  .svc-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .svc-card-wrapper.card-large {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .svc-card {
    padding: 30px 24px 26px;
  }
}

/* Section 2 Ends */



/* Section 4 Starst */

/* =======================================================
   SECTION 4: PROJECT EXECUTION LIFECYCLE
======================================================= */
.lifecycle-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7f9fd 50%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 120px 24px 150px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.lc-container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Atmospheric Glow Orbs */
.lc-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lc-ambient-glow.glow-blue {
  width: 580px;
  height: 580px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  left: -120px;
}

.lc-ambient-glow.glow-indigo {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -100px;
}

/* Header */
.lc-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.lc-header .section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0284c7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.lc-header .section-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #0284c7;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.lc-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.lc-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =======================================================
   PIPELINE CONNECTOR & 4-COLUMN GRID
======================================================= */
.lc-pipeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* SVG Laser Conduits */
.lc-pipeline-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.moving-laser-circuit {
  stroke: #0284c7;
  stroke-width: 2.6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 9;
  animation: moveLaserCircuit 1.3s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@keyframes moveLaserCircuit {
  from { stroke-dashoffset: 30; }
  to   { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* 4-Step Bento Grid */
.lc-steps-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.lc-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Layered Offset Colored Shadow Plate */
.lc-back-plate {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transform: translate(6px, 12px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Main Front Card */
.lc-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 34px 26px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mouse-follow spotlight reflection */
.lc-card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 240px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.lc-card-wrapper:hover .lc-card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

.lc-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Top: Large Phase Num & Vector Stage */
.lc-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lc-step-index {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.lc-card-wrapper:hover .lc-step-index {
  color: #0284c7;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* =======================================================
   ANIMATED VECTOR STAGES (ICONS)
======================================================= */
.lc-vector-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lc-card-wrapper:hover .lc-vector-stage {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Rotating Radar Orbit */
.vector-orbit {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px dashed currentColor;
  opacity: 0.45;
  animation: orbitSpin 14s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes orbitSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Pulsing Vector Halo */
.vector-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  animation: vectorPulseAnim 2.5s infinite ease-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes vectorPulseAnim {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Floating Rocket Boost */
.vector-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #ea580c;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ea580c;
  animation: floatFlame 1.2s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes floatFlame {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0.7); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Typography */
.lc-phase-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lc-step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.lc-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Deliverable Badges */
.lc-deliverables {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.deliv-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
}

.deliv-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0284c7;
}

/* =======================================================
   THEMES (CYAN, BLUE, PURPLE, ORANGE)
======================================================= */
/* Cyan */
.theme-cyan .lc-back-plate { background: #bae6fd; }
.theme-cyan .lc-vector-stage { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.theme-cyan .deliv-dot { background: #0284c7; }

/* Blue */
.theme-blue .lc-back-plate { background: #bfdbfe; }
.theme-blue .lc-vector-stage { background: #dbeafe; color: #2563eb; }
.theme-blue .pulse-ring { background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35); }
.theme-blue .deliv-dot { background: #2563eb; }

/* Purple */
.theme-purple .lc-back-plate { background: #e9d5ff; }
.theme-purple .lc-vector-stage { background: #f3e8ff; color: #9333ea; }
.theme-purple .pulse-purple { background: rgba(147, 51, 234, 0.35); }
.theme-purple .deliv-dot { background: #9333ea; }

/* Orange */
.theme-orange .lc-back-plate { background: #fed7aa; }
.theme-orange .lc-vector-stage { background: #ffedd5; color: #ea580c; }
.theme-orange .deliv-dot { background: #ea580c; }

/* Hover Lift */
.lc-card-wrapper:hover .lc-back-plate {
  transform: translate(10px, 18px);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.lc-card-wrapper:hover .lc-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* =======================================================
   BOTTOM GUARANTEE ASSURANCE BANNER
======================================================= */
.lc-assurance-banner {
  background: #f8faff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.assurance-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.assurance-text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.assurance-text strong {
  color: #0f172a;
}

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
======================================================= */
.lc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.lc-fade-up    { transform: translateY(35px); }
.lc-scale-in   { transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.98); }
.lc-card-wrapper.lc-reveal { transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.97); }

.lc-reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* =======================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .lc-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .lc-pipeline-svg {
    display: none; /* Collapses seamlessly into vertical grid */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .lifecycle-section {
    padding: 85px 18px 100px;
  }
  .lc-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lc-card {
    padding: 28px 22px 24px;
  }
  .lc-assurance-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Section 4 Ends */



/* Section 6 Starts */

/* =======================================================
   SECTION 6: ENGINEERING PLAYBOOK & STANDARDS
======================================================= */
.standards-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 24px 150px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.std-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Ambient Glows */
.std-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.std-glow.glow-blue {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 15%;
  left: -100px;
}

.std-glow.glow-orange {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -80px;
}

/* Header */
.std-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.std-header .section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0284c7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.std-header .section-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #0284c7;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.std-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.std-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =======================================================
   INTERACTIVE TABS SELECTOR
======================================================= */
.std-tabs-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.std-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.std-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #38bdf8;
  color: #0f172a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.std-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-color: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.std-tab-btn.active svg {
  stroke: #38bdf8;
}

/* Panes */
.std-pane {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.std-pane.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =======================================================
   PANE 1: BENCHMARK CARDS
======================================================= */
.std-benchmarks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.std-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.std-back-plate {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transform: translate(6px, 12px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.std-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 30px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.std-card-wrapper:hover .std-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
}

.std-card-wrapper:hover .std-back-plate {
  transform: translate(10px, 18px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Spotlight */
.std-card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 240px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.std-card-wrapper:hover .std-card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

.std-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Top */
.std-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.std-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.box-cyan   { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.box-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.box-orange { background: #ffedd5; color: #ea580c; }

.std-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.badge-cyan   { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.badge-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.badge-orange { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; }

.std-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.std-card-body {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.std-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin: auto 0 0;
  padding: 16px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.std-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.std-checklist li span {
  color: #0284c7;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Palettes */
.theme-cyan .std-back-plate   { background: #bae6fd; }
.theme-indigo .std-back-plate { background: #c7d2fe; }
.theme-orange .std-back-plate { background: #fed7aa; }

/* =======================================================
   PANE 2: DETAILED PLANNING ROADMAP (4 BOXES)
======================================================= */
.std-planning-matrix {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.planning-spine-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.planning-box {
  background: #f8faff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.planning-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
}

.p-step-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0284c7;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.p-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.p-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.p-deliverable {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.p-deliverable strong {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* =======================================================
   BOTTOM SLA CALLOUT BAR
======================================================= */
.std-sla-card {
  background: #f8faff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.sla-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sla-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sla-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sla-text strong {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.sla-text span {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.sla-action-btn {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sla-action-btn:hover {
  background: #0284c7;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & RESPONSIVENESS
======================================================= */
.std-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.std-fade-up  { transform: translateY(35px); }
.std-scale-in { transform: translateY(25px) scale(0.98); }

.std-reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .std-benchmarks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .planning-spine-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .std-sla-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .sla-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .standards-section {
    padding: 85px 18px 100px;
  }
  .planning-spine-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .std-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}

/* Section 6 Ends */





/* Section 8 Starts  */

/* =======================================================
   WHY CHOOSE DEEGENEX SECTION
======================================================= */
.why-choose-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 120px 24px 150px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #1e293b;
}

.wc-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Glowing Ambient Orbs */
.wc-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.wc-glow.glow-blue {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 15%;
  left: -100px;
}

.wc-glow.glow-cyan {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -80px;
}

/* Header */
.wc-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 64px;
}

.wc-header .section-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #eef2ff;
  border: 1px solid #e0e7ff;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #0284c7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.wc-header .section-pill .pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #0284c7;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.wc-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #4f46e5 50%, #ea580c 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.wc-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =======================================================
   BENTO GRID ARCHITECTURE
======================================================= */
.wc-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

/* 2-Column Spanning Cards */
.wc-card-wrapper.card-span-2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.wc-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1000px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Signature Layered Colored Backplate */
.wc-back-plate {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transform: translate(6px, 12px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Main Front Card */
.wc-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 36px 30px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wc-card-wrapper:hover .wc-card {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #0284c7;
}

.wc-card-wrapper:hover .wc-back-plate {
  transform: translate(10px, 18px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Mouse-follow spotlight */
.wc-card-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 240px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 0%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.wc-card-wrapper:hover .wc-card-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

.wc-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Card Top Row */
.wc-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.wc-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.box-cyan   { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.box-blue   { background: #dbeafe; color: #2563eb; }
.box-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.box-orange { background: #ffedd5; color: #ea580c; }
.box-teal   { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0d9488; }

.wc-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.badge-cyan   { background: #e0f2fe; color: #0284c7; }
.badge-blue   { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.badge-indigo { background: #e0e7ff; color: #4338ca; }
.badge-orange { background: #fff7ed; color: #c2410c; }
.badge-teal   { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }

/* Micro step tag */
.wc-step-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.wc-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.wc-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.91rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Feature Tag Strips on wide cards */
.wc-tag-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}

.wc-tag {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #334155;
}

/* Color Plates */
.theme-cyan .wc-back-plate   { background: #bae6fd; }
.theme-blue .wc-back-plate   { background: #bfdbfe; }
.theme-indigo .wc-back-plate { background: #c7d2fe; }
.theme-orange .wc-back-plate { background: #fed7aa; }
.theme-teal .wc-back-plate   { background: #99f6e4; }

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & RESPONSIVENESS
======================================================= */
.wc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wc-fade-up {
  transform: translateY(35px);
}

.wc-reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .wc-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wc-card-wrapper.card-span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding: 85px 18px 100px;
  }
  .wc-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}

/* Section 8 Ends  */

/* Secion 9 Starts  */

/* =======================================================
   CONVERSION CTA & HERO BUILDER SECTION
======================================================= */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #030712; /* Deep cinematic dark canvas */
  padding: 130px 24px 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background Ambient Orbs */
.cta-glow-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(140px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-glow-orb.glow-cyan {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%;
  left: -100px;
}

.cta-glow-orb.glow-indigo {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 5%;
  right: -100px;
}

.cta-glow-orb.glow-orange {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 40%;
  left: 30%;
}

/* =======================================================
   MAIN BENTO CARD & RUNNING CONIC BORDER
======================================================= */
.cta-main-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 36px;
  padding: 2px; /* Holds the perimeter glow line */
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.cta-animated-border {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 0deg,
    transparent 0deg 200deg,
    #38bdf8 260deg,
    #818cf8 310deg,
    #f97316 340deg,
    transparent 360deg
  );
  animation: rotateCtaBorder 8s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.65;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-main-card-wrapper:hover .cta-animated-border {
  opacity: 1;
  animation-duration: 4.5s;
}

@keyframes rotateCtaBorder {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Inner Glass Panel */
.cta-main-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-radius: 34px;
  padding: 64px 44px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Mouse-follow spotlight */
.cta-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 34px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle 320px at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%), rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, transparent 80%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-main-card-wrapper:hover .cta-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

.cta-main-card > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Status Pill */
.cta-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: #7dd3fc;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.live-dot-ping {
  position: relative;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ping-core {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #38bdf8;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #38bdf8;
}

.ping-wave {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.45);
  animation: pingSpread 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pingSpread {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Typography */
.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.6vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #f8fafc;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.cta-shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #38bdf8 0%, #818cf8 35%, #f97316 70%, #38bdf8 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: shimmerFlow 6s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmerFlow {
  to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 0 36px;
}

/* Capability Pills */
.cta-capsules-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
  max-width: 840px;
}

.cta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.cta-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* =======================================================
   ACTION CLUSTER BUTTONS
======================================================= */
.cta-actions-cluster {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.cta-btn-primary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.btn-conic-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, transparent, #10b981, #34d399, transparent 40%);
  animation: rotateBtn 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes rotateBtn {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.btn-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: #10b981;
  padding: 16px 34px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-arrow {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cta-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: #f1f5f9;
  padding: 16px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.cta-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
  color: #38bdf8;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =======================================================
   TAGLINE FOOTER WITH SWEEP SHINE
======================================================= */
.cta-tagline-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tagline-shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 70%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: shineSweep 5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes shineSweep {
  0%   { left: -120%; }
  35%  { left: 140%; }
  100% { left: 140%; }
}

.tagline-spark {
  color: #f97316;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.tagline-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* =======================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL & RESPONSIVE
======================================================= */
.cta-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.98);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .final-cta-section {
    padding: 90px 18px 120px;
  }
  .cta-main-card {
    padding: 44px 22px 36px;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .cta-actions-cluster {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-btn-primary,
  .cta-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cta-tagline-footer {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Section 9 Ends  */