/* ==========================================================================
   Alercem — Design System & Custom Styles
   Colors MATCHED to live website exactly:
   Cyan sections: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7)
   Service category: #90AEAD, #31708E, #5085A5
   Contact panels: #008080 ↔ #5085A5 animated
   Form inputs: #254E58 bg, #112D32 border
   Buttons: #008080, hover #244855
   About text: black with gold glow
   Body overlay: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.5)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* === EXACT Live Site Colors === */
  --teal-primary: #008080;
  --deep-teal: #254E58;
  --slate-blue: #31708E;
  --soft-blue: #5085A5;
  --muted-sage: #90AEAD;
  --cyan-section: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7);
  --light-cyan: #81CFE0;
  --ice-blue: #CDEEFF;
  --dark-accent: #244855;
  --very-dark: #17252A;
  --input-bg: #254E58;
  --input-border: #112D32;
  --light-grey-section: rgba(211, 211, 211, 0.5);
  --grey-overlay: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.5);
  --light-mint: #DEF2F1;
  --nav-link-blue: #ADD8E6;
  --nav-hover-blue: #007bff;

  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Global Reset & Base Typography */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 75px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

section[id],
[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 75px;
}

@keyframes pageEnter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--very-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  background-color: #888;
  background: url('images/Homeone2.jpg') no-repeat center center fixed;
  background-size: cover;
  position: relative;
  animation: pageEnter 0.25s ease-out;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Semi-transparent grey overlay — EXACT from live site */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.5);
  z-index: -1;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Section Wrapper */
.section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Section Header Styles */
.section-tag {
  color: var(--slate-blue);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--very-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.title-underline {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Floating Glass Navbar (excluded from color changes per request)
   ========================================================================== */

.custom-glass-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(82, 158, 172, 0.95), rgba(46, 112, 125, 0.95)) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-logo {
  height: 58px;
  max-height: 64px;
  width: auto;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ice-blue) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.85) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--light-cyan);
  transition: width 0.3s ease, left 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 70%;
  left: 15%;
}

.nav-btn-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--slate-blue)) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease !important;
}

.nav-btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.6) !important;
}

.nav-btn-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.collapsing {
  transition: height 0.15s ease-out !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(18, 30, 38, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ice-blue) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.5), rgba(49, 112, 142, 0.5)) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
    transform: translateX(4px);
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .nav-btn-cta {
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
  }

  .navbar-toggler {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: background 0.15s ease;
  }

  .navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5) !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  animation: heroBgSlide 12s infinite;
}

@keyframes heroBgSlide {
  0% {
    background-image: url('images/Homeone.jpg');
  }

  33% {
    background-image: url('images/Homethree.jpg');
  }

  66% {
    background-image: url('images/Hometwo.jpg');
  }

  100% {
    background-image: url('images/Homeone2.jpg');
  }
}

/* Grey overlay matching live site */
.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(128, 128, 128, 0.45);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Fully transparent hero container */
.hero-glass-card {
  background: transparent !important;
  backdrop-filter: none !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  max-width: 950px;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-title-container {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Badge uses exact #008080 teal */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.9);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Hero text uses exact #CDEEFF from live */
.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.95);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Get a Free Quote button — soft logo window blue greyed out with translucency */
.btn-primary-custom {
  background: rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hover effect */
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  background: rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.75);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--slate-blue));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.6);
}

.trust-item {
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us & Founder Section
   EXACT live colors: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7) bg + gold glow + black text
   ========================================================================== */

/* About page wrapper — EXACT live site cyan bg with animated opacity */
.style-about-page {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7);
  border-radius: 24px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  animation: backgroundAboutcontainerChange 10s infinite;
}

/* EXACT animation from live site */
@keyframes backgroundAboutcontainerChange {
  0% {
    background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 1);
  }

  20% {
    background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.6);
  }

  100% {
    background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.8);
  }
}

/* Stat cards — glass on cyan bg, gold glow like live site */
.about-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px gold;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 85px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px gold, 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Text in stat cards — black text like live site */
.style-about-page .about-stat-card h4,
.style-about-page .about-stat-card span {
  color: black !important;
}

.stat-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* About card & Competency card — identical light glass background with gold glow */
.about-card,
.competency-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px gold;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-card-title,
.competency-title {
  color: black;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.lead-text {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: black;
}

.body-text {
  color: black;
}

/* Pillar items — white glass with gold glow */
.pillar-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px gold;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px gold;
}

/* Step items on right card */
.step-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px gold;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.step-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px gold;
}

.step-number-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.specialist-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.95), rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.95));
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.avatar-ring {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid var(--light-cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
}

.specialist-name {
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.specialist-tagline {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cert-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  color: #17252A;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px gold;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cert-chip:hover {
  background: var(--teal-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   The Alercem Difference — Interactive Toggle Section
   ========================================================================== */

.difference-switch-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.switch-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--very-dark);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.switch-label-before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.difference-switch-wrap.is-after .switch-label-before {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.difference-switch-wrap.is-after .switch-label-after {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.power-switch {
  display: inline-block;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.power-switch input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
}

.power-switch-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 68px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.4);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 3px;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.power-switch input:checked+.power-switch-track {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--slate-blue));
  border-color: var(--teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.55);
}

.power-switch-thumb {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #9aa5a5;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.35s ease;
}

.power-switch input:checked~.power-switch-track .power-switch-thumb {
  transform: translateX(32px);
  color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.power-switch input:focus-visible+.power-switch-track {
  outline: 3px solid var(--light-cyan);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .difference-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.difference-card {
  background: rgba(124, 138, 138, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(124, 138, 138, 0.3);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  filter: grayscale(70%);
  transition: background 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.difference-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(124, 138, 138, 0.25);
  color: #5a6a6a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: background 0.5s ease, color 0.5s ease;
}

.state-text {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--very-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.state-before {
  display: block;
}

.state-after {
  display: none;
}

/* After state */
.difference-grid.is-after .difference-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px gold;
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.difference-grid.is-after .difference-icon {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.difference-grid.is-after .state-before {
  display: none;
}

.difference-grid.is-after .state-after {
  display: block;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .difference-card,
  .difference-icon,
  .power-switch-track,
  .power-switch-thumb,
  .switch-label {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section & Tabbed Showcase — Glassmorphism Upgrade
   ========================================================================== */

/* Services section wrapper */
#services {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7);
  border-radius: 40px;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Tab nav container */
.service-nav-pills {
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Glass tab buttons */
.service-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.7) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.9) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.service-tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.85) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4) !important;
}

.service-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.8), rgba(49, 112, 142, 0.8)) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.35);
}

.service-tab-pane {
  display: none;
}

.service-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

.service-img-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.4);
}

.service-img {
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-img-card:hover .service-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(22, 33, 40, 0.9), transparent);
}

/* Glassmorphism Service Feature Cards & Tier Cards */
.service-feature-card,
.tier-card {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.75) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-feature-card::before,
.tier-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan), var(--soft-blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.service-feature-card:hover,
.tier-card:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.88) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25), 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45) !important;
}

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

/* Title pill badge — gradient glass */
.service-feature-card h5,
.tier-card h5,
.subcard-title-pill {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.5), rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.25)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35) !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.2);
}

/* Feature list — light text for dark glass bg */
.feature-list {
  list-style-type: disc !important;
  padding-left: 1.4rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.9) !important;
}

.feature-list li {
  position: static !important;
  padding-left: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.9) !important;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.feature-list li::before {
  content: none !important;
}

.feature-list li strong {
  color: var(--ice-blue) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Tier card badges */
.tier-card .badge {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2) !important;
  color: var(--light-cyan) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Businesses Choose Remote IT — Social Proof Section
   ========================================================================== */

.why-remote-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b21 0%, #17252a 40%, #1a3a42 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-remote-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.12), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.08), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-remote-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-remote-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.why-remote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25), 0 0 25px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.08);
}

.why-remote-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-remote-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3), rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.12));
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15);
}

.why-remote-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ice-blue), var(--light-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.why-remote-stat span {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.why-remote-label {
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.why-remote-desc {
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Technology Stack — Partner Badge Grid
   ========================================================================== */

.tech-stack-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.95) 0%, rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 30px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 3rem auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.tech-stack-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tech-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .tech-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tech-stack-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.tech-stack-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.85), rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.9));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.tech-stack-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.9), rgba(49, 112, 142, 0.95));
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.25);
}

.tech-stack-item i {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.3));
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.tech-stack-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5));
}

.tech-stack-item span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   Uses white/glass cards on grey bg, gold accents like live about style
   ========================================================================== */

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.3);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--teal-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px gold;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px gold, 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--teal-primary);
}

.why-icon-circle {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.15);
  color: var(--teal-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3);
}

/* Text colors — black like live site */
.why-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: black;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--soft-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.quote-text {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Section
   EXACT live colors: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7) outer bg
   Panels animate #008080 ↔ #5085A5
   Form: #254E58 bg, #112D32 borders
   ========================================================================== */

/* Contact section wrapper — EXACT live bg */
#contact {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7);
  border-radius: 30px;
  max-width: 1150px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Reduced font sizes for Contact section headings */
#contact .section-title {
  font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  color: white;
}

.contact-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Contact info card — animated bg like live site's left-section */
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--teal-primary);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.4);
  animation: contactPanelBgChange 10s infinite;
}

/* EXACT animation from live site contact sections */
@keyframes contactPanelBgChange {
  0% {
    background: #008080;
  }

  50% {
    background: #008080;
  }

  100% {
    background: #5085A5;
  }
}

.remote-banner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--light-cyan);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.contact-method-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-method-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.method-icon-box {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #28a745;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #28a745;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Contact form card — animated bg like live right-section */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--teal-primary);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.4);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  animation: contactPanelBgChange 10s infinite;
}

/* Form inputs — EXACT live: #254E58 bg, #112D32 border */
.form-control-custom {
  background: var(--input-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
  color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.9);
  border-color: var(--light-cyan);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control-custom::placeholder {
  color: #ccc;
}

.loading-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(22, 33, 40, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 24px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.privacy-note {
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.95) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typewriter Animation — uses live site's #31708E color & grey cursor
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-container-top {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-text1 {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.1);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Smooth Non-Shifting Services Header Animation */
.cta-text1 h2,
.cta-text1 p {
  display: block;
  white-space: normal;
  overflow: visible;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.services-header-anim-title {
  animation: smoothFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  color: #244855;
}

.services-header-anim-lead {
  animation: smoothFadeUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.25s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes smoothFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}


/* Clean Services Header Accent */
.clean-tech-accent {
  color: #31708E;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.clean-tech-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #31708E, #81CFE0);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Page — Header Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.services-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.services-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: servicesMarqueeScroll 18s linear infinite;
}

.services-marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.services-marquee-item strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #008080, #81CFE0);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.services-marquee-divider {
  color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-marquee-item {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .services-marquee-item {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Request a Quote — Form Input Styling
   ========================================================================== */

.form-control-custom {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.6) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.25) !important;
  outline: none;
}

.form-control-custom::placeholder {
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.45) !important;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
}

.form-control-custom:-webkit-autofill {
  -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0 1000px rgba(24, 56, 64, 0.95) inset !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff !important;
}

.loading-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer & POPIA Modal (excluded from color changes per request)
   ========================================================================== */

.footer {
  background: #183840;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #CDEEFF;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  max-height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ice-blue);
}

.footer-nav-link {
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-link {
  color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--light-cyan);
}

.footer-col-title {
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-pill {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--ice-blue) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.social-pill:hover {
  background: var(--teal-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4);
}

.privacy-modal-link {
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.privacy-modal-link:hover {
  color: var(--light-cyan) !important;
  text-decoration: underline !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animations & Micro-Interactions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Badge Ambient Glow Shimmer */
@keyframes badgeShimmer {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.75);
    border-color: rgba(205, 238, 255, 0.6);
  }
}

.hero-badge {
  animation: badgeShimmer 3.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Avatar Ring Floating Motion */
@keyframes ringFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(2deg);
  }
}

.avatar-ring {
  animation: ringFloat 4.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Live Status Dot Pulse */
@keyframes dotPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #28a745;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0.75;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px #28a745;
  }
}

.status-dot {
  animation: dotPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* Container & Button Sweep Sheen Light Animation Effect */
.btn-primary-custom,
.btn-outline-custom,
.about-stat-card,
.service-tab-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary-custom::after,
.btn-outline-custom::after,
.about-stat-card::after,
.service-tab-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover::after,
.btn-outline-custom:hover::after,
.about-stat-card:hover::after,
.service-tab-btn:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(100%);
}

/* Scroll Reveal & Directional Entrance Animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-35px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .reveal,
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }

  .hero-badge,
  .avatar-ring,
  .status-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .btn-primary-custom,
  .btn-outline-custom,
  .why-card,
  .testimonial-card,
  .social-pill {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw !important;
  }

  body {
    background-attachment: scroll !important;
  }

  .header-logo {
    height: 44px !important;
    max-height: 48px !important;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav {
    padding: 0.5rem 0 !important;
  }

  .custom-glass-nav .navbar-collapse {
    background: rgba(18, 30, 38, 0.97) !important;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    padding: 1rem 0.85rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
  }

  .about-stat-card,
  .about-card,
  .competency-card,
  .service-feature-card,
  .why-card,
  .contact-info-card,
  .contact-form-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  }

  .reveal,
  .reveal-left,
  .reveal-right {
    transition-duration: 0.4s !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    padding-top: 85px !important;
    padding-bottom: 30px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .hero-container {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: 15px !important;
    padding-right: 15px !important;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: auto !important;
  }

  .hero-glass-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .hero-title-container {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-title-container h2 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    padding: 0 0.25rem !important;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    gap: 0.65rem !important;
  }

  .btn-primary-custom,
  .btn-outline-custom {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .hero-bottom-marquee {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .trust-marquee-track {
    gap: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0 !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }

  .section-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 0 0.5rem !important;
  }

  .service-img {
    height: 220px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .header-logo {
    height: 38px !important;
    max-height: 42px !important;
  }

  .hero-title-container h2 {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .service-tab-btn {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .service-nav-pills {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
  }

  .stats-band-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0 !important;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW ADDITIONS — Marquee, Stats Band, Floating WhatsApp Button
   ========================================================================== */

/* Sliding Partner Badges Marquee */
.trust-marquee-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.hero-bottom-marquee {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 5;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bottom-marquee {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
}

.trust-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 22s linear infinite;
}

.trust-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  animation: whatsappPulse 2.5s infinite;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    bottom: 18px;
    right: 18px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn { animation: none; }
  .trust-marquee-track { animation: none; }
}

/* Stats Band Section — Premium Glassmorphism */
.stats-band-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b21 0%, #17252a 40%, #1a3a42 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-band-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.12), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.15), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-band-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-band-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25), 0 0 30px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.1);
}

.stat-band-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3), rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15));
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-band-card:hover .stat-band-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
}

.stat-band-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ice-blue), var(--light-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-band-label {
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stat-band-accent {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan));
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: width 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.stat-band-card:hover .stat-band-accent {
  width: 70%;
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .stat-band-number {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  .stat-band-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-band-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How It Works — Premium Timeline Process
   ========================================================================== */

.how-it-works-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.how-timeline {
  position: relative;
}

/* Horizontal gradient timeline line — desktop */
.how-timeline-line {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .how-timeline-line {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 85px;
    left: 12.5%;
    right: 12.5%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35) 15%, rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35) 85%, transparent);
    z-index: 0;
  }
}

.how-steps-row {
  position: relative;
}

.how-step-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.92), rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.88));
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how-step-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan), var(--soft-blue));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.how-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3), 0 0 25px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
}

.how-step-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.how-step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.4), rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2));
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.3);
}

.how-step-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25), rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.1));
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--light-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.how-step-card:hover .how-step-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
}

.how-step-title {
  color: var(--ice-blue);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.how-step-text {
  color: rgba(224, 247, 250, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Arrow connector between steps — desktop only */
.how-step-connector {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .how-step-connector {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 85px;
    right: -22px;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .how-step-connector span {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-top: 2px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .how-step-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .how-step-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Progress Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.scroll-progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal-primary), var(--light-cyan));
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.6);
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-progress-bar {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Simple Circle Loader — Spinning ring on dark backdrop
   ========================================================================== */

.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.page-loader.loader-hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 3px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2);
  border-top-color: var(--light-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: loaderSpin 0.7s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderSpin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Reduced motion safety */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .loader-spinner {
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .page-loader {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  body,
  body.page-fade-out {
    transition: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Advanced Creativity & Micro-Animations Engine
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Hero Particle Canvas */
#heroParticleCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

/* 2. Interactive Spotlight Card Glow */
.spotlight-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.spotlight-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    600px circle at var(--mouse-x, 50%) var(--mouse-y, 50%),
    rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.18),
    transparent 40%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.spotlight-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 3. Hero Headline Dynamic Rotator Text */
.dynamic-text-rotator {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #81CFE0;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.5);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.dynamic-text-rotator.text-fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.dynamic-text-rotator.text-fade-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 4. Button Liquid Shimmer & Enhanced Hover */
.btn-primary-custom,
.btn-outline-custom {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary-custom::after,
.btn-outline-custom::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    60deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28),
    transparent
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  transition: all 0.65s ease;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover::after,
.btn-outline-custom:hover::after {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.4);
}

/* 5. Scroll-Driven Timeline Fill Line */
.how-timeline-line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #008080, #81CFE0, #31708E);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.7);
  transition: width 0.4s ease-out;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 6. Icon Hover Micro-Physics */
.stat-band-card,
.how-step-card,
.contact-info-card,
.contact-form-card,
.testimonial-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.stat-band-card:hover,
.how-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.stat-band-card:hover .stat-band-icon i,
.how-step-card:hover .how-step-icon i {
  transform: scale(1.2) rotate(8deg);
  color: #81CFE0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-band-icon i,
.how-step-icon i {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* 7. Floating 24/7 Support Widget */
.floating-support-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.floating-support-badge {
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-support-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

.pulse-dot-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: #2ECC71;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #2ECC71;
}

.pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #2ECC71;
  animation: pulseRing 1.8s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.7); opacity: 0; }
}

.support-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.support-quick-popover {
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  width: 290px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px) scale(0.95);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.support-quick-popover.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.support-popover-header {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #81CFE0;
}

.support-popover-body {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.support-popover-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.support-popover-btn {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.support-popover-btn-wa {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
}
.support-popover-btn-wa:hover {
  background: #1eb957;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.support-popover-btn-call {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.2);
  color: #81CFE0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.4);
}
.support-popover-btn-call:hover {
  background: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

  @media (max-width: 576px) {
  .floating-support-widget {
    bottom: 15px;
    right: 15px;
  }
  .floating-support-badge {
    padding: 8px 14px;
  }
  .support-badge-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Cyber Tech Terminal Component
   ========================================================================== */

.cyber-terminal-card {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.35);
  text-align: left;
}

.terminal-header {
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.92);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.25);
}

.terminal-dots .dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}
.dot-red { background-color: #FF5F56; }
.dot-yellow { background-color: #FFBD2E; }
.dot-green { background-color: #27C93F; }

.terminal-quick-bar {
  background: rgba(17, 45, 50, 0.75);
}

.terminal-btn-chip {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  color: #CDEEFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.terminal-btn-chip:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.85);
  border-color: #81CFE0;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
}

.terminal-body {
  min-height: 250px;
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  color: #A9DCF5;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.terminal-input {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #00F0FF;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex: 1;
  caret-color: #00F0FF;
}

.terminal-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
}

.terminal-output-cmd {
  color: #81CFE0;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.terminal-output-res {
  color: #2ECC71;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Remote Infrastructure Pulse Visualizer
   ========================================================================== */

.global-map-card {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.6), rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.6)), url('images/world_map_dark.png') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.25);
  min-height: 400px;
}

.map-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.07) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.world-map-svg-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 50%;
}

.world-map-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.land-mass {
  fill: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.55);
  stroke: rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.6);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.geo-beam {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(0, 240, 255, 0.65);
  stroke-width: 2;
  stroke-dasharray: 6 6;
  animation: dashMove 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes dashMove {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -200; }
}

.map-pin-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}

.pin-core {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background-color: #00F0FF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px #00F0FF;
  position: absolute;
  top: 4px;
  left: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.pin-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #00F0FF;
  animation: mapPinPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

.map-pin-pulse:hover .pin-core,
.map-pin-pulse.active .pin-core {
  transform: scale(1.4);
  background-color: #2ECC71;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px #2ECC71;
}

.map-pin-pulse:hover .pin-ring,
.map-pin-pulse.active .pin-ring {
  border-color: #2ECC71;
}

@keyframes mapPinPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.4); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.3); opacity: 0; }
}

.pin-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(5px);
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid #81CFE0;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.map-pin-pulse:hover .pin-tooltip,
.map-pin-pulse.active .pin-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.infra-stats-card {
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
  text-align: left;
}

.node-info-box {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
}

.infra-feature-item {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Remote IT Savings Estimator Widget
   ========================================================================== */

.estimator-card {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 128, 128, 0.3);
  text-align: left;
}

.custom-estimator-slider {
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #254E58;
  accent-color: #00F0FF;
}

.custom-estimator-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #00F0FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px #00F0FF;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.estimator-note {
  background: rgba(37, 78, 88, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.35);
}

.estimator-metrics-box {
  background: rgba(23, 37, 42, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(129, 207, 224, 0.35);
}

.metric-row {
  background: rgba(13, 27, 33, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(80, 133, 165, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.metric-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: #81CFE0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Form Thank-You Success Overlay
   ========================================================================== */
.form-thankyou-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(17, 45, 50, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}

.form-thankyou-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.form-thankyou-content {
  text-align: center;
  transform: scale(0.85) translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.form-thankyou-overlay.active .form-thankyou-content {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.form-thankyou-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: #00e5a0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 160, 0.5));
  animation: thankyouPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes thankyouPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 160, 0.5)); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.08); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 160, 0.7)); }
}

.form-thankyou-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.form-thankyou-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-thankyou-close {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 0.45rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-thankyou-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: #81CFE0;
  color: #81CFE0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rendering Performance Optimizations
   ========================================================================== */
.global-infra-section,
.how-it-works-section,
.tech-terminal-section,
.footer {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: 1px 600px;
}